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Flare by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe wildly popular Steel Brothers Saga continues with Flare, which ramps up the suspense as Brock Steel tries to uncover his family’s secrets while Rory Pike does everything in her power to keep her own secrets buried. The Steel family won’t go down on his watch… Rory Pike never imagined she’d fall for a Steel, but she has—Brock Steel, a renowned womanizer, no less... -
![Darius' Promise by Jen Talty]()
Darius' Promise by Jen Talty
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCaptain Darius Ford has done his best to put the past where it belongs. He and his team have a new gig with the Brotherhood Protectors, and starting over never looked so good. That is until the woman who has haunted his dreams comes waltzing into his office as if she wasn’t the reason his military career ended. Special Agent Fenmore Harley has never for a second believed that Darius was a liar...Categorized as:
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![Wealthy Playboy by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell]()
Wealthy Playboy by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn all-new sexy standalone enemies-to-lovers office romance.He's everything she hates.Arrogant. Cocky. Wealthy.Wells Covington is the Tony Stark of Wall Street.He's never met a deal he couldn't conquer, and never met a human who could out maneuver him.Until her... and she's the only thing on his mind.Meadow Carlson.She tanks his mega real estate deal the first time they meet... -
![Brooks' Bride: A Poseidon's Warriors MC Novel - Book 4 by Darlene Tallman]()
Brooks' Bride: A Poseidon's Warriors MC Novel - Book 4 by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHayley Mize is a small-town girl with goals and dreams. A product of the system, she’s used to keeping her head down and making her way through life unseen. She doesn’t make waves. She doesn’t do anything that could possibly attract the wrong attention. The night she goes to a party with her friend, Elsa, at the Poseidon’s Warriors MC clubhouse, those dreams go up in smoke... -
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![The Elements Series Complete Box Set by Brittainy Cherry]()
The Elements Series Complete Box Set by Brittainy Cherry
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings*This box set includes four full length, bestselling novels.* THE AIR HE BREATHES I was warned about Tristan Cole. “Stay away from him,” people said. “He’s cruel.” “He’s cold.” “He’s damaged.” It’s easy to judge a man because of his past. To look at Tristan and see a monster. But I couldn’t do that... -
![Ethan’s Obsession by Anna Blakely]()
Ethan’s Obsession by Anna Blakely
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA former SEAL who wants what he can’t have. An artist who’s afraid to follow her heart. Danger lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect time to strike. Ethan “Apollo” McAllister’s world is filled with controlled chaos. As a former Navy SEAL and member of Tac-Ops, he’s used to running headfast into danger. He’s also damn good at keeping secrets... -
![Ayah by Andrea Hirata]()
Ayah by Andrea Hirata
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBetapa Sabari menyayangi Zorro. Ingin dia memeluknya sepanjang waktu. Dia terpesona melihat makhluk kecil yang sangat indah dan seluruh kebaikan yang terpancardarinya. Diciuminya anak itu dari kepala sampai ke jari-jemari kakinya yang mungil. Kalau malam Sabari susah susah tidur lantaran membayangkan bermacam rencanayang akan dia lalui dengan anaknya jika besar nanti... -
![Night of Seduction/Heaven's Gate by Iris Bolling]()
Night of Seduction/Heaven's Gate by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Night of Seduction can change your outlook on life and open Heaven's Gate. Night of SeductionMusic Executive Jason Davies made a mistake. That result was a gift of love, his daughter Sierra. Accepting his responsibility as a father, he moves the mother of his daughter, Latoya Wright into his home. Expectantly, she wreaks so much havoc in his life he completely gives up on love... -
![Hoss by MariaLisa deMora]()
Hoss by MariaLisa deMora
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIsaiah Rogers grew up on his family farm in Alabama. Loved by his family, he’s a country boy at heart, a southern gentleman by raising. The path to northern Indiana was twisted and long, but this sensitive man found a comfortable niche as a member of the Rebel Wayfarers, vice-president of their affluent and growing Fort Wayne chapter... -
![Love Auction: Too Risky to Love Again by Sharon Carter]()
Love Auction: Too Risky to Love Again by Sharon Carter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDevastated by the death of her husband in a horrific car accident, Sage lives with a protective armor around her heart. Nick, hearbroken after catching his wife cheating on him, has only casual relationships with women untuil he meets Sage at a fundrasier and falls for her immediately. Sageis attracted to the succesful benefactor, Nick, but refuses to allow him in... -
