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My Sweet Orange Tree by José Mauro de Vasconcelos
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsFifty years after its first publication, the multimillion-copy international bestseller is available again in English, sharing the heartbreaking tale of a gifted, mischievous, direly misunderstood boy growing up in Rio de Janeiro.When the precocious Zeze grows up, he wants to be a poet in a bow tie...Categorized as:
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Coming Home by Judith Keim, Angela Dawe
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLength: 8 hrs 15 minCamilla “Cami” Chandler comes home from France to take over the Chandler Hill Inn and Winery for her recently-deceased grandmother, Lettie, as she’d always promised... -
![Someone To Love Me by Anne Schraff]()
Someone To Love Me by Anne Schraff
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWelcome to Bluford High. This widely acclaimed teen series set in an urban high school features engaging, accessible writing and appealing, contemporary storylines.At first, Bobby Wallace was everything Cindy Gibson hoped for. He was friendly, seemingly mature, and hansome--the perfect escape from her problems in school and even bigger troubles at home... -
![Christmas at Applemore by Rachael Lucas]()
Christmas at Applemore by Rachael Lucas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHarry Robertson is determined to make the Applemore Hotel a success. As the busy season ends, the builders are ready to get to work. He’s closing the doors on the final guests of the year when a chance encounter changes everything. Capricious media star Ivy Winter causes a stir when she arrives in the tiny Highland village with her fiancé Ben... -
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![Call Me Crazy by Quinn Loftis]()
Call Me Crazy by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“I’m looking out from inside the chaos. It must be a one-way mirror because no one seems to be able to see back inside to where I am. The looks on their faces, the judgment in their eyes, tells me everything I need to know. The most frustrating part about the whole messed up situation is that even though I’m the one that they stare at in shock, I am just as shocked as they are...Categorized as:
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Bucked by Heather Slade
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's a city slicker. He's a cowboy to the core. Together, opposites may attract but, will sparks fly.BUCK Getting called back to the ranchAfter my dad dies,I know I have my work cut out for me.As a CIA operative, I can juggle it all.Always have.Always will.But when she needs my help,I can't possibly refuse.After all, she's the sexiest city slickerThis BUCK has ever seen...Categorized as:
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![Seducing the Doctor : Age Gap Romance by J.A. Low]()
Seducing the Doctor : Age Gap Romance by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe wasn't supposed to be forever.One night of passion with Miles Hartford was all it took to turn my world upside down and change it forever. He was supposed to be nothing more than a good time and a great memory. Except now, those two pink lines say otherwise. She wasn't who I thought she was. That night she lied to me. She pretended to be someone else... -
![Luck of the Draw by Angela Casella, Denise Grover Swank]()
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![Playing With Fire by Jane Fox]()
Playing With Fire by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnders: I’m not happy after I lose a bet and have to get lunch for all the guys at the fire station—until I see the smoking hot girl behind the counter. Sydney: When a tall, gorgeous fireman walks into my job, I wonder if I’m dreaming. Turns out that reality is even better. Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
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Happily Ever After Collection by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of four short stories to bring some sizzle into your summer. No angst - just love!House ArrestJenny Reynolds is having a bad day. Can the hot cop next door make it better? Officer Connor Michaels is certainly willing to try. Love Under Construction. An older man. A younger woman. Coworkers. Off-limits...Categorized as:
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![Craving Redemption by Tracy Lorraine]()
Craving Redemption by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA one-night stand I can’t get out of my mind. Trey was only meant to be a distraction, someone I’d never see again. Turns out the man starring in my wild fantasies, is also occupying the desk next to mine. My experience with men tells me that he can’t be trusted, but my heart— and body, tells me something different... -
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Beth by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRunning away never solves anything. But that is exactly what Beth is doing after a devastating trip to the mall brings her world crashing down around her. With her family already back in England, Beth jumps on the first flight home in the hope the distance will heal her broken heart. Beth vows off all men, especially the sexy older ones who are so good at leaving her wounded... -
![The Girl of Diamonds and Rust by Andrea McKay]()
The Girl of Diamonds and Rust by Andrea McKay
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Maybe this is love. Protecting the part of yourself most important to you and knowing when to let go so that you can keep a small piece of that person alive and real in your heart.”~~Chrissie Parker “He will never need you the way I need you. He will never want you as I want you. He will never love you the way I love you. I don’t care if you are in love with Alan. I am in love with you... -
![The Girl in the Comfortable Quiet by Susan Ward, Andrea McKay]()
The Girl in the Comfortable Quiet by Susan Ward, Andrea McKay
