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Wrapped In Black by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s the UnHoly Trinity’s first Christmas in New Orleans. Nora decides she, Søren, and Kingsley need to celebrate with a very special gift-giving game—not a boring White Elephant exchange, but a Black & Blue Elephant exchange where the gifts hurt as much to receive as they do to give... -
![One Night with the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods]()
One Night with the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s not every day you ask your best friend to get you pregnant.Oliver Huxley has asked me out on a date every month for the last ten years. And every time, I’ve said no.Yes, he’s a billionaire. Okay, he’s heart-meltingly gorgeous. And it’s true that he has a great reputation in the bedroom. Look, I have my reasons. He’s already broken my heart once...Categorized as:
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![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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![Fake It For Good by Weston Parker]()
Fake It For Good by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI need a fake date as Mrs. Claus to prance around town this holiday.And some lucky girl is about to have the ride of her life. In more ways than one.The pretty little thing that signs up for the job is almost too good to be true.Charity work is her middle name, and she’s beyond giving in the sheets.I’m a guy who can appreciate balance.A good girl with naughty-list tendencies? Sign me up... -
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![Illicit: A Contemporary Romance Collection by Calinda B., Sylvie Stewart]()
Illicit: A Contemporary Romance Collection by Calinda B., Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOver 20 illicit romances with the sexy heroes and strong heroines you crave! Lose Yourself in the world of hot hookups, where the stories run from sexy to downright scandalous and the characters will leave you breathless. In these pages, you'll find tantalizing romance, rekindled flames, and forbidden trysts... -
![Ezekiel's Heart: A Valentine's Day Short Story by Genesis Woods]()
Ezekiel's Heart: A Valentine's Day Short Story by Genesis Woods
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's been gone for twelve years. She still feels some type of way... -
![The Icing on the Cake by Cressida McLaughlin]()
The Icing on the Cake by Cressida McLaughlin
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPart Four of the charming new series from the author of The Canal Boat Cafe. Perfect for cake lovers and old-fashioned romantics!Can Charlie pull off the perfect showstopper?Charlie has fallen in love with Porthgolow village and they adore her vintage bus, now getting a new lease of life as the best place to have a Cornish Cream tea in the whole of Cornwall... -
![Friends to Forever: An anthology of trope by Kait Nolan]()
Friends to Forever: An anthology of trope by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn anthology for the love of trope! Three full-length novels showcasing friends-to-lovers romance.BRING IT ON HOMEForced to take a sabbatical from work, Maggie goes home to Tennessee, where she finds more than she bargained for with life-long friend, Porter. As they navigate their way from friends to lovers, it seems they were made for each other... -
![Spring Shoots on Sunflower Street by Rachel Griffiths]()
Spring Shoots on Sunflower Street by Rachel Griffiths
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLila Edwards keeps to herself. Jilted on her wedding day by her fiancé, she has little interest in looking for love again. She spends most of her time hiding away in her cosy cottage, snuggling on the sofa with her two cats and trying to find the energy to invest in her online craft business... -
![The Mathews Family Series Box Set by Beverly Preston]()
The Mathews Family Series Box Set by Beverly Preston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLaugh, cry and fall in love with the entire Mathews family in this all inclusive box set. Includes No More Wasted Time, Shayla's Story, The Perfect Someday, and Surviving Broken. NO MORE WASTED TIME After losing her husband to a sudden heart attack, Tess Mathews escapes to Bora Bora to lay her husband and sorrow to rest. What she doesn’t expect is a new beginning... -
![His Holiday Package: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox]()
His Holiday Package: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMarie has to pose as her best friend’s girlfriend over the holidays. Will their fake romance turn into real love?One click this curvy woman holiday romance!AdamMarie has been my best friend for years,And I’ve wanted more for just as long,But I have a secret that’s held me back.When she tells me she might be moving,I take a risk, asking her to pose as my girlfriend for the holidays...Categorized as:
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![Caldwell Brothers: The Complete Series Bundle by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda]()
Caldwell Brothers: The Complete Series Bundle by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNico is it for me...too bad he’s my brother’s best friend. Friends and brothers are off limits. That’s always been the rule in our house. In a big family it’s the only way to keep the peace. That doesn’t stop my heart from belonging to Nico, my older brother’s best friend...Categorized as:
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![Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge: New Holiday Romances to Benefit St. Jude Hospital by Sabrina York, Tamara Ferguson]()
Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge: New Holiday Romances to Benefit St. Jude Hospital by Sabrina York, Tamara Ferguson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLER! 10 NEW HOLIDAY ROMANCES From NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Authors To Warm Your Heart And Curl Your Toes! Each Sweet and/or Steamy Story takes place at a unique magical Mistletoe Lodge. Curl up in your favorite chair and treat yourself to a Christmassy-Happily-Ever-After Experience full of jingle bells, mistletoe and JOY, celebrating the spirit of the season...Categorized as:
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![The Eclair Affair by Cressida McLaughlin]()
The Eclair Affair by Cressida McLaughlin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPart Two of the charming new series from the author of The Canal Boat Cafe... -
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![Baby Surprises 7 Book Box Set by Layla Valentine, Holly Rayner]()
Baby Surprises 7 Book Box Set by Layla Valentine, Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA bargain-priced 7 Book Box Set of surprise baby romance novels This is a sinfully salacious romance boxed set from Layla Valentine and Holly Rayner. Filled with steamy, enthralling tales of billionaires, blinding hot love, and above all else, adorable, occasionally accidental, but eternally loved babies! The Sweetest Mistake: They made the sweetest mistake... -
![Jem and Tean: Guys Gone Wild by Gregory Ashe]()
Jem and Tean: Guys Gone Wild by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJem and Tean: Guys Gone Wild is a collection of short stories. It includes the following:“First Dates”A prequel to The Lamb and the Lion books, this short story shows Jem and Tean as they are set up on blind dates—with disastrous results.“Cheap Seats”Jem and Tean go to the movies. Jem insists it’s an epic bromance date. Tean insists they’re just casual acquaintances... -
![Smoke in Love: Four20 Bae by Elle Wright]()
Smoke in Love: Four20 Bae by Elle Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlaiya In the wake of my shattered marriage, I found myself at a crossroads, finally free to pursue my own desires. Filing for divorce was my chance to break loose and do what I want to do. You know what they say about best laid plans... I didn’t plan on him, though.I tried to refrain myself, but he’s weakening my resistance... -
![Naughty or Nice? by L. Wilder]()
Naughty or Nice? by L. Wilder
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEven a good girl can be a little naughty...Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller L. Wilder brings you something totally different. This feel-good, holiday romance will have you wanting to hope on a plane to Montana.I had to get away. It was my only chance to break my crippling writer’s block... -
![Change With Me by Kristen Proby]()
Change With Me by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes an all new novella set in her beloved With Me In Seattle series!Zane Cooper. Hollywood royalty. Fourth generation superstar. He knows what it is to be one of the biggest celebrities in the world. And how lonely that title truly is...Categorized as:
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![Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 6 by Daryl Banner, Nicole Dykes]()
Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 6 by Daryl Banner, Nicole Dykes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOnce upon a time, a bunch of authors wondered.. -
![Handmade Holidays by 'Nathan Burgoine]()
Handmade Holidays by 'Nathan Burgoine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt nineteen, Nick is alone for the holidays and facing reality: this is how it will be from now on. Refusing to give up completely, Nick buys a Christmas tree, and then realizes he has no ornaments. A bare tree and an empty apartment aren’t a great start, but a visit from his friend Haruto is just the ticket to get him through this first, worst, Christmas... -
![Wanted Under the Mistletoe by Kate Tilney]()
Wanted Under the Mistletoe by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA new-guy-in-town doctor on a mission. A curvy nurse with a big secret... -
![Second Chances: A Romance Writers of America Collection by J. Kenner, Christina Lauren]()
Second Chances: A Romance Writers of America Collection by J. Kenner, Christina Lauren
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDo you believe in second chances? Romance Writers of America® brings together seventeen of today's hottest authors in an anthology of never-before-published tales that reveal true love always deserves a happy ending. Follow New York Times best-selling authors J. Kenner and Christina Lauren back to reader-favorite worlds... -
![Humbug's Holiday Homecoming by J.A. Armstrong]()
Humbug's Holiday Homecoming by J.A. Armstrong
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s Christmastime, and Dr. Mick Mulligan has just arrived back at her childhood home after a five-year absence. She’s determined to help her mother, Leona, care for the house she grew up in and resolved to adjust to life back in Connecticut. After the childhood loss of her father, Mick proclaimed herself a “humbug.” Mick is happier in an operating room that gathering around a Christmas tree... -
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![Down My Chimney by Spencer Spears]()
Down My Chimney by Spencer Spears
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSanta, I’ve been naughty...Henry: I never expected to fall for my best friend. Scratch that—I never expected my best friend to fall for me. Blake’s everything I’m not: popular, athletic, gorgeous…and closeted.And I’m fine with that. Really. Sure, it means we have to keep what we have a secret... -
![Kade & Cameron by A.D. Ellis]()
