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Somebody Like You: A Small Town Single Mom Sports Romance by Carrie Elks
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe’s rich, talented and way out of her league. Now he’s making her an offer she can’t refuse…Football has always been Cam Hartson’s life. When he's forced to retire following an injury, he slinks back to his small home town, planning to lie low and lick his wounds. Until he meets Mia Devlin. The beautiful single mom of two tearaway boys has no interest in love... -
![Busted by Emilia Finn]()
Busted by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDaughter of an over protective world-champion fighter, and shielded by dozens of alpha men, Emma Kincaid was locked in an ivory tower many years ago.Too bad she shimmied down water pipes the moment she was old enough to do so. Coercing with the devil twins is as natural as breathing to her, and getting into trouble with them is as easy as falling in love... -
![Trails of Love by Melissa Foster]()
Trails of Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFall in love with Graham Braden and Morgyn Montgomery in TRAILS OF LOVE. When Graham Braden travels to Oak Falls, Virginia to attend the wedding of his buddy Reed Cross to Grace Montgomery, he sticks around to help with renovations to Reed’s new theater. The last thing he expects is to be asked to assess and possibly invest in Grace’s sister Morgan’s business endeavor... -
![Letting Go at 40 by L.B. Dunbar, Stella Hunter]()
Letting Go at 40 by L.B. Dunbar, Stella Hunter
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA bereaved widow finds herself with a chance at love after loss with the most unlikely of people: her late husband’s best friend.Anna Kulis has lost her husband. Their love was a perfect kind of love; a once in a lifetime experience. She never intended to find love again. Never expected to have this attraction stirring inside her...Categorized as:
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![The Start of Something Wonderful by Jessica Redland]()
The Start of Something Wonderful by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAutumn Laine has lost her creative sparkle. After losing her grandad and her job as an illustrator in quick succession, she is at a crossroads in life and needs a break. Spending time with her parents in Paris, even in the artistic community of Montmartre, doesn't appear to be the answer... -
![Finding Ronan's Heart by Melanie Moreland]()
Finding Ronan's Heart by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“The boys.” “The Callaghan Triplets.”“Three of a kind.”All his life, Ronan Callaghan has been part of a group. Always looking out for his brothers. Never seen as an individual or judged on his own merits.When his brothers veer onto their own path, he finds himself alone. Restless. Then he meets her. Beth. A waitress who sees him just for himself. None of the trappings of his wealth or family...Categorized as:
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![Finding Home: A heartwarming summer romance read! by Kate Field]()
Finding Home: A heartwarming summer romance read! by Kate Field
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe might not have much in this world, but it cost nothing to be kind…Meet Miranda Brown: you can call her Mim. She’s jobless, homeless and living in her car… but with a history like hers she knows she has a huge amount to be grateful for.Meet Beatrice and William Howard: Bill and Bea to you... -
![Dirty Little Midlife Debacle by Lilian Monroe]()
Dirty Little Midlife Debacle by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJennifer Newbank knows success. She’s a talented baker with a celebrated new book. She’s forty-seven, self-assured, and finally hitting her stride. Opportunities abound, like the upcoming televised baking competition that could rocket her career into the stratosphere.Jen is going to win, open her own bakery, and live happily ever after...all by herself... -
![Unscripted With Mila by Melanie Moreland]()
Unscripted With Mila by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom NYT bestselling author Melanie Moreland comes a story of finding love, acceptance and happiness when you least expect it. Mila Morrison prefers the silent company of her keyboard to that of people. She lives vicariously through the characters she creates.Nicholas Scott only feels comfortable when he’s playing the role of someone else. He would rather be anyone but himself...Categorized as:
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![The Lilac Bouquet by Carolyn Brown]()
The Lilac Bouquet by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCome hell or high water, Emmy Jo Massey will have a wedding. After three generations of Massey women with children out of wedlock, she wants the whole town of Hickory, Texas, to witness the legitimacy of her union with Logan Grady. But dream weddings aren’t cheap... -
![Dirty Little Midlife Secret by Lilian Monroe]()
Dirty Little Midlife Secret by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLily Viceroy arrived in Heart’s Cove with a suitcase by her side and two eensy weensy secrets tucked into the corners of her heart.Well, that’s if “eensy” and “weensy” are code for “terrifying” and “dire.”Clearly, the only thing for Lily to do is to engage in a good ol’ bout of denial... -
![Home Sweet Love by Ava Miles]()
Home Sweet Love by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles shares a powerful tale about the sweetness of home and falling in love for the first time. Chase Parker doesn’t believe in all that gushy home sweet love stuff. Moira Hale sure as heck does... -
![A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis]()
A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe was never meant to fall for her best friend’s brother...Seren has had a soft spot for her best friend’s brother for as long as she can remember. But when she starts to see Kit as more than just a friend, she knows she’s on dangerous ground.Avoiding him is probably her best course of action, but that’s easier said than done when you live on a tiny island... -
