Books like 'My Imaginary Ex'
Readers who enjoyed My Imaginary Ex by Mina V. Esguerra also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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![Nothin' Like You by Kimberly Brown]()
Nothin' Like You by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGetting his way has never been a problem for Reese Jareau. That is, until what he wanted was seemingly unattainable. The baby of the Jareau family has fallen in love with a woman who’s already involved. What started as a work relationship soon turned into a friendship... -
![STRIP by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
STRIP by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThree friends experiencing life’s uncertain changes decide they need relaxation beyond the usual girls’ night out. A friend tells them about, The Den, an upscale male strip club. They find out the club is a shell of what really lies beneath—and soon, the ladies are venturing into their mind and body’s wildest desires.This is Patience Addison's story... -
![Tall, Dark and Irresistible by Erika Wilde]()
Tall, Dark and Irresistible by Erika Wilde
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA complete stand-alone story, TALL, DARK & IRRESISTIBLE is a fun, flirty swoon-worthy romance! When it comes to love and happily ever after, Leo Stone is a disbeliever. Having been left at the altar by the one woman he thought he'd spend the rest of his life with, he's vowed to keep his heart to himself and enjoy the one thing he knows won't affect his emotions . . . hot, dirty sex...Categorized as:
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![Hold Me While You Wait by Kimberly Brown]()
Hold Me While You Wait by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSomya Hilton has known nothing but a life of ultimatums. From a young age, it was her and her sister Eliza against the world. When both of them find love and start families of their own, Somya finally feels like she has the life she deserves. Then tragedy strikes, leaving both her sister and brother-in-law dead and Somya to care for her niece Jazlynn who is ten at the time... -
![Mine to Have by AshleyNicole]()
Mine to Have by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSomebody is killing young boys in the neighborhood and its homicide Detective Mellina August’s responsibility to figure out who. She’s the new kid in the precinct and not everybody’s happy about her landing this case, but that won’t stop her from solving it. All she needs is a good partner and she’s golden... -
![Sealed With A Kiss by Erin Nicholas]()
Sealed With A Kiss by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat’s a girl to do when her celebrity crush needs her to be his fake girlfriend?Keep her damned feelings to herself, of course. Child TV star turned adult wallflower Naomi LeClaire has vowed never to return to the spotlight.But when she’s stuck in a storm with Donovan Foster, the hot, charming, wild-life rescuing internet sensation, and she finally gives in and kisses him..Categorized as:
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![New Year, New Boo?: a holiday short by Alexandria House]()
New Year, New Boo?: a holiday short by Alexandria House
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCould a dreaded company New Year's party be just the place for Langston O'Neal to bag a new boo?This is a very, very, VERY short story which contains profanity and sexual content. If you are opposed to any of these elements, this is not the read for you... -
![Campus Chronicles: Kamaria & Kyree's Story by Cion Lee]()
Campus Chronicles: Kamaria & Kyree's Story by Cion Lee
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKamaria Laurent has spent majority of her college career flying under the radar. As a plus sized girl who's always faced criticism from her peers and family, all she wants to do is stay out the way and get her degree. That all changes when she meets Mr. Popularity himself, Kyree Pierre. Kyree has had the opposite college experience from Kamaria... -
![Diamond by D. Camille]()
Diamond by D. Camille
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“He who marries beauty, marries trouble...” ~ Nigerian proverb Diamond Black is the oldest of the Heirs, raised and trained to be elite. Since the day she was born, Diamond has been her own person, and not afraid of anyone or anything. After graduating college and traveling the world for a few years, Diamond is returning home to her family and the newest mission for the group of Heirs... -
![Birthday Sex: A Sexy Short by Té Russ by Té Russ]()
Birthday Sex: A Sexy Short by Té Russ by Té Russ
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Got any plans?”It’s Harper Scott’s birthday and all she wants is the same thing she’s gotten over the last few years...an incredible, passionate night with Trenton Locke.And Trent‘s plans for Harper’s birthday this year are sure to make it the best - and hottest - one yet... -
![Everything I Desire by B. Love]()
Everything I Desire by B. Love
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsArabella Jenkins has a habit of bouncing from one man to another. For years, she’d been in one relationship after another, not really taking the time to focus on herself or her dreams. After her last relationship comes to an end, her sister challenges her to go ninety days without dating or sex. And she’s totally okay with that… until she meets Denzel... -
![Heal My Heart by Kay Shanee]()
