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Falling for Mr. Bad by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsShe’s a badass musician and mechanic with no patience for overinflated egos. He’s a billionaire with no time for drama. Going head-to-head has never been so much fun. .. or so dirty. Scorching heat, laugh-out-loud humor, and loads of heart make this sexy enemies-to-lovers, close proximity, forbidden, workplace, small town standalone romance unputdownable... -
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Overdrive by Caitlyn P. Tajon
She’s the rookie with something to prove. He’s the reigning champion with everything to lose. Aurélie Dubois has spent her life chasing speed. When her twin brother is forced off the Formula 1 grid, she steps into his seat with no apologies. The world isn’t ready for a female driver. And they’re especially not ready for her... -
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![Farbenrauschen by Kyra Groh]()
Farbenrauschen by Kyra Groh
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSie hassen sich. Bis sie zusammenarbeiten müssen. In Frankas Leben zählen drei Dinge: Freiheit, Kunst und Freundschaft. Für Felix ist nur eines wichtig: seine Arbeit. Und auch sonst scheinen die beiden nichts gemeinsam zu haben – außer eine Vorliebe für Tattoos und spitze Kommentare... -
![Careless by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Careless by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn my 21st birthday, I know there's only one wish I'm making when I blow out my candles. . A chance with him. Only I'm his best friend's little sister, so that means I'm beyond off limits. And did I mention he's older? I'm ready to be seen as my own person and to take the next step. But I know it can't be with him. Yet when I'm backed in a corner, there's only one person I can call for help. Him... -
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![Reunited in Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully]()
Reunited in Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe’s the love he foolishly let go…. Ava Harrington, brilliant billionaire businesswoman, has conquered the world. And yet, scarred by a love lost fifteen years ago, she's built a wall around her heart, swearing off love forever. Ransom Yates’s culinary genius has taken him to the pinnacle of success as a magnetic celebrity chef... -
![Cruel Prince by Aidèe Jaimes]()
Cruel Prince by Aidèe Jaimes
I sold my soul to the Devil and he handed me over to someone far deadlier. After the death of my father, his enemies came knocking on my door. Left with no other choice, I agree to an indentured contract, selling my body to a criminal in exchange for my life. Only he never meant to keep me as his own...Categorized as:
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![A Convenient Secret by Maxine Henri]()
A Convenient Secret by Maxine Henri
I went from his off-limits nanny to his secret wife. It started with a voice. Deep. Commanding. Unreasonably attractive. Declan Quinn is gorgeous, impossible, and emotionally unavailable—basically the perfect recipe for heartbreak. I was supposed to find him a nanny—not become one. One mistake later, I ended up pretending to be her. I figured I’d be gone by the end of the day. Instead, I stayed... -
![Breaking His Rules by V.H. Nicolson]()
Breaking His Rules by V.H. Nicolson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA BRAND NEW hot, spicy forbidden rivals workplace romance from VH Nicolson ‘VH Nicolson’s characters will touch your heart and her storytelling will always leave you wanting more. ’ Sadie Kincaid. 'A fan-yourself billionaire romance you'll think about long after the last page. ' Elle Nicoll. One night. One stranger. One mistake I can't forget…. Max Hart is the last man on earth I’d ever want... -
![Mocha Latte by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Mocha Latte by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker! Who knew a trip to Little Cakes would completely rock her world? When Aria Martin volunteers to pick up the dessert for her best friend’s bachelorette party, she never expects to uncover a whole new world in her own town. Fueled by the caffeine-laden treats, she’s energized to explore her hidden desires... -
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The Secret by May Archer
Micah. Constantine Ross is a cocky, provoking little. .. yeah. And I swear, I'd think that even if his family's business wasn't my biggest competition. It's time someone taught the man a lesson or two about life. At least that's what I tell myself when I offer him a job. Call it my good deed for the year. .. maybe the century. But now he's in my shop. In my space. In my every damn thought...Categorized as:
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![Charity Case: The Complete Series by Piper Rayne]()
Charity Case: The Complete Series by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese three women are the toughest juries they’ll ever have to plead their case to. THIS BOX SET INCLUDES…. Clean Slate (Charity Case #0. 5). Moving two thousand miles away wasn’t my plan, but when family needs you, you come. Before I can head back to my hometown of Chicago though, I have two men to say good-bye to. Neither one of them will be happy to hear the news... -
![Stella by Mackenzy Fox]()
Stella by Mackenzy Fox
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom best selling author Mackenzy Fox comes the highly anticipated MC spin-off series from the Bracken Ridge. NOLA Rebels MC - (New Orleans Series Book 15). Stay tuned for the Blurb! The men of the NOLA Rebels MC will do anything for their club. They’re a brotherhood, a club who stands mighty, and above all else, they take care of business, New Orleans style... -
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Restrained by Nicole Dykes
