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Felix the Watcher by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAward winning Bestselling Author Blue Saffire presents Brothers Black 5: Felix The Watch Book 5 in the Brothers Black Series I’m a P.K., a pastor’s kid. I’ve done almost everything I’ve been told since I was a little girl,—no matter how confining that has felt. I’ve hidden my dreams and desires to toe the line. So imagine the burn of being blamed for something you didn’t do... -
![The Story of Carnage: Books 1-5 by Lesley Jones]()
The Story of Carnage: Books 1-5 by Lesley Jones
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Story Of Carnage. . . 'This story has everything going for it. It is superior in its storytelling, its love, its angst, its everything! This novel captured every emotion. Outstanding!' This book contains dirty rock stars, bad boys and smoking hot Alphas. An epic series of love story ’s which starts in the ’80s and spans over forty years...Categorized as:
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Shattered by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe GhostAngela Del Carlo has been living half a life, ever since he walked out on her, shattering her entire existence and leaving her to cope with picking up the fragments. Nothing seems to matter much anymore, and her life is a drab existence of work, run, repeat. She’s forgotten how to laugh, how to love, and even how to live. Most days she’s little more than a ghost... -
![The Fisherman Series: Special Edition by Jewel E. Ann]()
The Fisherman Series: Special Edition by Jewel E. Ann
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFEATURED IN THIS EDITION:• Special Edition Cover• A foreward from the author• The Naked Fisherman• The Lost Fisherman• Bonus content: select chapters from Fisher's point of viewUSA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Jewel E...Categorized as:
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![What I Need by J. Daniels]()
What I Need by J. Daniels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author, J. Daniels, comes a sexy new STANDALONE novel. Riley Tennyson has made a huge mistake. At least, that’s what she keeps telling herself... -
![Lukas by Carian Cole]()
Lukas by Carian Cole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsStorm’s younger cousin. Vandal’s little brother. You’ve met him in the background. The sweet one. The nice one. The one they can all rely on. The good one. He’s a tattoo artist. He plays metal and classical music - on the violin. He’s got a body built for sin. He’s 24. In comes Ivy. She’s a 36 year old single mom who hasn’t dated in 18 years... -
![Missing Hart by Ella Fox]()
Missing Hart by Ella Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMy life has been built on a mountain of secrets, lies and half truths. For a long time I wasn't able to let anyone get close to me. But then I met my Prince Charming. The man who saved me from myself, who showed me what true love was. If only I'd been honest. If only I'd been stronger. If only I could forget... -
![Out Gamed by Lila Rose]()
Out Gamed by Lila Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRoman “Gamer” Power didn’t know what a good life was until he became a member of the Hawks MC and Talon took over as president. Happy from being needed with his skills on the computer, his life is content. He can even go without the woman he admires from afar. A woman he’s dreamed of having as his own for a long time. But the time to stand back waiting for her to heal is gone... -
![Anchor by M. Mabie]()
Anchor by M. Mabie
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI believe in love at first sight. Now I know soulmates exist. Nothing has ever been easy for us. Every fight, every struggle, has been worth it. I’m stubborn, but what woman isn’t? She’s hard work and I love the overtime. He’s frustrating and unpredictable. I hope he never changes. I love driving her crazy. That’s half the fun. Lou’s sexy curls. Honeybee’s pink nose... -
![My Kinda Song by Lacey Black]()
My Kinda Song by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAbby Summer has been in love with one man most of her life, but he doesn’t know she exists. For years, Abby has watched him go home with woman after woman, not even noticing the one who stands loyally beside him. That’s why a dating site is the perfect solution to Abby’s problems: get over Levi and move on to someone else... -
![The Trouble With Her by Kat T. Masen]()
The Trouble With Her by Kat T. Masen
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was supposed to be a holiday, a trip of a lifetime to discover myself. But the truth is, I was running from life back home. And away from my best friend.Andrew ‘Andy’ Baker is also family. At least—that’s how we were raised.Then, I fell in love with life in London.And I met Prince Charming. It all just fell into place until it didn’t.But I took a vow...Categorized as:
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![Rockstar by Lauren Rowe]()
Rockstar by Lauren Rowe
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt was lyrics at first sight when I saw Violet Rhodes across that crowded party. She was lights and darks, swirled together. Music in motion. And all of it while looking like a hitwoman at an Elvis convention. I had nothing to offer the intriguing girl but a one-night stand. I figured I’d revel in my last night of anonymity before my first tour and shoot her a quick “We’ll always have L.A... -
![Lake + Manning by Jessica Hawkins]()
Lake + Manning by Jessica Hawkins
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe final book in the Something in the Way series, a love saga.Manning and I have what happily-ever-after is made of . . .A home he built us on the unshakeable foundation we fought for.A life of laughter carved out of heartache and betrayal.A love story to stand the test of time... -
