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Rough Edge by Lauren Landish
This ain’t no love triangle. This is people not knowing when to let fate do its thing. Brody Tannen has been the boss for way too long, putting everyone’s needs above his own. It’s the way his family farm stood while fate took shot after shot against them. But now he’s got a chance to figure things out for himself... -
![Weekend Fling by Claire Kingsley]()
Weekend Fling by Claire Kingsley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIt’s just a fling. Or is it?Juliet Blake shows up at my bar, dejected after her surprise girls’ weekend goes bad. So I do the usual—mix her a drink and listen to her troubles. I’m a spontaneous guy, so I offer to help—spend the rest of the weekend with her so she’s not alone on her birthday.I don’t expect her to end up in my bed, but when she does, it’s mind-blowing... -
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![Mothers and Daughters by Erica James]()
Mothers and Daughters by Erica James
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsEven happy families have their secrets…Since the sudden death of her husband, Naomi has steadily rebuilt the life they shared in the village of Tilsham by the sea.Her eldest daughter, Martha, is sensible and determined – just like her father was – and very much in control of where her life is going. If she could just get pregnant with her husband, life would be perfect... -
![Racing Hearts by Lauren Landish]()
Racing Hearts by Lauren Landish
A tomboy tames the cocky cowboy next door in Wall Street Journal and Washington Post bestselling author Lauren Landish’s forbidden romance. Luke is damn near invisible, or at least that’s how he usually feels. He takes care of things around the ranch before his boss-brother even knows there’s a problem, and no one even notices when he's done... -
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![A Risk Worth Taking by Jessica Joyce]()
A Risk Worth Taking by Jessica Joyce
Claire Ashford has always led a careful life—her family didn't nickname her Claireful for nothing. But after ending a relationship that was equal parts safe and unfulfilling, she recognizes just how much her caution has cost her and dedicates herself to leaving her Claireful ways behind. Her first chance to take a risk comes with a job opportunity in San Francisco...Categorized as:
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![The Wish List by Melanie Moreland]()
The Wish List by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA magical collision of fate and holiday hopes in New York Times bestselling author Melanie Moreland's latest InstaSpark romance Asher HartRosie DuncanTwo people, both alone, needing a miracle. It comes in the form of a chance meeting—brought together in a busy store by a mischievous little boy.With the single mother and her son, Asher discovers something he thought he’d lost years ago... -
![The Holiday Stand-In by Kortney Keisel]()
The Holiday Stand-In by Kortney Keisel
He's everything I've ever wanted. Too bad he's my boyfriend's twin brother.When my boyfriend says he’s too busy working—again—to spend the holidays with me and my family, I’m sure Christmas is ruined.Not only will I be alone, but my family is convinced he doesn't love me...Categorized as:
forced proximity christmas insta-love new adult love triangle forbidden love contemporary humor -
![A Very Coral Christmas by Jan Moran]()
A Very Coral Christmas by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis season, discover holiday surprises in Summer Beach!Catch up with the beloved residents of Summer Beach in a heartwarming holiday novella of fun, sun, and seasonal shenanigans. As the winter chill sets in, escape to the enchanting shores of Summer Beach, where the spirit of Christmas is as bright and warm as the sun-soaked sands... -
![A Side Character's Love Story, Vol. 8 by Akane Tamura]()
A Side Character's Love Story, Vol. 8 by Akane Tamura
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWinter is here, and the first Christmas that Tanaka-san and Irie-kun will spend together as a couple approaches. The two of them make plans to bake a cake together at Tanaka-san's place. As Christmas begins, they're both a little nervous: it's the first time she's invited a boy over, and the first time he's been in a girl's room... -
![A White Christmas on Winter Street by Sue Moorcroft]()
A White Christmas on Winter Street by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen Sky Terran returns to the village of Middledip after losing the job she loves, she anticipates a quiet Christmas getting used to her new life. However, the annual street decoration competition is coming up and this year, the residents of Winter Street are determined to win.As she is pulled into the preparations, Sky quickly grows to love the quirky, tight-knit community she is now part of... -