![One More Day of Us by Shari Low]()
One More Day of Us by Shari Low
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPre-Order the BRAND-NEW page-turner from the #1, multi-million copy Bestselling Author Shari Low Would you give up your dreams for love?1990: In a hot, humid Hong Kong summer, three young singers are loving life, performing to packed crowds every night in a swanky hotel bar. Twenty-three-year-old Scottish songbird, Moira Chiles is living the dream alongside Carina Lloyd and Lisa Dixon... -
![A Legal Affair by Maureen Smith]()
A Legal Affair by Maureen Smith
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCaleb Thorne was used to having plenty of female attention. And yet the hot young law professor had never crossed the line with a student until he met Daniela. There was something different about her--with her fierce attitude, ambition and to-die-for body. Something he was determined to uncover, layer by silky layer... -
![Saving Sara by Kat Mizera]()
Saving Sara by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBest friends to lovers is a risky game... Pro hockey player Aaron Ferrar has shit luck with women. With one divorce, one psycho, and far too many one-night stands under his belt, he can’t seem to break his bad dating habits. He knows he’s not good enough for his sweet, sexy best friend, so he would never go there, but it’s getting harder and harder to resist her... -
![Luke's Revenge by Lisa Renee Jones]()
Luke's Revenge by Lisa Renee Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe third and final book in the Walker Security: Lucifer Trilogy...In the mind-blowing and stunning finale, all will be revealed as Lucifer's forever with the woman he loves hangs in the balance... -
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![Cursed Fate by T.H. Snyder]()
Cursed Fate by T.H. Snyder
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis book is recommended for readers 18 years of age and older. It contains adult language and sexual scenes not intended for young readers. Change. Simple for some, life altering for others. Steve Zotto made a drastic decision in his life, one that was meant to create a fresh start... -
![Through Fire by Freya Barker]()
Through Fire by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsViolence corroded her… Obedience defiled her… Fear kept her chained… Freedom is hard to embrace when she’s never learned to trust. Yet in the span of a second, she grabs a single opportunity and runs toward it. Straight into the sanctuary of a pub at the end of a wharf. She doesn’t understand the concept of friendship. She’s never felt the connection of a relationship... -
![Rock Me Harder by Jenna Jacob]()
Rock Me Harder by Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI dazzle the world when I play the guitar, But I never let anyone dazzle my heart… Until I spent one night with her. Darren Ash is living the dream. As lead guitarist for iconic rock band Licks of Leather, he seemingly has it all. But secretly he’s struggling to forget the woman he shared a scorching encounter with over two years ago... -
![The Long Route by Kiersten Modglin]()
The Long Route by Kiersten Modglin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLydia never planned to return to Love, GA. She never planned to see Adam again or to rehash the night that changed their lives forever.But when an assignment at work brings her back to Love, she discovers the boy she left behind is not the same man there waiting for her. Adam once thought his future with Lydia was set... -
![What We Won't Do For Love by Mz. Robinson]()
What We Won't Do For Love by Mz. Robinson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOctavia Ellis is a sexy and independent woman who plays it safe when it comes down to relationships. She lives by one rule: keep it strictly sexual. Octavia is living her life just the way she wants. No man. No issues. No drama. When she meets the handsome Damon Whitmore, everything changes. Octavia soon finds that Damon has become a part of her world and her heart... -
![You Know I Need You: Book 2, You Know Me duet by Willow Winters]()
You Know I Need You: Book 2, You Know Me duet by Willow Winters
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI married the bad boy from Brooklyn.The one with the tattoos and the look in his eyes that told me he was bad news.The look that comes with all sorts of warnings.I knew what I was doing.I knew by the way he put his hands on me; how he owned me with his forceful touch.I couldn’t say no to him, not that I wanted to. That was then, and it seems like forever ago... -
![Edge of the Heat 5 by Lisa Ladew]()
Edge of the Heat 5 by Lisa Ladew