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGrief can hold us back. Sorrow can make us stop enjoying our lives for fear of being too happy when what we truly want is never possible. Lola Sterling has deprived herself of living for a long time. Remaining laser-focused on everyone and trying to fit their pieces back together... -
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Vicious Innocence by Naomi West
Rated: 0.00 of 5 stars · 0 ratingsSix months ago, the most dangerous man in New York told me to disappear. So I did. New name. New state. New life in a town so small it doesn't even have a Target. I traded penthouse views for scrubs at a dentist's office and a car old enough to vote. I put Ransome Rozanov behind me, along with everything he showed me about himself—and about what I'd let him do to me. I was doing fine...Categorized as:
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![Wild Temptation by Hope Ford]()
Wild Temptation by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAsher Wild is a temptation I can’t resist. He’s my grumpy boss. He didn’t want to hire me,But as a favor to a friend he gave me a chance. Besides proving I’m a good worker,And can make a difference on his peach farm. It seems I can’t stop throwing myself at him. I didn’t think Asher would rock my world... -
![A Co-Worker's Crush by Piper Rayne]()
A Co-Worker's Crush by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt took me a long time to realize I shouldn’t date the women I work with. It cost me three tattoo guns, a job, five motorcycle tires, and I’m not even counting the t-shirts I never got back. It feels different with Frankie but she comes with a little daughter and a crap load of other baggage. I’m not the guy you take home to your parents, let alone your child... -
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Sliced Ice by Lee Winter
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTen short stories based on Lee Winter’s fierce and unforgettable ice queens and villains have been gathered into one anthology containing lesbian love, lust, friendship, and romance. Find out what happened after Lee’s stories ended, and in one case, before it began... -
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Flashbang by Lee Winter
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAt a celebrity party, all eyes are drawn to the glamorous A-listers. No one’s watching two entertainment reporters–knockabout Iowa girl Lauren King and her secret lover, Caustic Queen Catherine Ayers–as they celebrate their last night together in LA in erotic style. A sexy slice from The Red Files universe. -
![Lumberjacks of Blackbear Bluff Complete Collection by Lilah Hart]()
Lumberjacks of Blackbear Bluff Complete Collection by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn Blackbear Bluff, North Carolina, a logging crew faces temptation from a new local bakery. The sweets aren't the only thing tempting them, though. Young, beautiful women come to town to work. .. and end up finding love along the way. It includes the books:. Battling the Mountain Man. Tempting the Mountain Man. Soothing the Mountain Man. Satisfying the Mountain Man. Thrilling the Mountain Man... -
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Rival Desires by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Rival Desires, where the rivalry is fiery, but the romance? It's downright scorching. Meet Cory charming, socially awkward, and co-owner of the established Palo Alto finance firm Gracen & McCrae. Enter Rylee Palmer, the brilliant, enigmatic head of the new game-changer in town, Palmer Money Management... -
![Beyond the Badge: Crew by Jeanne St. James]()
Beyond the Badge: Crew by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen life gives you lemons… Throw them out. It’s too much damn work to make lemonade…. When a member must leave the Tri-State Federal Drug Task Force, Colin Crew, as leader, doesn’t get to pick a replacement. Instead, he’s assigned one. One he’s not happy about. Not only because the woman only has a year on the job as a DEA agent, but she’s also younger than he’d like...Categorized as:
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![Just a Little Desire by Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde]()
Just a Little Desire by Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI wasn’t the type of woman who indulged in one night stands, but the irresistible Liam Powers managed to charm me right into his bed. By morning, he was gone, leaving me to wonder if our night together had been nothing more than a dream. . . until he showed up at my office a few weeks later, a wealthy investor interested in infusing cash into our struggling family business... -
![Bang it Out by Cameron Hart]()
Bang it Out by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen I accepted the bid for Clearwater Construction to remodel an old restaurant into a new clothing boutique, I thought the most frustrating thing would be hauling out the industrial-sized kitchen equipment. Little did I know I would be getting yelled at every morning by the relentless, curvy, and distractingly beautiful store owner next door... -
![Hate You Up Close by Morgan Paige]()
Hate You Up Close by Morgan Paige
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHate You Up Close is a STANDALONE novel following Love You From Afar. A new job. A new city. This was supposed to be a fresh start for me. I expected the move to come with challenges, but no one could have prepared me for him. My new boss - Elliot Thompson. He’s cold, selfish, miserable, and the most gorgeous man I’ve ever laid eyes on. I hate that he smells of whiskey and leather... -
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![Accidental Blind Date by Mia Mara]()
Accidental Blind Date by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy blind date stood me up. But the hot silver fox at the bar? He gave my night a happy ending. Over. And. Over. But don’t let that charming grin fool you. He’s really not the nice guy he pretends to be. Turns out he’s actually my older brother’s best friend. A smooth-talking business shark trying to take over my little bookstore. I didn't know that when I ended up between his penthouse sheets... -
