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Tis' the Season for a Miracle: Liberty & Ishmael by Cocoa Myles
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTHIS BOOK IS A RERELEASE. Liberty Valentine is almost at the finish line for getting her college degree, when her final exam becomes more than just about the books. She has to decide whether to tackle an improbable task or accept failure. With a big heart, Liberty finds herself searching for more than a passing grade. Ishmael St. Francis is a single father of nine-year-old, Skylar... -
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Certified Pressure 4: An Arranged Marriage, Unhinged by Sha Jones
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhen love, loyalty, and power collide, somebody always bleeds. Pressure Mensah built his life on control, but the night he was gunned down changed everything. Now the island is on edge, and the Mensah name carries more weight than ever. Abeni Mensah is ready to move like the queen she is, and she’s not stopping until whoever pulled the trigger on her son pays for it in full... -
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![Holiday Mayhem by Nek Mills]()
Holiday Mayhem by Nek Mills
After being blindsided by a Holiday Heartbreak, Dailyn is doing her best to pick up the pieces of her life. Although her new normal looks very different nowadays, she is desperately trying to get back to the blissful place that she once was. However, those around her make peace anything but possible... -
![Wait for Me: A Trenches Spin-Off by Aubry J.]()
Wait for Me: A Trenches Spin-Off by Aubry J.
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsRapper Tobias “Focus” Eaton was known in the streets for his cutthroat lyrics and his actions that matched. As a child, Tobias watched his father intently. Witnessing his sacrifices and soaking up his hustling mentality so that when it came his turn to step up, things would only elevate. Focus kept a strong and loyal team around him... -
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![A Winter Crest Christmas: Pure & Luxe by Lisa Austin]()
A Winter Crest Christmas: Pure & Luxe by Lisa Austin
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“Christmas is a time where Souls align! ”. What’s a thriving city without a Litty club? The word lit is lightly putting it when speaking on Club Luxe. Owning the hottest establishment in Winter Crest, Pennsylvania, Luxe takes pride in his first major investment. Luxe has created a high-class, three-level, all-in-one club using dope money... -
![The Softest Love Came From A Thug by Lakia]()
The Softest Love Came From A Thug by Lakia
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsEssex Hunter was once knee deep in the game, riding high with his wife by his side. Retirement was never a question until tragedy struck. When his wife is murdered and he is falsely accused of being the perpetrator, everything changes. Even after his name is cleared, the damage is done. Whispers follow him. Suspicion lingers... -
![In Love at Christmas by T'Lyn]()
In Love at Christmas by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen a snowstorm rolls through Atlyn City, university Chairman, Dr. Kiyan Ward doesn't expect his quiet evening at home to be interrupted by a running car idling just beyond his gate. Inside, a woman and her young child sit shivering - strangers who clearly don't belong on his private land... -
![Kidnapped by the Snowman by M Monique]()
Kidnapped by the Snowman by M Monique
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDecember Angel has a relentless mother who wants one thing from her son and that’s to see him settle down. His mindset is get the girl and make his mother happy. However, things aren’t as simple as he believes them to be. Raine Nicholas is reeling from loss, and the last thing she has time for is a man who runs the streets... -
![Underneath The Mistletoe with the Coldest Thug by Mz. Lady P]()
Underneath The Mistletoe with the Coldest Thug by Mz. Lady P
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChristmas ain’t Christmas without the ones you love. Which is why Tahari wants all of the OG’s, To spend the holidays in Colorado without the kids and the grandkids. Their time away should be fun, but trouble just always seems to find Thug Inc. and The Bossladies. What starts off as a wonderful holiday experience. Ends up being the worst time of their life... -
![A Madaris Bride for Christmas by Brenda Jackson]()
A Madaris Bride for Christmas by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHe refuses to get matched, but is about to stumble into his own trap… Don’t miss this reader favorite from. New York Times. bestselling author Brenda Jackson. One by one, Madaris men have surrendered to the matchmaking schemes of Felicia Laverne Madaris, matriarch of the family. But Lee Madaris isn’t letting anyone else control his destiny... -
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Promised to the Snowman by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWyn Halo finds herself at a crossroads as her father's illness casts a shadow over their family's future. In a bid to unite their families and safeguard their legacies, Wyn agrees to an arranged marriage with Bakari Holidae. Wyn embraces the magic of the holiday season, with her heart brimming with joy and love for all things Christmas... -
![I See You by Ann Modkins]()
I See You by Ann Modkins
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHassan Gaines was a name whispered in fear on the streets. A man who didn’t need a gun to end a life, making him the most feared force on the block. But power never erased his pain. Raised in the foster system, hardened by a past of neglect, and battling a mind that often felt like an enemy, Hassan had long accepted that he was built for war, not love... -
