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A Case of Madness [or The Curious Appearance of Holmes in the Nighttime] by Yvonne Knop
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAndrew Thomas just got sacked. He's permanently drunk. He's got cancer. Is inescapably gay. Was hit by a bus. And he's fallen in love with a stranger whose life he saved. As a newly-unemployed Sherlock Holmes scholar, Andrew knows only Holmes can help him untangle the madness his life has become, but Holmes isn't real... -
Lennon Reborn by Scarlett Cole
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom the queen of heart-pounding, sexy, emotional romance Scarlett Cole comes Lennon Reborn, a stunning, shattering rock star romance in the Preload series. Lennon McCartney is not a broken man. Because being broken implies being whole once... -
The Billionaire's Secret by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt was supposed to be a simple job. Go to the Winston Isles, stand in for my billionaire double for a few weeks. But between the kidnapping attempt and accidentally falling in love with my bodyguard, things have been far from simple. The good news, at least now the woman I love knows who I really am. The bad news is, no one else knows and someone is still trying to kill me...Categorized as:
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Small Town Mountain Daddy by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Three babies?? This has got to be a serious mistake." How did this happen?Ezra is the last guy I should be creating a human with.Never mind THREE.Sure he's sinfully hot...But he's also a cocky Neanderthal.And the man who bullied me since I can remember.One major lapse in judgement leads to three heartbeats in my sonogram visit... -
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Beautiful Sins by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I don’t know how to treat a woman like you.”I swore I’d cut Harrison King out of my life, and my bed, forever. The second my contract with the ruthless billionaire who owned me was up… I ran.Not knowing that decision would only twist the web around us tighter.Now, he’s back, and the sins of his past threaten to destroy us both.He still thirsts for power and vengeance...Categorized as:
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Take Me: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was the path to redemption I never saw coming...I’m Christian Giordano.Raised to rule and be ruthless.I take what I want, claim what I want.And, she’s my new obsession.Lilly was the angel in my kingdom of sin.A dancer up for auction to the highest bidder.That was the plan…Until, I decided I wanted her for myself.So I closed the auction and made her an offer she couldn’t refuse... -
Delicate Revenge: A Dark Secret Society Romance (Breaking Belles) by Alta Hensley, Stasia Black
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBellamy Carmichael was Darlington’s princess all through high school. Perfect, popular, too gorgeous for words—and unfortunately, she knew it. I’d had a crush on her ever since arriving at Darlington Prep, only she never looked my way except for an occasional cruel put down. I was a scrawny kid, nerdy, and worst of all, my family was new money.But now, a decade later, the tables have turned... -
My Next Mistake by Sarah J. Brooks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy next big mistake has a name: Cole Cumberland. Whoever created him used the following recipe: Dreamy eyes, playful smile, and rock-hard muscles that give you chills. Add a pinch of humor, coupled with quick-witted intelligence and a mysterious aura that will make you feel slightly insecure. When I met him on a winter climbing excursion, I didn’t expect to wake up in his tent the next morning... -
One Bossy Date by Jolie Day
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFrom fake date to fake fiancée to fake pregnancy. All in one night.Who’s the guy? My grumpy boss.It all started with a crazy idea: Ask a billionaire to be my fake date to my granny’s 77th birthday dinner.The good news? I know a billionaire. A gorgeous one.My new boss.The bad news?He’s moody, impatient, and grumpy.Never did I think he’d agree to the ruse...Categorized as:
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Beautiful Salvation by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe wanted to punish me. I wanted to hate him.Until I didn’t.Trapped in a corner, my only way out was the ruthless billionaire who put me there.But we healed each other.We’ve done things in the dark that we’re not proud of, things that will forever be kept secret from the world.Those sins forged a bond as strong as the love that binds us together.He’s my king, and I’m his queen...Categorized as:
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Ex for You by Lindsey Hart
We are the Cromwell Heirs, and we made a pact to never fall in love.We don't even believe in that BS.But I was nearly tempted to break our sacred pact for her.Instead, I broke her heart and sent her away.I never expected to see her again,Nor lay eyes on my mini-me.I know she hates me.But what we created together four years ago is too precious for me to stay away...Categorized as:
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Love is Never Lost by Katy Regnery
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom New York Times bestseller Katy Regnery comes a new twist on the beloved American legend, "Rip Van Winkle."Sometimes, the journey is the love story.On the night of his high school graduation, Ripley Van Winkle—local quarterback, prom king and all-around big man on campus—swan dives off the top of the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse. . . and lands on jagged pile of rocks...Categorized as:
