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The Prada Plan by Ashley Antoinette
Disaya Morgan, a character first introduced in Girls from Da Hood 4, returns in this gritty tale of a money-hungry woman who finds her life spinning out of control. When Disaya meets Indie and falls hopelessly in love, she is determined to keep her lifestyle a secretbut everything done in the dark eventually comes to light...Categorized as:
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Bitch by Deja King
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsPrecious Cummings came from nothing but was determined to have it all. Using her most deadly weapons - undeniable beauty, body and street savvy brains, Precious sets out to change the cards that she'd been dealt. After meeting Nico Carter, a man who can help her achieve her goals, virtually overnight she is on her way... -
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![Stackin' Paper by Deja King]()
Stackin' Paper by Deja King
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn Stackin Paper 2, Genesis is out for blood and redemption. He s on a mission to get retribution on the person responsible for murdering his best friend and to make it back to the love he left behind, Talisa. But as he closes in on his enemy the Feds begin closing in on him. While CoCo sits alone in her jail cell, her regret turns to rage... -
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True to the Game by Teri Woods
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIt's the late 1980s, and Gena, a young girl from the projects, meets Quadir, a millionaire drug dealer, and falls madly in love. Quadir builds a massive empire while fighting his rivals and enemies. Gena faces the challenges of holding onto her man, her house, her car, and the cash... -
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The Jessabelle House by Katie Winters
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe Coleman Family of Nantucket hides a heartbreaking secret. When Samantha's Great-Aunt Jessabelle passes away and leaves her a beautiful house on the bluffs, she's forced to reckon with her family's very dark past. Can the truth bring her family back together again? The Coleman Family of Nantucket is a piece of work... -
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Sleigh Bell Dreams by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDr. Terry McBride is thrilled to come back to her hometown of Mistletoe Meadows to take over the practice of the town's retiring physician. Unfortunately the tight housing market has her sharing a duplex with quiet and mysterious Judd Landis... -
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A Thousand Tomorrows by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIn this mass market edition, #1 bestselling author Karen Kingsbury weaves a powerful story of a young couple whose love must face the ultimate challenge. Cody Gunner has no use for real love. Abandoned as a child by the person he needed the most, he swears he will never allow himself to love again. Ali Daniels denies love as well... -
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Bachelor Untamed by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOne mind-blowing kiss. That was all Ellie Weston shared with her neighbor and crush one summer, before he angrily discovered she'd approached him on a dare. Ten years later, Ellie is back at her great-aunt's lake house, and so is Uriel Lassiter still wildly sexy, single and happy to stay that way... -
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ENTANGLED PURSUITS by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWHEN DANGER ARRIVES, REAL MEN TAKE ACTION. Detective Andrew Logan hears that Detective Antonia Oliver is back in town. It's been four years since they were involved in a hot, heavy, and steamy affair. Andrew's life gets complicated when Toni is assigned as his new partner. Paired together, they try hard to ignore the sexual chemistry that's stronger than ever between them... -
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Whiskey Promises by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFake dating her gay best friend to avoid the man of her dreams should be a piece of cake…right? Zoya Mikhail. I was not supposed to fall for my sister's hot guitarist, Jareth Grayson. I wasn't supposed to kiss him, either. But mistakes were made. Asking my gay best friend to pose as my boyfriend at my sister's wedding is an act of desperation meant to keep me out of Jareth's arms... -
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Return To Me by Katie Winters
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA Manhattan socialite who loses everything. The mother she's resented for over twenty years. A return to Martha's Vineyard, where healing can finally begin. Janine Potter grew up on the other side of the tracks. Her mother, Nancy, struggled with just about everything: alcohol, men, money -- and Janine made a pledge to herself that she would never be like her... -
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Sweet Tea B&B by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTwo sisters…. … who have no idea the other exists. Kate never quite felt like she fit in, but she never let it stop her from pursuing her dreams. When her life takes a turn she never expects, she finds herself facing the choice of a lifetime. Mia is a true Southern belle. When her mother passes away, she starts rebuilding her life by running the Sweet Tea B&B, her mother’s beloved inn... -
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Mister Librarian by B. Love
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHoney Williams doesn’t trust men. Between her father and last lover, a part of her struggles with resenting the entire species. She’s spent the past six months hidden in the safety of her parents’ home hoping her kind heart will never be the cause of pain and misfortune again. That seems possible until a cranky client causes chaos… which leads to her meeting Mr. Librarian... -