![Drawn into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds]()
Drawn into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Aurora Rose Reynolds comes a flirty romantic comedy of big love and second chances. Courtney Williams wanted forever. She got six years of empty promises, a divorce, and a well-deserved settlement that’s paid her way to Manhattan... -
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![Move the Stars by Jessica Hawkins]()
Move the Stars by Jessica Hawkins
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe highly anticipated conclusion to the Something in the Way series, a forbidden love saga. Lake It was a hot summer day when I met him on the construction site next to my parents' house. If I’d known then what I do now, would I have kept on walking? Manning was older, darker, experienced—and I’d trusted him when he said the story would only ever be about us...Categorized as:
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![Melody by Helen Hardt]()
Melody by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s the melody in her mind… Beautiful Brianna Steel has her life planned out. Graduate college early. Check. Work with her father in the Steel family orchard. Check. Marry Jesse Pike. No check there. Jesse has never given her a look. Finagling her way onto a rock and roll tour with Jesse and his band, Dragonlock, should help move her final goal along. At least Brianna hopes it will... -
![Xavier's Kitten by Nichole Rose]()
Xavier's Kitten by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou've met his twin, Tate Grimes, now get ready to meet Xavier in Xavier's Kitten! Welcome to Silver Spoon Falls, TX. The men here are known for having it all. Except there's a shortage of eligible ladies in town to share it with. These determined men won't let that slow them down... -
![Second Chance Vow by M. Robinson]()
Second Chance Vow by M. Robinson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author M. Robinson comes a second chance romance.From the moment I laid eyes on her, Kinley was mine. At fifteen years old I was determined to make it happen, but we were on and off for years until I got it right between us and finally made her my wife.We were supposed to be forever. So in love. So devoted.So consumed with each other... -
![All The Forbidden Things by Lesley Jones]()
All The Forbidden Things by Lesley Jones
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen all that you want, is all that’s forbidden... I’ve known him my entire life. Before marriage. Before fatherhood. Before betrayal. Now, he’s one of rock’s bad-boys trying to be good. Trying to be the best father he can for his daughter. He’s my brother’s best friend. He’s my boss. He has a wife. Max isn’t mine to have, but I want him all the same...Categorized as:
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![Across the Horizon by Aly Martinez]()
Across the Horizon by Aly Martinez
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez comes a sizzling standalone contemporary romance. “Sometimes love happens when you least expect it.” That was what my husband’s mistress told me the day I found out about their affair... -
![Drowning Erin by Elizabeth O'Roark]()
Drowning Erin by Elizabeth O'Roark
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsErin Doyle can’t stand manwhores, and she particularly can’t stand Brendan Langstrom—the guy who avoids relationships like the plague and never sleeps with the same girl twice...Categorized as:
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![Wicked Wish by Sawyer Bennett]()
Wicked Wish by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJorinda Pearce thought she did everything right – graduated from college, married her long-time sweetheart, established a career. But what does she have to show for it now? A degree she doesn’t use, a job she hates, and an ex-husband that broke her heart. Looking for a long overdue adventure, Jorie takes a walk on the wild side and attends a masquerade event at The Wicked Horse Vegas...Categorized as:
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![Tempt the Hookup by Natasha Madison]()
Tempt the Hookup by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEliahn Getting pregnant after a booze cruise hookup was not what any parent wanted to hear, so I picked up my entire life and moved to Paris to start over. Six years later, I was ready to go home. I was a single mom and the only thing I knew about my son’s dad was his name—Luca. I didn’t need to know anything else...Categorized as:
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![Jake Understood by Penelope Ward]()
Jake Understood by Penelope Ward
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsCAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE. From the New York Times bestselling author of Jake Undone, comes a full-length standalone companion novel and sequel. A different side to the story: Jake's side."We're getting a new roommate," they said.I thought nothing of it...until she walked in the door. Her hand trembled in mine as she looked at me with fearful eyes. My entire world spun on its axis.Nina..Categorized as:
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![Undeniably You by Jewel E. Ann]()
Undeniably You by Jewel E. Ann
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLibrarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.Sydney Montgomery doesn't plan to make a career out of house-sitting.It's just the means to an end. In a month, she’s off to visit the galleries of Europe and finish up the degree she needs to make her career as a museum curator. The life she's been working for is finally within reach...Categorized as:
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![Changing Spaces by Annie Dyer]()