![Eero & Sareece: A Miller's Pointe Christmas by K.C. Mills]()
Eero & Sareece: A Miller's Pointe Christmas by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Rodeo Champion with a questionable future…. A Ranch owner who needs a helping hand…. Eero and Sareece! A Miller’s Pointe Christmas. Season Two. -
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A Hitman's Gift For Christmas by NAI
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA single mother holding everything together through her first holiday as a divorcee, Thyri Anderson, has a lot to contend with. Between raising a teenage son, who’s become attracted to the allure of the streets, and a father recovering from a stroke, she’s been keeping her life balanced through sheer will and a promise to herself that she may bend but never break... -
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![Under The Mistletoe With Mr. Wrong by Latoya Nicole]()
Under The Mistletoe With Mr. Wrong by Latoya Nicole
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChristmas is the time of year where the spirit alone makes you happy. The decorations and music, everything about it puts you in a good mood. For Ginger Joy, that’s exactly how she was feeling until her mother called, and guilt tripped her into coming home for the holidays. Going back to Chicago was the last thing on her list, especially since it was things from her past she didn’t care to face... -
![Beauden & Yelena: A Miller's Pointe Christmas by Charity Shane]()
Beauden & Yelena: A Miller's Pointe Christmas by Charity Shane
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA accountant working her way up the corporate ladder…A cowboy who prefers the simple things…Beauden and YelenaA Miller’s Pointe Christmas. -
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Bittersweet by Christina C. Jones
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![Snoh in December by Shanette Shanté]()
Snoh in December by Shanette Shanté
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMahasin never expected her life to change with a single night—and she certainly never expected Gage Blaque. Their worlds weren’t meant to cross, but fate had other plans. Months later, when she learns she is expecting, the truth comes with its own kind of she has to find him, even if she can barely find the words to say why. Gage never imagined fatherhood would come to him like this—sudden... -
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The Body Hunter by M Monique
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJazmine Peace is at a place in her life where absolutely nothing matters. All she knows is devastation and heartache. Life has taught her to care about nothing, believe in nothing, and expect nothing. When her burdens become too much to bare, she dangles on the brink of self-destruction. Joshua "Body" Hunter isn't exactly a knight in shining armor...Categorized as:
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![DOUBLE THE LOVE by M Monique]()
DOUBLE THE LOVE by M Monique
With just days until Christmas, Sleigh twins, Kayauna and Kasha, are dealt a devastating blow. Instead of spending their mother's birthday honoring her memory, they're levied a demand from their overbearing grandfather, which sends the two down a path, neither expected. Kayauna is in her final year of graduate school and not sure where her path is headed... -
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CHRISTMAS WITH A BILLIONAIRE by Latoya Nicole
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter being betrayed by the man she loved, Aspen Winters has been down on her luck. With no money, a tarnished reputation and a dire living situation, she is determined to get herself out of the hole she's in. With Christmas right around the corner, she's feeling hopeless; However, all of that changes when she crosses paths with Elijah Coal... -
![Tis the Season for Passion: Avi a& Ashli by M Monique]()
Tis the Season for Passion: Avi a& Ashli by M Monique
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAshli Belle Kaine has spent what seems like a lifetime tucked away in a box. One Christmas, her life is flipped upside down not of her own doing, yet she must face the consequences. Once freed, she vows to enjoy her holiday season and forget her horrible past and the dreams it took from her. Avi Kole has experienced tragedy, leaving his heart colder than it has ever been... -
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Merc by B. Love
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor a man like Merc, his reputation has always preceded him. Known for his allegiance to the criminal underworld as a protector, the gangster only shows love to his family… and his son and the woman who birthed him are at the top of that list... -
![Creed: A King Family Saga by N'Dia Rae]()
Creed: A King Family Saga by N'Dia Rae
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsCreed King doesn’t do love. He does power, control, and loyalty on his own terms. As the heir to Harlem’s most feared crime family, Creed has spent his life balancing the fine line between business and brutality. His father built an empire, and now it’s his turn to take the reins. But before he can fully step into his role, there’s one last job to handle. A personal one... -
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![Respectfully, Kennedy by Antoinette Sherell]()
Respectfully, Kennedy by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLarenn. The Queen. She came. She saw. She conquered the one man whose heart seemed impenetrable—Relic Blaise. -
![SNUGGLED UP WITH A BILLIONAIRE BBW FOR THE HOLIDAYS by T'Ann Marie]()
SNUGGLED UP WITH A BILLIONAIRE BBW FOR THE HOLIDAYS by T'Ann Marie