Heal My Heart by Kay Shanee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe chemistry between Jaelynn Waters and Kamden Ross could cause an explosion, however, Jaelynn had some healing to tend to, deeming her emotionally unavailable for an all-consuming man like Kamden. Mending her heart takes longer than expected. She’s ready to confess her love but it appears that Kamden is no longer in a place to receive it.Kamden knew Jaelynn was made for him... -
![Tampering with Temptation by B. Love]()
Tampering with Temptation by B. Love
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Ali returns to Memphis after a year, the last thing he expects is to experience romantic feelings for his best friend, Westley. Since the age of twelve, she’s been more like a sister to him than anything. But when he begins to get to know the new her… Ali starts to see her in more tempting ways... -
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![Displacement: A Building 402 Novella by Alexandra Warren]()
Displacement: A Building 402 Novella by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s her only option. Her best friend. The one she can count on for anything. The one she… might have a little crush on. She’s the last girl he should be checking for. His best friend. The one who desperately needs a place to stay after being displaced by a fire at her own apartment building. The one who’s always had a piece of his heart even if she never knew it... -
![The Business of Lust by B. Love]()
The Business of Lust by B. Love
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFallyn Mitchell’s perfect life begins to unravel at the seams piece by piece. As life shows her not everything is within her control, she finds solace in her best friend, Stax. For the last ten years, Stax has been the one constant in Fallyn’s life that has been unchanging... -
![A Thing Between Lovers: An Erotic Short by Kimberly Brown]()
A Thing Between Lovers: An Erotic Short by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when friends cross the line to lovers?Iridessa Nelson’s curiosity has been piqued. When a drunken night lands her in bed with her best friend and a practical stranger, the last thing she expected was to end up in a love triangle.Remi Taylor has always been sure of who she was... -
![Tempt Me at Midnight by Maureen Smith]()
Tempt Me at Midnight by Maureen Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLexi Austin is living a fantasy. At the stroke of midnight, in the most romantic country in the world, a masked stranger sweeps her into his arms. But when the man turns out to be Quentin Reddick, Lexi's best friend since college, the celebrity chef knows she's in trouble. He may be the most irresistible man on the planet, but the powerhouse attorney is also the world's hardest partying bachelor... -
![Touch of Heaven by Maureen Smith]()
Touch of Heaven by Maureen Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWarrick Mayne has spent twelve years blaming Raina St. James for ruining his sister's life. Now the self-made millionaire has the perfect opportunity for payback--knocking down Raina's luxury day spa to build an office complex. But his plan has met a hitch, in the delectable form of Raina herself... -
![Forever Yours by Francis Ray]()
Forever Yours by Francis Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhy would a happily divorced, independent businesswoman like Victoria Chandler agree to get married again? It’s called desperation. To keep her lingerie boutiques from going bankrupt, Victoria’s got to find a husband—and fast...Categorized as:
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![Revive Me, Part One: The Act by J.L. Seegars]()
Revive Me, Part One: The Act by J.L. Seegars
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMalloryThe first time I kissed Christopher Johnson, I knew he would be my biggest mistake. It didn’t stop me from wanting him though, and when the ghosts from my past came barging into the present, it didn’t stop me from agreeing to let him help... -
![Another Motherfaker by Willow Aster, Laura Pavlov]()
Another Motherfaker by Willow Aster, Laura Pavlov
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Sweeter Than Honey by Joy Avery]()
Sweeter Than Honey by Joy Avery
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA talented baker and a small-town sheriff forced into a fake relationship decide whether to take a chance on love in this delectable romance from Joy Avery.Baker extraordinaire Rylee Harris has a recipe for everything—except love. It’s been five years since she lost her husband, but romance is still a struggle for Rylee...Categorized as:
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![King of Hearts by Christina C. Jones]()
King of Hearts by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKing & Asha. Jackson & Camille. Trei & Zora. Three Couples. Three Days. A holiday they won't forget... -
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![Relationship Goals by Christina C. Jones]()
Relationship Goals by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEveryone is a stranger at some point, right? Pulled by an explicable, undeniable thread of… something… Nick and Noah find themselves keen on becoming more. Hashtags and flights and late-night text sessions lead to a connection neither has experienced, or expected... -
![Fever by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
Fever by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmbarking on a new journey, Santana Summers wants nothing more than to enjoy her new city, new friends, and new career. But when one of those friends is one of Chicago’s most eligible bachelors, Santana finds herself getting more than she ever bargained for. Being the youngest of seven brothers, Josiah Alexander Rose is the quintessential playboy...Categorized as:
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![Roomie, Lover, Friend: A New Hope Novel by Shon]()
Roomie, Lover, Friend: A New Hope Novel by Shon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBLAIR BELLAMY’s luck for the past year has been tenuous, at best. Nothing is going right. She lost her job, her relationship and now, her housing.She needs something—just one thing—to go right. And when she downloads the Roomie app, she thinks she’s headed in the right direction. That’s until…ELIJAH CUNNINGHAM’s life is simple...Categorized as:
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![Caspian: A Carolina Reapers Novel by Samantha Whiskey]()
Caspian: A Carolina Reapers Novel by Samantha Whiskey
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe’s the girl next door, and for the next two weeks I’ll be her NHL star boyfriend.When Ryleigh Dunham needs a date for my sister’s wedding—one confident and sexy enough to make her ex jealous—I’m more than happy to sign up for the job.After all, Ryleigh isn’t the feisty teenager I used to know—now she’s all fiery passion, delectable curves, and a smart mouth I can’t get enough of...Categorized as:
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![Annabelle and Lee by Danielle Allen]()
Annabelle and Lee by Danielle Allen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy grandparents had a beach house tucked in a cove on the shore, and I spent every summer until college there. Some of my best childhood memories were from my time at Heathrow Beach. Mostly because I was head over heels in love with my neighbor Lee Thompson. He was adventurous. He was brave. He was twelve. But my eleven-year-old heart knew he’d be the one I’d end up marrying... -
![Sign On: Nights Like This by AshleyNicole]()
Sign On: Nights Like This by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s raining, it’s pouring– Wait, nobody’s snoring. They’re in the bed, or on the couch, or maybe the counter… and will definitely have a good morning.Elsy’s sad because her work husband disappeared. He pops back up, and the weather isn’t the only thing churning... -
![Snowy Ever After by Samantha Chase, Stefanie London]()
Snowy Ever After by Samantha Chase, Stefanie London
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat could be better than a holiday wedding?How about two?Join bestselling authors Samantha Chase and Stefanie London for a whole lot of love this holiday season with Snowy Ever After!With some of your favorite Magnolia Sound and Patterson’s Bluff residents, we can guarantee you’ll get all those small town, holiday feels with guaranteed happily ever afters and I Do’s!WEDDING WONDERLAND by...Categorized as:
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![Noble Seduction by Té Russ]()
Noble Seduction by Té Russ
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIvy Noble’s wanderlust has taken her around the globe. And Duke Covington has been with her every step of the way... -
![My Heart Is A Fool by BriAnn Danae]()
My Heart Is A Fool by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” Malena, a young, free spirited woman in the last year of undergraduate school is trying to figure out where her heart belongs with this thing called love. What she fails to grasp is that the love she’s seeking is not dependent of other’s actions, but of her own... -
![Kings Catch by Iesha Bree, Selena Tosato]()
Kings Catch by Iesha Bree, Selena Tosato
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarian King enjoys the glamorous fruits of his success until unexpected changes alter his carefree bachelor lifestyle. Needing help to navigate uncharted waters, he leans on his lifelong friend, Eva Chavez. Though Eva is distracted by turbulence in her relationship, she agrees to support Darian during this transition... -
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![Hidden Agenda by Rochelle Alers]()
Hidden Agenda by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPowerful, predatory, irresistibly male, Matt Sterling has been called a soldier of fortune--and worse. But for Eve Blackwell, he's the perfect man for a dangerous job: to track down Alejandro Delgado, Eve's wealty ex-husband, into Mexico. There, he must rescue Eve's young son Chris, who has been abducted by his vengeful father... -
![Claimed by a Knight by Té Russ]()
Claimed by a Knight by Té Russ
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe last thing Paige Bennett expects while home in Sweet Rapids mourning the loss of her best friend is any romantic entanglements. But when she runs into Remi, she quickly discovers that he might just be the perfect distraction. Former NFL player Remington Knight’s sole focus has been getting his brewing company up and running... -
![Beautiful Lies by Renee Williams]()
Beautiful Lies by Renee Williams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes the most challenging part isn't letting go but rather learning to start over – Nicole SobonDanielleLetting him go was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.My husband promised me forever. He made me believe we could weather any storm as long as we had each other. Now, he’s telling me he’s sorry. He’s not in love with me anymore... -
![f*ck and fall in love by Nicole Falls]()
f*ck and fall in love by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsfor jane and nigel, timing is everything... -
![The Beginning of Forever by A.E. Valdez]()
The Beginning of Forever by A.E. Valdez
