Books like 'Taking the Reins'
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Unbreakable by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLie to me and I’ll expose you. Hurt me and I’ll take you down. Touch my sister and I’ll personally pave your road to hell. Kelly didn’t know what she was getting herself into when she set her sights on Aria and I didn’t know what I was getting into when I tried to get her back. What it all comes down to, what it’s always come down to is Anton Mathers... -
Take the Reins by Jessica Burkhart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen Sasha Silver and her horse, Charm, arrive on the campus of the elite Canterwood Crest Academy, Sasha knows that she's in trouble. She's not exactly welcomed with open arms. One group of girls in particular is used to being the best, the brightest, and the prettiest on the team, and when Sasha shows her skills in the arena, the girls' claws come out... -
Beast Brothers 3 by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter I spot the sexiest man I’ve ever seen -- tall, ripped, tattooed, and impossibly gorgeous -- I spend weeks fantasizing about all the dirty, dirty things he could do to me. When we finally meet, I’m ready for the hottest one-night fling ever -- until he introduces me to his twin brother! Unlike my besties, I’ve always thought two men were too much trouble... -
Unmissable by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBabies. Babies. Babies.Who would have known?I could have sworn Noah and I had another few years before we went down this path. The second that pregnancy test came back positive—momentary freak-out aside—I knew it was right.36 weeks and counting... -
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Trials and Tiaras by Heather Long
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s not true. It can’t be. Four DNA tests.Only one positive.The man claiming to be my father is quite literally the worst option imaginable. This isn’t happening to me. For the first time in my life, I know who I am and where I want to be and, in the blink of an eye, everything is spinning so utterly out of control. I thought the fight with Maddy was the worst thing I faced. It’s not... -
Naughty Resolution by Cassie Cole
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy New Year’s Resolution was to find my soulmate.I never expected to find three of them.But that’s exactly what happens after I agree to a trio of blind dates.And each of them is more suave and handsome than the last.These three Romeos are best friends, and I’m dating them at the same time.But the weirdest part is that they love sharing me... -
Scandals, Rumors, Lies by Jessica Burkhart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the next two installments of the four-book arc that began with City Secrets, the tide has turned at the elite Canterwood Crest Academy…... -
A Work in Progress by Quinn Arthurs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter recently returning to her hometown, Emily—a thirty-something, divorced, mother-of-three—is determined to find some semblance of normalcy or happiness in her life. She turns her focus on her children and fighting alien invaders in her work as a science fiction author... -
Chaps & Cappuccinos by A.J. Macey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEmma’s to-do list:1- deal with my overbearing mom2- survive another trial3- enjoy time with my boysMoving cross country a month into my senior year was turning out to not be so bad despite all my initial dramatics. Even after all the stuff that had gone down since arriving, I was grateful for my awesome friends, great part-time gig at the coffee shop, and let’s not forget my three boyfriends...Categorized as:
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Lads & Lattes by A.J. Macey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmma’s to-do list: 1- dump Tyler 2- survive new school 3- rock senior year My life was as perfect as a teenage girl could hope it would be; friends, boyfriend, straight-A student, loving parents, and all that jazz. Until my entire world comes crashing down... -
Just a Little Sequel by Tracie Puckett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s one year, two months, and five days later, and Julie is still dealing with a lot of doubt. Finally having her Uncle Charlie’s blessing, she’s eager to move forward in her relationship with Luke. But something’s up with her adoring boyfriend, and she can’t quite decipher his odd behavior... -
Sharing Hannah by Krista Wolf
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat could be better than falling into bed with a seriously hot guy? Waking up sandwiched between three of them. It started with an article - the most important one of my life. It ended with me in bed... with three ripped, beautiful men. A trio of gorgeous best friends, who shared absolutely everything... -
Living in the Shallows by Tani Hanes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAileen Foster, a shy, 22 year old student from LA, thinks she has landed a dream job as an interpreter for some actors making a film in Japan. She gets a shock when she arrives in Tokyo and finds out that they are UK Crush, the hottest boyband around. She has been orphaned for most of her life, and it's a shock for her to enter their world of frank physicality...Categorized as:
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Baby Daddies by Roxanne Riley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Baby Daddies" is the third book in the Bi Bi Baby series.When I find an urgent ad seeking someone to fill a nanny position, I'm just hoping for a bit of good luck for a change. And, well, I definitely get lucky.Dustin and Rudy, the couple who hire me, aren't just drop-dead-gorgeous eye candy, they're also the perfect employers... -
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Heels over Heart by Ashley Amy
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEver think the universe was making a soap opera out of your life?No? I did.I knew three men that my heart once pitter-pattered over. They left, and I told myself those old feelings did too.Now, the damn cosmos decided I needed a reintroduction into their adult lives. They got a front row seat to see the woman who was failing at adulting. I had to let it happen right before their very eyes... -
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Toxic by Scarlett Haven
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWe’re back from Tokyo and I’m living with my dad. Zach is my dad… That’s still weird to admit out loud. Since we got back, the guys have treated me like I’m fragile. I am going to prove to them that I am stronger than they think. Maybe I’m crazy to sign up for torture training. Maybe I’m crazy to think I can survive Spy School. There are some things not even the boys can protect me from...Categorized as:
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A Little Sinful by Pepper Swan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy step-cousins were off limits… or were they?I hadn’t seen my three step-cousins, Anton, Beau, and Galen in more years than I could remember, and now that I’d returned to my hometown of Cricket, CA, seeing them all grown up with bodies that could only be matched by Adonis was equal to a religious experience... -
Impetuous by Mercedes Jade
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if you had to hit pause on your life and rewind? Just when you were ready to fast forward, prepared for anything but your past skipping through your victory lap. Tess Sinclair thought she had it all figured out, or at least, locked down for those last few months of prerequisite classes and working weekend shifts to earn tuition... -
Savages by Cassie James
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhose idea was it to give an outsider her crown? In Patience, power is everything—and now Juliet’s got more of it than she ever wanted.But this time around, there’s far more at stake than a questionable family mystery. When love is on the line, Juliet will have to decide when to fight and when to walk away.You can’t always recognize the savages from the saints... -
Her Dueling Daddies by Lee Savino
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo daddies are better than one... I'm caught between two dominant daddies--best friends who compete at everything. Both Bear and Sawyer have muscles for days but they want to know who’s better in bed. And they want me to judge. Their game, their rules, but I can play along. They call the shots, in and out of bed, and disobedience has delicious consequences... -
The Bad Boy Taught Me To Fight by kpgcatlover
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Cutie," he breathed, his lips lowering closer to my own. My breathing hitched as I felt my body start to go limp. His face was so close to my own, I could practically feel his lips brushing over mine while he looked into my eyes with his intense stormy ones. Then he smirked with his trade-mark smirk... -
Just a Little Sincerity by Tracie Puckett
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPlans for the Oakland Fall Ball are officially underway, and it’s up to seventeen-year-old Julie Little to pull off a night her classmates will never forget. But with the recent tragedies that have torn through her life, Julie can’t stay focused on the task at hand... -
Just Married by Nikki Bolvair
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWho knew being content was a setup for disaster? One wedding, one pastor, and a whole lot of mishaps... Who knew that she should have passed on those brownies. Or Pastor John would shake their nerves as much as he did. That one turkey wasn’t enough... -
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My High School Life by angellover254
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMeet Isabella Ace, a 300 pound girl who was voted the 'ugliest girl' at Woodway Prep; a school for the rich. Sick of all the bullies, mostly Thomas Reed, she decided to change. Eight months later she's back, better than ever, and ready for revenge. Throw in a teasing jock, a jealous cheerleader, a goth best friend, a childhood best friend, a hot trainer, and an overprotective brother... -
The Trove of the Passion Room by Marcia Lynn McClure
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSharlamagne Dickens cherished her family, was intrigued by the past, adored antiques, and enjoyed working at the antique store owned by her parents. Her life, like most, had been touched by tragedy and loss, yet she was happy. Though her life was not void of romance, it was void of a certain emotional passion... -
