Books like 'IT HAD TO BE YOU'
Readers who enjoyed IT HAD TO BE YOU by Tamara Ferguson, Natalie Ann, Suzanne Jenkins, Alicia Street, Mona Risk & Allyson R. Abbott also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Major Penalty: An Off-Limits Coach's Daughter Hockey Romance by Vitina Rose
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHockey Rule #1: Keep your stick on the ice… and out of the coach’s daughter.On the ice, I’m a weapon.Hard muscle. Brutal checks. A temper that’s earned me too much time in the box.And I do it all for the coach who pulled me out of a dark life and put me in the game.But life hit back harder.Because the girl I want more than my next breath… is his daughter.Big heart. Dangerous curves... -
![What It Must Be by Grayce Rian]()
What It Must Be by Grayce Rian
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou’re cordially invited to the wedding of the season.Bennett:Scarlett Carlisle knocked me off my feet when I first met her, and after only one night together, I knew I was gone for that girl. That is, until I found out she was the daughter of the man who signed my paychecks... -
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![Make Me Trust Again by Anna B. Doe]()
Make Me Trust Again by Anna B. Doe
After leaving my abusive ex-husband, I’m determined to make a life for my son and me, but nothing could have prepared me for him.Chase Williams.Broody. Damaged. Reclusive.He’s been keeping to his ranch ever since he retired from the army. The scars on his body tell a story of pain and loss, and there is no denying the demons of the past hiding behind his serious gaze... -
![Carter Brothers Romance Series by Emily Stewart]()
Carter Brothers Romance Series by Emily Stewart
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFor 2 days only get the entire Carter Brother Series for FREE on KU.Are you ready for these cute Carter brothersAthletic BrotherCop BrotherDoctor BrotherFirefighter BrotherFighter BrotherAll have an HEA... -
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![Waiting for Redemption by Sarah Pirtle]()
Waiting for Redemption by Sarah Pirtle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWorking at a bar was the last thing Tank Landry ever saw himself doing after leaving the Marines. But, after meeting Ruby Ranes, the single mom who was assigned to train him, his feelings started to change.All I needed was a temporary job, something to fill the void leaving the military left behind. Little did I know, walking into that bar would end in me finding my reason for...everything... -
![A Dog's Hope by Casey Wilson]()
A Dog's Hope by Casey Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere are some things in life that only a dog can teach you. A poignant, heart-wrenching, but ultimately uplifting novel about the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dog. Perfect for fans of A Dog’s Purpose, The Art of Racing in the Rain and Marley and Me. In the farming town of Riverside in Washington, Toby Fuller is feeling more alone than ever... -
![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... -
![The Off Series Boxed Set: Books 1-5 by Sawyer Bennett]()
The Off Series Boxed Set: Books 1-5 by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Off Series boxed set, brought to you by USA Today Bestselling author, Sawyer Bennett, contains five, full-length novels... -
![Single Mom's Christmas Wish: A Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance by Kai Lesy]()
Single Mom's Christmas Wish: A Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance by Kai Lesy
I swore off men after my ex-husband left me and my daughter. But now, I’m caught between three irresistible single dads——and an impossible Christmas deadline.Three devastatingly handsome triplets.Three sets of broad shoulders, piercing eyes, and smiles that could melt the iciest of hearts.And they all want me... -
![Dare To Stay by Carly Phillips]()
Dare To Stay by Carly Phillips
He’s the one who left.She’s the one he left behind.Willow James, athletic trainer for the Miami Thunder football team, knows abandonment and hurt. A child of foster care, she’s been moved around and left behind more times than she cares to count. Just when she was starting to let her guard down with Braden Prescott, he left for a two year stint with Doctors Without Borders. Now he’s back.Dr... -
![Shattering Trinity by Terri Anne Browning, Lisa Hollett]()
Shattering Trinity by Terri Anne Browning, Lisa Hollett
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe let me fall for him, knowing he wasn’t free.When I needed him most, he was with his family, and I had to face the most heartbreaking moment of my life alone.Now he’s back, demanding I let him explain... -