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The House by the Shore by Fiona Baker
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsHer life is picture perfect…. …until one fateful day changes everything. In the space of a single afternoon, Charlotte Winters’ seemingly ideal life falls apart. After being let go from her job at a publishing house, she discovers her boyfriend on a date with another woman. As she reels from their subsequent breakup, she receives the shocking news that her estranged Aunt Jean has passed away... -
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On the Sandy Beach by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVera Miller, a talented garden designer, comes to Raspberry Ridge with a heavy heart, planning a garden in memory of her son. Dominic, her estranged husband, joins her to help. Working together, they reminisce about their youth spent by Lake Michigan's shores... -
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Deadly Reigns by Teri Woods, Curtis Smith
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom the queen of urban books comes the third installment of the Deadly Reigns series. -
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The Gift by Kate Anslinger
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAMAZON BEST SELLER One look in a criminal’s eyes and she witnesses their crimes. Grace McKenna is not your average police officer. She is haunted by the unsettling images she sees when she locks eyes with a criminal, her vision flooded with clues that force her to solve cases on her own. A sullen boy, a tormented woman, a breathless man, a thousand pieces of shattered green glass... -
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Gideon's Gift by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsOne long-ago Christmas, Big Earl Gibson lost the two things most precious to him-his wife and daughter. Angry and heartbroken, he abandoned his belief in God and is now living on the street. Gideon is a seven-year-old leukemia patient determined to reach out to this lonely and hurting man. And Earl is just as determined to rebuff her... -
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To Kill a Labrador by Kassandra Lamb
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsMarcia (pronounced Mar-see-a, not Marsha) likes to think of herself as a normal person, even though she has a rather abnormal vocation. She trains service dogs for combat veterans with PTSD. Then the ex-Marine owner of her first trainee is accused of murdering his wife, and Marcia gets sucked into an even more abnormal avocation–amateur sleuth... -
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Football Genius by Tim Green
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNew York Times. bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green scores a touchdown with this exhilarating and action-packed story about an ordinary boy who becomes a hero you can really root for. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica. Twelve-year-old Troy White has a phenomenal gift: He can predict football plays before they even happen. Any position. Any player. Any team... -
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The Scavenger's Daughters by Kay Bratt
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 31 ratings★★★★★ Inspired by a true story, and set against the backdrop of a country in transition, The Scavenger's Daughters is a sweeping present day saga of triumph in the face of hardship, and the unbreakable bonds of family against all odds. Having survived torture and imprisonment during China's Cultural Revolution, Benfu escaped to find love with his compassionate and beautiful Calla Lily... -
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Matching Mr. Right by Tamra Baumann
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShelby Marx helps clients find on-line love by day, but at night she writes children’s books featuring a naughty monkey named Chester. The monkey constantly seeks forgiveness, just as Shelby struggles to forgive herself for a tragic childhood accident that stole everyone she loved. Now she yearns to create a new family... -
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Bittersweet Love by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratings[MP3-CD audiobook format in Vinyl case. ]. [Read by Erica Love]. For generations the Eatons have been dedicated to teaching others. Now siblings Belinda, Myles, and Chandra are about to get some sexy, surprising lessons in love. Lesson 1: Love arrives when you least expect it. Belinda Eaton is dedicated to her job as a history teacher in one of Philadelphia's most challenging high schools... -
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A Hero to Keep by Susan Gable
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSomtimes you have to fight for what - for who - you love. Shannon Vanderhoff’s childhood taught her early on that nothing was hers to keep, not clothes, or toys, or even people. So she lives, loves, and lets go. She’s not looking for a hero. But with custody of her traumatized six-year-old nephew on the line, she needs help... -
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Breaking All the Rules by Rhonda McKnight
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDeniece Malcolm is shocked and heartbroken when she finds out her baby sister, Janette, is marrying Terrance Wright, because she was the one who was supposed to marry him! Everybody knows there’s a rule about dating exes. Janette is pregnant and not only is this wedding happening, but Deniece has to arrange the festivities... -