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Some secrets are meant to be kept forever. What no one ever tells you is that secrets hurt you and never the ones you lie to. They are your solitary hurt and shame. The people you withhold them from go on with their lives. They live. They fuck. They love. They are unharmed by your silence and the words you haven’t yet shared.” ~Chrissie Parker “We have a perfect life together... -
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![Pulling Her Strings by Jane Fox]()
Pulling Her Strings by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAustin: As a well-known singer, I’m used to women throwing themselves at me. But it’s the caterer at one of my venues that I can’t get out of my head.Aida: Catering for Austin Smith is the biggest job I’ve ever had. So I have to try my hardest to stay professional—no matter how hot he is.Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
![Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems : Shattered Diamonds, Shining Pearls, and Shimmering Emeralds by Ann Omasta]()
Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems : Shattered Diamonds, Shining Pearls, and Shimmering Emeralds by Ann Omasta
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA missing wife... ...crushed dreams. Life in picturesque Brunswick Bay Harbor, Maine, is never quite as it seems. Shattered Diamonds: Josie's lifelong Olympic dreams are destroyed. Alex's wife is missing and the accusing looks tear him apart as he attempts to raise his daughter on his own... -
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Inked by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLinc: When you’ve been a tattoo artist as long as I have, you’ve seen pretty much everything. At least, I thought so—until Cass walked through my door. Cass: I’ve wanted a tattoo since I was in high school. It’s taken me this long to work up the nerve to get one. I researched to make sure I found the most skilled tattoo artist. I had no idea he’d be the hottest one as well... -
![Securing Her Heart by Jane Fox]()
Securing Her Heart by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJon: Cybersecurity is serious business. I'm committed to training the next generation of young analysts to detect and neutralize threats. But when the most gorgeous women I've ever seen walks into my intern program, I'm not sure if I can keep our relationship strictly professional. Talia: Most cybersecurity analysts don't look like action movie stars, but clearly Jon is the exception... -
![Behind the Velvet Rope by Jane Fox]()
Behind the Velvet Rope by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLuke: As the bouncer for the hottest club in town, I see my share of beautiful women. So why am I so taken with the shy girl in line who’s dressed like a small-town librarian? Parker: My sister’s bachelorette party is definitely not going the way I expected it to. I’m dragged to a noisy club—with a gorgeous bouncer. I’m pretty sure his type isn’t quiet girls in floral dresses, though... -
![Accidental Affair: A Fake Marriage Romance by Ajme Williams]()
Accidental Affair: A Fake Marriage Romance by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve been obsessed with my dad’s best friend for as long as I can remember.Does that make me a bad girl?Let me clarify.I’m not just mindlessly obsessed with him.I actually like Maurice.Letting him kiss me was a big deal for me.I’m still holding on to my V-card.And I want to hand it over to him every time I see him dressed in a suit.Lucky for me, I see that a lot because I work for him...Categorized as:
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![Hot Jerk by Lindsey Hart]()
Hot Jerk by Lindsey Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI was hired to find the cocky A-hole THE perfect wife.What was not in this job description was kissing the future groom,Much less have a one-night stand with him.In my line of work, those are all against the rules.And right now, I seriously cannot afford to lose my job.So yeah, sleeping with the jerk... NEVER EVER going to happen.However tempting the client may be.. -
![Dad Bod Mountain Man (Dad Bod - Men Built For Comfort) by Violet Rae]()
Dad Bod Mountain Man (Dad Bod - Men Built For Comfort) by Violet Rae
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKurtBeing a firefighter isn't just a vocation, it's who I am - until an injury on the job sets me on an unfamiliar path. Suddenly, my life has no direction, and my whole future becomes an unfamiliar landscape.Seeking solace in the mountains of Colorado, I try to put my past behind me and start over. There, I rediscover myself between the pages of the steamy romance novels I write... -
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Off the Record by T.D. Colbert
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Dax Thatcher?” I ask. “But isn’t he sorta. . .old?” Ugh. Celebrities. I mean, I know I took a job as a reporter for the Celebrity and Pop Culture department of our magazine, but it was just supposed to be a stepping stone to the more real stuff... -
![Jump Start My Heart by Jane Fox]()
Jump Start My Heart by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpencer: Her classic car isn’t the only thing with perfect curves. But, after I put my foot in my mouth, there’s no way she’ll consider dating me.Eva: I’m tired of guys assuming that I don’t know cars just because I’m a woman. But it’s hard to stay mad at a guy as gorgeous as Spencer.Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
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![The Last Girl by Susan Ward]()
The Last Girl by Susan Ward
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe were a scandal waiting to happen. But I didn’t care. For years my life had already been an unending downward spiral. Then my grandfather, Jack, gave me an apartment no one knew about. A secret bequest after his death, and the brief note that accompanied the gift sent me running to Italy. I’d gone to Venice to find peace, knowing I was weak, and instead I found him...Categorized as:
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![Australian Obsession by Flora Ferrari]()