![Formula Chance by Sawyer Bennett]()
Formula Chance by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the second book of New York Times Bestselling Author Sawyer Bennett’s Race Fever series, she turns up the heat when a familiar name looks to shake up the world of formula racing. Buckle up for this heart stopping, second chance ride in Formula Chance... -
![Worth Fighting For by Laura Kaye]()
Worth Fighting For by Laura Kaye
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGetting in deep has never felt this good... Commercial diving instructor Tara Hunter nearly lost everything in an accident that saw her medically discharged from the navy. With the help of the Warrior Fight Club, she’s fought hard to overcome her fears and get back in the water where she’s always felt most at home. At work, she’s tough, serious, and doesn’t tolerate distractions... -
![Mine Forever by Mia Ford]()
Mine Forever by Mia Ford
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne Sexy Flight Attendant One Hot Pilot And an eventful flight together! Drew My job as a Pilot is demanding I enjoy being in control! Until I meet Jess, my hot blonde flight attendant There's nothing about her that doesn't drive me crazy No matter what time and what place But getting involved with a woman is the last thing I wanted And now I dream doing some very inappropriate things... -
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![Saving the Bride: An Accidental Marriage Romance by Kira Blakely]()
Saving the Bride: An Accidental Marriage Romance by Kira Blakely
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI caught them trying to spike her drink. Wrong move. In my line of business, you sometimes deal with dangerous men. I’ve found dangerous women are where the real trouble is. I came to this island paradise to save my business from the mob. Instead I found Katie. She’s s@xy. She’s sassy. And somehow, we woke up married. She’s trouble, the kind of trouble that can change a man... -
![Low Country Daddy: A Surprise Baby Romance by Lexi Whitlow]()
Low Country Daddy: A Surprise Baby Romance by Lexi Whitlow
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI never wanted a family. I was alone, wild and free. Until baby Emma showed up on my doorstep... I was just a man and his boat, roaming the Carolina coastlines. I wasn't tied down or bound to anyone. Until she appeared -- the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen. Bright green eyes, just like mine. And a smile that melted my heart... -
![Bearded Brothers: Mountain Brothers Series Box Set by K.C. Crowne]()
Bearded Brothers: Mountain Brothers Series Box Set by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFive sexy mountain men and the lucky ladies who capture their hearts. Transport yourself into the charming and magical town of Blue River, Colorado as we follow the rugged, rowdy and hot Hunter brothers in their quests to find lasting love on the mountains... -
![Check Swing by Carrie Aarons]()
Check Swing by Carrie Aarons
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSinclair Callahan is a trust fund baby.Born into one of the richest, most notorious families in the country, the black sheep title was stamped on him from an early age. While the rest of his relatives earn their keep at the top tier baseball team they’ve owned for generations, Sin prefers spending his time and money on booze, babes and bad decisions... -
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Dark Rules by Summer Cooper
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBe careful what you wish for... My birthday wish came true!I found a real man who knows what he's doing.I should be grateful. I should be celebrating. Right?Then I discovered his real name.And I knew there was only one option -- run for the hills!He's dangerous.He's a killer.He's the reckless, cavalier businessman coming to steal from my family... -
![My Last Shot by Weston Parker]()
My Last Shot by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI never meant to come back here.Home.My military career gave me the escape I needed from this place—and my mistakes.Now I have to face them.And the girl I left behind.I’ve missed her every day that I’ve been gone, but I never knew just how much I was leaving behind.She’s not all I turned my back on.She kept a secret from me.A baby who isn’t a baby anymore... -
![The Wild One by Janet Gover]()
The Wild One by Janet Gover
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan four wounded souls find love? Iraq war veteran Dan Mitchell once disobeyed an order – and it nearly destroyed him. Now a national park ranger in the Australian outback, he’s faced with another order he is unwilling to obey ... Photographer Rachel Quinn seeks out beauty in unlikely places. Her work comforted Dan in his darkest days... -