![The French Cookery School by Caroline James]()
The French Cookery School by Caroline James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe recipe for a perfect summer…Step 1: Mix together a group of mature studentsStep 2: Add in a handsome hostStep 3: Season with a celebrity chefStep 4: Bring to the boil at a luxurious cookery school in France!Waltho Williams has no idea what he’s letting himself in for when he opens the doors to his beautiful French home, La Maison du Paradis... -
![Secrets of Starshine Cove by Debbie Johnson]()
Secrets of Starshine Cove by Debbie Johnson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA warm, sparkly and absolutely unputdownable return to the unforgettable Starshine Cove! Cally , a devoted single mum, is stretched thin between caring for her clingy mother and her day job as a hairdresser with an always sympathetic ear. When her life in Liverpool is suddenly upended, she grabs her son Sam and jumps in the car to drive south for the holidays... -
![A Not So Merry Ex-Mas by Abby Greyson]()
A Not So Merry Ex-Mas by Abby Greyson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is a Dual POV kisses only, sweet holiday romantic comedy . For years I've been dreaming of a real Christmas back home. Tree trimming, decorating, Christmas carols. What I wasn't expecting was Cole.If I was to dream up the perfect man even my wildest imagination would have fallen short compared to Cole Nichols... -
![One Family Christmas: The perfect, cosy, heart-warming read to curl up with this winter by Bella Osborne]()
One Family Christmas: The perfect, cosy, heart-warming read to curl up with this winter by Bella Osborne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA big family. A whole lot of secrets. A Christmas to remember…This year, Lottie is hosting one last big family Christmas at the home she grew up in – just like her Nana would have wanted.But when her relatives descend on the old manor house, Lottie gets more than she bargained for... -
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![Goode Vibrations by Jasinda Wilder]()
Goode Vibrations by Jasinda Wilder
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’m no stranger to beautiful places and beautiful women; the life I’ve led has left me jaded to both…or so I thought. Then a working holiday photographing the wild, lonely places of America leads me to a goddess. She’s all long black hair and dangerous curves, fiercely independent, with art in her soul... -
![Silver Mayor by L.B. Dunbar]()
Silver Mayor by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCharlie Harrington is a respectable man.Mayor to his small, mountain town. Successful attorney. Doting single father.After one mishap in the past, he avoids scandal. Making everyone happy is his goal.He’s nothing but content... and a bit boring.Then one morning, he finds a beautiful woman in his bedroom, and his world turns upside down. His good guy side suddenly wants to be a little bad... -
![The Winter Cottage by Rachael Lucas]()
The Winter Cottage by Rachael Lucas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first in a brand new cosy romantic series from the bestselling author of The Village Green Bookshop!A heartwarming, feel-good novel full of friendship, family secrets, and finding love where you least expect it.. -
![Keeping a Christmas Promise by Jo Thomas]()
Keeping a Christmas Promise by Jo Thomas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFour friendsTwenty-five years ago, Freya and her three best friends created a bucket list. The future seemed bright, full of hope and most importantly guaranteed . . .One promiseNow they are travelling to Iceland in memory of the friend they've lost, determined to fulfil her dream of seeing the Northern Lights at Christmas... -
![A Winter Warmer at the Little Cornish Kitchen by Jane Linfoot]()
A Winter Warmer at the Little Cornish Kitchen by Jane Linfoot
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings‘Sparkling, laugh-out-loud, romantic’ Phillipa AshleySt Aidan: a cosy Cornish village where friendships are made for life and it’s always cocktail hour somewhere…A clean slate in the world’s cosiest cottage by the sea…When Gwen Starkey and her best friend, Ella Simpson, arrive in St Aidan to take on a cottage renovation, it’s the fresh start they both so desperately need... -
![Deja Brew All Over Again by Sylvie Stewart]()
Deja Brew All Over Again by Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrouble has always had a way of finding me, but I never expected to be carjacked by a hot girl in a wedding dress.As the official family screw-up, not many people count on me for anything but a good time. But Maisy Romero and her little brother need a knight in shining armor, and they need him yesterday... -
![Stranded Ranch by Cindy Steel]()
Stranded Ranch by Cindy Steel