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Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSaying goodbye is sometimes the beginning. Craig Turner was Coach Diaz’s star player, back in the day. He was held in high regard, until he broke the rules and dated the coach’s daughter. Young and stupid, his affection for her lasted until graduation, and then it was time to face the real world--but his love for her would never leave him... -
![The Lighthouse Cafe by Bebe Reed]()
The Lighthouse Cafe by Bebe Reed
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt the reading of her late husband’s will, 53-year-old Ginny Rigsby discovers two things—he had a secret family, and she has one hour to vacate the premises before that family takes possession of her beloved home. Grief-stricken by this crushing revelation and now homeless, Ginny drives until she finds herself at the foot of the emerald waters in Florida’s Gulf Coast... -
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The Billionaire's Impromptu Bet by Lorana Hoopes
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings*Originally titled Lawfully Pursued* Can a SWAT officer and a billionaire's daughter find love? SWAT Officer Jesse Calhoun wasn't looking for love when he met Brie Carter... -
![Sweet & Spicy by Samantha Whiskey]()
Sweet & Spicy by Samantha Whiskey
I’m Andromeda VanDoren, otherwise known as Persephone VanDoren’s older sister or the family’s embarrassment. For years I’ve tried to outrun my past, leaving a whole bunch of chaos in my wake. But I’m done running. I return home to Sweet Water fully prepared to do whatever it takes to pay for my past sins. Little did I know that would include working for the once-love-of-my-life James Harlowe...Categorized as:
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Insatiable Bachelor by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA brand new series set in a whole new world. Dalton: Women are a perk of my lifestyle. I work hard. I deserve to play harder. But I didn’t get on the Forbes List of Rising Entrepreneurs by getting lost in the baggage and disruption that comes with dating. I’ve seen dozens of men fail when they fall in love. Pathetic. That's why I chose the Bachelor Tower... -
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A Whisper in the Bay by Fiona Baker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlissa Lewis is looking for more than just inspiration… she needs an escape. After being unceremoniously fired from the newspaper she where worked for years, Alissa feels lost and uncertain. On a whim, she books a getaway to a literary themed B&B near a small beachfront town called Blueberry Bay... -
![Return to Rosewood Beach by Fiona Baker]()
Return to Rosewood Beach by Fiona Baker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA heartwarming family saga about the bond between siblings, laughter, love, and new beginnings. Julia Owens never planned to return to her hometown of Rosewood Beach. Her life in New York, working long hours at a high-powered ad agency, is exactly what she always dreamed of. But when she loses her job and then learns that her father has passed away, everything changes... -
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Tap Out by Nikki Mays
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDanny "The Reaper" Siobhan has had an amazing career as an MMA fighter. But retirement has finally allowed him to spend time with his family. He's loving life. Getting to be with his daughters and the woman of his dreams has been perfect. Too bad he forgot to be cautious. "Everything that looks too perfect is too perfect to be perfect. " Dejan Stojanovic. Stacey wasn't looking for Danny... -
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Alpha's Tempting Ex-Girlfriend: A Second Chance Romance by J.P. Comeau
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne action. One moment of weakness. One game night where things had gotten out of hand. I had destroyed his heart and my reputation. After fifteen years, my high school crush was back in town. But just like before, Bronton’s visit ended with 3 ‘one to manys. ’. One day of tears and apologies. One night of passion. One big surprise. It was just an ice cream cone date...Categorized as:
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Redemption by Kelly Moran
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNearly the last remaining member of Olivia Cattenach's family has just died overseas and left her overcome by grief. But when a soldier shows up at her ranch with a final message from her brother, she finds new purpose. Nathan Roldan is as formidable as they come. Bulging muscles and inked to boot, he looks like every bit the bad boy he claims to be... -
![The Desert Midwife by Fiona McArthur]()
The Desert Midwife by Fiona McArthur
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWINNER - ROMANCE WRITERS OF AUSTRALIA RUBY AWARD 2020: Contemporary Romance Book of the Year. What if the love of your life forgot who you were? When outback midwife Ava May meets Zac on a flight to Alice Springs, they tumble into a whirlwind affair. But an exciting adventure leads to a terrible accident, with shattering consequences... -
![Marrying Mandy by Melanie D. Snitker]()
Marrying Mandy by Melanie D. Snitker
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMandy Hudson swore she'd never marry. Abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandparents, she has a hard time trusting that real love will last. When her grandmother dies, Mandy's shocked to discover a stipulation in the will. Considering marriage to her best friend may be the only way to keep her family's beloved bed-and-breakfast... -
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Teasing Flames by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWelcome to the Luxe Escape where pleasure is the goal, release follows restraint, and the power of surrender can change your life. I'm Sophie Lane—wallflower extraordinaire. When my best friend drags me to the grand opening of an exclusive hotel, she promises me good times and fancy hors d'oeuvres... -