![Hammered: A Shadows of Chicago Novel by Rose Hudson]()
Hammered: A Shadows of Chicago Novel by Rose Hudson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHammer ham·mer ˈhamər/ verb past tense: hammered; past participle: hammered 1.hit or beat (something) with a hammer or similar object. 2. informal attack or criticize forcefully and relentlessly. Stone Fighting has been engrained—hammered into me. It’s something I know all about, yet wish I knew nothing at all... -
![Foreplay: A Bad Boy's Baby Romance by Rye Hart]()
Foreplay: A Bad Boy's Baby Romance by Rye Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCybersex has never been so great. Mr. Dreamy was a welcomed distraction. I let him own me in the worst way. Over and over. But he's been keeping a secret from me. And I have a feeling my growing belly has something to do with it. I have no problem getting girls in bed. Though with millions on the line my options were limited. So I created a profile on a dating site and got busy... -
![Desire : A Contemporary Romance Box Set by R.R. Banks]()
Desire : A Contemporary Romance Box Set by R.R. Banks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Collection of Amazon Top 100 Novels + 1 Exclusive! Book 1 - Major O She’s never had an orgasm and he’s never failed a mission. Book 2 – Saving Her He will save, guard, and protect her. Book 3 – Snow and the 7 Hunks Seven is her lucky charm. Let’s see which one is her happily-ever-after… Book 4 – Her Hunk He’ll risk everything to save her... -
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![Wild: A Bad Boy Billionaire Romance by Lexi Whitlow, ReddHott Covers]()
Wild: A Bad Boy Billionaire Romance by Lexi Whitlow, ReddHott Covers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI found her bleeding out, stuck in a bear trap. I'm crazy to try to save her... Because it's my story she's chasing. She wants that headline: "MISSING BILLIONAIRE FINALLY FOUND." But there's a reason no one has seen me. It's because I don't want to be found. Until Zee turns up with her gorgeous curves and coy smiles. Smart, adventurous, brave. And damn s*xy even wearing my old t-shirt... -
![Claiming Her by Summer Cooper]()
Claiming Her by Summer Cooper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnjoy this steamy contemporary series by USA Today Bestselling dark billionaire romance author Summer Cooper! Dirty. Starving. Begging on the streets of London. During Kevin’s overseas travels, he crosses paths with Ember, a homeless woman singing on the streets of London. When she starts to sing, her voice takes a piece of his soul along with it... -
![Single Dad’s Spring Break: A Billionaire's Second Chance Romance by Rye Hart]()
Single Dad’s Spring Break: A Billionaire's Second Chance Romance by Rye Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEven after so many years, the attraction is f*cking undeniable.USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, RYE HART.Money can't fill the void inside my chest.Brooke is the only women who can make me whole.But, I screwed things up years ago.And she blames me for her insecurities around men.Luckily, Spring Break brought us to the same Caribbean island.She needs to know I've changed... -
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![Still the One by Rachel D. Russell]()
Still the One by Rachel D. Russell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s never too late to finish a love story…Cole Barrett, former Army Ranger, has a new mission objective. Sell his grandfather’s house and put Deep Haven, a place that holds too many hurts, in his rearview mirror as fast as possible. Recently divorced, single, and unattached, Cole just wants a new life as a US Marshal. One where he can forget the past and start new... -
![Only a Touch by Delancey Stewart]()
Only a Touch by Delancey Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve got a plan to get out of this tiny town and off to the adventure I’ve been dreaming of. I’m just missing one tiny thing to pull this plan off… a boyfriend.I’ve been running the Kasper Ridge Guides and Gear shop since after high school. And for a long time, it’s been enough... -
![Chance Encounter by Christy Reece]()
Chance Encounter by Christy Reece
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChance brought them together. A killer is determined to rip them apart. She’s the face of innocence whose secrets, if uncovered, could destroy her carefully crafted life. On the cusp of achieving every goal she’s set for herself, Kacie Dane is one step away from superstardom. The hell she endured five years ago is a nightmare of the past... -