Her past came back to surprise her. But her past is now a flirty hot cowboy so...I wasn't sure why I gave up a week in the Bahamas with friends to visit my grandparent's home in Wyoming.In January.But one phone call to the ranch to check-in was all it took.It didn't matter that the worst storm to hit Wyoming in years was upon us. I needed to be there. I just didn't know why...Categorized as:
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![A Not So Fictional Fall by Savannah Scott]()
A Not So Fictional Fall by Savannah Scott
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsI live for happily ever afters.And I'm finally meeting my favorite romance author in person! Only, all this time, I thought author, Amelie De Pierre, was a woman. It turns out, Pierre Toussaint is the man behind the books that make me weak in the knees.He could be the consummate book boyfriend with his dreamy hazel eyes, strong jawline, and those black-rimmed glasses. Not to mention that accent... -
![The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane by Jaimie Admans]()
The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane by Jaimie Admans
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIt’s the most magical time of year, and anything can happen…Nia Maddison has always believed that wishes come true on Nutcracker Lane. So, when she gets the opportunity to run her own Christmas gift shop on the most magical street in town, it feels like her wishes have been finally granted.But working late one night, Nia discovers yet another boyfriend has cheated on her... -
![The Cornish Cream Tea Bookshop by Cressida McLaughlin]()
The Cornish Cream Tea Bookshop by Cressida McLaughlin
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsOllie Spencer has started a new life in the idyllic Cornish seaside town of Port Karadow. Throwing herself into her job at the town’s bookshop, A New Chapter, is one way to make friends. The shop is glitzing up for first Christmas and Ollie hopes her inspired ideas will give the shop the edge it needs to dazzle the town... -
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![Too Freaking Hot by Loni Ree]()
Too Freaking Hot by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s playing with fire. He’s more than ready to bring the heat.SageFirefighters are supposed to put out fires… not start them. But when Ian Hot walks into my classroom, my world goes up in smoke. Tall, muscled, and too charming for his own good, he’s a walking, talking fire hazard. And no matter where I go, he’s there. Coincidence? Yeah, right.He’s turning up the heat, and I risk getting burned... -
![A Blushing Bride for Christmas by Nichole Rose]()
A Blushing Bride for Christmas by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe second generation is all grown up . . . even if their parents don't agree.Oliver GoodsonThe day I met Lucy Davis, I knew she was mine.I would have married her right then and there.But my girl wanted to wait until we graduated.We're out of school now, and this curvy little angel is mine.So is the little life growing in her belly.No one is going to stop me from claiming what belongs to me... -
![PLAY by Piper Lawson, Natasha Snow]()
PLAY by Piper Lawson, Natasha Snow
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings~ SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICING! GET PLAY @ $0.99 FOR A LIMITED TIME! ~ I'm Payton Blake. A successful, balanced twenty-something living the dream. OK. So it's a big, shiny-ass lie. I could be all of those things. If I had friends outside of work. And if I didn't mainline watermelon slushies like they were a food group. It wouldn't hurt if I'd had sex in the last year, either... -
![Shrewd Angel by Anyta Sunday]()
Shrewd Angel by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPax Polo is the swashbuckling guitarist for Serenity Free. Correction: Was the swashbuckling guitarist for Serenity Free. Now he sports a black eye and his bros have kicked him out of their band—three weeks before Christmas. It’s an unfamiliar kick to his over-inflated ego, but . . . whatever. No problem... -
![This Is It by Tess Summers]()
This Is It by Tess Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAre Dads even allowed to be that hot?PaigeWhen I woke up Christmas morning, I didn’t know if I’d been on Santa’s nice list this year —or his naughty one. Thinking back to the prior evening’s events, I decided it was definitely the naughty one. There had to be a mistake —I was always on the nice list...Categorized as:
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![For the Love of Curves by Debra Elise]()
For the Love of Curves by Debra Elise
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA bachelorette party brings me to the newest club in town, Club Curve, where I may have left my inhibitions at the bottom of a pitcher of margaritas.Accepting a dare to shimmy and shake my curves on stage during amateur hour, I’m halfway through my dance when I see him . His molten gaze collides with mine and I light up hotter than a fourth of July firework... -