Australian Obsession by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy brother’s best friend is an inked bad boy from Australia…and I’m completely obsessed.I decide to escape the cold of the Northern Hemisphere’s brutal winter to get closer to the older man of my dreams... -
![Knocked Up by the Rockstar by Christina Hovland]()
Knocked Up by the Rockstar by Christina Hovland
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe only thing music publicist Courtney Lincoln dislikes more than knock-off sugary breakfast cereal is Dimefront’s lead singer—Brennan “Bax” Baxter. So when she discovers she’s pregnant following one teeny, tiny, mind-blowing morning with her nemesis, her world tumbles upside down.Dimefront is on the rocks. Again. Bax is ready to move on...Categorized as:
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![Catching the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Catching the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe needs somewhere safe to stay. He’s all too happy to protect her.When I left the military, I thought I was leaving surveillance work behind.But this woman has brought out all my protective instincts. She’s hiding from a dangerous ex-boyfriend, and terrified he’ll find her here.If I get my hands on him, I’ll make sure he never comes near her again...Categorized as:
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![Scoring over the Holidays by Alexia Chase, Alexis Anne]()
Scoring over the Holidays by Alexia Chase, Alexis Anne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe holiday season is a time for trimming the tree, sipping hot cocoa by a cozy fire, and reading scorching hot romance that will heat up your cold winter nights. From 15 of your favorite sports romance authors come brand new short stories meant to deck your halls and make your season bright... -
![The Girl of Tokens and Tears by Susan Ward]()
The Girl of Tokens and Tears by Susan Ward
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I should never had fallen in love with Alan. He is like a drug, my secret addiction, and I am trapped in the hold of him.” ~Chrissie Parker “When I call, you’ll come. You won’t be able to stop yourself. We’re spending the rest of our lives together in bed, Chrissie. Get used to the idea.” ~Alan Manzone “We’re both in love with people who are not good for us. People we can’t be with... -
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Broken Crown by Susan Ward, Andrea McKay
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBroken Crown is the first of three Stand-Alone books in the Sand & Fog series. The new sequel to the Amazon Top # 100 Bestselling The Girl on the Half Shell, Half Shell Series. This book has a HEA. To achieve iconic fame and extraordinary wealth, legendary rocker Alan Manzone was willing to make sacrifices along the way. But his greatest regret is losing the love of his life, Chrissie Parker... -
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By My Side by Alice Peterson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne step can change everything... Cass Brooks wishes she could turn back time. She'd go back to that morning and retrace her steps. Her boyfriend, Sean, would still be with her. Her mother wouldn't be nagging her to plan a new future when all she wants is her old life back...Categorized as:
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Single Bald Female by Laura Price
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratings'Life-affirming, tearjerking and gorgeously written . . . An extraordinary, hugely moving story about the fight for survival' - Hannah Tovey, bestselling author of The Education of Ivy EdwardsAt thirty-one, Jessica Jackson has it all – the career she’s worked so hard for, the loving boyfriend and a cosy London flat they share with their cat... -
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Afterlife by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRachel gave up seeking a Master years ago. After a failed marriage and terrible tragedy, she's walled her soul against going down that dangerous path again. Then Jon joins her yoga class. He's thirteen years younger than she, but his Dominant nature threatens her shields from the moment she recognizes it. Not only does he understand what her body wants-he knows what her soul craves... -
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![Shadowed Paths by Ivan Bunin]()
Shadowed Paths by Ivan Bunin
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe collection consists of the best of his early works - Sukhodol, The Last Rendezvous, Apple Fragrance, The Gentleman from San Francisco - and stories written in his last years - Leka, Sunstroke, Shadowed Paths, and others. They may be called stories about love and about the unforgettable Russian landscape. For here, Bunin writes about himself, in the hushed stillness of the fields..Categorized as:
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the truth about fragile things by Regina Sirois
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBryon died fifty years before his time. Charlotte grew up angry. I grew up scared. And Phillip- well, he never grew up. And now we are all bound together into one painful heap of humanity. Broken, but bound. And maybe it is only the fact that we are tangled in one terrible knot that will hold us together until we heal. This is unfortunately, and miraculously, my story...Categorized as:
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![One Last Kiss by Susan Ward]()
One Last Kiss by Susan Ward
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLinda is on a mission to find her father. Her journey to locate the gifted musician who abandoned her before she was born takes her through the steamy and drug fueled world of the LA music scene where she is rapidly climbing the ranks as a prime groupie sought after by the brilliant and talented men of rock music. Jackson Parker is a living music legend from the ‘60s... -
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Dirty Ride by Erin Havoc