![Bet On It by Ajme Williams]()
Bet On It by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeing a billionaire had become boring until a stranger showed up to a conference and spiced things up...Curvy, sassy, and dangerously younger than me...Analyn was everything that a former hockey player needed to stay away from.I was used to women falling all over me.But Analyn’s pretty mouth that never shut up was still tempting.Especially when she made a bet I couldn’t resist... -
![Gridiron Bad Boy: A Football Romance by Eddie Cleveland]()
Gridiron Bad Boy: A Football Romance by Eddie Cleveland
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI fought for my country. Now, it's time to fight for my dreams. I traded my combat boots for cleats and the battlefield for the football field. I'd say it worked for me. With scouts from the professional league at my games and more girls lined up outside my locker room than at the door of a club, I'm living every bachelor's American Dream... -
![Foster by Sawyer Bennett]()
Foster by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Foster McInnis’ ex-wife flakes and he finds himself with full custody of his daughter, the nanny he hires brings a new complication—an attraction he can’t ignore, no matter how hard he tries. I love being on the ice and am grateful for my hockey career, but the off season is my favorite time of the year because it brings me my one true love—my daughter, Bowie Jane... -
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![Trouble by Kira Blakely]()
Trouble by Kira Blakely
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis time, I screwed up. Walking into a charity event in your birthday suit doesn’t make a good first impression. The boys flapping in the wind doesn’t encourage investors. But it happened, and now my future is on the line. I need to clean up my act. Margot’s business is the perfect cover. My new business partner wants me out. Too bad I’m infatuated with her... -
![Marrying his Brother by Tia Siren]()
Marrying his Brother by Tia Siren
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe wants to marry my brother. I want to marry her. I’ll settle for a fake-engagement. But I won’t give up until I win… for real. I’m Harry, the better brother – even if I’m the black sheep of the family. Amber's my brother's ex. Too bad William broke her heart. Now I’m taking over. I can love her so much deeper than he. Bring her to ecstasy with my touch... -
![The Winning Defense by Jamie Bennett]()
The Winning Defense by Jamie Bennett
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIf she follows her rules, Chloe is guaranteed a win—but now she’s not sure what she’s playing for.Chloe Carpenter has developed a system. After a life that has been anything but easy, she has a plan to get what she wants, and what she wants is justice. She’s on offense to make up for the wrongs done to her and punish those responsible.They’re going down... -
![All He Wants for Christmas by Elisabeth Naughton, Alexandra Ivy]()
All He Wants for Christmas by Elisabeth Naughton, Alexandra Ivy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom six of your favorite New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors… Here’s to finding spies, cops, rockers, SEALs, professional hockey players and billionaires under the Christmas tree this year! Grab this bundle of ALL NEW, 100% sizzling hot holiday tales for just 99 cents! Pre-order price... -
![Last Chance by Kira Blakely]()
Last Chance by Kira Blakely
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWife wanted. That’s what the ad will say. I’ll need a baby, too, but we can ease into that. It’s like some sh#t out of a movie. My inheritance is on the line, and I don’t have a choice. But I never expected Janine Davis to respond. She's the one I left behind. The soft curvaceous goddess is everything a woman should be. Popping her cherry was the sweetest event of my life... -
![Rockstar Retreat by Summer Cooper]()
Rockstar Retreat by Summer Cooper
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRetreat or get dropped! I had no choice. If I wanted to keep my music career, I had to go to the retreat. I really didn’t want to, but then I saw her, an oh so familiar face from a place I used to call home. Perhaps this retreat is going to be a 5-star experience after all... Author's Note: This is a 30,000 word novella... -
![Keeping His Secret: A Secret Baby Romance by Kira Blakely]()
Keeping His Secret: A Secret Baby Romance by Kira Blakely
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy job doesn't allow for love. But I'm not letting her go. I've built my fortune on being covert. Innocent lives depend on my silence. Living a double life leaves no time for love. But Lilly makes me want to leave it all behind. Show my true colors, and see hers too. Her eyes give new meaning to 'top-secret.' Her innocence disarms me... -