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Beautiful Mistake by Sarah J. Brooks
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis Christmas had a surprise gift in store for me I definitely didn’t expect.And it will take 9 months for it to arrive.As a young musician just starting out, I’ve always had a crush for Sage Harris.Posterboy rockstar. Gorgeous bad boy. And way out of my league.When he asked me for a duet for a X-Mas song, I couldn’t believe it... -
Wish by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom New York Times bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes a sexy, complete-standalone, Contemporary Romance.If I could wish for one thing, it would be to have never met my ex. He took my money, cheated on me, and saddled me with an impossible mortgage.Now, just as I’m fighting to put my life back together, I find an unusual bottle with a note inside: “You get one wish. Make it count.” Har har...Categorized as:
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Twin Secrets by Ajme Williams
It was tortuous to work for my dad’s best friend.When I say torturous, I mean that I had to tear my eyes away from his chiseled abs and gorgeous jawline.Until I just couldn’t…Dylan is a former SEAL turned CEO.Oh, how I wish CEOs weren’t that irresistible.As a self-made woman who never used her daddy’s resources, I have a ton of pride.I would never risk my career by sleeping with my boss... -
Fake It by Alexis Winter, Cosmic Covers
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFifty grand was all it took and I was his. Pretend fiancée to Mr. Sex-on-a-stick himself, Cameron Styles. Chicago’s most successful, ruthless lawyer and douchebag extraordinaire. Turns out when you’re staring down the barrel of bankruptcy and possible eviction…you’ll do pretty much anything for some quick cash. I gave myself two rules. #1. Don’t fall into his bed. #2. Don’t fall in love... -
Forbidden Doctor: A Billionaire Standalone Romance by R. S. Elliot
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne hot stranger. One night of passion. One huge problem. StevieI didn’t even know his name when I brought him home.Well, now I do.He’s none other than Adrian Price.Oh, wait… Dr. Adrian Price.As in my boss.Yes, another thing I didn’t know besides his name was that I’m his new intern.Imagine my shock when I walk into his office Monday morning.Adrian thinks he owns each of his employees... -
Beautiful Submission by Ivy Wild
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsXavier:My truth is control.My truth is that good is rewardedand that bad is punished.Aubrey Knight thought she could disrupt my businessand get away with it.But, she was sorely mistaken.So, when her father lost the electionand came to me begging for money I struck a deal.The little brat would serve as collateral until the loan was repaid.She thinks she can test me.How laughable...Categorized as:
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The Doctor Who Has No Chance by Victoria Quinn
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI rushed into something I wasn't ready for. I want to be ready, wish I were ready, but I'm just not.But I miss her. Every day. Every moment. Always.It's like losing half of my soul.Maybe Sicily is the right person, just not the right time... -
The Doctor Who Has No Ambition by Victoria Quinn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the world's most renowned heart surgeon, I accomplished every dream I had. I did my humanitarian work in South Africa, conducted ground-breaking research with my clinic, and made a difference every single day. The best part? The way my father looked at me...like he'd never been more proud.But when my patience dies on the table, I lose everything.And I mean EVERYTHING.My wife left me... -
Never the Bride: A Steamy Standalone Instalove Romance by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsASHLEEIt’s supposed to be my dream job.I mean, it is my dream job. Working in a bridal boutique, adjusting and fitting beautiful gowns while I freelance my own designs online.It’s perfect.Except I’m getting my face rubbed in it every day.Always the bridesmaid and never the bride... -
Love Nest, Vol. 1 by Yuu Minaduki
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA real-life odd couple navigate roommates and heartbreaks in this Sayonara Game spin-off.A brokenhearted Masato moves into his friend’s second home looking for some peace and quiet, but instead he finds a man who’s very much not his type already occupying the space... -
Bond of Dreams, Bond of Love, Vol. 1 by Yaya Sakuragi
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHigh school student Ao has been dreaming about his longtime neighbor Ryomei, a priest at the local Shinto shrine. A little freaked out--and a lot excited--at the prospect of having a relationship with Ryomei, Ao gathers up his courage, confesses his feelings...and gets turned down flat. Luckily, Ao's not the kind to give up easily... -
Just One Kiss by Carly Phillips
It was supposed to be one fun night of revenge sex.It turned into a second. Then a third.Now Mother Nature is having the last word—with a secret baby surprise!Jade Dare has done everything in her power to overcome her mother’s unstable influence. Changed her name. Became a success. Vowed never to risk passing on the potential for inherited pain... -
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My Best Mistake by Sarah J. Brooks
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLife spiraled out of control when I got knocked up by my brother’s best friend.There’s some things you need to know about “Mr. Playboy” Jason Cooper. His arrogance is off the charts and he’s a total Casanova. Since I’ve grown up with him next door, we’ve always been fighting.He may be gorgeous and charismatic as hell – but at the same time, he’s always been my kryptonite... -
