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Cappadonna 2 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
I came home and ended up with two enemies because of the women I choose to love. Kendra was the one I thought I loved, but the feeling I felt when I looked into Alaia’s eyes told me that I had never experienced love with Kendra. When I looked into my Joy’s eyes, I wanted to give her the stars, moons, and the sky wrapped up with a big fat ass bow...Categorized as:
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Cappadonna 2.5 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
Love wasn’t something that I ever felt before. I knew how to love because I loved my Yaya more than life. I knew that I could love, because the baby I had grown within me and now held, I loved her more than I loved myself. As I watched this man sleep peacefully beside me, one arm around me, keeping me close, I knew that I loved him...Categorized as:
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Piece by Piece by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLayla. Owen Riggins is too good to be true. The best things in life usually are. He’s good looking, generous and interested in me. Too bad someone like him and someone like me aren’t’ meant to be together. He’s used to the best things in life, and I’ve grown up with the worst...Categorized as:
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Devoted Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
She's facing writer's block in a cabin. Her neighbor's puppy gives her a reason to spend time with a hot lumberjack. Writer's block is no fun. I've isolated myself in a cabin in a small mountain town to write my thriller. When I hear a spooky scratching sound, I think about incorporating it into my book. But it soon goes from inspirational to downright scary...Categorized as:
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With Your Permission by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was their first encounter that landed them in newfound territory. Up and coming wedding planner Bri St. James is in the height of her career. As the CEO of Building Bridges LLC, Bri is driven by determination for success, and each day makes for new opportunities abound... -
Awaken My Heart by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAbraham:. I already had my happy ending. Childhood sweethearts, my late wife and I made four beautiful kids together who are now grown and married off themselves. I’m content to be their old dad, tending to my ranch and my tomato plants...Categorized as:
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Wicked Outlaw by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Cole loves the city. He loves the noise, chaos, and having tacos delivered at 2 a. m. He loves his job at Ward Security. He might look like a bodyguard, but there’s nothing better than being counted as one of the hacking tech triplets. There is no way he will ever love horses, cows, and the great wide open of Texas. At least, that’s what he thought until JB Alexander rode into his life...Categorized as:
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Heart2Heart: A Contemporary Charity Anthology (Collection), Volume 7 by Annabeth Albert, Avril Ashton
Once upon a time SIX YEARS AGO, the Heart2Heart app made its first batch of incredibly unlikely (but oh-so-perfect) love matches...Categorized as:
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Kiss by Kiss by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAurora. One look at Grant Riggins standing in my bakery looking at me like I’m his last meal is enough to know I’m in way over my head. He’s relentless in his pursuit. The kind of man I could get lost in. But Grant makes me wish for things I can’t have. I’ve finally got my life back...Categorized as:
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Mr. McHunky by Kat Baxter
Emory. I’ve been on my own my entire life. I rely on myself and no one else. It’s the code I live by, the only way I’ve been able to survive my lonely life. As an social media influencer, I drive around the country in my restored hippy van with my dog and all of my belongings. I’m free, not tied down in any way... -
Curvy Desire by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s a rich girl who needs protection. He’s the biker hired to protect her. Will these opposites succumb to the desire between them? One click this curvy woman possessive biker romance! Gunner. There’s always something to do in the MC. This time I’m playing bodyguard for a spoiled little rich girl…. Except she isn’t as spoiled as I thought. Mariposa is curvy, kind, and full of surprises... -
A Very Cheeky Christmas by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI’ve been voted Mr. Perfect Cheeks for the last five years. Though I do have a nice smile, it’s not those cheeks that warrant the attention. So yeah, my behind is my bread and butter. But when my most lucrative asset is injured, I’m sent to the set medic. To say I fall head over derriere in love with her is an understatement... -
Morning Wood by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGet ready to fall in love with the mountain men of Clearwater Construction! These blue collar men are about to meet the women of their dreams! In Morning Wood by Megan Wade, chef Piper and carpenter Levi have a misunderstanding over lumber and cold showers that leads to a punny union to last the ages. .. Piper:... -