Kade & Cameron by A.D. Ellis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCameron Lewis is left reeling when his perfect life—two beautiful children, an adoring husband, and a house on the lake—is ripped apart by loss. Kade Ramsey is living the American dream with a wife, two amazing children, and a comfortable job. But dreams are often only illusions, and Kade discovers his life isn’t all he thought it to be. Kade and Cam have been friends for years... -
![Forever True by Rebecca Gallo]()
Forever True by Rebecca Gallo
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI said I'd be forever true… My rock star life is lived out in full public view, but I've managed to keep a few secrets. Now my luck has run out. Unexpectedly confronted about my personal life in an interview, I have to choose – the truth or to lie? My relationship with Brigid is my best kept secret. Honesty means exposing Brigid to the prying eyes of the paparazzi...Categorized as:
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![Just a Taste by Tawna Fenske, Erin Nicholas]()
Just a Taste by Tawna Fenske, Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of five heat-up-the-kitchen romances, including: Chef Sugarlips by Tawna FenskeChef Sean has loved Amber since he wore Batman Underoos, but she doesn’t know he’s alive until she clocks him with a dead turkey. Things heat up for them now that Sean’s back in town with his siblings transforming their father’s ranch into a resort... -
![Agrippa My Heart by J.P. Sayle]()
Agrippa My Heart by J.P. Sayle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan two men, who have never truly been honest about what they want, find love on the beaches of Sorrento and everything their hearts crave? Patrick Holmes’s experience using the Cuffd app has left him wary of putting himself out there. Then he gets a message on the app that changes his mind... -
![Happily Ever After by Jae]()
Happily Ever After by Jae
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAward-winning author Jae penned thirteen short stories that range from sweet and romantic to hot and erotic, and from humorous to heartfelt. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you’re sure to find it in this collection of lesbian short stories: The Romance Bet, Sex Sells, Blind Date at the Booklover’s Lair, Christmas Road Trip, The Christmas Grump, Kissing Ms... -
![The Holiday Romance Box Set by Claire Adams]()
The Holiday Romance Box Set by Claire Adams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLimited time only! 4 books for only 99 cents. Includes the following books: Valentine Fireworks 25 Days Vacation Every book is a full length novel. Each one has a HEA and no cliffhanger... -
![Dirty Daddies Pride 2023 by Siobhan Smile, Maggie Ryan]()
Dirty Daddies Pride 2023 by Siobhan Smile, Maggie Ryan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese Daddies take Pride in being dirtier than ever. Love has no limits or restrictions in this collection of stories from some of the hottest authors in the Daddy genre.No matter how these Daddies or their little ones identify, they'll find their happily ever afters inside these pages... -
![Her Naughty Billionaire by Liz Fox]()
Her Naughty Billionaire by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a billionaire. She’s the friend he betrayed. Now he has to make it up to her. Alice I’ve worked hard to get what I have. It’s finally paying off. A new client wants my help with their marketing. Unfortunately, the client is the man who broke my heart... -
![Where the Heart Is by Lily Seabrooke]()
Where the Heart Is by Lily Seabrooke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKissing her childhood friend on a family Christmas vacation is probably a bad idea…The Jackson family is primed to explode over Christmas—with Stella’s parents hiding their divorce proceedings from the family during a two-week vacation to the cozy Christmas town of Bellsford, Stella and her sisters are under strict orders not to cause drama... -
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![I'll be Boned for Christmas by Katherine McIntyre]()
I'll be Boned for Christmas by Katherine McIntyre
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNothing like getting caught streaking to bring people together for the holidays…JordanI’ve got a rep in town for causing trouble, and it’s well-earned. But when Nick and I get caught streaking after the tree lighting ceremony, we’re in for a messload of community service to get the town ready for the Collier’s Creek Christmas Bash... -
![Candy Hearts: Volume 1 by Lee Blair, Becca Seymour]()
Candy Hearts: Volume 1 by Lee Blair, Becca Seymour
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat's sweeter than a low angst queer romance at Valentine's Day? How about sixteen of them brought together in one anthology to help support a good cause?Each novella in the Candy Hearts Anthology is overflowing with red-hot romance and all the good feels. And this time around, every story has a secret—a secret admirer... -
![Elite Connections: an LGBTQ Romance Charity Anthology by Ana Ashley, B.A. Tortuga]()
Elite Connections: an LGBTQ Romance Charity Anthology by Ana Ashley, B.A. Tortuga
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery need met. Every desire fulfilled.Welcome to Elite Connections, the secret, exclusive service where money is no object and your every wish is guaranteed to come true.Fake dates, arranged marriages, or just some company for the night, whatever it is, with Elite you are covered... -
![Trick or Treat by Serenity Woods]()
Trick or Treat by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTreats to Tempt You, Book 4. A fun and sexy “marriage of convenience” romance. Fox Wilde loves working at Aqua Blue, his seafood restaurant in Doubtless Bay, New Zealand. But when he lands an interview for head chef at the famous Rutland’s Restaurant in Auckland, the opportunity to work at the exclusive hotel is too good to turn down... -
![A Christmas Miracle for Daisy by Jane Porter]()