Loving The Enemy by Mia Faye
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThanks for the fun…Andre. That’s what the note with orange juice and a muffin next to my bed says when I wake up. That’s it. No phone number, no text.I don’t even know his last name or where he lives. I mean - really? We nearly make the king-size bed in our hotel room break down (twice!) and my ONS from last night doesn’t even bother to say goodbye? Gosh, I hope I never see this jerk again... -
My Best Friend's Ex by Kelly Myers
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLet me make this clear…I shouldn’t have let my best friend date Grayson all those years ago. Yes, I regret it.But there’s something I regret even more.Showing up with him to our college reunion with a ring on my finger.A fake ring.Well, technically the diamond was real but there was no emotion behind it.It was a facade. It was for the optics... -
The Bodybuilder's Shy Girl by Haley Travis
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSize doesn't matter. Yeah, right. When a guy a head taller than the other men at the gym, with massive muscles and sexy tattoos, decides to give you a personal tour at your new job, his size is the first thing you notice. Yet Caleb's midnight blue eyes are so gentle when they lock on mine. He's older, funny, confident… and somehow makes me feel a bit less shy. But I'm supposed to be moving soon...Categorized as:
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Rock Legend by Tara Leigh
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFans of Kristen Callihan, L.J. Shen, and Kylie Scott will scream for this sizzling bad boy rock star romance! I'm no Prince Charming. Most people know me as the drummer for Nothing but Trouble. Depending who you ask, I'm also a playboy, a loner, the life of the party, a screw-up, or according to my fans, "The Sexiest Rock Star on the Planet." Apparently, I'm a legend... -
Ruin by Willow Aster
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Student/Teacher Romance I never wanted to be a royal.I could leave that to my older brother and sister and be happy.I'd rather see the world, experience life with unjaded eyes, and meet people who liked me based on something other than their expectations.Gentry Barrington saw exactly who I was the first time we met, the real me.My title wasn't part of the equation...Categorized as:
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The Doctor Who Has No Closure by Victoria Quinn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI've been living in the past for so long, and it's time that I move on.Forget Catherine. I'm done with her.I'm done with her memory. I'm done playing "what if." I have this beautiful woman right in front of me that I want.And I'm just going to go for it.Finally... -
Surprise Marriage by R S Elliot
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe plan was to fly to Vegas for my best friend's wedding, It was not to accidentally get married myself, end up with a fake boyfriend, and to fall in love with the enemy. Where do I even start....Sometimes I feel like I'm dreaming because this absolutely couldn't be true.After Luke broke my heart and left six years ago, I never thought I'd give him another chance...Categorized as:
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At First Sight by Katy Regnery
New York Times bestselling author Katy Regnery returns to her wildly-popular modern fairytale collection with a fresh spin on Aladdin!I fell in love with her the first moment I saw her.That's the truth.Does it sound corny?Maybe.Superficial?Probably.Impossible?Yeah. Yeah. Okay. I know.The thing is?I don't really care what you lot think.I know what I know.Love at first sight is possible...Categorized as:
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Taming Mr. Black by Goddy Francis
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Club K, home for the finest and wealthiest men in the country, owned by playboy billionaire, Killian Black.He is the handsome, cocky, and dominant bachelor with a shitty reputation. He has one simple rule—never mix work with pleasure... -
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Auctioned to the Lumberjack by Hope Ford
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsRestless.I’m tired of living alone.Tired of nothing but the trees keeping me company.There are reasons I live the way I do.Reasons that I’ve chosen to stay on this mountain away from everyone and everything.But one email is about to change it all.I thought for sure it was spam, but I clicked on it anyway.A secret auction house for the rich to find a wife... -
Royal Fake by Sarah J. Brooks
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 12 ratings$10 million for being a fake-princess for one year.Done deal – I mean, what could possibly go wrong?As it turns out, quite a lot.After a ONS with an incredibly hot guy on St. Patrick’s Day,I wake up in his hotel room the next morning.When he tells me that he’s an heir to the throne, I’m stunned.Even more so when he asks me to be his fake princess... -
Butterflies, Flowers, Vol. 6 by Yuki Yoshihara
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChoko Kuze is in a relationship with Masayuki Domoto, her current boss and former servant. Now that her family's house has been rebuilt, Masayuki asks Choko to give him back the key to his apartment, signaling the end of their living together. Not wanting to leave, she decides to give him a different key and sneaks back into his place.. -
Blurry by Michelle Hercules
