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More Than A Game by Bella Matthews
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAiden Murphy has always made me nervous.He’s larger than life. Always the center of attention.I’m the opposite.I hate to have everyone’s eyes on me.He lives his life in public, and I like to live behind the scenes...Categorized as:
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Overachiever by S.M. Shade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt started with a summer job and a ridiculous sex dream.If you were to ask my friends to describe me, they’d tell you I’m an ambitious person. Responsible, driven, and focused on my goals. Words like stubborn and uptight would probably get thrown in there too. I’m not sure about that, but I know who I’m not.I’m not the woman who lets a guy derail me from my plans...Categorized as:
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One Night with the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s not every day you ask your best friend to get you pregnant.Oliver Huxley has asked me out on a date every month for the last ten years. And every time, I’ve said no.Yes, he’s a billionaire. Okay, he’s heart-meltingly gorgeous. And it’s true that he has a great reputation in the bedroom. Look, I have my reasons. He’s already broken my heart once... -
Pretty Incredible by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBlair Hooking up with my best friend’s brother was a mistake…an unforgettable one. It’s always in the back of mind and having returned to town has brought all those feelings rushing to the surface. This time, I’m only here to cover my dad’s patients and help run the clinic—all work and no play. I haven’t even seen Gabe Rhodes since the steamy night we shared after he rescued me from a snowstorm... -
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You're So Vain by Whitney Dineen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFamily drama is something Lutéce Choate struggles to avoid. With a mother who’s an award-winning country western song writer, an aunt who’s a Country Music Hall of Famer, and a brother who’s a rock star, it hasn’t exactly been a low-key kind of life, and she’s ready for a break... -
A Love Song for Rebels by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI swore I’d never fall for a rockstar. He swore he’d never become one.Tyler didn’t mean to break my heart. He did it anyway.Now, I’ll never play by anyone’s rules but mine.When he shows up in the last place I expect, with a confession and a promise…There’s going to be a reckoning.Because the naive girl he shattered is gone.And the woman in her place is ready for a fight...Categorized as:
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Forever You by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJade and Garret have a love story like no other. They’ve survived heartache, tragedy, and numerous forces trying to tear them apart, but through it all they’ve developed a love that will endure forever. Now it’s time to celebrate their love with a wedding... -
Evolve Series Box Set by S.E. Hall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFall in love with The Evolve Series by NYTimes & USA Today Bestselling author S.E... -
Give Me You by A.C. Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKaine had one job...sex Nikki like crazy and make her forget about all of the drama with her ex. Okay…maybe he had two. Bottom line, he was supposed to give her what she needed with no strings attached. That meant no feelings, no expectations, and most importantly, no surprises. But somehow, he failed at that last part. Something so simple quickly turned into something way too complicated... -
Secrets and Lies 4 by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLING SERIES A funny & sexy new serial by New York Times Bestselling author H.M. Ward They say the best way to get over a broken heart is a random hook-up. So my new BFF is dragging me to a bar. All I have to do is wear a slutty dress, choose a dude, and do the deed, right? The thing is, this isn't me. I'm the good girl -- the one who has sex for love... -
Double Exposition by Jerica MacMillan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA former boyband star gets a little musical education from a sexy violinist. Will they stay in different keys or find a way to play in tune? The first time I saw her I knew I wanted her. And when she talked music with me? I didn’t stand a chance. When she found out my secret past—that I used to be a famous pop star—I expected her to fangirl all over me... -
Untwisted by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook 2.5 in the NEW ADULT rock star series, Lost in Oblivion Falling in love was easy…figuring out the rhythm of being a couple, not so much. Now that they’ve pressed play, life is going way too fast for Gray Duffy and Jazz Edwards. A super hot video has boosted their band Oblivion’s popularity even higher, and suddenly Gray and Jazz are the reigning prince and princess of rock...Categorized as:
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Catching Chance by M.E. Parker
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens when you suddenly get everything you ever wanted? First, you don’t believe it’s real. Then you want more… Let’s be honest, gay nerds from small towns in North Carolina don’t get to date the hot, popular quarterback. It’s just one of those impregnable laws of nature. Even if he was my best friend growing up. Even if it turns out by some miracle that he’s gay too...Categorized as:
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STEPDORK by A.E. Murphy
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRaven and Travis sitting in a tree, doing things they shouldn’t be. HA… yeah, right. Raven hates her stepbrother with a passion, and she’s certain Travis returns the sentiment because he makes life at home with him hell. He ruined her favorite T-shirt, damn it... -
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In Your Heart by Micalea Smeltzer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"I thought I had found love. I thought I had found my forever. I’d never been more wrong in all my life." Sadie Westbrook’s seemingly perfect life comes to a screeching halt when she catches her fiancé in bed with another woman... -
Learning to Heal by R.D. Cole
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"If Fools rush in, then most people in love are idiots. And I'm the biggest one of all." -Jazz Meet Jasmine Coleman. She's the girl that's outgoing, beautiful, and full of self-assurance- a confidence that’s forced to cover the scars she hides. When rushing into love becomes a heartbreaking mistake the last piece of it disappears... -
The Blush Factor by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI lost something.No, it’s not my virginity. I’m still clinging tightly to that because…well, there’s only one man I want to help me lose that.It just so happens that same man found my journal in the elevator last night after I accidentally dropped it.I’ve carted that leather-bound journal around Manhattan with me since I moved here a year ago... -
Always Remember by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHow long does it take for a long-distance relationship to break down? Sixteen months. When Jen and Carl put their relationship to rest after Christmas, Jen’s biggest problem is going back to London ten days earlier than planned – and her ever-present attraction to Samuel ‘Bing’ Edwards. Bing has no idea why Jen left Devon so fast... -
Professor's Kiss by Sienna Blake
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDanny O’Donaghue. Indie rock god. Lady killer. The devil with midnight hair and blue-flame eyes. After six years I thought the pain of what he’d done to me had faded. Guess not. Because I’m standing in this crowded lecture hall of the most prestigious music school in Ireland, staring at the person who healed me when I was broken. Right before he shattered me beyond repair...Categorized as:
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Hasta que nos quedemos sin estrellas by Inma Rubiales
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 28 ratings«No tengo ni idea de lo que es el amor. Creo que nunca antes lo había sentido. Lo único que tengo claro es que, cada vez que pienso en eso, eres tú quien se me viene a la cabeza» Maia. Liam. La historia de cómo dos astros colisionan Liam ha perdido su pasión por YouTube...Categorized as:
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Strictly Forbidden: A Billionaire Secret Baby Romance by JA Low
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLenna Lund plans everything. So much so she thought her boyfriend was going to ask her to take their relationship to the next level and move in together. She was wrong. The last person she expected to help nurse her broken heart was her grumpy yet gorgeous billionaire boss, Logan Stone. She wasn’t expecting his kisses to light her body on fire the way that they did...Categorized as:
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Mine To Kiss by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a small town, friends to lovers romance.Before she was mine to have, she was mine to kiss! I fell in love with Harlow on the first day I met her, when I was pulling open the door for her.She was everything you could want in a woman—smart, kind, funny, patient.I loved knowing she would be mine forever... -
Sacked in Seattle: Game On in Seattle Rookies by Jami Davenport
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou've met Riley in Crashing the Net and Tiff in Melting Ice. Now they're all grown up and have their own story to tell.He's loved Tiff since high school--but tragedy has blockaded her heart. Tyee University football player Riley Black has adored Tiff since high school, but she's never felt the same way...Categorized as:
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Just For Him by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVincent Cerasino gives his all to the Cecilton PD, so much so there’s not much time or energy left for him to pursue any kind of meaningful relationship. Besides, he has yet to meet a woman he thinks would be willing to put up with the long hours, the inherent risks of the job, and the occasional lack of attention - just to be with him. Haven McAlister might just be the exception...Categorized as:
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Just Like the Movies by Natasha Preston
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was mine for ten years, and now he belongs to Hollywood. Spencer Lowe, Hollywood’s newest golden boy, has hit the big time. Coming from a small town in England, he never imagined starring in a movie or becoming a household name. Offers from producers come as fast as offers from women... -