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn Alpha Older Man, Younger Curvy Woman MC Romance ZOE My brother’s always been overprotective. And I might have fallen in love with his friend from the MC. The man’s a player, and he’s leaving town. I know it’s wrong… But I can’t help the instant attraction between us. RIDER When Zoe walked into the bar, I knew she was going to be mine. But we have unspoken rules in the MC...Categorized as:
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![Sugar Obsession by Charity Parkerson]()
Sugar Obsession by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt was one innocent date that led to a single kiss. Infatuation was born. When Tyrone and David agreed to attend John and Jonah’s wedding together, that’s all they meant the date to be. Tyrone doesn’t have much room in his life for a man. He’s more than a little surprised how drawn he is to David... -
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Salty Baby by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis isn’t love, but their feelings are just as intense and unwavering. It’s hate… Maybe. Falcon’s best friend used to date the world’s biggest nightmare. Mason is conceited, self-serving, and out for only himself. Falcon hates him. He’ll do anything to keep Mason away from Dillion... -
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Malaise by Max Henry
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFinal exams and end of year parties don’t seem so important at your brother’s funeral. Two short weeks, and Meg would have survived her senior year relatively unscathed. But when her best and only friend—her brother—dies in a questionable road accident, being the loner in her year doesn’t fit as well as it used to... -
![Dad Bod Lumberjack by Gia Bailey]()
Dad Bod Lumberjack by Gia Bailey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s a passionate environmentalist. He’s a dedicated lumberjack. They can’t agree on anything, except the chemistry between them. He’s got more to love, and she is here for it. Watch out, this one’s a scorcher.DamonI take my work seriously. I love the forest, I love my mountain home.I do not like uneducated protestors coming up and making a fuss...Categorized as:
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![Love at First Bite by Jane Fox]()
Love at First Bite by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeath: If I want my restaurant to be successful, I need to keep my eye on the prize. Women are just a distraction from my work.Alicia: Chef Heath Ludwig keeps sending heated looks my way when I eat at his restaurant, but a distinguished chef like him could never be interested in someone like me.Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
![Possessive Brazilian by Flora Ferrari]()
Possessive Brazilian by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPossessive Brazilian will delight fans of Jenika Snow and Alexa Riley Possessive Brazilian is an understatement. The first time I heard about machismo, possessiveness, jealousy, and obsession and how prevalent it can be in Latin romance, I thought it was just an exaggeration...Categorized as:
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![Loved Like a Little by Aria Grace]()
Loved Like a Little by Aria Grace
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBilly never had much self-confidence. Things weren't great growing up in his household, but when his mom died, his dad became even worse. And there was nothing he could do to make his dad like him. When he was at college, it was easier to ignore his dad's drinking and harassment. But when Billy comes home after graduating culinary school, all those old wounds are opened up again... -
![Roosevelt by Cate C. Wells]()
Roosevelt by Cate C. Wells
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHunger is the sweetest spice.Theo Mancini wants me.He touches me when he shouldn’t. Says things that make my face burn. He’s always there, and he always has my back.And even though I shouldn’t, I want him, too.But I’m thirty-one, and I’m about to lose everything.He’s twenty-two with his whole life ahead of him.It’s impossible... -
![Another Marvelous Thing by Laurie Colwin]()
Another Marvelous Thing by Laurie Colwin
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA romantic comedy of the very highest order: the story of an affair between two improbable lovers, from the acclaimed author of Home Cooking.Billy Delielle and Francis Clemens are both happily married, just not to each other. Another Marvelous Thing is the story of their affair--told from their alternating perspectives across eight short stories--from beginning to end...Categorized as:
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Silver Fox's Secret Baby by Callie Stevens
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s everything I should be avoiding.But how did I end up pregnant with his baby?Grant Neville is my father’s best friend.The person he trusts the most in the world.Forbidden territory personified.I know it is wrong on so many levels, but I can’t seem to get enough of his presence.. -
![Nanny for the Grump by Emma Blake]()
Nanny for the Grump by Emma Blake
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt doesn’t get any more off-limits than your dad’s billionaire best friend who also happens to be your new boss.But I’ve never been one to follow the rules.I never imagined spilling a cold brew all over him in the interview would turn into passion hotter than the sun.Noah, with his guarded glances and silent battles.Those late-night paperwork sessions…Spreadsheets turn into me spread on his desk... -
![June 7 by Debra Kayn]()
June 7 by Debra Kayn
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJune 7. The day everything changed.One day a year, Daisy Hill purposely drinks until she can't remember her past. Then, she bounces back to her quiet existence, living on the coast of Seaglass Cove and managing the city pool.This year, as she shakes off the effect of alcohol, she discovers her new neighbor has moved into the other side of the duplex. And he's a sexy beast—for a grumpy biker...
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