![Southern Secrets by Natasha Madison]()
Southern Secrets by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAmeliaNever make the same mistake twice is my motto.After being left in the dust of an old pickup truck, I promised that I would take care of myselfand never trust another man with a sexy smirk and cowboy boots.Then he showed up, and he's everywhere I turn, making me want something I shouldn't.AsherI grew up in foster care, and on my eighteenth birthday, I was set free...Categorized as:
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![The Calendar of New Beginnings by Ava Miles]()
The Calendar of New Beginnings by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe last thing international photojournalist Lucy O’Brien expected when she returned to her hometown was for her mother to ask her to shoot photos for a ‘Calendar Girls’-like calendar…Of course, it’s all for a good cause—raising money for breast cancer. Lucy agrees to help—ribald photos and all... -
![Dirty Little Midlife Dilemma by Lilian Monroe]()
Dirty Little Midlife Dilemma by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA hot, hilarious fresh start! Nora’s forties begin with a bang…or rather, a crash.What’s worse than bumping into a parked motorcycle and tipping it over?Easy. It’s bumping into a motorcycle, tipping it over, and sending it crashing into an entire row of bikes like horrible, slow-motion dominos.What’s even worse than that?Nora knows the answer... -
![The Saturday Morning Park Run: A gloriously uplifting and page-turning book that will make you feel happy! by Jules Wake]()
The Saturday Morning Park Run: A gloriously uplifting and page-turning book that will make you feel happy! by Jules Wake
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is the story of two women.One old, one young.One looking for new adventures. One looking for a purpose.Both needing a friend.And this is how, along with two little girls in need of a family, a gorgeous stranger, and a scruffy dog, they bring the whole community together every Saturday morning for love, laughter and a little bit of running…(well, power walking)... -
![The Fire by May Archer]()
The Fire by May Archer
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJAMIE Parker Hoffstraeder is gorgeous, cocky, and totally irrational. He also broke my heart when he left town eleven years, four months, and twenty-eight days ago. Not that I’m counting. I don’t mind admitting it: I was young. I got burned. I learned my lesson... -
![Love You More by Julia Kent]()
Love You More by Julia Kent
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsColleen Luview's love life is cursed. No—really. The small-town nurse is notorious in her touristy mountain community. After every third date she's ever had, the guy ends up in her emergency room.She's untouchable now, and it's not her fault... -
![Mixed Signals by B.K. Borison]()
Mixed Signals by B.K. Borison
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLayla Dupree has given up on love.She’s waded through all of the fish in the sea, each one more disappointing than the last. Apparently owning the bakery at Inglewild’s most romantic destination does not help one’s love life—despite her best efforts. All she wants is a partner who gives her butterflies, not someone who ghosts her at dinner and leaves her with the check...Categorized as:
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![Leave Me Breathless: A small town brother's best friend romance by Carrie Elks]()
Leave Me Breathless: A small town brother's best friend romance by Carrie Elks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s his best friend’s little sister. Completely off-limits. And now she’s moving in with him…When Gabe Winter’s best friend calls with an unusual request – give his broken-hearted little sister a roof over her head for a few months – he readily accepts.But he doesn’t expect Nicole to be quite so enticing. Or for her to bring out all the feelings in him... -
![Devil in Disguise by Rosalind James]()
Devil in Disguise by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe devil doesn’t come with pointy horns and a tail. He comes as everything you’ve ever wished for. When discipline is your life, structure’s a good thing, and Owen Johnson’s got plenty of both. An All-Pro NFL center who’s also a cattle rancher? Yeah, that’s structure. His marriage didn’t work out, but then, he picked the wrong woman. A Wyoming ranch doesn’t look nearly as romantic up close... -
![Rescue Me by Kelly Collins]()
Rescue Me by Kelly Collins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHer company is failing. His plan could save it. Will their partnership move from business to pleasure?Carla “Carl” Stevenson takes a special joy in running the local timber mill. But when the economy takes a downturn, selling the family business may be her only heartbreaking option... -
![Along Comes Trouble by Abby Brooks]()
Along Comes Trouble by Abby Brooks
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the moment we met, Tessa Morgan pegged me as trouble. Why? Your guess is as good as mine. I’m funny. Easy-going. My years as a high school football star worked wonders on my body as well as my reputation. I’m Colton Carmichael. Everyone likes me. Everyone except Tessa. And believe me, the feeling is mutual... -
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![The Weekend Getaway by Hannah Ellis]()
The Weekend Getaway by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA weekend break changes everything…The chemistry between Keira and Noah is instant. It only takes one date for Keira to realise there’s something special between them.When Noah invites her to a family party in his hometown, she eagerly agrees, and by the end of their weekend away she’s absolutely head over heels. Not only for Noah, but for his close-knit family and the stunning Isles of Scilly... -