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings*** You do not need to have read the first 4 books in the series to enjoy Book 5. Jerry Mansko, a fun-loving Paramedic/Firefighter is in physical therapy for a major injury to his leg. His therapist, Sara Acosta, fascinates him from the first time he sees her. But there's something unavailable and even a little dark about Sara... -
![America's Bravest by Kathryn Shay]()
America's Bravest by Kathryn Shay
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Rescue Squad in the Hidden Cove Fire Department deals with all kinds of emergencies: blazing fires, horrific car accidents and a myriad of medical calls. Like most firefighters, they also have complicated personal relationships due to the nature of their jobs... -
![Slicer by Charlotte McGinlay]()
Slicer by Charlotte McGinlay
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSlicer I loved playing the field, never wanted to settle down, Until I met her. It was supposed to be a onetime thing, I just didn’t expect the connection we shared and I wanted more. I wanted her. But she was gone the next morning... -
![Kau, Aku, dan Sepucuk Angpau Merah by Tere Liye]()
Kau, Aku, dan Sepucuk Angpau Merah by Tere Liye
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAda tujuh miliar penduduk bumi saat ini. Jika separuh saja dari mereka pernah jatuh cinta, maka setidaknya akan ada satu miliar lebih cerita cinta. Akan ada setidaknya 5 kali dalam setiap detik, 300 kali dalam semenit, 18.000 kali dalam setiap jam, dan nyaris setengah juta sehari-semalam, seseorang entah di belahan dunia mana, berbinar, harap-harap cemas, gemetar, malu-malu menyatakan perasaanya... -
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![Told You Twice by Kristen Heitzmann]()
Told You Twice by Kristen Heitzmann
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlexis Murphy is done messing with the wrong kinds of men. She could not be happier planning a personalized Grace Evangeline wedding with her fiancé, Jeffrey, who is so right for her. Or is he? Stage star and spokesmodel, Bo Corrigan, could be the ultimate disruption. Alexis—Exi—is caught by his talent and sexual magnetism... -
![Fighting for You by Megan Noelle]()
Fighting for You by Megan Noelle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen love became too much for Danielle Hamilton, she did what she does best—she ran. Now, three months later Dani realized the mistake she made. A lot can change though, in a short amount of time and now there’s an unavoidably factor in her life that will change everything... -
![Obliterate by Autumn Grey]()
Obliterate by Autumn Grey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I knew the moment I gave in to pursuing Selene that trouble would follow me. It always does. I should have resisted." Remington St. Germain is at a crossroads. He can either go after the one person who makes him feel as if he matters—the only person to ever calm the demons that roam his mind—or forget about her. The latter is not an option, even though there is a chance she might reject him... -
![Korrupted Angels: An MC Crossover Novella by Geri Glenn, Kathleen Kelly]()
Korrupted Angels: An MC Crossover Novella by Geri Glenn, Kathleen Kelly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Grinders are playing Sturgis during their ever famous Motorcycle Rally and the Ol’ Ladies of the Kings of Korruption are dying to go. Add in the Savage Angels, a vicious attack and one broken King and you have yourself a recipe for one gripping love story between two unlikely lovers... -
![Ghost by Stephanie Rowe]()
Ghost by Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis sister was brutally murdered, and Ben Forsett was convicted for the crime. On the run from the authorities, he is in a race against time to find the real killer before the psychopath targets his next victim. The last thing Ben can afford is a distraction, so when he meets a brave, sensual woman who ignites a dark desire within him, he knows they're both in trouble... -
![Heartbreaker / In Bed with the Wrangler (Bonus Story) (Harlequin Bestselling Author) by Diana Palmer, Barbara Dunlop]()
Heartbreaker / In Bed with the Wrangler (Bonus Story) (Harlequin Bestselling Author) by Diana Palmer, Barbara Dunlop
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSTONE-COLD COWBOY Wealthy Texas cattle rancher J. B. Hammock was proud of his reputation as a heartbreaker. He treated his women well, but they all knew they would never have a permanent status in his life - all but one. Innocent Tellie Maddox had been just a girl when she'd been orphaned and had come to live with his family. She was fiercely devoted to J.B... -
![Champagne & Handcuffs by Kimberly Knight]()
