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This Crazy Love by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRule #1: Do not fall for your brother’s best friend. Rule # 2: Absolutely do not fall for your brother’s best friend. Rule # 3: Don’t break the rules. Shay Jackson Stone is hot—like burn-down-buildings kind of hot. He’s also my brother’s best friend, and the memory of one kiss with him years ago still might get to me. Maybe. But, I am not looking for a second chance...Categorized as:
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No Shame: The Complete Series by Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFamily is more than blood...and love has no shame. Indy is on the run from his mobster ex when he meets Noah and Josh...and starts on the journey that will bring him love and a chosen family... -
The Hardest Goodbyes by D.L. Roan, Kathryn Lynn Davis
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome goodbyes are cathartic—a good riddance to those things that hold us back. Some are bitter-sweet. It hurts to say the words, but we know the pain is only temporary, and we’ll soon be reunited. Some goodbyes are forever . Those are the hardest to say... -
Heal by Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDel feels broken. Can Issa be the person to help him heal?President Delano “Del” Shafer is grieving the loss of his wife, Sarah. Now that the culprits behind the Pride Bombing and all the killings are caught, everyone has been able to move on…except Del.His friends have all found love. Even his son is happier than Del could have ever imagined... -
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Already Home by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBy leaving Nashville, Harrison wanted to escape. What he found at home in Oklahoma was better than anything he’d ever had before. Harrison is happier with Greg and Jasper than he’s ever been. When Harrison can no longer avoid his ex and has to go back to Tennessee, he has Jasper and Greg by his side. But being back in Nashville also means facing Neil and Derek... -
Point of Contact by Jemma Westbrook, Janice Whiteaker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLeaving Miami was the plan, but Courtney never expected to do it behind the wheel of an archaic RV with the most hostile member of Team Rogue at her side.Reed didn’t like her, which was fine. She didn’t necessarily like him. He was rigid. A stickler for the rules. Unamused by everything, especially her... -
Jumping Jude by Lucy Lennox
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsJude: Reaching the top of the country music charts brings out the crazy, and there’s no one crazier than my ex. Unfortunately, his threats to out me are escalating. Enter the bodyguard of my dreams. I’d probably chafe under his constant presence if his attention to my body wasn’t so… ah… thorough...Categorized as:
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Nailed Down by Chelle Bliss, Eden Butler
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKit Carlyle isn’t just some woman. Beautiful? Yep. Seductive? Damn straight. She’s also my best friend…and my co-worker. But, hell, I’m a guy with a pulse. Every once in a while, I take a look and think filthy things about her that maybe I shouldn’t. But when her cousin dies and leaves her with a long as hell and sexy bucket list, Kit turns to me for a helping hand...Categorized as:
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Playing by His Rules by Erika Wilde
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPLAYING BY HIS RULES is the next sexy standalone story in The Players Club series, featuring Rick Dunne.All he wants is one week of her complete surrender . . .If someone would have asked Madison Corbin what she wanted to be when she grew up, her answer wouldn’t have been an escort...Categorized as:
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Need for Speed by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNeed for Speed is the continuation of Solo and Panther’s story and should only be read after book one, Danger Zone.They train to serve their country.They strive to be the best.But only a select few can be...The Elite* * *MATEO MORGANCALL SIGN: SOLOReckless, arrogant, and bold, Solo is as known in the U.S. Navy for his bad-boy reputation as he is for his skills as a fighter pilot...Categorized as:
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Classified by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsClassified is the final book of the Elite Series and should only be read after book one, Danger Zone, and book two, Need for Speed. They train to serve their country. They strive to be the best. But only a select few can be... The Elite * * * MATEO MORGAN CALL SIGN: SOLO Reckless, arrogant, and bold, Solo is as known in the U.S... -
Jason's Justice by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJason LeHar learned his tracking skills as a kid in the Bayous of Louisiana. Those skills earned him a place on Delta Force Team Panther, and he found the family he chose for himself. When his best friend’s relationship with one of their team commanders was exposed... -
Surrender by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes the next standalone rockstar romance in her Seaside Pictures series…I've always been pretty bad about following the rules.And my protégé only gave me one.Stop hitting on his mom.But I can't stop thinking about her, and as a famous rockstar, I've always gotten what I wanted.One week... -