![Heavy Load Beast Mode by Penn Rivers]()
Heavy Load Beast Mode by Penn Rivers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAs the motto on the side of his truck Got a heavy load? Go Beast Mode.. . Things get hot and heavy--emphasis on hot--when a tow-truck driver meets the plus-size beauty of his dreams at his local gym. Except she wants nothing to do with him and his rough ways. When she gets stuck in a storm, he'll get his chance to prove he's got what it takes to haul her off her feet... and into his arms... -
![The Holiday Husband by Jenny B. Jones]()
The Holiday Husband by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAnnie made a holiday wish to be reunited with the one who got away.She should’ve been more specific...Museum curator Annie Bristow has spent years regretting a marriage proposal she turned down from her college sweetheart. When a fateful ride on a holiday train gives Annie the opportunity to make it right, she wishes for a do-over. She wants to go back and say yes to her one true love...Categorized as:
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![British Black Sheep (Cocky Hero Club) by Lauren Smith]()
British Black Sheep (Cocky Hero Club) by Lauren Smith
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn arrogant Brit might just be the right cup of tea for her…He is exactly the kind of man Brie Honeyweather swore never to love…or lust after ever a sexy, arrogant, British bad boy in a designer suit. Alec is the last person Brie wants to be stuck on an international flight to London with, but hey…at least they’re in first class... -
![Pity Present by Whitney Dineen]()
Pity Present by Whitney Dineen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMollyI haven’t beeninterested in dating since my ex dumped me for a new girl at his law office. Since then, I’ve thrown myself into my work as a hotel gift shop designer. While being single isn’t what I expected, there’s truth to that old saying, “Once bitten, twice shy.” And the bite of a cheater stays with you... -
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![Stranded with the Billionaire by Sophie Brooks]()
Stranded with the Billionaire by Sophie Brooks
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWith a snowstorm on the way, she needs someone to keep her warm... I had to see her one last time. Fiona's gorgeous red hair and luscious curves are impossible to forget. She runs a soup kitchen, taking care of people in need. But I want to take care of her . She thinks I'm an ordinary volunteer. But I'm the billionaire who increased her funding... -
![My Christmas Doctor by Stephanie Brother]()
My Christmas Doctor by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMedical thriller author Jane Adams is used to writing about doctors and nurses who save lives, but she never expected her own life would be on the line. When she develops a heart condition, the people she usually goes to for assistance with her writing are the ones now helping ensure her survival—including the hunky cardiologist Brian Chase.Brian knows better than to get involved with a patient... -
![The Billionaire's Christmas List: A Sweet and Steamy Holiday Romance by Sophie Brooks]()
The Billionaire's Christmas List: A Sweet and Steamy Holiday Romance by Sophie Brooks
What kind of man gives diamonds to a woman he’s never met?The last thing I expected were real diamond earrings for Christmas. Turns out a passing billionaire decided to “help” my young son buy me an amazing gift.Now I have to track down Mason Ross, Chicago’s most sought-after business consultant, to return them. But he doesn’t care about the earrings, he’s only interested in me... -
![Lost & Found in Copper Ridge by Harlow James]()
Lost & Found in Copper Ridge by Harlow James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt all started with Jack & Diane…And no, not the couple from the popular 80’s song—the couple that signed a five-dollar bill with their names and the location of The Livingston Cabin in Copper Ridge, Colorado.And I just so happened to acquire that five-dollar bill on the same day of the funeral of a close friend AND the day I was supposed to be getting married.Coincidence? Perhaps... -
![Runaway Love by Lea Coll]()
Runaway Love by Lea Coll
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dream wedding, a bride with cold feet, and the mountain man that comes to her rescue.I never thought that, on my wedding day, I would literally bolt from my wedding, and into the arms of a grumpy mountain man. Emmett offers me a much-needed respite from the chaos, inviting me into his cabin to "hide out" until all the wedding guests leave...Categorized as:
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![The Treasure Hunt Hookup by Lila Monroe]()