Lonely Hearts Day by Kasie West
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt isn’t that Scarlett Landry doesn’t believe in love, her parents’ relationship is perfect, after all. It’s just that she doesn’t think she should be forced to celebrate it. Forced to listen to terrible poetry and watch Valentine’s Day roses being distributed to everyone around her at school. If there is a relationship status that deserves its own holiday, it’s single-hood... -
Mistletoe and Holly by S.N. Moor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is the 7th book of the holidate series and it's highly recommended you read the others in the series first.It's Christmas time!! Knox is living his best life and could be Elf's long-lost brother while Jax has his tinsel in a tangle, as usual. Knox wants to start a new tradition by cutting down their Christmas tree, so he plans a weekend getaway, where they almost get snowed in... -
Love Beyond Opposites by Molly E. Lee
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIf high school has taught mathlete Jade Aaron anything, it's that nerds never get the guy. So when rock star Lennon Pryor starts pursuing her, It's not rocket science. This doesn't add up.I mean, sure, he's hot. And charming. And a god on the guitar... But he's also the world's biggest player. Being with him would be a bigger mistake than 2+2=5... -
Seven's Wild by G.E. Kelly
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is a follow up novella to the Seven Hearts Series and must be read after the Holding Seven two book collection. WARNING: This title is intended to be an additional ending to the Seven Hearts series with the primary purpose of bringing the smut. If you do not like smut, the mention of human anatomy, or are under the age of eighteen DO NOT READ THIS TITLE... -
Along for the Ride by Katrina Abbott
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVanessa Capri hates musicians. She has good reasons to, just not ones she's willing to talk about, even with her best friend, Sandy Thibeault. Vanessa has a long history with rock stars; as the daughter of a famous music producer, she's spent her life around them and knows about the seedy underbelly of the music business...Categorized as:
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Claimed By My Lawyers by Sylvie Haas
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy lawyers make being naughty feel good!When a high-powered lawyer and his intern not only want to take my case but insist that I’m their girlfriend, I think I’m dreaming.But I’m not. And they’re serious. They want me to be theirs in every way... -
Hearts and Arrows by S.N. Moor
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHearts and Arrows is a rewritten version of Cupid's Contract with multiple POV (10 new chapters from our men). This will be BOOK 1 of the series going forward with Cupid's Contract being an add-on for those who want to read it just from Everlee's POV. Everlee McKinley hates Valentine’s Day. It's the worst holiday made up by jewelry companies to trick you into spending money... -
Her Dirty Builders by Mika Lane
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThree hot builders are going to help me restore my house. Except nails won’t be the only thing they’re hammering.When my fiancé bailed on me and our fixer-upper, I was left with a leaky roof, no heat, and termites gnawing at my crumbling foundation.Lucky for me, help came in the way of three gorgeous, strong, talented builders who were ready and willing to help.The first was very good with…caulk... -
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Trust by Scarlett Haven
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKidnapped in the middle of the night.Kept in a cell with no explanation from my kidnappers.All I can do is wait.The guys will rescue me eventually, right?If they know where I am.Or, maybe…Maybe it’s time to rescue myself.Trust is the fourth book in The Zara Chronicles Series...Categorized as:
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Stupid Cupid by closet_anarchist
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsReed Hadley would gladly spend her day holed up in her room with her dog, watching horror movies or surfing the internet on her trusty laptop. Too bad she is the daughter of one of the biggest matchmakers in the business. As soon as Reed started to develop into what scientist dubbed an adolescent, her mom has been sitting her up on dates, which seem to go wrong every time...Categorized as:
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Sweet Ruin by Alexandra Moody
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPassion. Anger. Fire.All these feelings are burning inside me.Noah Hastings has taken our families’ feud too far, and the divide between us is now so firmly cemented there’s no going back.I’m trying to move on, but it seems Noah has only just begun toying with me and my heart.He still has more secrets, and he’s not the only person hiding something from me... -
Triple Shot Bettys in Love by Jody Gehrman
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeena is freaking out. She's been going out with Ben for five months, their relationship is comfortable and perfect, and then Bam! he's suddenly putting the pressure on to be way more physical. She's not sure she's ready. Enter Mr... -
