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Leo - A Preston Brothers Novel : A More Than Series Spin-off by Jay McLean
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOne single summer changed them forever, and one moment of devastating silence destroyed it all.Growing up with six siblings, Leo Preston has always struggled to find his voice.While his brothers are loud, greedy, and somewhat obnoxious, Leo is forever the quiet one.The thinker.The listener.He watches his life pass by as an outsider in his own world, absent and alone.Lost. Until he finds her... -
Forever We Fall: Broken #4 by Chloe Walsh
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratings***Warning Explicit Content 18+*** ***Warning may contain upsetting scenes*** *Their love is their strongest weapon.* *They're each other's ultimate weakness.* It has been two years since Lee Bennett arrived at Thirteenth Street, in search of a fresh start free from pain and abuse. Falling into the arms of hotel playboy Kyle Carter was not part of her plan.. -
Boxed Set Complete Carnage Series: Carnage #1&2 by Lesley Jones
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCarnage Book #1 Out of this world read! Had me gripped all the way. Could not put it down. Fantastic real life raw emotion. If you want an emotional, hot, exciting, blow your mind kinda read then Carnage is what you need There is no way I can describe this book to you. If 10 stars were an option it still wouldn't be enough. I'm declaring this book my most favorite book of 2014.. -
A Different Kind of December by Lesley Jones
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDecember 1st... A time to reflect and remember for Georgia, and also, she's decided, this year will be a time for change. Starting with high emotion on the anniversary of the day that changed her life and ending on a loud, raucous and raunchy Christmas night, we get a little dip into the lives of some of the Carnage Series favourite characters. This is book 5 in a series. Carnage Book One... -
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Finding Me by Mariah Dietz
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI came here to escape. Leave the debris and avoid the inevitable truths. Things are better. Worse. Different. I’m finding me, but in the process I fear I’m forgetting those I have left, and the ones who have left me. Maybe I’m losing who I was... -
Shattered Legacy : A Dark Bully Romance by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMia Thompson wants only one thing: to survive Gravestone University, graduate, and get far far away from her hometown and its archaic traditions.But she’s about to become a pawn in a game she doesn’t understand.Bexley Danforth wants only one thing: to keep his head down, survive four years at college, and get far far away from his past and the mistakes that haunt him... -
All We Knew by Jamie Beck
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFor Hunter and Sara, getting married was easy. It’s staying together that’s the true test of love… Hunter Cabot deeply loves two things: the international tea company he’s helped his father build, and his wife, Sara. From the moment he first saw her wide smile on their college campus years ago, Hunter fell hard... -
Tears of Gold by Anna Bloom
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll of Faith Hitchin’s rules are broken, shattered forever with a promise made in front of glass. It should be easy; plan a wedding, prepare for a TV show and spend her life with the man she loves. But, the demons of the past don’t care about rules and promises. As Elijah and Faith try to carve a life for themselves, deep secrets long buried will come to challenge them one final time... -
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... -
I'm With You by Taylor Dean
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlternate Cover Edition ASIN B00JNYQCUQ ISBN 978-1493659142 Same book, new cover! Can three little words irrevocably change your life? When the doctors inform Chloe Brennan that her pregnancy is “incompatible with life,” her subsequent choices will change her path forever... -
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... -
A Vow to Cherish by Deborah Raney
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe battle they face will either ruin them or bring the deepest fulfillment they could ever know. When his precious wife receives a devastating diagnosis, John Brighton feels his world has fallen apart. As Ellen slips away from him day by day, their love is tested as never before... -
You Know I Need You: Book 2, You Know Me duet by Willow Winters
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI married the bad boy from Brooklyn.The one with the tattoos and the look in his eyes that told me he was bad news.The look that comes with all sorts of warnings.I knew what I was doing.I knew by the way he put his hands on me; how he owned me with his forceful touch.I couldn’t say no to him, not that I wanted to. That was then, and it seems like forever ago... -
It Ended with the Truth by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Brian Fox finally tells the truth, it costs him everything. His company. His friends. The girl he loves. He’s forced to start over, and it’s his brother who once again steps in. Working for a record label isn’t how he imagined his life when he owned a successful company, and life on the road only makes him long for everything the truth cost him... -