![Fluke by Adriana Locke]()
Fluke by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSEEKING AN EX-HUSBAND I need a fake ex-husband. Let me explain … I may have let it slip to my new co-workers that I have an ex-husband. Now they’re fascinated with the details, specifically with him. Why wouldn’t they be? He’s gorgeous, has exceptional skills in the bedroom, and is determined to win me back. But there’s a problem. He doesn’t exist...Categorized as:
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![The Bridge to a Better Life by Ava Miles]()
The Bridge to a Better Life by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND comes a humorous and emotional romance about the power of love and second chances—perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Mallery. "Ava's story is witty and charming... -
![The Lost Promise of Ireland by Susanne O'Leary]()
The Lost Promise of Ireland by Susanne O'Leary
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA completely gorgeous story about lost loves and small-town secrets that will sweep you away to the Irish coast. Maggie remembers her summers in the village of Sandy Cove in Ireland like they were yesterday. She and her family would swim in the crystal-clear waters, collect beautiful seashells and relax on the sand...Categorized as:
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![Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr]()
Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn Virgin River, you never know what you might find around the bend in the road... Former actor Dylan Childress left the L.A. scene behind years ago for a quiet life running an aviation company in Montana. But with business slowing down, Dylan is starting to wonder whether he should take one of the offers Hollywood keeps sending his way... -
![Teardrop Lane by Emily March]()
Teardrop Lane by Emily March
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn Emily March’s beloved new novel set in Eternity Springs, a woman who has given up on dreams of a family meets a man who needs her to complete his own. Town physician Rose Anderson hides a well of sadness behind her cheerful and capable professionalism. Heartbreak has only reinforced her belief that marriage and children aren’t in her future... -
![Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Cafe by Milly Johnson]()
Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Cafe by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLove and friendship bloom at the Sunflower Café…When Connie discovers that Jimmy Diamond, her husband of more than twenty years, is planning to leave her for his office junior, her world is turned upside down.Determined to salvage her pride, she resolves to get her own back... -
![Love for Beginners by Jill Shalvis]()
Love for Beginners by Jill Shalvis
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhat would you change if you had to start your life—and love life—over again?When Emma Harris wakes up from a coma she learns that her fiancé and her BFF have fallen in love, she’s lost her job, and the life she knew is gone. Overwhelmed but grateful to be alive she starts over from scratch. Not as easy as it sounds, of course...Categorized as:
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![Meet Me At Sunrise by Michele Brouder]()
Meet Me At Sunrise by Michele Brouder
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRead the generational saga about three sisters and their grandmother and her friends in the beachside town of Hideaway Bay.After reuniting with her sisters at her grandmother’s funeral, Alice Monroe determines that Hideaway Bay may be the place for her. Nursing a broken heart, Alice throws herself into transforming her grandmother’s house into an inn...Categorized as:
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![A.D.I.D.A.S.: All Day I Dream About S*x by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook]()
A.D.I.D.A.S.: All Day I Dream About S*x by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve loved her since we were ten years old, when she almost died in my arms. Dramatic? Not at all. I almost lost Joanne once, it’s not happening again. Thing is, she’s a scared little butterfly, living in a cocoon of her own making. It’s time for her to spread her wings. And her legs. Scandalous? Hell no. She wants it as bad as I do. I’m not the only one dreaming about it all day... -
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![Chasing The Sun by Carrie Elks]()
Chasing The Sun by Carrie Elks
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome back to Angel Sands, where the air is heating up...Some people are like sun rays, impossible to pin down. But from the moment Jackson sets eyes on Lydia Paxton, he wants her anyway. Now he just needs to persuade her that he's playing for keeps.Chasing The Sun is an all-new standalone romance, set in the small town of Angel Sands...Categorized as:
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![Pretty Relentless by Lacey Black]()
Pretty Relentless by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAvaMy life is content. Living and working in my small hometown of Pine Village is right where I want to be, especially with family and a few close friends nearby.It’s taken me some time to dig my way out of the negative spotlight I found myself under a few years back, thanks to an old photo from college that resurfaced... -
![On the Ropes by Kathryn Nolan]()
On the Ropes by Kathryn Nolan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSummer in the city heats up when the girl who got away moves in next door.Dean “The Machine” is a South Philly legend. Much to the dismay of fans who still hound him, the broody former fighter walked away from his boxing career right before clinching another championship belt... -
![Mine to Take by Natasha Madison]()