Bunnies and Bowties by S.N. Moor
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's Easter time and Everlee McKinley is several months post the worst decision she's ever made. When her best friend guilts her into getting back out there and going to the Bunnies and Bowties party at Club Vixen, she thinks she's prepared to run into her men, but when she does... she realizes things are still as hot between them as ever. Perhaps hotter.. -
You Never Knew Me by B.C. Morgan
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen I was little my whole world revolved around my older brother and his childhood friends, they protected me, kept me safe from harm and no one would dare look twice in my direction. They were my guardians, and then I lost them all.I’m now seventeen and I’m desperate to know why I had to lose them, why my world was flipped upside down and my family destroyed... -
Audible Love by Maggie Dallen
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove is blind? This starlet doesn't believe it. Then again...she's never been starstruck. As a child star turned teenage diva, Avery has played a lot of roles in her lifetime. Not one of them was as difficult as pretending to be an ordinary girl at a normal high school. Well, relatively normal. Trudale is a boarding school for the arts, catering to the elite... -
Ice in My Veins by Kelli Sullivan
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a 16 year old, small town girl, Christine Matthews, from Dryden, Michigan gets a shot at playing semi- professional hockey on a boys hockey team she jumps at the opportunity.Follow her ups and downs as she tackles some of lives hardships, surprises, and victories as she reaches out to catch her dreams... -
Love From London by Emily Franklin
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter leaving boarding school to study at the London Academy of Drama and Music, Love Bukowski is learning a lot, especially about love. Too bad the guy she's falling for is off-limits. But she's got plenty to take her mind (if not her lips) off said British Boy. And it's not like there isn't enough going on back in the States...Categorized as:
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The Taming Of The Dru by Katie Maxwell, Katie MacAlister
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSubject: Emily s über-Fabu Boyfriend TipsFrom: Emmers@britsahoy.co.ukTo: Dru@seattlegrrl.com 1. Lip action matters. When selecting a guy to be your potential BF, it s really best if you don t give him a concussion when trying to kiss him. 2. Bad timing sucks... -
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Jealous Girl by Carmen Reid
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe second hilarious novel of modern boarding school life from bestselling chicklit author, Carmen Reid Back from spending her summer holidays in L.A., Gina starts a hectic new term at St. Jude’s, her stuffy but fun Scottish boarding school. However, she finds her budding romance with Dermot, the boy who works in the local café, isn’t going as well as planned...Categorized as:
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Fresh Start by Katrina Abbott
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrooklyn Prescott (at least that's what it says on her passport) was living the life of a boring, unnoticeable girl. She was almost invisible at the school in London that she'd been attending for the past two years since her family moved from the States for her father's job...Categorized as:
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Chasing After Knight by Heather Buchta
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHigh school senior Alexa Brooks had it all figured out. Study hard, nail the extracurriculars, stay focused, and life would follow the carefully crafted plan. The problem is this plan was designed for one thing: making her forget all about her once-best-friend, former-potential-boyfriend, Carson Knight... -
Sometimes by November Sweets
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou know that whole adage about how things happen for a reason, well sometimes the reason is that you are stupid and you make bad choices.That's me, Lacey Wentworth I'm stupid and I make bad choices.Now I'm broke, newly divorced (from a scumbag), and moving to Backridge, Kentucky... -
Boyfriends Next Door by Mia Belle
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLia Kelly has finally lowered her guard and invited the Armstrong boys into her heart.Caleb, Zane, and Aidan have come to mean so much to her. First as friends, then as so much more...Categorized as:
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Room Twenty-Five by Autumn Seave
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKieran and Neve are polyamorous and have chosen a life of more love.Hunter and Giles are swingers and have chosen a life of more pleasure.When heat ignites between them, can they keep the flames burning?Neve: it's not that Kieran doesn't fulfill me. He does. But when we married, we promised to love and give each other the freedom to love others, too...
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