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Dare to Dream by C.A. Harms
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings**Mature Content Warning** Recommended for ages 17+ due to language and sexual content. After the sudden death of his wife two years ago, Darren Griffin has finally found peace. He has a good life, good job, two daughters he’d do anything for, and a beautiful home on the beach. Greer Monroe is grieving the loss of her father... -
Temporary Groom by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA brand new, standalone spin-off from The Billionaire's Obsession series, and the first novella in the Left At The Altar series!!! You met Lia and Zeke in Billionaire Unloved , Jett and Ruby's book. Now you can find out what happened to them. Did Lia really marry the wrong guy? Lia: I thought I had my life all worked out. My wedding had been meticulously planned...Categorized as:
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Kiss From A Rose by Maya Alden
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe built an empire, but forgot to cherish his queen.So, she found herself by leaving him. Can he find her by following?Because when is a kiss from his Rose not just a kiss—but a second chance?Gray Rutherford had it all—a thriving business, a luxurious home, and a family he adored...Categorized as:
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Just Ten Seconds by Jeannine Colette
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"Top 2019 Reads List!" -Guide To Romance Novels Just Ten Seconds That's all it took for my life to change forever. I left my posh life in Manhattan and escaped to the Hudson Valley in hopes of a fresh start. It wasn't until I happened upon a bereavement group when I finally found a place I felt understood. I told them my husband was dead when, really, I was the one who had died inside... -
Brightly Burning Bridges: Special Edition by Ivy Wild
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the author of Infamous and The Estate comes a bully romance unlike anything you've ever readSilasHe wasn’t my friend until he became my enemy.His center is freezing cold,and his edges burn me when I get too close.He is everything I want and nothing I am.They say not to burn bridges,but he burned ours to the ground.SkylerShe is the girl who wants to be seen,but hates being noticed...Categorized as:
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Playing Vinn by Nicola Jane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVinnHonouring my father’s wish for me to marry his friend’s daughter wasn’t something I thought about until the day actually came for me to take Sofia as my wife. Her father assures me she’s a good girl who’ll give me no trouble. But from the moment I marry Sofia, I realise things aren’t going to be simple.She’s defiant, angry, and she challenges my every word...Categorized as:
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Forgiving Natalie by Kristin Noel Fischer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsConvicted felon Natalie Jones once gave her heart to Gage Merona. Now her heart belongs to eight-year-old Dash, the son Gage doesn’t know about. Determined to face the criminal charges against her, Natalie moves Dash across the country to meet his father for the first time. Although Dash is Natalie’s whole world, her plan for redemption involves the heartbreaking task of leaving him with Gage... -
Cowboy Pride by Anne McAllister
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"BRENNA NEEDS A HUSBAND,"Jed McCal's nephew Tuck told him. Pregnant and alone, Brenna Jamison was back--trying single-handedly to run her father's touch."WE NEED A WIFE,"Tuck said. If footloose cowboy Jed McCall didn't do something drastic, he would lose custody of the boy. But marriage?"WHY NOT?"asked Tuck. There were reasons that only fed knew... -
The Dandelion by Michelle Leighton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt thirty-five, Abigail Simmons has mastered only one thing—running. When tragedy strikes, she runs. This time her urge to flee brings Abi back to her hometown, where she hopes she can find the peace she’s always searched for. That hope is dashed when Abi’s ex, Sam Forrester, bumps his way back into her life. Sam has flourished in ways Abi hasn’t... -
Secret Love by Isabella White, Regina Wamba
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGuarding a secret and playing with fire has never been a good combination. Four years ago, Holly Scallenger embarked on the most difficult journey of her life. As if being a single parent isn't already stressful enough, Holly also attended med-school, in hopes of heping other pregnant women in a way she wasn't helped... -
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Second Best by Sam Crescent
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m not beautiful or skinny.I’m hated.Always second best.I was given to Slavik Ivanov, a deadly, fearsome man in the Volkov Bratva. Married into the world of the Bratva, I have to learn to survive. My husband doesn’t pay me attention, but the longer he ignores me, the longer I’ll live.Trouble is brewing in the Volkov Bratva...Categorized as:
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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... -
Untimely You by K. Webster
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe can't love her. It simply won't work. Besides, he's already bound to the prison he created. A life that owns him. She craves to help him. She'll make it work. His secrets test the limits of her sanity and morals. Yet he owns her. The chains will break free. The demon will be released. And he'll be hungry for...her... -
Aria by Jennifer Hartmann
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen the lead singer of my rock band sets his sights on a pretty waitress, I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure she doesn’t get in the way of our dreams.Only, my plan unravels when she accidentally spills her darkest secrets to me one night, triggering a profound connection neither of us saw coming... -
Before It Stains by R.E. Bradshaw
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFalling in love is easy. Staying in love is work.Stephanie Austin has it all – a loving wife of 17 years, a handsome teenage son, a comfortable home in the suburbs, professional success, and a bright future. At forty, Stephanie’s life is all she’d ever dreamed of, but like the old blues song says, “What a difference a day makes... -
A Different Kind of Love by Nicola Haken
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove is simple. People are not. Despite growing up without it, William Walker knows all about love. He loves his wife. He loves his children. He loves the cat. He has the perfect family, and all he had to do to get it was push aside one pesky little feeling.Unfortunately, love doesn’t pay the bills... -
Breathing You In by S. Moose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTragedy brings them together. Life may tear them apart. Two years after losing my wife and unborn child, I’m at rock bottom. I blanket my life with addictions to ease the pain. Until life takes me on a detour, guiding me for a path I never expected... -
Bittersweet Revenge by R.G. Angel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEsme had thought she was free, but a shocking revelation forces her to return to Stonewood.There she must deal with life-altering secrets and lies, as well as face the consequences of running away.Caleb is angrier than ever, hell-bent on punishing her for what he considers to be the greatest betrayal...Categorized as:
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Look After Us by Elena Matthews
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings**This cannot be read as a standalone. You must read Look After You first.** The road to true love isn’t always easy… but through all the heartache, Ava and Ashton have somehow made it through—coming out of the other end even stronger. Madly in love and engaged to be married, Ava is finally getting her happy ever after... -
The Sheikh's Inherited Bride by Clare Connelly
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You are King,” she said, sitting into Addan’s chair now, collapsing into it, taking in a shaking breath. “Yes,” he crossed his arms over his chest, “I will inherit Addan’s throne, and all that entails.” She swallowed, his promotion one she knew he didn’t wish for, one she knew he didn’t take any joy in. “Your highness,” she said, deferentially, standing uneasily...Categorized as:
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The Secret Pool (The Best of Betty Neels) by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCalm and capable - those were the words used to sum up Francesca. Certainly, she had plenty to cope with, looking after the home she shared with three elderly aunts and working at the local hospital. Yet she dealt with it all with her usual quiet efficiency and believed her life was complete.. -
The Princess and the Prospect by Christine Michelle, Christine M. Butler
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings~Anna~ I was three weeks past my seventeenth birthday when I first saw him running like a dog, as prospects do, during a family club function. I knew he was far older than me since he’d served in the Army with my brother-in-law, Deck. He was definitely too old for me in the eyes of everyone else. I knew the rules, and I’d be breaking too many of them for this not to be trouble...Categorized as:
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Fixed by Emma Louise
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's my best friend's brother. She's not over her ex. Elliott. I should have seen it coming, my world being shattered by the man that was supposed to love me. But I didn't and now I'm trying to find the pieces of me he left behind. Duke. I can't fix her, not when I'm just as broken as she is. I should leave her alone, she's too good for me... -
Eight by E.S. Carter
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'm sorry for your loss. Why do people say that? When someone you love is taken from you, when a part of you dies along with them, you haven't lost them like you would your car keys or mobile phone. They aren't stuck down the side of the sofa or left in the ignition of your car for you to find later. You haven't absentmindedly put them somewhere and forgotten... -