Seduction Creek by Avery Flynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I do believe I can arrest you for looking at someone like that. You've got to be breaking some indecency laws." Taking a deep breath, she recovered her bearings. Mostly. "You're out of your jurisdiction, sheriff." Dry Creek County Sheriff Hank Layton is the stuff of dreams... -
Confessions Of A Frat Girl by Abigail Davies
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsConfession One: Musical theatre and chess were my true loves. I was a mixture of nerd and drama queen. I liked to think of myself as raspberry ripple ice cream. The perfect combination of sauce to creamy goodness. Confession Two: I was an adaptable kind of girl. Until it came to my dreams...Categorized as:
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The Viking's Kitten by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDawnThe last thing I expected when I banged on my neighbor’s door was to see . . . him. The tattooed giant with muscles for days whom I’ve been eyeing for the past couple of weeks...Categorized as:
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Say You're Mine by Siobhan Davis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI never intended to fall in love. This girl had goals and guys were an unwelcome distraction.Until I met Garrick, my sophomore year of college, and he blasted through the walls I kept around my heart, tearing them down.He knew what he wanted, and he wanted me.Falling hard and fast, I experienced the rollercoaster highs and lows of first love... -
Caught in a Jam by Lila Felix
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve loved her since we were kids. But loving someone gets tough when they don’t love you back. Nixon Black has made mistakes. He made one mistake that would change his life forever. Now he’s working and in school—and he’s got a three year old. He gave up dating when Scout was born, but every night he retreats to another life in his mind, one he could’ve had with her... -
Under His Care by Kelly Favor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook 22 of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series For His Pleasure has arrived, and it's sexier and hotter than ever... Twenty-two year old Kennedy Saunders is running away from her old life at MIT, and running towards a new life in New York City. A new life working for Red Jameson--and hopefully much more than that... -
The Fading Trilogy: Fading, Freeing, Falling: by E.K. Blair
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll three book in the New York Times, USA Today, and International bestselling series together in one book! FADING (book 1) Can a guilty conscience keep wounds from healing? Fine arts major, Candace Parker, grew up with a mother who thinks image is everything, and her daughter’s perfection will never be good enough... -
Whiskey Dreams by Hilary Storm
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKimber has left behind every single thing she knows to start a new life. She's looking for something secure and away from her past. She’s moved into her friend’s cabin until she decides what path she wants to take. Trying to distress a little she decides to go somewhere for a drink. Aiden works all the time and doesn't play often... -
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Forever Us by Rebel Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe HEA that Rae and Clinton really deserve.College wasn't kind to Clinton and Rae, but they somehow made it out to the other side. With jobs they adore and an apartment that's growing much too small, they find themselves on the brink of a massive life achievement. Excitement is mounting. Surprises are around every corner.But one particular surprise catches both of them off-guard... -
Playing it Cool by Emily Robertson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAddison has had her future mapped out since she was a little girl – pre-law degree from the University of Nebraska, getting into a top notch law school, followed by a career as a no-nonsense lawyer. She knows that a husband will come at some point, but she hasn’t figured that part out yet. One thing is certain, it’s not Bryce Portwood, the annoying class clown in her English class... -
A Place To Run by Diane Adams
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSchool’s out and Alex is home, but things aren’t going as smoothly as he hoped. Jared is hesitant about advancing their relationship and fixated on the fact that Alex’s mother doesn’t know he’s gay. When she discovers the truth, her extreme reaction drives Alex back to school early. Jared is stunned... -
Brock by Dani René
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI am strong, athletic, and son to a man I always wanted to be. I had made plans, thought I was on that path, and then a bullet stopped not just my father’s heart, but mine too. I’ve been living a life I’m not meant to. I want more. I want to escape. And I found someone who’s given me a love I never thought possible. My name is Brock Pearson... -