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Student Teacher, Age Gap RomanceChiara Moretti. Angel or devil? When she rescued me from the side of the road, I thought she was the former. A gorgeous young woman with a difficult family, she had me wrapped around her finger in an instant.We both agreed to share a no-strings-attached sexy weekend in Tuscany. I didn’t expect being unable to erase her from my mind... -
Butterflies, Flowers, Vol. 5 by Yuki Yoshihara
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChoko Kuze is in a relationship with Masayuki Domoto, her current boss and former servant. Masayuki asked Choko to move in with him, but now he can't bear taking his precious Milady away from her parents... -
Royal Romance by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFAITH I was only here to walk the dogs. Just hired help for the palace. But to me it was so much more. I longed for Prince Alistair. The more the papers bashed him, the more I cried for him...because I knew the truth. He didn't have to tell me. I knew because the pain that ailed him ailed me too. But no matter my silly wishes there was no way I'd ever be more than just another royal servant... -
Beauty, Inc. by Tara Lain
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Pennymaker Tale Is beauty only skin deep? Chemist Dr. Robert “Belle” Belleterre loves flowers, green trees, his best friend Judy, and “his baby:” the new face cream he developed to help put his father’s small cosmetics company on the map. Sadly he gets no help from his alcoholic, gambling-addicted father, who loses Belle in a poker game to Magnus Strong, the CEO of Beauty, Inc...Categorized as:
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Butterflies, Flowers, Vol. 4 by Yuki Yoshihara
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChoko Kuze is in a relationship with Masayuki Domoto, her current boss and former servant. But his eccentric behavior is nothing compared to that of company president Yanagi. Yanagi issues a challenge for Masayuki to protect Choko's nether regions from him for three days while she stays in the president of Benten Estate's home... -
Wildfire by Susan Lewis
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEverything in Rhiannon's life is perfect. Her career is on the up and Oliver, the great love of her life, has just asked her to marry him. The future couldn't look better. But their married bliss soon starts to evaporate when Oliver's power-crazed boss decides that Rhiannon is an unsuitable wife... -
Lexi's Undoing by Morgan Rider
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLexi Maxwell is celebrating her eighteenth birthday-her ticket to freedom. For years, she has navigated the suffocating constraints of boarding school and chaperoned dances, and she is ready to detour from the perfect path her parents set her on. Luke Carrington is the swoon-worthy stranger who arrives to spice up the party, convincing Lexi that it's okay to ditch her uniform and spread her wings... -
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Butterflies, Flowers, Vol. 3 by Yuki Yoshihara
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChoko Kuze is in love with her ex-servant-now-tyrannical-boss Masayuki Domoto. She's had a hard time getting him to see her as a woman, but between bouts of treating her like a genteel lady and an entry-level office grunt, he's slowly starting to come around. Now that they're dating, Choko and Masayuki go on their first overnight trip together... -
Stroke of Midnight by L. Nicole
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSadie doesn’t need a fairy godmother to survive her new stepbrother. She needs a miracle. At nineteen, Sadie Crenshaw’s life changed overnight. New school. New home. New stepmother. It’s no wonder she’s having trouble adjusting. But those changes aren’t what is causing her the most trouble. No, that would be her brand new stepbrother, Jason Kendrick... -
Prima by Alta Hensley, Maggie Ryan
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe was an angel when she danced.Too bad she attracted the attention of the devil.She was so innocent and naïve.Not meant for the cruel realities of this world.Certainly not meant for someone unworthy.But every time she floated across the stage, I knew she danced only for me.Watching her wasn't enough...My Prima became the light to the dark. She was mine, and it was time everyone realized it... -
Wish Me Luck: A Secret Baby Billionaire Romance by Raven Blake
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe bad boy billionaire who left me heartbroken is now my neighbor and my new boss,And I have a two-year-old secret that just got a lot harder to keep…I knew Hayden was danger wrapped in a suit from the moment I met him.That didn’t stop me from giving him my v-card in a nightclub closet.Then just like that, he vanished,Leaving me with a broken heart and a positive pregnancy test... -
Beauty and Her One-Night Baby by Dani Collins
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom irresistible beast in the bedroom… to father of her child! The first time Javiero Rodriguez sees CEO Scarlett Walker after their impassioned night together, she’s in labor with his baby! No matter how shocking the surprise, Javiero won’t let his son grow up in a broken home like he did.Scarlett has worked hard for independence and she can’t accept empty vows... -
The Billionaire's Baby by Mia Carson
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOver-educated and underpaid, Lexi would give anything to get a decent job, except have a baby for her playboy billionaire boss. Lexi’s life was normal until she bumped into Braden, an unrepentant playboy from her past. He’s unchanged and wants more from her than she’s willing to give. She’s desperate for a job, but not desperate enough to like Braden, her new boss...Categorized as:
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