Mogul by Ginger Voight
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the final book of Ginger Voight's Groupie Trilogy , Andy and Vanni have returned to Los Angeles to prepare for the birth of their child. A reformed Ladies' Man, Giovanni Carnevale now embarks on a life of monogamy with the woman he loves, but the ghosts of his past still continue to haunt their newfound happiness... -
Always in My Heart by Catherine Anderson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo years ago, Ellie Grant would have fallen apart at any reminder of her ex-husband, Tucker. But now she doesn't bat an eye when "their song" comes on the radio. She's unfazed by the thought of Tucker's perky new girlfriend. Ellie Grant is over him. And things are better for Tucker as well. The single life agrees with him... -
Nocturne by Andrea Randall, Charles Sheehan-Miles
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSavannah Marshall is a gifted flutist and daughter of musical royalty when she enrolls in the elite New England Conservatory of Music. Brilliant, eclectic and passionate, she lives music, but struggles with her plans for the future. Gregory Fitzgerald is one of the most renowned cellists of his generation... -
The Rawhide Man by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIT WAS A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE...But convenient for whom? Jude Langston had practically kidnapped Bess White and brought her to his San Antonio ranch. It wasn't that he'd wanted her so desperately--he didn't even like Bess. No, Jude's cool green eyes were firmly fixed on the shares of his company that she'd inherited.Bess had always thought of Jude as the Rawhide Man--lean and rough...Categorized as:
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Sometimes Moments by Len Webster
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne blink, One breath of air, One moment in time ... Could change your life forever. Growing up, Peyton Spencer fell in love with the boy across the road, Callum Reid. As the years went by, it only made sense that they would wind up being completely and utterly infatuated with each other... -
A Little Bit of Us by A.E. Murphy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI remember the time I was free, I didn't care to love, I only cared about myself. Now I'm stuck. Stuck with a man who destroyed my heart, stuck in a protective bubble that keeps me from reality. What happens when that bubble pops? What happens when reality hits me in the face? How will I cope with my new life, my new future? Will I ever forgive James? I want to.. -
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Imperfect Love by Isabella White
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAt 24 years old, Holly Scallanger has the perfect life. Everything a girl could want; a beautiful man, a stunning home, as well as being in the midst of preparing for the wedding of her dreams. This all vanishes the night she catches her fiancé, Brandon Morgan, in bed with her worst nightmare, Donna Sinclair, just a week before Holly is set to walk down the aisle... -
The Long Way Home by Jasinda Wilder
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI need you, Ava. I am desperate. For you. For touch. For a kiss. For the scrape of your hand down my stomach. For the slide of your lips across my hipbone. The sweep of your thigh against mine in the dulcet, drowning darkness. For the warm huff of your breath on my skin and the wet suck of your mouth around me and the building pressure of need reaching release...I am mad with need... -
Bittersweet by Carmen Jenner, Lauren K. McKellar
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom two USA Today bestselling authors comes a tale of miscommunication and muffins. Romy Love knows weddings. As the author of a hugely successful wedding blog, you’d think she’d have love covered. It is her last name, after all. When it comes to her big day, Romy has the flowers picked out, a dress collecting dust in the back of her closet, and a preacher on standby... -
Blushing by Katie Delahanty
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA new adult novel from Entangled's Embrace imprint... The good news? I’m engaged. The bad news? I have to hide it... Berkeley Dalton is my sexy-as-hell rock star boyfriend, and he just proposed to me—only I can’t tell anyone about it. He’s starring in a new movie with his (obviously gorgeous) ex-girlfriend, and the two are expected to “reunite” for the public... -
A Good Wife by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWinning his convenient bride’s heartOrthopedic surgeon Ivo van Doelen never expected to see the beautiful woman he fell in love at first sight with again so soon...Categorized as:
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Me After You by Mindy Hayes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWidowed at twenty-five, Sawyer Hartwell has no choice but to return to her hometown. Broke and alone, the intention was to heal and find herself again, but how can she heal in a place filled with so much sorrow and memories she yearns to forget? Dean Preston has regretted leaving Willowhaven since the day he rode off on his motorcycle six years ago, destroying the only love he had ever known...
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