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPretty, powerful and paid, Violet Grayson has it all; except a love to call her own. Still scorn from her previous relationship, she’s hesitant to let anyone else in. But with the holiday season just around the corner, she can’t help but to think about the things she’s missing... -
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Isabelle and the Beast by Marie Soleil
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was supposed to be a quick meeting. I’ve been trying to break into acting for years, and now I’m FINALLY up for a lead role in a romcom movie. It’s a huge step up from barista #3, especially considering who’s supposed to play my love interest—Adam Stone...Categorized as:
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![Locked In With The Plug 2 by Nek Mills]()
Locked In With The Plug 2 by Nek Mills
THIS IS A RE-RELEASE! After a whirlwind rendezvous in the Dominican Republic, neither Xander nor Kelcee expected to meet again in the States. However, in a twist of fate, they bump into each other at a party, and neither can deny the attraction brewing. Despite the obvious, Kelcee knows they cannot act on their feelings... -
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Bookmarked by Bella Jay
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat if your soon-to-be ex-husband invited you on a divorcemoon, five nights at your bucket list baecation spot for one last hoorah before you go your separate ways? Would you go? Brooklin did. -
![Bad Boy Bachelor Christmas by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
Bad Boy Bachelor Christmas by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Grinch ain’t got nothing on me. The only good and green thing about Christmas is the money it rakes in. I’m not interested in carols, candies, or dealing with extra-Christmassy type people. Until I hire one. A hot college student joins my design team. She makes up for her annoying jovial spirit with her sexy curves. And her willingness to give herself to me. If only that was enough... -
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Blossom by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBlossom Baker has watched her sisters find love one by one. And just when she began to wonder when her Prince Charming would show his face, Roman Fields, entered the picture, helping to bring all of her deepest desires to fruition. *Please note, this is book five of five in an interconnected series. This novel will contain spoilers from previous books. -
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Red Roses and Regrets by Dandridge Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA dreaded engagement. Secrets spilled. Blood shed. All before dinner is served. Jasmine and Yacouba's world's collide in the most extraordinary way. Do they have staying power? Or will their fire burn out as quickly as it ignited? This is a prequel to the upcoming dark romance series, The Consortium. It will introduce new characters and a few old. Expect the first full-length novel this fall. -
![Home For The Holiday by T'Lyn]()
Home For The Holiday by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAspen Winters thought coming home for the holidays would be the perfect fresh start. With a cozy new house, a promising job, and a town brimming with festive cheer, she’s determined to rediscover the magic of Christmas... -
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Hope by Beverley Watts
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIn this funny romantic series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it…. There was no doubt that things had definitely looked better for Gabriel Atwood, one time Viscount Northwood. Mainly because everyone who knew him or of him almost certainly believed him dead—the bastard who’d betrayed him had made sure of that... -
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![Love Blooms with the Duke by Alexa Aston]()
Love Blooms with the Duke by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA fourth son instantly propelled into a dukedom . . . A beautiful woman trying to support herself as a governess . . . Two people who want to be accepted—and who long for love . . . Xander Hughes, London’s biggest rake, suddenly finds himself in over his head, becoming the Duke of Brockbank and guardian to two nieces he has never met... -
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Slim by trickology
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSlim is the heartless Bad Boy or Crestview High. He wants nothing more than to be alone, but when Chloe Hale crosses his path, they embark on a long adventure filled with hate, lies and secrets. …. Slim is the definition of a Bad Boy. In and out of Juvie, he was someone you did not want to mess with. But unfortunately for Chloe Hale, she doesn’t realize just who she’s drunkenly rambling to... -
![Savagely Owned by Tava]()
Savagely Owned by Tava
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPrentiss “Savage” Scott received his name by being just that. His name held court in the streets and his reputation precedes him with women as well. Being the owner of a porn company along side his friends, he had women at his disposal. That all changed when he met Naveah Barnes. Navaeh was quiet, and usually kept to herself. The last thing she expected was to cross paths with a savage... -
![Rekindled Love by Elle Kayson]()
Rekindled Love by Elle Kayson
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome back to Emancipation, Louisiana—where Christmas isn’t just a holiday, it’s a way of life. But this year, the lights feel dimmer, and one of the town’s most anticipated traditions just might become a memory of Christmas past…. Kyleigh Grindley wants nothing to do with Christmas or the town that watched her fall apart during the holiday season... -
![Protector of Misty Mountain: An ex-military, age gap, mountain man romance by Eve London]()