André by Sybil Bartel
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAndré The Marines trained me to set my sights and wait for the shot. For eight years, I guarded my brothers and defended my country. Now I protect my clients. My personal security firm is the best in the business because I leave nothing to chance… until a dark-haired, hazel-eyed spitfire crosses my path.She and her sexy as hell strip tease were supposed to be a one-night distraction... -
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Jingle Bell Rock by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe crossover event to end all crossovers!One night. Seven couples. A Christmas they’ll never forget.Jingle Bell Rock features seven couples from across the Ella and Brooke universe, all coming together in one story to bring you joy, happiness, and a little Christmas cheer... -
Off Key (Whispering Key) by May Archer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’m about to sing you the saddest song in the universe, and it’s called “The Man of My Dreams Married My Sister.” It’s kinda my theme song. And trust me when I tell you, it’s heavy on the violins.Because the man in question? He’s not just any guy, he’s Rafe freakin’ Goodman. My former best friend. The boy who made my summers on Whispering Key magical...Categorized as:
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Prowl by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Game Series • Book 12 • Sequel to Apex Predator • MM+MM • Primal Play • D/s • ADHD in Romance • High-Protocol Kink • Age Gap • Second Chances • Ethical Non-MonogamyThe vacation is over for the four men you met in Apex Predator, and now it’s time for Ty and Walker to be on the prowl to secure their happily ever afters... -
Protecting Mr. Fine by Lucy Lennox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’m a lucky man and I know it. Kids from backwoods Georgia don’t land scholarships to Yale, but I did, and striking it rich–like, billions of dollars rich–with my best friends after graduation should have used up my luck for a lifetime. But luck struck again when I followed my passion into music...Categorized as:
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Unbreakable Stories: Rowe by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsUnbreakable Stories: Rowe is a collection of short stories following the romantic adventures and misadventures of former Army Rangers turned security experts Rowe Ward and Noah Keegan following the events of Torch, book 3 of the Unbreakable Bonds series... -
Hitched by Lucy Lennox, May Archer
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFormer Marine Percy “Champ” Champion has never encountered a problem he can’t handle. Flying bullets? Daring jungle rescues? Building Champion Security from the ground up? Making people seriously regret using his hated first name? No problem. He’s gotten the job done without a hitch each and every time... -
Lovers Like Us by Krista Ritchie
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsTwenty-seven-year-old Farrow Keene lives by his actions, and his actions say he’s the best at whatever he does. As a 24/7 bodyguard and the new boyfriend to Maximoff Hale, protecting the headstrong, alpha billionaire has never been more complicated. And one rule can’t be bent: Keep your relationship secret from the public. Farrow is confident he’s the best man for the job...Categorized as:
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Storm by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAspenI can’t think of a better place to spend my last week in Alaska than in Three Rivers.Twenty years as a pilot in the Army has come and gone.Many of the veterans I served with have settled in the small town.It’s only fitting I spend my last days catching up with them.Plus, I’m determined to show my bestie a good time...Categorized as:
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The Holidays Series by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe crazy Holidays family stories are now available in one, special edition book bundle! Included in this bundle: *The Stocking Was Hung (The Holidays #1) *Cupid Has a Heart-On (The Holidays #2) *The Firework Exploded (The Holidays #3) *The Bunny is Coming (The Holidays #4) *A Note from Aunt Bobbie *A preview of The Pumpkin Was Stuffed, A Holidays Family Halloween Short... -
Piped Down by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis grumpy mountain man is good at laying pipe. But can he convince his mystery woman to give him a chance?Caleb MaverickTaking a last-minute plumbing project wasn't on my agenda.Neither was the curvy little ball of sunshine who answered the door.Or her devilish little dog.Now I'm waist-deep in water with hearts in my eyes.The dog likes me. The woman? Not so much... -
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Where There’s Smoke… by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMatt:I’m proud to be a Port Dale firefighter but it isn’t all excitement and sitting around eating homemade meals. It’s also dealing with your work “family” in ways you never expected. I love my real family, and I love my work “family”. Well, most of them... -