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy by Jane Porter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMedia Mogul, Cormac Sheenan, had no desire to become a family man, but when his two year old goddaughter, Daisy, is orphaned, he adopts her, moving her from Montana to his home in Southern California, and becomes a devoted single father, juggling parenting duties with running his successful publishing, TV, and radio enterprise...Categorized as:
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![All Aglow: A Lesbian Christmas Romance by Bryce Oakley]()
All Aglow: A Lesbian Christmas Romance by Bryce Oakley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA college tradition turned long-term promise means the Payne and Sideris families have spent every Christmas together for the past thirty-something years.Cass Sideris loves traditions... -
![You for Christmas by Madeline Ash]()
You for Christmas by Madeline Ash
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRegan Case wouldn’t know the right side of the tracks if they ran her out of town. She’s lived hard since she ran away at sixteen, but eight years later, an accident has terrified her into pulling her life together. And that means finally going home for Christmas. Taking her return one step at a time, she ends up on the doorstep of her sister’s best friend, Felix Nickson... -
![His Boy to Love by Chloe Gray]()
His Boy to Love by Chloe Gray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Santa,Please help me. I'm in love with the adorable man next door, but despite my awesome flirting powers, he doesn't notice me at all. I even sing to his dog every night before bed, but does he declare his undying love? No... -
![Concussion Protocol: A Short & Spicy MM Romance by Rebecca Rathe]()
Concussion Protocol: A Short & Spicy MM Romance by Rebecca Rathe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sweet and spicy short story by Rebecca RatheHe's a ten, but he's my ex-boyfriend's straight teammate and my patient... -
![Summer at The Cosy Cottage Cafe: A feel good second-chance romance by Rachel Griffiths]()
Summer at The Cosy Cottage Cafe: A feel good second-chance romance by Rachel Griffiths
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAllie Jones loves her cosy cottage café in the picturesque village of Heatherlea. She has her independence, two grown-up children and two cute cats. Life is settled and she thinks she's happy. Author Chris Monroe has it all. Critical success, a luxurious London apartment, and the kind of jet-set lifestyle most people dream of. But something's missing... -
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![The Naughty List: A Christmas Romance Collection by Alexis Winter]()
The Naughty List: A Christmas Romance Collection by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWho says being on the naughty list has to be a bad thing? Dive into these three scorching hot, standalone Christmas romances that all come with a filthy talking hero and a satisfying happily ever after.So while you might end up on Santa’s naughty list reading these, at least you’ll have a LOT of fun getting there.Books A Very Bossy Christmas“ Sweetheart, I know exactly how to handle you... -
![Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 8 by C. Rochelle, Emmy Sanders]()
Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 8 by C. Rochelle, Emmy Sanders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce upon a time, a bunch of authors wondered… could Heart2Heart, the dating and community app trusted by queer singles around the world, help find the perfect temporary Plus One?Whether it’s to protect your ‘assets’ at a fundraising gala, attend an ex’s wedding, share a tantric yoga class, walk the dog, or stand by your side at a funeral, sometimes you just need the right person at the right... -
![Bad Boys Under the Mistletoe: A Begging for Bad Boys Collection by Lauren Landish, Willow Winters]()
Bad Boys Under the Mistletoe: A Begging for Bad Boys Collection by Lauren Landish, Willow Winters
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor once, you’ll love being on the Naughty List. Turn the heat up this winter season with these sizzling Bad Boy Romances. Complete with sweet happily ever afters, and absolutely NO CLIFFHANGERS, it’s a holiday treat you don’t want to miss out on! From USA TODAY and AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHORS, comes twelve hot bad boys all in one massive package for your reading pleasure... -
![The Trouble With Valentine's Day/Daisy's Back In Town by Rachel Gibson]()
The Trouble With Valentine's Day/Daisy's Back In Town by Rachel Gibson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Trouble With Valentine's Day: Kate Hamilton may have suffered the Valentine's Day from hell in her attempt to seduce a handsome stranger in a motel bar, but at least by escaping to her grandfather's tiny town, Gospel, Ohio, she can put the embarrassment behind her... -
![Jaci Burton The Kent Brothers Trilogy by Jaci Burton]()
Jaci Burton The Kent Brothers Trilogy by Jaci Burton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Kent Brothers Trilogy Jaci Burton It Just Might Take a Christmas Miracle... All She Wants for Christmas (The Kent Brothers Book One) Country singer Riley Jensen would never have returned to her small Missouri hometown if her publicist hadn't come up with the scheme to tape a Christmas special there... -
![Mistletoe Me, Baby by Katie Reus]()
Mistletoe Me, Baby by Katie Reus
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe needs a fake fiancé… With the holidays fast approaching, Miranda Flores makes up a fake fiancé so her well-meaning family will get off her back. She just never expected them to suddenly show up on her doorstep a couple weeks before Christmas, wanting to spend the holidays with her...Categorized as:
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