Protector of Misty Mountain: An ex-military, age gap, mountain man romance by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe walked into my world like she belongs here… but I don’t let people stay. Juniper. The mountains were supposed to be my escape—a place to rebuild, to breathe, to prove to myself that I could make it on my own. But from the moment I set foot in Misty Mountain, one mountain man has made it his mission to send me packing. Griffin Calloway...Categorized as:
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![Just My Puck by Marion De Ré]()
Just My Puck by Marion De Ré
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe lost her memories, but did she finally find her luck? I’m the unluckiest person in the world. Think getting a parking ticket while your car is being towed. Or winning hockey tickets… only to end up in the hospital with no memories because a two hundred pound hockey player crashed into the plexiglass—and straight into you. Yeah. That happened... -
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MistleFoe by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, cookies, joy, and a little sprinkle of mom guilt on the side. Did I say little? I mean an entire sleigh full. Which is exactly why I’m on my way home to Winterbury for the holidays, something my parents have been pleading for since I left the small-town life for a view of the city nearly ten years ago. It’s not that I don’t come home to visit. I do...Categorized as:
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![Rating the Book Boyfriend by Jade Dollston]()
Rating the Book Boyfriend by Jade Dollston
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“What happens when four friends drink way too much one night and accidentally start a man training business? They run with it, of course. After all, who better to build the perfect book boyfriend than a group of romance authors? But it’s not all sunshine and roses when the men you’re dealing with prove to be impossible to train... -
![Eight Naughty Nights: New Year Bae-Solutions by Nicole Falls]()
Eight Naughty Nights: New Year Bae-Solutions by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOverworked and undersexed were the two words that my best friend used to describe me when asked. After packing away my hurt feelings over her assessment, I realized that she was absolutely right. I was way overdue for some relaxation, so when friends surprised me with a trip to an exclusive resort during the winter holidays, I leapt at the opportunity to get away... -
![Back in love with the Snowman by Cocoa Myles]()
Back in love with the Snowman by Cocoa Myles
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter years of mourning the death of his wife, Elijah Williams is ready to move on romantically. With Christmas being a triggering holiday, he finds the courage to get into the holiday spirit. While on vacation, the single father of two comes face to face with a past he thought he buried. Being a single mother of twins, Roslyn Kraft often finds it hard to entertain a man on a serious level... -
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![On the Naughty List: A Falling for a Rose Christmas Special by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
On the Naughty List: A Falling for a Rose Christmas Special by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was tired of waiting, and his starvation for her had reached its ultimate peak. So when a Christmas party brings Eden Alexandria Rose and Derek James Clark face to face again, sparks turn into a detonation of desire that lands them both, on the naughty list. *Authors Note - This is a short story and only meant to give you a look inside Derek and Eden’s Christmas together... -
![Finessin’ The Snowman by Khemistri J]()
Finessin’ The Snowman by Khemistri J
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChance has had one tragedy after another that has caused him to hate Christmas and anything to do with this time of the year. So, when the opportunity to take one last job during the holiday season arises, he takes it. However, when he’s forced to step in and save his next victim from harm before he can get to her, his heart becomes torn... -
![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... -
![A Christmas Auction: A Marriage Auction Novella by Audrey Carlan]()
A Christmas Auction: A Marriage Auction Novella by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Audrey Carlan comes a new story in her Marriage Auction series…. “’Tis the Season,” some people say, as if the month of December could somehow magically make the world a better place. Fat chance of that happening in Sin City. In my world, nothing is merry and bright. More like dark and dank...Categorized as:
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![Home For Christmas by T.C. Johnson]()
Home For Christmas by T.C. Johnson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHomeless for the holidays was not what twenty-five-year-old Natalie Mason had planned. However, Natalie decides that being homeless is her safest option after her five-year-old twin daughters are put in danger. Zoe and Ava mean the world to Natalie. When their father tries to harm Zoe, Natalie has to make some tough decisions... -
![KIDNAPPED BY THE SNOWMAN by M Monique]()
KIDNAPPED BY THE SNOWMAN by M Monique
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings***PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS IS A RE-RELEASE***. December Angel has a relentless mother who wants one thing from her son and that’s to see him settle down. His mindset is get the girl and make his mother happy. However, things aren’t as simple as he believes them to be. Raine Nicholas is reeling from loss, and the last thing she has time for is a man who runs the streets...
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