![Billionaire Retreat: A Secret Baby Second Chance Romance by Summer Cooper]()
Billionaire Retreat: A Secret Baby Second Chance Romance by Summer Cooper
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNina Charles is an actress, struggling to find herself and her way in sunny L.A. After nonstop bad luck, she’s relieved when she finally lands a gig as an entertainment specialist for an exclusive, private resort. She promptly realizes that the resort caters to rich men looking for a wild time... -
![Business & Pleasure by Tia Siren]()
Business & Pleasure by Tia Siren
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsGrant Jacobs. S*x god in a suit. My new boss.He's my dad's best friend.The man I've been crushing on since high school.Now the hunger in his eyes is making me weak.And he wants to teach me everything he knows... Grant: I promised Crissy's dad to keep her out of trouble. So I hired her as my PA. Man was that a mistake. Her sassy mouth is made for kissing. Her curves for sin... -
![The Baby Pact by Lexi Whitlow, ReddHott Covers]()
The Baby Pact by Lexi Whitlow, ReddHott Covers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's desperate to have my baby. Eliza Lane was the good girl in town, until I got a hold of her. I ruined her, and she gave it right back. Now she’s back in town, on the run from her abusive ex-husband. She needs help — and she’s ready to start a family. She just doesn’t want the whole marriage thing that goes along with it. Fine by me... -
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![Claimed by Mia Ford, Bella Winters]()
Claimed by Mia Ford, Bella Winters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI have only days to find a wife. Claiming any woman is not a problem if you have deep pockets My parents want me to be married, And this time it's an ultimatum. With both the royal line and my freedom at stake, I don't have a choice but to find the 'right kinda girl.' Someone who is okay to put up this pretence. Someone who doesn't object to my playboy lifestyle... -
![Naughty but Nice: A Best Friend's Dad Christmas Romance by Rye Hart]()
Naughty but Nice: A Best Friend's Dad Christmas Romance by Rye Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's my best friend's dad...And his package is the only thing I'm interested in this Christmas. Dear Santa... I've been a naughty naughty girl. Mr. Bradley is a single dad and a total D.I.L.F. Not to mention the star of my childhood fantasies. I'm staying with my BFF for the holidays. But all I can think about is walking into his master bedroom... And making my teenage fantasy come true... -
![Single Dad's Sweetheart by Amelia Wilde]()
Single Dad's Sweetheart by Amelia Wilde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’ll give her more than just a kiss. Wilder Felix isn’t coming to some middle-of-nowhere town hours outside the city because he wants to. He has no other choice. He’s a devastated rock star on a required vacation. That’s all this is. He’ll force himself to write and indulge his daughter Isabella’s love of chocolate hearts... -
![Wild Card by Ava Ashley]()
Wild Card by Ava Ashley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe hits that hurt the most are the ones you don’t see coming. For me, that hit came six years ago when the girl next door, my best friend, betrayed me. I’ve spent every day since then learning how to protect myself. How to fight. How to shove the memories of her so deep they never see the light of day. The taste of her lips, the brush of her hair against my face as we ... anyway, it worked... -
![Muscle by Lexi Whitlow]()
Muscle by Lexi Whitlow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI knocked up the one girl in this town who's off limits. I was a SEAL. Now I'm a star. The hottest director in Hollywood wants me. All I want is his daughter. Hourglass figure. Legs that don't quit. She'll take my commands, then I'll take her to bed. Too bad her daddy hates me, because Winter's pregnant. If the tabloids get hold of this, I'm done. If her daddy finds out, I'm dead... -
![One Hot Daddy: A Single Daddy Romance by Kira Blakely]()
One Hot Daddy: A Single Daddy Romance by Kira Blakely
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI have to make her mine, right here, right now. *Top 20 Amazon Best-seller of 2017* There's just one problem. She interns for my company and we have a no fraternizing policy. As a single dad, I don't have time to get wrapped up in scandal. This is going to be..
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