Champagne & Handcuffs by Kimberly Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*This romance novel contains explicit content and is not advised for readers under 18* Young love is just the beginning … Seth McKenna had wanted to be a police officer for as long as he could remember. Protecting people was in his DNA, especially when it came to his two best friends, Joselyn and Catherine. From the moment he laid eyes on Cat, he knew she’d be his one day...Categorized as:
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![Between You, Me, and the Bedpost by Serenity Woods]()
Between You, Me, and the Bedpost by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA second chance to win back the love of his life… Ever since Beck’s wife, Josie, moved out of their family home with their son, he’s been trying to win her back, but Josie refuses to reconcile. As much as he loves her, he knows if he doesn’t do something drastic, he’s still going to be working in his bar, waiting for her, in twenty years’ time... -
![Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton]()
Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsComing home isn’t always easy…Three years ago, nurse Sindy Carruthers returned to Bunya Junction wounded, wary and shamed by a relationship gone wrong. Welcomed home by her family and supportive community, she now manages the local medical practice and enjoys her newfound confidence. She’s perfectly happy on her own, until a blast from the past in the form of Ryan Flanagan appears.Dr... -
![Blue Ridge Breakdown by Rachel Hanna]()
Blue Ridge Breakdown by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a snowstorm in Jubilee change Ava Monroe's life forever?When Ava Monroe's escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains takes a treacherous turn, she finds herself stranded in a snowstorm, her world upended on a desolate mountain road... -
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![Whispers in the Wind by S.M. Stryker]()
Whispers in the Wind by S.M. Stryker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn emotionally riveting, standalone, romantic suspense, of lost love and soul mates, comes from Amazon bestselling author SM Stryker.༺❃༻They say true love only finds you once. ༺❃༻I've always believed things happen for a reason.But things don't always happen the way you planned.My name is Callie Bailey, I was in love with Drayton Clay. Drayton was my first love, my first kiss, my almost everything... -
![Hollywood High by Ni-Ni Simone, Amir Abrams]()
Hollywood High by Ni-Ni Simone, Amir Abrams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’re the daughters of celebrities—the kind all the teen mags gossip about! But the It Girls of Hollywood High are about to discover that fame has a price. And no friendship—or romance—is safe…. London Phillips will diet as her mother demands. She’ll even date the billionaire her mother has chosen for her. But she won’t give up her secret hottie, Justice Banks... -
![Close to the Fire by Suzanne Ferrell]()
Close to the Fire by Suzanne Ferrell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey once were lovers: After ten years of keeping his distance to the one woman he's always loved, Fire Chief Deke Reynolds is finally ready to set aside his grief and confess his guilt to Elizabeth "Libby" Wilson his part in her brother's death. Libby's own guilty secret has kept her from sharing her life with the man who stole her heart as a teen and awakened her body as a young woman... -
![Beautiful Mistakes by Felice Stevens]()
Beautiful Mistakes by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe other side of loathing might be lust ...Or love ...WolfDesire: What Wolf struggles with from the moment he sees Spencer Hawkins the first day of college.Fear: Not a word in Wolf’s vocabulary except when it comes to facing his feelings for Spencer.Lust: What he gives in to that changes everything between them. And his life forever... -
![For Baby and Me by Margaret Watson]()
For Baby and Me by Margaret Watson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNick Boone is a brilliant architect, focused completely on his job. In his personal life, he's a serial dater, with no interest in marriage or even a long-term relationship. And fatherhood? Absolutely not. He has no idea what family even means. But even a single-minded boss like Nick can't abandon his employee Sierra Clark on the night her parents are killed... -
![The Passions of Chelsea Kane by Barbara Delinsky]()
The Passions of Chelsea Kane by Barbara Delinsky
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter the death of her adoptive mother, thirty-six-year-old Chelsea Kane is consumed by the need to uncover her biological heritage. Taking a break from her successful architecture career, she arrives in the New Hampshire town where she was born, determined to learn the truth, her only clue a tarnished silver key... -
![Other Halves by Nick Alexander]()
Other Halves by Nick Alexander