Mine to Take by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen two worlds crossover. From the This Is Series and The Southern Series. Things are supposed to go smoothly on your wedding day. Aren't they? Sofia Barnes I’ve always loved to play dress-up.Creating fake weddings was my childhood pastime.Now it is my dream come true.I’ve finally been handed my first client.But nothing could prepare me for who greeted me when I walked in... -
![Reflection Point by Emily March]()
Reflection Point by Emily March
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn beloved author Emily March’s new novel about a special place and its remarkable residents, a woman betrayed by life discovers the healing power of love in Eternity Springs. Savannah Moore arrives in Eternity Springs alone, determined to put her troubled past behind her... -
![Forever in Cape May by Jennifer Probst]()
Forever in Cape May by Jennifer Probst
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhat happens when friends become lovers? Not what a wedding planner plans in a novel of unexpected romance by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst.Taylor Sunshine and Pierce Powers vowed to keep things platonic. They already have the best of each other: loyalty, friendship, and trust... -
![Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods]()
Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie O'Brien and Mack Franklin's "not dating" claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susie's thrilled when their friendship finally heats up. Then, just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis... -
![Second Chance Girl by Susan Mallery]()
Second Chance Girl by Susan Mallery
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA touching modern fairy tale that won't let go of your heart, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fool's Gold romances! Mathias Mitchell's easy smile hides a world of hurt. After the worst kind of family betrayal, he moves to Happily Inc., California—the wedding destination town supplies a steady stream of bridesmaids, perfect for his "no promises, no pain" lifestyle... -
![Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Harvey]()
Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsRecently separated Amelia Saxton, a dedicated journalist, never expected that uncovering the biggest story of her career would become deeply personal. But when she discovers that a cluster of embryos belonging to her childhood friend Parker and his late wife Greer have been deemed “abandoned,” she’s put in the unenviable position of telling Parker—and dredging up old wounds in the process... -
![The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan]()
The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA grand baronial house on Loch Ness, a quirky small-town bookseller, and a single mom looking for a fresh start all come together in this witty and warm-hearted novel by New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan.Desperate to escape from London, single mother Lottie wants to build a new life for herself and her son Raffie... -
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![Indescribable by Jennifer Van Wyk]()
Indescribable by Jennifer Van Wyk
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI walked down the aisle and said “I do” to the wrong man.Unfortunately, it took me eight years to figure it out.It took me even longer to realize who was in front of me the entire time.You’d think that being a romance author would have helped me to see the signs that I chose wrong the first time and I would have been able to write my own happily-ever-after so easily... -
![Summer Strawberries at Swallowtail Bay: The hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedy, a perfect summer read for fans of Cathy Bramley! by Katie Ginger]()
Summer Strawberries at Swallowtail Bay: The hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedy, a perfect summer read for fans of Cathy Bramley! by Katie Ginger
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrab your strawberries and cream and get ready to return to the beautiful Swallowtail Bay! Summer is in full swing and the locals are getting excited for the launch of the Swallowtail Bay strawberry food festival... -
![How to Lose a Girl in 10 Texts by Delancey Stewart, Marika Ray]()
How to Lose a Girl in 10 Texts by Delancey Stewart, Marika Ray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSophia Whittington is the girl next door. And Dillon Cunningham hates hers with the fire of a thousand suns... Only, it's not hate as much as... something else. The things that happened between them in high school, coupled with the loss of his dad, are a big part of what drove Dillon to decide that his future would be far, far away from Solano Creek, his family, and especially, Sophia... -
![Sea Glass Summer by Miranda Liasson]()
Sea Glass Summer by Miranda Liasson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA moving, uplifting novel about motherhood, starting over, and an unexpected summer romance… Kit Blakemore is ready to live again. After her husband died while serving in the military, she was in a haze of grief. Now she wants to reclaim her former self—finish her degree and find a better career to provide for their sweet little boy, Oliver... -
![The Careless Boyfriend by Erika Kelly]()
The Careless Boyfriend by Erika Kelly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGray Bowie broke the bro code: he fell in love with his best friend’s girlfriend. For years, he hid his feelings…until one terrible night, it all came to a head. Since her life blew up in high school, Knox Holliday has spent her time honing her skills as a couture wedding dress designer. But, just weeks before her debut, a freak accident wipes out her collection...Categorized as:
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![Best Match by Pippa Green]()
Best Match by Pippa Green
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
sports friendship friends-to-lovers family forced-proximity contemporary steamy small-town
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