Call It Quits by Reese Knightley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHoldenThe last time Beckett walked out on him, Holden knew it was time to let him go.Since the day they’d met, he’d known they were meant for one another, but Beckett doesn’t feel the same. Now, it’s time to call it quits, only Beckett is in trouble and Holden can’t walk away until the man is out of danger. If truth be told, maybe not even then... -
Pretty Little Thing by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA kinky office romance from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tabatha Kiss! From 9-to-5, I’m his boss. After that… he’s my Dom. CEO Nora Payne is stressed out. She works 24/7. She spends her days telling others what to do and where to go. Nothing she's tried has helped her relieve the stress of her busy work life, until.. -
Comeback Hero by Jackie Walker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing one of the only female bodyguards at the elite Redleg Security, you’d think I would thrive in difficult situations. But not even my past experience as an Army operative has taught me how to handle the frustration of living with my scorching hot coworker and not being able to ride his face to pleasuretown every night...Categorized as:
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Rival Hero by Jackie Walker, Jason Clarke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI never planned on sleeping with him. Nor did I intend to make him my enemy.I only went into the bar to scope out my competition – him.The scorching hot night that followed was a mutually pleasurable accident.Of course I knew we were in the running for the same position.It’s not my fault he didn’t know who I was.Gathering intel is my specialty... -
Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 3 by Leslie Copeland, Annabeth Albert
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOnce upon a time, a group of authors wondered… What if the Heart2Heart app -- the dating app with a glitch that matched up the oddest, most perfect couples, and sponsored the charity date raffles that helped dozens of people find love -- offered a classifieds section, too? Need a handyman who knows how to wear a tool belt? Have a closet of drag costumes that needs a new home? How about finally... -
Attraction by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI run a high-end escort service. And I'm in love with a virgin. It doesn't make any sense, this attraction between us. I'm a violent Mafia Don, and Ford is a nervous, perfectly bow-tied, sexily bespectacled money nerd.But he's had my heart the first night I laid eyes on him, and while he keeps me at arm's length, he's never left my orbit. He's as bound to me as I am to him... -
Zac's Mulligan by Ann Lister
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsZac Mulligan is a former Marine now providing personal security for the infamous rock band, Black Ice. Seeing all the guys around him in committed relationships reminds him of his childhood best friend . . . the only person Zac has never managed to get out of his head or his heart. Ben Holland is an artist... -
Waiting for Derek by Izaia Winter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDerek knew his life was about to become very interesting. Derek Astor knows next to nothing about BDSM, but when Foster Hayes, the co-owner of the local BDSM club, walks into his photography studio and offers him a job, he can’t refuse. And after seeing a photo of one of the club’s dungeon monitors on the website, Derek doesn’t want to... -
Close to Home by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJasper Scott is a single workaholic. He split with his girlfriend two years ago and hasn’t felt drawn to anyone else since… except the sexy Navy SEAL he met at his brother’s house two years ago. But that man lives halfway across the country and after so long, Jasper’s convinced his mind has embellished Greg’s sexy gray eyes, rippling muscles, and gorgeous salt and pepper hair... -
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Manhandled by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy name is Faith Keystone, but my friends call me Keys. I’m the piano player for Hammered. Did I mention I'm the only female in my band? That means I technically have five older brothers. Can't forget my manager and security team, too. Alone time is nonexistent. I escaped an overbearing family to join this happy circus, and most of the time it's awesome... -
Crash Ride by T Gephart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMegan Winters had lusted over Troy Harris, drummer for international rock band Power Station, for years. Not being the type of girl who was invited backstage, her fantasies had stayed just that, fantasies. When her best friend unexpectedly starts dating one of the other band members it puts her on a crash course at war with her libido. Her solution— they need to have sex... -
Aisle Be There by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey say your wedding day is the beginning of your happily ever after.But I’m pretty sure they never stood on a sweltering Florida beach getting ready to promise forever… only to change their mind at the last minute and be assaulted by a crustacean while fleeing the scene. Once upon a time, I was a respected Navy officer. A guy who made a career out of managing chaos... -