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Hannah and Cliff's fifteen-year marriage falls apart, it seems almost impossible to start again. While Hannah tries to reconcile the warring factions of her heart, torn between a pre-teen son and a romantic love half a world away, Cliff struggles to face up to issues he has suppressed since adolescence in the hope of finding happiness in a confusing world... -
![Three Amazing Things About You by Jill Mansell]()
Three Amazing Things About You by Jill Mansell
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJill Mansell's enchanting new novel will drive readers to seize life with both hands and make the most of every minute... Hallie has a secret. She's in love. He's perfect for her in every way, but he's seriously out of bounds. And her friends aren't going to help her because what they do know is that Hallie doesn't have long to live. Time is running out... Flo has a dilemma... -
![The Homecoming by Robyn Carr]()
The Homecoming by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn a small town, reputation is everything. In her latest novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr explores the burden placed on a young man returning home to face his mistakes—the first step in claiming the life he was meant to live ... At the age of nineteen, Seth Sileski had everything. A superb athlete and scholar, handsome and popular, he was the pride of Thunder Point... -
![Winter in Tokyo by Ilana Tan]()
Winter in Tokyo by Ilana Tan
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTetangga baruku, Nishimura Kazuto, datang ke Tokyo untuk mencari suasana baru. Itulah katanya, tapi menurutku alasannya lebih dari itu. Dia orang yang baik, menyenangkan, dan bisa diandalkan. Perlahan-lahan---mungkin sejak malam Natal itu---aku mulai memandangnya dengan cara yang berbeda. Dan sejak itu pula rasanya sulit membayangkan hidup tanpa dia... -
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![Wife For Sale by Tabita Gutu]()
Wife For Sale by Tabita Gutu
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTake an unhappy married couple with a small baby, a man whose wife died in a tragic accident and can’t let go, and you have a story of desperation, loneliness, betrayal and love.When Nicola died, Michael was desperately lonely. Then a year later, he spotted Mary, sitting on a park bench with her young son. She was a spitting image of his dead wife... -
![Perfect Timing by Laura Spinella]()
Perfect Timing by Laura Spinella
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat’s a Jersey Girl to do when she moves to Catswallow, Alabama? Isabel Lang finds the answer in an unlikely bond with the musically gifted Aidan Roycroft. The two share everything from a first kiss to startling family secrets. But when Aidan is accused of a violent crime, the two flee to Las Vegas where Isabel’s future comes tumbling down... -
![Tumbleweed by Heather Huffman]()
Tumbleweed by Heather Huffman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this long-anticipated prequel to international hit THROWAWAY, Heather Huffman takes her readers on a journey of friendship, love and family ties. The message is clear: Never stop fighting for the life you believe in. Longing for a fresh start and a place to belong, Hailey leaves behind her city life, trading her cubical for a struggling horse ranch in the Ozark Mountains... -
![Down from the Clouds by Marilyn Grey]()
Down from the Clouds by Marilyn Grey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNOT SURE? Take the quiz on Marilyn-Grey.com to see if you'd like this series! BOOK 2 OF THE UNSPOKEN SERIES Gavin Kessler is one of the most sensitive and emotional people you'd ever know, except you'd never know it. Trying to find out how he feels is like pulling a one-hundred pound bucket of water out of a seventy foot well...Categorized as:
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![Brokenness by Erika Ashby]()
Brokenness by Erika Ashby
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings**Brokenness is a companion novel to Broken Wings** TEN YEARS AGO, I fell in love with a boy. In the blink of an eye, the boy I loved was ripped from me. TEN YEARS LATER, I ran into the boy I had lost. Yet, he's no longer a boy. He's a man. A deeply wounded man. Dustin Adams was once known for his down to earth, care free spirit. He was the well rounded kid with a promising future...Categorized as:
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![How To Save Love by Andria Large]()
How To Save Love by Andria Large
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpencer and Jesse forever… At least, that’s what Spencer used to doodle on the inside of all his notebooks when they were fifteen and completely in love. They were high school sweethearts, even planned on going to college together. They may not have been out and proud about it, but it didn’t matter. All that mattered was that they were together. That was until Jesse screwed everything up...
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