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHarlow and Acyn are on their way to happily ever after…Or so they thought.When their wedding is in jeopardy from outside forces and well-meaning family members, they decide to take matters into their own hands and escape to the Oregon coast.Follow their journey from there to the Beginning of Forever... -
![Mastering Lexie by Golden Angel]()
Mastering Lexie by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLexie grew up with a crush on her brother's best friend, Patrick. He's gorgeous, sexy, controlling and arrogant, and she knows that he wants what amounts to a full-time submissive. So far, none of his girlfriends have ever been able to give him what he needs, but she's sure she's just the woman for him... -
![Always the Almost by Edward Underhill]()
Always the Almost by Edward Underhill
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA trans pianist makes a New Year's resolution on a frozen Wisconsin night to win regionals and win back his ex, but a new boy complicates things in Edward Underhill's heartfelt debut YA rom-dram, Always the Almost...Categorized as:
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![Undeniable by Delaney Diamond]()
Undeniable by Delaney Diamond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey can’t stand each other…or can they?For years, hard work and perseverance have been the tenets by which Santiago Vila lived his life. As such, he’s achieved everything he’s gone after. Except Abena Dubango. She’s the total package of brains, beauty, and a sense of humor. Even though she wears another man’s ring, he’s never forgotten the moments they spent together... -
![A Flick Between Friends by Shae Sanders]()
A Flick Between Friends by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStar Kennedy and Lennox Washington are the kind of work besties who do everything together, even the wild and crazy exploits Star comes up with. She's always been vibrant and adventurous, while Lennox is laid back and quiet, content to go along for the ride... -
![If We Dare by J.H. Croix]()
If We Dare by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA fake relationship, friends to lovers romance from USA Today Bestselling author J.H. Croix!WalkerI’m definitely not looking for love, but I need a date. A fake date for a wedding.Jade owes me a favor. Because I rescued her from a dumpster—don’t ask. Jade might turn my crank, but she’s hands off when it comes to men. She’s perfect... -
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![Happy Hour Hoe by Shae Sanders]()
Happy Hour Hoe by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAccording to office gossip, Cairo King has bagged every single woman in his department. A couple of married ones, too. The man is so legendary, the employees at Billingsley-Davis have dubbed him the "happy hour hoe." So when Taylor Knowles is unceremoniously dumped by her boyfriend, her coworkers take her for drinks after work and point her right in Cairo's direction...Categorized as:
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![Mr. Play for Keeps: Baes of Juneteenth by Kimmie Ferrell]()
Mr. Play for Keeps: Baes of Juneteenth by Kimmie Ferrell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the director of a youth leadership development program and the Washington, D.C. Mr. Black Organization representative, I'm known for getting things done and making the impossible happen; like planning a four-day city-wide Juneteenth celebration. Losing a vendor is the last thing I need. Thankfully, my on-again, off-again, definitely on-again lover, Stephanie Arrington, is there to help... -
![Please Don’t Go, Girl by Naima Simone]()
Please Don’t Go, Girl by Naima Simone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m no one’s knight in shining armor. My weapons of choice are my drumsticks and my di—Yeah, you get what I’m saying.Yet, here I am, riding to the rescue to save Lena Graves from an ugly confrontation with her a-hole ex. It’s not like I’ve given the little secretary, who happens to be the friend of my best friend’s girl, much thought...Categorized as:
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![Under Your Influence by J.L. Caid, Jaxson Kidman]()
Under Your Influence by J.L. Caid, Jaxson Kidman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy boyfriend dumped me on February 13th. How lucky, right?No worries, I have my revenge planned. He's with another woman and my plans are going to be 'shattering.'That is, until a cop stops me. And not only does he stop me from what is probably a felony, he makes my heart skip a beat and makes me forget how to breathe.Before I know it I'm spilling everything to him. He keeps me out of jail..Categorized as:
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![The Beautiful Ones by Adrianne Byrd]()
The Beautiful Ones by Adrianne Byrd
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a sequel to Unforgettable, successful businesswoman Ophelia Missler never had time to look for Mr. Right--much less find him. Now she's engaged to a wealthy entrepreneur and about to experience the wedding of her dreams. But for some reason, she can't stop thinking about her longtime best friend Solomon Bassett... -
![Release Me by Farrah Rochon]()
Release Me by Farrah Rochon
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter he is injured in a car accident, NBA star Toby Holmes must turn to his next love—music—and a childhood friend who will reopen his eyes to the excitement life and love have to offer...
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