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Tempting Dusty by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEl Diablo strikes no fear in the heart of Dusty O’Donovan. The accomplished rider knows life holds much greater fears than a feisty stud bull. Diablo’s owner, Zach McCray, is offering half a million dollars to anyone who can stay on him for a full eight seconds. That purse would go a long way helping rebuild Dusty and her brother’s nearly bankrupt ranch. Let a woman ride his bull? Not likely... -
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Brody's Redemption by Kay Lyons
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBaby-killer. Ex-con. Joe Brody has been called a lot of things. Some true. Some not. But now that he's out of prison and back in his hometown his focus is getting a job and a home for his ill father to convalesce. Easier said than done when no one will hire him. Ashley Cade has a teething toddler and lives with an elderly man as part of an agreement she made to buy his house... -
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Somewhere Between Life and Death by Lurlene McDaniel
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe celebration isn't supposed to end in tragedy. The night of their high-school drama group's cast party starts out as fun for sisters Amy and Erin. Their lives come crashing down when Amy takes the car to get more food and has a horrible accident. Erin and her family pray for Amy to awaken from her coma... -
![Unforgettable by Delaney Diamond]()
Unforgettable by Delaney Diamond
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe offered everything he never knew he needed…. Ivy Johnson is stunned when Lucas Baylor makes an appearance at her family’s event in Seattle. She hasn’t seen him in nine years and never expected to again. Avoiding him is a must. She can’t let him uncover her secret, but Lucas won’t be denied... -
![One Fine Day by Cindy Kirk]()
One Fine Day by Cindy Kirk
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAbigail Fine learned early in life it’s hard to get ahead when you start with nothing. She hoped serving as a surrogate would allow her to not only help a friend, but jump-start living her own dreams. Jonah Rollins always considered himself a loyal friend and an honorable man. Until he made a decision that destroyed a long-standing friendship and eventually, his marriage... -
![The Sheriff's Baby Bargain by Susan Lute]()
The Sheriff's Baby Bargain by Susan Lute
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe’s just what the doctor ordered… but never knew he needed. U. S. Marshal-turned-Sheriff Taylor James can trace her family back to the original thirteen Marshals appointed by George Washington. She’s good at her job, but once they find out she’s the local law, she can’t get even one of her dates to stay past the appetizers. Her plan? Convince good friend and hot neighbor Dr... -
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![The Day Human Prince by B. Kristin McMichael]()
The Day Human Prince by B. Kristin McMichael
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDevin Alexander grew up as the only day human in a world surrounded by night humans who drank blood, sometimes his blood. He spent his life training toward one goal: the protection of one of those blood drinkers, Arianna Grace... -
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The Royal's Best Friend: A Magnolia Bay Sweet Romance by Brenna Jacobs
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo best friends. One lie. When a hurricane destroys Peyton’s sleepy South Carolina beach town, the last person she expects at her door is her son-of-an-earl best friend, Will Maxwell. He insists on helping her save the family home. She accepts, eager for some time with her friend from London... -
![The Christmas Pact by Meg Easton]()
The Christmas Pact by Meg Easton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNoelle Allred used to love Christmas, but not anymore. Not since her gran-gran passed away a year ago. She’s completely skipping Christmas this year. Jack Meadows has always skipped Christmas. But his sister is a single mom going through cancer treatments this Christmas, and she wants Jack to make the season magical for her son. Jack can’t stand Christmas, but he’d do anything for his nephew... -
![No Time for Love: A Sweet City Romance by Raine English]()
No Time for Love: A Sweet City Romance by Raine English
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when you meet Mr. Right at exactly the WRONG time? Kinsley King loves her lavish lifestyle as one of Manhattan’s most in-demand real estate brokers. She’s worked hard to get to the top, and she’s not backing down now... -
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Private Sins by Brenda A. Barrett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKelly was in deep trouble; her husband was a pastor and she his loyal first lady. Well she was. .. until she had an affair with Chris; the first elder of their church. And now she was pregnant with his child. Could she keep the secret from her husband and pretend that all was well? Or should she confess her private sin and let the chips fall where they may? -
![The Holiday Cottage by the Sea by Holly Martin]()
The Holiday Cottage by the Sea by Holly Martin
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe perfect place to fall in love this summer…. Tori Graham is in need of a holiday. Trying to piece her heart back together after losing the love of her life, she escapes to Blossom Cottage , with its picturesque views of the sea. And plans to spend the summer in gorgeous Sandcastle Bay , where her best friend Melody Rosewood lives...
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