Twisted by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s always saved her. Now she’s going to return the favor... Gray Duffy never thought he’d end up as the co-lead guitarist of Oblivion, one of the hottest rock bands in the country. Even better? He's sharing the experience with his best friend, Jazz. Since the day she’d showed up as his family’s new foster kid, Gray has protected her. Loved her. And not just platonically either...Categorized as:
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Exchange of Hearts by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEighteen-year-old Harrison Haddon has grown up alone. Surrounded by wealth, nannies, and material things, all he craves is the approval of his father. Sent away to the boarding school his father and grandfather attended, it’s assumed he will follow in their footsteps from Sydney’s prestigious Ivy League school straight into medical school.But Harrison doesn’t want to be a doctor... -
Troublemaker by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTroublemaker, a new sexy friends to lovers standalone novel, from New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Deborah Bladon. Adley York is everything I want in a best friend. She’s honest, kind and speaks her mind. The fact that she doesn’t care that I’m hot as hell and rich as sin makes her the perfect person to hang out with...Categorized as:
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Off Limits: A brother's best friend sports romance by Jerica MacMillan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s my best friend’s little sister …That alone should be enough to make me keep my hands to myself. Knowing her brother’s extra protective should seal the deal.But after Ellie turns up on our doorstep while her brother’s not home and falls asleep on the couch after a misunderstanding with her roommate, I can’t seem to stay away... -
Fuse by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFUSE, a new standalone novella from New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Deborah Bladon Brighton Beck has the life that many men can only dream of. He's a successful artist, he has a loving family and he's surrounded by people who appreciate and respect his talent...Categorized as:
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Ella and Micha: Infinitely and Always by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratings**A Secret Series Novella** After five years of marriage, Ella couldn't be happier. Her job is great. Her marriage is amazing. But when she receives some surprising news, her world is turned upside down. Micha loves being a musician, but being on the road, and away from Ella, is difficult...Categorized as:
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Strum Your Heart Out by Crystal Kaswell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSpecial new release price of 2.99. Price goes up 11/23 Best friends aren't supposed to fall in love. College senior Kara Kendrick is not about to let lust ruin a good friendship. Yes, her rock star guitarist best friend Drew Denton is stubborn, over-protective, and quick to threaten violence on anyone who hurts her. He's also the only person she's ever trusted. He makes her laugh... -
Y el mundo no dejaba de girar by Susanna Herrero
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsUsune y Paul llevaban coincidiendo toda su vida: vecinos, amigos y enemigos, se ven en la playa, en el parque, en los bares, en el astillero. En todas partes. Pero nunca iban juntos a ninguna.Usune cree que conoce al impertinente de Paul, lo que no sabe es que él tiene un arma muy poderosa: su sonrisa de hoyuelos y la forma en que sus ojos azules la miran.La vida de Usune está a punto de cambiar... -
Destined by C.J. Fallowfield
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGabe Austin is tormented by demons from his past. Blaming himself for his part in a tragic accident and abandoned by his father when he needed him most, he uses his charm, good looks and ripped physique to find temporary solace in an abundance of one night stands. Dominating, distant, unwilling to commit, sex becomes his outlet for his pain. Until he sees her... -
Extra Innings by Michelle Lynn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m the crazy fun one. Pedal to the floor, balls to the wall, party all weekend guy. The guy everybody calls for laughs and a good time. And I always deliver. So, when Ainsley Winslow and I made a pact for a summer fling, I was all in. What hot-blooded college male doesn’t jump at the chance for a no strings attached relationship? Not this one... -
Missing Beats by K.L. Shandwick
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo Jo, rock stars = Fame. Money. Music. Sex. A lifestyle she literally has no respect for. Josie Carmichael's no rock star. She's not even famous and she doesn't particularly like musicians, but when a boy from her childhood reconnects unexpectedly, her life is put on hold...Categorized as:
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Love by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs his muscular, submissive boys grow more confident, Dare couldn’t be more proud of them. Each step they take brings them all closer together and gives Dare glimpses of the family they’ll become. They just have a few hurdles to get over first, like the fact that his boys need to move and that they aren’t exactly forthcoming with what they want from a Dom or a boyfriend...
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