His Bride: The Complete Series by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSix gorgeous, bossy older men will change the lives of these feisty heroines forever in this series of sweet and spicy short romances. Meet the Titans of Tennessee – Men of industry (and music! ) who work hard, love harder…and go to ridiculous lengths to claim the sassy women meant for them...Categorized as:
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Melting by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsButt naked and dripping wet wasn't how I expected to meet the man of my dreams. After a bad breakup, a rough year at his New York ice cream parlour, and no luck jumping back into the dating pool, celebrated pastry chef Hayden agrees to spend the summer with his dad in his childhood home on the Oregon coast to get away from it all... -
Sailing with the SEAL by Lilah Hart
It's my best friend's wedding, and I'm miserable. First, the bride chose Violet to be her maid of honor. Violet, who was never anything but mean to me in school. But somehow they've become friends, and I, the woman who's always been there for the bride, am relegated to a mere bridesmaid position. When I overhear Violet trashing me, I escape to go for a walk...Categorized as:
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New Year's with the Mountain Man by Clara King
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a lonely mountain man haunted by his past…But this curvy ray of sunshine wants to give him a new start. AvaWhen my apartment floods at the end of December, it’s the cherry on top of a crappy year. I have to get away, so I book a secluded mountain cabin on Snowfall Ridge, ready for a relaxing New Year’s by myself. But my plans go out the window when I meet Nash... -
His Temptation by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDespite our scorching chemistry, falling for the boss's daughter is not a good idea. LACEY. Dad hires a doctor to take over his medical practice while he takes a vacation, and I'm immediately drawn to Wyatt. The older man's piercing blue eyes and mesmerizing good looks set my body on fire. Our relationship sparks, and business soon becomes pleasure...Categorized as:
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Her Giant Lumberjack by Clara King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s a seven-foot giant who feels like a beast. She’s a curvy beauty looking for her happily ever after. Duke. Life isn’t easy when you look like a monster. With my scarred face and hulking frame, people see a freak, not a man. So I keep to myself, rarely leaving the safety of my workshop. Then Ariana walks into my life. She wants me to build her a bookcase. Sounds easy enough...Categorized as:
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After The Vows by D.E. Haggerty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe sexy cop next door wants nothing to do with me. Until he asks me to marry him to save his daughter. When Lucas moves in next door, I don’t waste any time trying to get his attention. But the police officer who looks strong enough to throw me over those wide shoulders of his and carry me away isn’t interested in me. Time for desperate measures... -
Every Now and Then by Erin Olivier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe wasn't looking for love. She didn't believe in it anymore. But sometimes, the best stories begin after everything falls apart. Still reeling from the end of her marriage, single mom Annabelle needs a night off. When she walks into that rundown motel bar, she’s looking to drown her sorrows, not flirt with the grumpy cowboy sitting beside her... -
Covert Curves (SEAL Team Romeo) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Forced Proximity/Forbidden Curvy Girl Romance. Remy. Leave it to me to find myself on an assignment while on leave. But when my brother calls in a favor, I can’t say no. Even if it means forsaking my tropical vacay to go home to my small Texas town to track down a General’s runaway daughter. Once I bring this kid back to her dad, I’ll be free to get some rest and relaxation... -
Wallflower in Bloom by Elise Kennedy
Painfully shy plant mom Violet Parker is about to experience the thrill of a lifetime when her TV crush lands on her doorstep. Desperate to rehab his public image after a PR disaster, actor / playboy Jack Grant needs a wholesome fake girlfriend for the summer. Violet, meanwhile, needs help stepping out of her comfort zone so her fledgling flower and plant shop, Bloom, will thrive... -
The Billionaire's Big Bold Wonder: A BBW/Billionaire Romance (The Billionaires' Club) by Nichole Rose
Can one magical night and two big secrets add up to forever for this billionaire and his curvy girl? Cortez Blake. I fell hard for Piper's sassy attitude and gorgeous curves. We had one magical night together, and then she disappeared. She never even told me her last name. I turned the city upside down looking for her, but I never thought I'd find her again... -
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Following Maggie by Melanie Moreland, M. Moreland
Let Love Guide You Home - Coming Home series from Melanie Moreland. A snowstorm, an unexpected delay, and a caring stranger are all it takes for Sebastian Ruggers to change the course of his life. Instead of pushing paper and living a life he dreads, he follows his heart and the girl he meets to a new city. A different life. Maggie Andrews is heading back to the only town that ever felt like home...Categorized as:
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A Blushing Bride for Christmas by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe second generation is all grown up . . . even if their parents don't agree. Oliver Goodson. The 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...Categorized as:
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Adam's Fugitive by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy curvy little fugitive will pay for her crimes. In my arms. Adam. Who knew a night out celebrating my law school graduation would change my life? One look a the gorgeous girl and I know things will never be the same. She steals my heart then disappears like a thief in the night. Seven years later, fate smiles on me and brings her back into my life...Categorized as:
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Booked & Hooked by Mayra Statham
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s booked out! Down on her luck librarian Mindy Cadena, is done with men. The last one wiped out her bank account, maxed out her patience and drained her self-esteem. When her younger sister offers her a place to get back on her feet, Mindy drives out to small town Mountain Lakes, California where she keeps bumping into sexy police officer Jesse Diaz... -
So Flocked by Sarah Estep
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter the wedding, they’ll go their separate ways and no one will ever know what happened in the lighthouse. Jordy Taylor is a disaster. Over the hill by professional football standards, the veteran quarterback isn’t ready to hang up his pads just yet, but his team might have other plans...Categorized as:
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Mr. Unexpected by J.R. Gale
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHarrison Davenport is my best friend’s elusive, wealthy, older boss. A man seemingly worlds apart from me… and yet, somehow, our worlds collide. When I lock eyes with the gorgeous man across the room, butterflies ignite my insides. We flirt with our hurried glances and sneaky smirks, and then, to my surprise, I slip away after sharing only my name... -
Romancing the Quarterback (Galentine's Getaway) by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA curvy gal plus quarterback steamy instalove short. Mina. All I want to do is spend some time with my girlfriends on our valentines getaway, not go toe-to-toe with the burly, cover model worthy guy who's staying in the room next door. And when I find out he's a pro football player, that lands him firmly in the swipe left category. Palmer... -
The Way You Shine by Amelia Chasen
Delaney. Becoming the nanny for Cole, the older single dad, who's as grumpy as he is quiet–was a curveball I never saw coming. After leaving a toxic relationship, quitting my mundane accounting job, and living in my car, the cautious Cole Campbell helps me get back on my feet. He gives me a job, a room in his countryside home, and a sense of security I’ve never once had in my chaotic life... -
Fret Me Not by Sarah Estep
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere's a fine line between love and fake. .. . Rockstar Sam Shoop has retreated to his secluded cabin In Crane Cove for some privacy. Unfortunately for him, the residents haven’t gotten the memo and want to set him up with every available person they know... -
An Unexpected Path by Megan McSpadden
Sometimes unexpected paths lead to the best destinations. Highly sought after conflict photographer, relationship-averse Marley Cunningham thrives on adrenaline and the chaos of her nomadic life. But when the passion for her career starts to wane, she decides a hike far from the noise of life is the best way to shake the doubts from her mind and focus on what she wants... -
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Every Saturday Night by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs a young single dad, my life’s all about raising my sweet baby boy. But every Saturday night while my family babysits, I get to go out, cut loose, and act my age. Hey, we all need a break from time to time. And every Saturday night, I keep winding up in bed with a gorgeous, Cuban-American motorcycle mechanic named Lucky... -
Her Obsessed Lumberjack by Clara King
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s a grumpy ex-cop haunted by his past. Now he wants to make this curvy ray of sunshine his future. Roman. After years of chasing bad guys, my last case nearly cost me everything. I quit the police force and moved to the woods, but the past is catching up with me. Flashbacks and sleepless nights are turning my fresh start into a nightmare... -
Christmas with the Mountain Man by Clara King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a protective mountain man who doesn’t like Christmas…. But this curvy journalist is determined to rekindle his holiday spirit. Ella. As an ambitious local reporter, I’ll do whatever it takes to get a story, even if it means driving into the mountains three days before Christmas. But when my car breaks down at the base of Snowfall Ridge, I have to walk through a blizzard to find shelter... -
Thawed by the Hot Hermit Mountain Man: A Steamy Curvy Girl Instalove Age Gap Romance by Raven Moon
She’s a city girl in a snowstorm. He’s a handsome hermit who can’t help but keep her warm. I rented this cabin for a week of relaxation, but a blizzard broke a window on my first night and nearly buried me. I might have died if the cabin’s hot owner didn’t get his rough hands on me before I froze…. Wyatt is gruff, quiet, and downright the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen... -