![A Life Worth Living by Monica McCallan]()
A Life Worth Living by Monica McCallan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsNora Gallagher can begrudgingly admit that she and Gray Ferris are both stellar Philadelphia real estate agents, but that’s the beginning and the end of the similarities between them. Nora’s life has been in a self-imposed holding pattern for half a decade. Depending on people in her personal life only leads to disappointment, and she has no plans of making that mistake again...Categorized as:
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![Whipped by J.J. Arias]()
Whipped by J.J. Arias
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIf she can’t get through to her in the office, she’ll smash into her on skates. . . Newly minted lawyer Cheyenne Flores-Moore is excited to start her career at one of the most prestigious law firms in Miami. That is, until she meets her mentor Erica. It seems that no matter what she does, she can’t win her over - something the perennially sunny Cheyenne has not experienced before... -
![Big, Bossy Surprise by Lilian Monroe]()
Big, Bossy Surprise by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBonnie Delmar should be grateful for her new job. And she is! Being a nanny to a billionaire is a good gig. She’s more than grateful for the opportunity to work for Arlo Noble…until she meets him. That broad-chested, dark-haired, dark-eyed hunk? Yeah…she slept with him. Awkward... -
![Just This Once by Sophie Andrews]()
Just This Once by Sophie Andrews
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m a single mom trying to keep my head above water. He’s the one night stand I was never supposed to see again. As a divorced parent of two teenagers and the manager of a bed and breakfast about to undergo a major renovation, I don’t have time for a relationship. But when a charming, younger guy approaches me during a night out, I give in to the desire to relieve some stress and invite him home...Categorized as:
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#Resort Love by Samantha Chase
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA small town, one-night stand, enemies to lovers romance from NY Times Best Selling Author Samantha Chase. He’s the reason she’ll never accomplish her biggest goal. If only he wasn’t also pure temptation and impossible to resist...Categorized as:
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![The Nemesis Pact by Ashley Lynn East]()
The Nemesis Pact by Ashley Lynn East
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Nemesis Pact – a banter-filled, witty, and hilarious rom-com perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Christina Lauren. 💼🏔️ Enemies-to-lovers. Fake dating. A surprise corporate retreat. Abby was left at the altar four years ago... -
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Paging Dr. Summers by Jennifer Peel
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSummer fling or the real thing? My mom’s last gift came with two an unexpected inheritance from the father I never knew, and one unforgettable summer in Aspen Lake. Her only request? Complete the bucket list she left for me. Simple enough—until I saw that item written in HAVE A SUMMER FLING... -
![Spectrum by M.J. Duncan]()
Spectrum by M.J. Duncan
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSparks fly the moment Bryn Nakamura lays eyes on Anna Fitzpatrick, and not in a good way. Driven, reserved, and recovering from another encounter with a life she would rather leave behind, all Bryn wants is to forget about Anna and focus on her beloved vineyard—but Fate has other plans...Categorized as:
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Formula Chance by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the second book of New York Times Bestselling Author Sawyer Bennett’s Race Fever series, she turns up the heat when a familiar name looks to shake up the world of formula racing. Buckle up for this heart stopping, second chance ride in Formula Chance... -
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![(Not) The Boss of Me by Kenzie Reed]()
(Not) The Boss of Me by Kenzie Reed
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsConsiderate. Loves dogs. Walks old ladies across the street. Loves me no matter what I look like. We all have a list of our dream man’s ideal qualities – even if it’s just in our head. And okay, mine might be written in swirly script, laminated, and used as a bookmark for my favorite Jane Austen novel. You know what’s NOT on my list? Arrogant. Impatient. Distractingly sexy... -
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Misconception by Julia Wolf
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI know rock stars. I grew up in the business, and now I make a living managing their tours. I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Lots and lots of ugly. All that ugly is why I’ve sworn off dating rockers, but sleeping with them, well. .. I’ve been known to make the occasional exception. One sultry night in Vegas, Mo Aronson, lead singer of Unrequited, becomes one of those exceptions...Categorized as:
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![Concealed Hearts by Nicky James]()
Concealed Hearts by Nicky James
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo closeted men in one rumor-hungry small town have no chance of keeping their love a secret. Chief of Police Windsor Elkhart is a master deceiver. Not a single person in Jasper has a clue he’s gay, which explains the endless suitors all vying for his attention. Happily married to his job, he’s convinced life is good enough... -
![Wright Kind of Trouble by K.A. Linde]()