Changing Spaces by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe said one night. He said more. She should’ve known better than to argue with a lawyer. Ava Callaghan was never going to be just one night. She was going to be more, much more. She just didn’t know it yet. Hotshot lawyer Elijah Ward can’t be interested in his friends’ and colleagues’ little sister... -
![When We Touch by Renee Williams]()
When We Touch by Renee Williams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when disrespect enters the door? Love has to leave.NinaI was giving him up, letting him go. It didn’t matter what my heart wanted. That organ couldn’t control my emotions. Christian had violated. His pregnant mistress coming to my house crossed every line, boundary, and rule. It was the disrespect for me. She could have him... -
![Wild Abandon by Jeannine Colette]()
Wild Abandon by Jeannine Colette
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you fall in-love it’s forever. But sometimes forever comes with a price. I never meant to meet Nathaniel Teller. It was by accident, on a Tuesday, that I walked into his bar. He was solemn, intense and hiding a secret behind those stoic green eyes. I never intended to fall in-love with him. We were supposed to be just friends. But I fell for him hard, deep. There’s no turning back... -
![Dancing With Sin: A forbidden love story by Alexandria Lee]()
Dancing With Sin: A forbidden love story by Alexandria Lee
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlice Monroe is a good person who is about to do a very bad thing.A professional dancer at twenty-four, Alice had worked tirelessly for years to achieve perfection in all areas of her life. She had the perfect boyfriend, the perfect dream job in her pocket, and the unfortunate, naïve belief that perfection was built to last...Categorized as:
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![Kissing Kennedy by Nichole Rose]()
Kissing Kennedy by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo worlds will collide when an older tattoo artist meets his innocent future.AsherKennedy Thorne is an obsession I can't shake.One look into those big green eyes, and I'm hooked.But the two of us are from different worlds.I'm rough, dirty, and rude, with a past I can't hide.She's an innocent little angel with big dreams and a bright future ahead of her... -
![Something Worth Saving by Mayra Statham]()
Something Worth Saving by Mayra Statham
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey had it all. Or so they thought. A fairytale kind of romance that started with a girl and a boy falling head over heels in love. This isn’t that part of the story. This is what happens after the happily ever after. After careers blossom, babies, stretch marks, and carpools. Nadia is lost. As much as she loves her life, she hardly recognizes the reflection in the mirror... -
![Consume by Jessica Prince]()
Consume by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKillian Everett is condescending, egotistical, and a complete jerk. When I started as the new assistant for the famous rock band Civil Corruption, I thought I’d hit the career jackpot... but I was wrong. With his attitude, bad behavior, and stupid good looks, Killian has made my life a living hell since my very first day. We may fight constantly, but that doesn’t make me want him any less... -
![Conflagration by Tessa Teevan]()
Conflagration by Tessa Teevan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBranson Wellington? The name, my name, is usually followed by f*cking prick or self-serving bastard, and I can't say I haven't earned those titles. It's true. I'm not the good guy. I'm not the boy next door. I'm definitely not your Prince f*cking Charming. Not even close. And I never wanted to be. Until her. The day I pulled her from the wreckage was the day that my life changed... -
![Untainted by Shanora Williams]()
Untainted by Shanora Williams
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams brings you the highly anticipated conclusion to the #1 bestselling taboo novel that had readers CRAVING for more. Dear Chloe Knight, I know you still think of me. You must because I am constantly thinking about you. I can't deny what I feel any longer-that you are, without a doubt, the love of my life...Categorized as:
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![Chasing Us: A Second Chance Love Triangle by Kat T. Masen]()
Chasing Us: A Second Chance Love Triangle by Kat T. Masen
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI was never supposed to fall in love with a married man. My best friend’s brother. I’d made too many mistakes in my past. Like last night—when I married Lex Edwards impulsively. In a bid to finally find their happily ever after, Lex and Charlie find themselves on a journey of learning how to love again. They began a new future to move forward from a broken past, finally together at last... -
![From This Moment by Melanie Harlow]()
From This Moment by Melanie Harlow
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt was like seeing a ghost. When my late husband’s twin brother moves back to our small town, I want to avoid him. Everything about Wes reminds me of the man I lost and the life we’d planned together, and after eighteen long months struggling just to get out of bed, I’m finally doing okay. I have a new job, an amazing support group, and a beautiful five-year-old daughter to parent...Categorized as:
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![Arsen: A Broken Love Story by Mia Asher]()
Arsen: A Broken Love Story by Mia Asher
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOne glance was all it took…I'm a cheater.I'm a liar.My whole life is a mess.I love a man.No, I love two men…I think.One makes love to me. The other sets me on fire.One is my rock. The other is my kryptonite.I'm broken, lost, and disgusted with myself.But I can't stop. This is my story.My broken love story...Categorized as:
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![Virgin for the Night by C.J. Fallowfield]()
Virgin for the Night by C.J. Fallowfield
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho do you want me to be?My name is Logan Steele. I’m devilishly handsome, seriously ripped, well hung, charismatic and highly sexed. Women just can’t resist me. So when I lost my job in the construction industry and was struggling for cash, I decided to put my assets to good use.By day I’m a private personal fitness trainer... -
![You're Mine Tonight by Lucia Franco]()
You're Mine Tonight by Lucia Franco
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m a lover and a player, a Hollywood socialite with a reputation I strive to live up to. But when I meet Brody, my soul ignites with an ombré of colors. The tortured artist is a dangerous addiction, and the perfect companion to my party girl ways.Then I meet River at an audition to play his co-star. He’s a slow burn that soothes my reckless heart... -
![Roan by Shey Stahl]()
Roan by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the king of the freestyle world. The hottest, hell-raising guy to ever throw a leg over a dirt bike… and I was his before I was old enough to realize what it meant to be tied to a guy like Roan Sawyer. He protected me and saved me, only to turn me away when I wanted him the most. Behind the helmet, he’s gorgeous, rugged, obsessive, and a liar... -
![CRASH (Daring the Kane Brothers) by Kelly Gendron]()
CRASH (Daring the Kane Brothers) by Kelly Gendron
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI DARE YOU TO MARRY ME ...Three years ago, I "married" my best friend's sister on a dare and the next day, my best friend died. Maggie Mae is back in town and she wants a divorce. The thing is, we're not really marriedAt least, I didn't think we were.. -
![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... -
![Popping Her Hood by Ember Davis]()
Popping Her Hood by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSARAHHaving everything in order and sticking to my routine is the way I cope with my past. It keeps the nightmares contained. I can’t let them out. I’m already scared enough of the shadows as it is. When I remember, they overtake my world.Which is why I call my family for help when I’m stranded on the side of the road and fear is stretching toward me and about to swallow me... -
![Sever by Mary Elizabeth]()
Sever by Mary Elizabeth
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMisery overstayed its welcome. But fate will not be so easily swayed. Gabriella Mason and Teller Reddy have walked a thin line between affection and hostility for years. The intensity that once set them on fire has ended their engagement and separated them by more than just miles... -
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![Hard As Wood by Frankie Love]()
Hard As Wood by Frankie Love
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm an axe-wielding alpha with absolute resolve:I will not fall in love with Honey. She's my ex-stepdaughter -- and off limits.But it's a hell of a lot easier said than done.Her mom's long gone, and she's still here, in my secluded cabin.She's sweeter than sugar, with a body that makes me think of one thing alone:But I see her eyes linger... and the way she licks her lips.I may be a hard ass.. -
![Keep You: An Older Billionaire/Younger BBW Romance (Love on the Clock) by Nichole Rose]()
Keep You: An Older Billionaire/Younger BBW Romance (Love on the Clock) by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis billionaire won't know what hit him when he meets his sassy BBW.IanHolly Simpson is my dream woman.She's loud, bright, fierce…adorable. A complete mess.I came here for her help.I'm determined to leave with her heart.But how do you catch a fairy and claim it as your own?I don't know.I won't let that stop me.This little warrior is mine and I'm keeping her... -
![Tiller by Shey Stahl]()
Tiller by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey call him Wild Cat. I knew him before he was the sinfully gorgeous FMX rider with infinite hate in his blood. I knew him back when he was a shy little boy hoping a girl would love him back. That guy, he’s nowhere to be found inside the devil known as Tiller Sawyer. Truth is, I didn't know who he really was.. -
![Table 10: Part 3 by Jiffy Kate]()
Table 10: Part 3 by Jiffy Kate
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA waitress fielding life’s curveballs.A CEO with a penchant for pie.She’s independent and tenacious.He’s chivalrous and demanding.They’re an unexpected match... -
![KEPT: A Second Chance Fairy Tale by A.C. Bextor]()
KEPT: A Second Chance Fairy Tale by A.C. Bextor
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKEPT is a 368-page stand-alone contemporary romance novel written for those who still believe in fairy tales. A complete love story. No cliffhanger. Please note: Due to content, this book should not be read by those under the age of 18. Michael She’s a pain in my ass. She’s everything I know I don’t want or need. She’s the reason I’ve fought the darkness for so long... -
![Her Alpha Boss Undercover: An Older Alpha Male, Younger BBW Romance by Nichole Rose]()
Her Alpha Boss Undercover: An Older Alpha Male, Younger BBW Romance by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's terrible at lying…but she's real good at making him squirm. NathanSomeone is out to ruin the family business and I promised my brothers I'd look into it.Going undercover is a lot harder than I expected.I'm a computer nerd. I have no clue what I'm doing. And I can't seem to stop watching Brooke Waters long enough to accomplish anything.She's so beautiful, but she doesn't like me much...
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