The Treasure Hunt Hookup by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoin the hunt for love in this hot and hilarious rom-com with a black cat heroine, cinnamon roll hero, and all the pumpkin spice fall reading vibes! Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Emily Henry.Reeve Donovan is Hollywood’s hottest, most charmingly-stubborn director… and the last man I expected to find strolling down Main Street in my sleepy Blue Ridge hometown... -
![Luca & Ivy and the Four Calling Birds by Ellie Hall]()
Luca & Ivy and the Four Calling Birds by Ellie Hall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWould you rather be stranded in a snowstorm with Miss All-things Christmas or the Grinch?IvyIf you ever find yourself on the run, do not, I repeat, do not drive off the road and into an icy pond. Should you have such an accident, do not wander into the woods to a chalet with a blazing fire. But if you lose feeling in your toes and go inside to warm up, do not, I repeat, do not, doze off...Categorized as:
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![Christmas Wishes by Sue Moorcroft]()
Christmas Wishes by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sparkling Christmas read from the Sunday Times bestseller – perfect to snuggle up with this winter!Hannah and Nico are meant to be together.But fate is keeping them apart…As soon as Hannah bumps into her brother Rob’s best friend Nico in Stockholm, the two rekindle a fast friendship. But Hannah has a boyfriend – and Nico has two children to look after... -
![Lost in Love by Kate Perry]()
Lost in Love by Kate Perry
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPortia Summerhill feels like a loser. Thirty-something, jobless, and living at home... How could she not? Next to her accomplished sisters, Portia's achievements--or lack thereof--are that much more noticeable... -
![Snowed In for Christmas by Sarah Morgan]()
Snowed In for Christmas by Sarah Morgan
A family gathering This Christmas the Miller siblings have one goal—to avoid their well-meaning family’s endless stream of prying questions. Ross, Alice and Clemmie have secrets that they don’t intend to share, and they are relying on each other to deflect attention. An uninvited guest Lucy Clarke is facing a Christmas alone and the prospect of losing her job... -
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![The Rock Star's Fake Fiancée by Kenzie Reed]()
The Rock Star's Fake Fiancée by Kenzie Reed
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThat grin should come with a warning label. 'Addictive. May cause dizziness, heart palpitations, dampened underwear, and a lifetime of regret.'I’ve got plenty of reasons to hate Sebastian Monroe, the sexy lead singer of Heat Lightning. 1.) He doesn’t remember our soul-scorching kiss ten years ago. 2.) He very rudely refused to play at my home town’s 300th anniversary celebration. And 3... -
![Winter Kisses at Roseford Hall by Fay Keenan]()
Winter Kisses at Roseford Hall by Fay Keenan
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHollywood comes to Roseford, as Christmas wishes really do come true...The sleepy Somerset village of Roseford is the temporary home for the cast and crew of the latest Christmas movie, and there's an excitement in the air that can't be ignored. When Lucy Cameron, the owner of Roseford Cafe, is asked to fulfil a last-minute catering order on set, she can't believe her luck... -
![Falling for the Bad Boy by Kennedy Fox]()
Falling for the Bad Boy by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNever trust a man who answers the door wearing nothing more than a pair of low-cut jeans and a panty-melting smirk.That should've been my first sign.I write about guys like him for a living — sexy and charming, yet reluctant to get into a serious relationship. His body screams sex appeal, but his condescending personality makes him a classic f*ckboy.And I want nothing to do with that...Categorized as:
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![Serenity & the Hermit by Megan Wade]()
Serenity & the Hermit by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNelson Valentine has never been a man who enjoys company.Living in Whisper Valley where the Valentine name is synonymous with fun and levity means the townsfolk feel comfortable striking up a conversation whenever he’s picking up supplies...Categorized as:
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![Going All In by Kate Campfield]()
Going All In by Kate Campfield
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s going to lose a bet… or I’m going to lose her heart.I’m about to lose my future wife, and we aren’t even married yet. But despite me being sure she’s the one I’m meant to marry, Holly’s convinced we’re not meant to be. That may have something to do with my mom being engaged to Holly’s dad, but we didn’t know about that until after the hottest night of our lives... -
![Lumber Snack by Mae Harden]()
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