Wright Kind of Trouble by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn age gap, enemy’s little sister romance set in the Wright world about Harley Wright & Chase Sinclair from USA Today bestselling author K. A. Linde. He didn’t know I was ten years younger. I didn’t know he was a Sinclair. He didn’t care that I was a Wright. I knew exactly what I wanted. Yet, I know none of this when I fall into his bed...Categorized as:
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Implode by Victoria Dawson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNic. I should have stayed away from her. Even I know this. I used to convince myself that I’m irreparable. But what if the one woman I shouldn’t crave is the only person who can mend my jaded heart? Claire Nettles is hiding more than just her feelings from me. And when I find out what has her so scared, I’m never allowing her to walk out of my life again... -
![The Fake Family Deal by Layla Valentine]()
The Fake Family Deal by Layla Valentine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWith his company stalling, he needed to do something drastic,. But a fake family, the whole scheme broadcast on national TV? That prove be a step too far,. Especially when their fake family is gate-crashed by a very real pregnancy! HER. Three weeks, for six million dollars…. I’d have to be insane to turn that down... -
![Indescribable Love by Samantha Chase]()
Indescribable Love by Samantha Chase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA close proximity, rockstar, secret romance from NYT Bestselling author, Samantha Chase. He’s the pop superstar dubbed the friendliest celeb alive. She’s the jaded publicist forced to represent him. Working together should be impossible. But the connection they find in each other is…completely indescribable... -
![Perfect Match by Leslie North]()
Perfect Match by Leslie North
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m not one for holding grudges. But when Vincent Forde, billionaire perfume tycoon, crashes his shiny overpriced car into mine? Yeah, I’m holding that grudge. With his flashy car, tailored suit, and brooding glare—everything about him screams entitled bosshole...Categorized as:
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![The Thought of You by Georgia Coffman]()
The Thought of You by Georgia Coffman
I made a horrible mistake. At my class reunion, I kissed Owen Conrad—my sworn enemy of over ten years. The former baseball player is my opposite in every way. Where I’m organized and considerate of others, he’s chaotic and selfish. Where I’m polite and dependable, he’s brash and flaky...Categorized as:
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![Tagging Up by Carrie Aarons]()
Tagging Up by Carrie Aarons
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll Anna Callahan wants is her independence. Being the youngest member of her immediate family, and massive network of cousins, she’s always been sheltered. That ends now. After graduating with her masters in nursing, she’s ready to move out of her parents’ house, whether they support that decision or not... -
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![The Handyman's Secret Santa: A Small Town Sweet & Steamy Holiday Romance by Kali Hart]()
The Handyman's Secret Santa: A Small Town Sweet & Steamy Holiday Romance by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Handyman’s Secret Santa: Christmas in Alpine Valley Book 6. An Age Gap Holiday Romance. This Christmas, follow four neighbors turned friends to find out whether Santa will finally give them the gift they’ve been wanting most of all: true love. Addison. I have a huge crush on my handyman. It can’t go anywhere. He’s older than me. Old enough that it would give my mom a heart attack... -
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Legal Tender by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNakima Bridges thought sending her twin sons off to college would be the start of a new, exciting life. She's forty, single, and ready to mingle. Except she's not mingling at all. She's always working, especially now. All anyone at Billingsley-Davis can talk about is the two employees who made a sex tape, and as an HR manager, she's been tasked with figuring out how to handle this powder keg... -
![Wright Kind of Love by K.A. Linde]()
Wright Kind of Love by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe conclusion to the Wright duet age gap romance from USA Today bestselling author K. A. Linde. Chase Sinclair should be my enemy. Wrights and Sinclairs don’t mix. Not with years of history and turmoil between our families. A rivalry that only seems to fester and corrode with time. Except I’m done denying what I want. We both are... -
![The Wicked Series: Books 1-2 by Piper Lawson]()
The Wicked Series: Books 1-2 by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA million women scream his name. He whispers mine. Grab the first two books in the enthralling rockstar romance series Wicked in this LIMITED-TIME SET! GOOD GIRL (Book 1) When Haley took an internship on rock god Jax Jamieson’s tour, she never thought he’d look twice at her. Too bad she rubbed him the wrong way on day one and since, he’s taken divine pleasure in making her life hell... -
![RIO's RELEASE by Nicole James]()
RIO's RELEASE by Nicole James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLas Cruces, New Mexico…. The sun rises over the rugged mountains to the east and sets over the muddy Rio Grande River to the west. An hour from the Tex/Mex border, it was a quiet town until the rumble of our motorcycles rolled in and we took control. Now the Saint’s Outlaws run this town and everything in it. No one does business without the MC’s okay... -
![Even if You Fall by Molly Barlowe]()
Even if You Fall by Molly Barlowe
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor years, I’ve toed the fine line between wanting women to fill the empty spaces of my life and not letting them get close enough to know I struggle with my time overseas. Thankfully, one woman I don’t have to worry about finding that tricky balance with is our new office admin...
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