The Client by KanyeInterruptedMe, Kimber Lee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRule #1: Always be armed and alert when you're on duty. Rule #2: Treat everyone and everything with suspicion. Rule #3: Be unobtrusive. and Rule #4: Do not fuck the client. It's taken Lena years to shed her wild child image and be taken seriously by her family. With three older brothers and a father who thinks she's porcelain, she's used to having to prove herself... -
Cattle Valley Volume One by Carol Lynne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR CAROL LYNNE 5 out of 5! This a great start to Ms. Lynne's newest series. ~ Romance Junkies Carol Lynne has written an alluring love story.. -
Sugar Rush by Amelia Wilde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI want his hard rock.He wants my sweet sugar.I’m trapped in a candy store, and I can’t get out.Not…literally. Just job-wise. My parents own the place, and they want me working here until I’m permanently frozen behind the counter.They didn’t see Wilder Felix coming.He’s the sexiest rock star ever to exist. And for reasons I can’t explain, he’s interested in me.It’s just a rebound—I know it... -
Hold Safe: a bodyguard/age play/daddy gay romance by Sue Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA bodyguard/age play/daddy gay romance. The third in Sue Brown's Biker Daddy Bodyguards series. Joseph saw someone being killed and now his life is in danger. The security isn’t the issue. The grim-faced Daddy at his back is a different matter. Mo is content with the quiet life. Once upon a time he had his happy ever after, but that ended... -
Elliot by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElliot & Dakota's storyWe all made a pact. We’ve survived basic together, shared duty stations, and gone to war together. But the needs of the Army have separated us multiple times. That’s why we agreed that when each of us got out, we’d each settle down in the same mountainside town of Three Rivers...Categorized as:
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Her Indulgent Cowboy by Donna Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Lacey Turner's father contracted AIDs from a transfusion when she was five, her rough childhood made her strong and self-sufficient, so butting heads with the guy her brother leaves in charge of the ranch while he's away is as inevitable as her attraction to the hot cowboy.Jesse Briscoe's word is his bond. Too bad he agreed to watch over his friend's ranch and sister while his buddy was away... -
Meet Hate Love by Stevie J. Cole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn act of hysterical blackmail between two work enemies kicks off this flirty and utterly ridiculous laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from USA TODAY bestselling author Stevie J. Cole.I hated Vance Morgan, my arrogant office mate, more than anyone in the world. And yet, there I was, on a Paris-bound flight, cramped in the small space by his six-foot-four, arrogant frame...Categorized as:
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Blanket of Stars by K.K. Allen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Cayson Bexley ever wanted was to fly…Until a near-fatal crash clipped his wings, sending the injured military pilot back to his hometown and living right next door to me.From the moment our eyes meet, the attraction is undeniable...Categorized as:
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Knox by Laura John
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKnox Hanes has always kept his feelings for his older brother’s best friend, Gunnar, a secret. When Knox is forced from his home Gunnar invites him to live with him until things are sorted out. Trapped in close quarters, their hidden desires ignite, but the danger around them escalates, forcing them to confront their feelings and protect their newfound love... -
Hard to Break by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHard to Break is book 3 in the Denver Kodiaks spicy sports romance series. Miles and Brooke's story begins in Hard to Fake and concludes in Hard to Break...Categorized as:
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Texas by Ana Night
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTexas has spent a year mourning his best friend. A year of booze and bad decisions. He’s not ready to put that on hold, but when his president orders him to play babysitter for a friend’s brother, he really has no choice. Though, Sawyer is nothing like he first assumed... -
The Heart Remembers: a friends to lovers romance by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.Our history had been defined by kisses.The one he stole from me at 17.The one I gave to him at 20.The one we shared when I was 27 changed the course of everything.I’d had a crush on Levi Walker my entire life, but he always saw me as a child. A little girl running around the yard, dancing under sprinklers, and dreaming of princes...Categorized as:
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Honeymoon Hitman by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSADIEWhen my engagement comes to an unexpected end one week before my wedding day, my best friend convinces me to go on the honeymoon alone.Ten days in a remote, tropical location sounds like the perfect medicine for a broken heart.Sunshine, relaxation, and mixed drinks are all that’s on the agenda, until I bump into Mr. Tall, Dark, and Dangerous. And my agenda flies out the window...
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