A New Year's Proposition: A billionaire age gap instalove romance by Olivia Sinclair
She's looking for a fresh start - he's offering forever. .. Cora. Sterling Grace is a billionaire with influence and connections (in addition to being panty-melting gorgeous and a decent guy). So of course I ask him for help after serving at his New Year's Eve bash. It's time for a fresh start - to put my local reputation behind me and make something of my life... -
Loved by the Mountain Man by Hallie Bennett
Marine veteran, James McCoy's future is unclear. He's ready to settle down and start a family after years serving abroad. Returning home to Suitor's Crossing to work for his family's security company makes sense, but can he leave behind the shy, curvy girl he just met? Quiet Shiloh thought moving to be closer to her family would provide the support system her life's been missing. But she's wrong... -
Pretty Little Mess by Nichole Rose
Falling for her grumpy mountain man boss was not part of this sunshiney hot mess's plans for Galentine's Day. Cordelia. Welcome to Winthrop, WA. Population: Screwed. When I answered Deacon Cromwell's ad for an assistant, roughing it with a mountain man was not what I had in mind. But I'll give anything a shot. Just so long as it doesn't shoot back. When my grumpy new boss finds out he hired. .Categorized as:
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Rebound Love by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’m falling for the rebound guy. Having my heart broken sucked. I mean really sucked. My friends are worried about me and convinced me that I need to pick myself up—and the best way to do that is with a rebound guy. They think I need to forget about the man that broke my heart and made me feel worthless. But it’s still too fresh, and I’m not ready... -
His Silver Lining by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWarning: Only read this book if you love down-on-their-luck but hopeful heroines, transient grouches just searching for a home, and a host of OTT antics between pre-destined soulmates. Dottie moved to Whisper Valley on a whim when she fell in love with the small town's picturesque scenery and friendly locals...Categorized as:
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Romancing the Billionaire (Galentine's Getaway) by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSteamy sweet instalove age gap short romance between a secret billionaire philanthropist and a sassy, curvy girl. Safe, no OM/OW drama and a guaranteed Happily Ever After. ♥ A dare, a lie and a vacation fling that just might lead to a forever kind of love ♥. Emmy. I might be young and idealistic, but I set goals in life. One of which–being a successful romance author–I’m already living... -
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Falling For You by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFalling For Alpha Hero 2 An Alpha Man, Curvy Woman Romance Terry She was my friend’s wife. When he died, I tried to help her out. I told myself it was for him. But really it was for her. I fought my attraction for her… until I couldn’t anymore. When she finds out something that will change her life forever, I step in. I do the right thing, heck it’s the only thing… and then I fall in love... -
Killian by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThere's no one more off-limits to me and the Heartlands crew than the Sheriff's daughter. But once I see her, I know there's nothing I won't do to make her mine. And I know there's nothing the Sheriff won't do to stop me. Everyone has always seen me as an outlaw. A criminal. A thief. But she doesn't. She sees the big heart under my tough exterior. She sees the man I could be...Categorized as:
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No Holds Barred by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLove was no longer on the menu for Camilla Augustina. After her fiancé calls off the wedding not once but twice, Camilla's had enough. In a brazen move, she takes a new position in the windy city of Chicago; leaving her parents, friends, and ex in a bittersweet goodbye... -
Claiming Jane by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI married her because she had no one. She was my best friend’s sister and when he died I owed it to him to take care of her. For seven years, I kept my distance. I went on every deployment I could and I gave her space. I thought I was doing the right thing. Now, it’s time for me to retireAnd I’m going home. She has her own life now... -
Always Been Yours by Ashtyn Kiana
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne person. One moment. One kiss. That’s all it took to change everything. .. GRADY MILLER. Genevieve “Vivi” Davies and I used to be best friends, but it was always more than that. Not only was she the first girl I kissed—and loved—but she was my greatest lesson in realizing that our actions have consequences. But I’m not that boy who broke her heart anymore. I’m divorced... -
Fall With Me by Amanda P. Jones
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI don’t date. Ever. And especially not single dads. I’m cursed and refuse to damage anyone else despite my yearning for a picture-perfect family. So when my brother asks me to organize his company’s fall festival, I happily trade my lonely nights of binge-watching fitness videos for pumpkins and hay bales...Categorized as:
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