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Losin Control by Ladii Nesha
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDeemed Detroit's bad boy, Czar is a man of many layers. To the world he’s a lyrical genius with a sharp tongue and tough exterior, but behind closed doors, he battles with dark demons from his past while dodging industry drama, scandals and lies.Marley is walking through life barely existing. Her soul is shattered by tragedy leaving her with a heavy heart and broken spirit... -
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Confessions of a Hustla's Housekeeper 2 by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsYves worked so hard to build a better life and rid herself of her ex-husband. When she sees him in Vee’s kitchen her entire world feels like it went back to the day her daughter died. With her ex-husband back in her life, she has to deal with all the past traumas that their marriage has caused... -
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A Dash Of Christmas Magic by Shay Davis
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBack home for the first time in years for an extended holiday stay, Sinaa is dreading being surrounded by judgmental eyes that make up the small town of Clarington, Tennessee. If it weren’t for her parents, she would have never returned to the town that treated her so awful upon learning of her teen pregnancy... -
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![Nothin' Like You by Kimberly Brown]()
Nothin' Like You by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGetting his way has never been a problem for Reese Jareau. That is, until what he wanted was seemingly unattainable. The baby of the Jareau family has fallen in love with a woman who’s already involved. What started as a work relationship soon turned into a friendship... -
![Two Minute Warning by Alexandra Warren]()
Two Minute Warning by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere’s a lot that can happen in two minutes or less…Kendall “Snoop” Dogwood has something to prove.After a devastating ending to his first year with the Houston Skyhawks, getting redemption is the only thing on the veteran quarterback’s mind coming into the new season... -
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Determining Possession by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGood decisions don’t always leave you unscathed. Sometimes, the best choice might be the one that leaves you vulnerable. The one that forces you to face a not-so-distant past that hurts, or go through with something you never thought would come to fruition. The one that makes taking a risk your only viable option. Wilhelmina “Wil” Cunningham is no stranger to pressure... -
![When You Dance by Monica Walters]()
When You Dance by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe way she moves keeps me in a trance. Her body calls out to mine without making a sound. It speaks my desires in a language I perfectly understand, and it tells me that it’s mine.Jamel Dent doesn’t know which way is up once Obsession graces his sights. The hypnosis she puts him under nearly every weekend is one that’s hard for Jamel to shake. However, he doesn’t want to shake it... -
![Hold Me While You Wait by Kimberly Brown]()
Hold Me While You Wait by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSomya Hilton has known nothing but a life of ultimatums. From a young age, it was her and her sister Eliza against the world. When both of them find love and start families of their own, Somya finally feels like she has the life she deserves. Then tragedy strikes, leaving both her sister and brother-in-law dead and Somya to care for her niece Jazlynn who is ten at the time... -
![Grow and Tell: A Mason Family Novel by AshleyNicole, Erin B.]()
Grow and Tell: A Mason Family Novel by AshleyNicole, Erin B.
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter a meet-cute that’s way too cute, Kahlea and Sherrod can’t stay away from each other. The only problem is neither wants anything serious right now. Oh, also, he comes from a huge family, and she doesn’t do family... -
![Where Love is Found by Tiya Rayne]()
Where Love is Found by Tiya Rayne
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCharlice “Duck” Jefferies knows exactly what she wants out of life. She wants to continue to grow her multi-million dollar business. She wants to take care of her family. And she wants sex, LOTS of sex. Charlice has no time for relationships. She knows love is a lie and should be considered an incurable disease. She even has unbreakable rules. No flings that last longer than six months... -
![Love Delayed (Waiting to Breathe ) by Love Belvin]()
Love Delayed (Waiting to Breathe ) by Love Belvin
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat happens when Zoey Barrett, an ingenuous Princeton scholar, meets NBA All-star rocker-boy, Stenton Rogers? Zoey has her life all planned out. She’s working hard at her degree and to help her family stay afloat financially. Stenton’s at the top of his game on the court, but off, his life is out of bounds... -
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Touch Me by Alexandria House
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Jovani Higgs shows up as the latest artist in residence at Romey University, Professor Sharla London can’t believe his resemblance to the gorgeous fantasy man she’s been dreaming about. She wants to write it off as her mind playing tricks, but the mysterious artist seems just as drawn to her... -
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The Billionaire's Belle by B. Love
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCheyanne Taylor has seen and experienced the evil that comes from the love of money. She was born to parents who chased wealth and status more than they prioritized nurturing and loving her. Thankfully, her billionaire grandfather adopted her and provided the stable home she needed... -
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![Come and Get Me by Monica Walters]()
Come and Get Me by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTiffany Henderson is the baby girl out of her six siblings and the only one who hasn’t found love. While chasing her dreams of owning a successful business and being an innovator in the rodeo industry, she feels she’s still missing out. She wants what her siblings have... a family... -
![The Love Spectrum by Mel Dau]()
The Love Spectrum by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe only thing that ever matters is Love, and Love is Always on the Spectrum.Kalypso Jenkins Jr. (KJ) has always lived a life of obstacles when it came to dealing with his autism, but with a strong support system and utilized resources, he’s overcome every one of them... -
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Searching for Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDiscover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster's writing and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the fiercely loyal and sassily sexy characters in the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection. Love in Bloom novels are written to stand alone or may be enjoyed as part of the larger series, so dive right into this fun, sexy romance. In SEARCHING FOR LOVE.. -
![Wins & Losses by Alexandra Warren]()
Wins & Losses by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNasir Valentine has one thing on his mind: winning a championship title in his first year as head coach of the boys basketball team. But when his team captain’s father is murdered just before the start of the season, he quickly learns coaching high school basketball in the inner city is a lot more than just drawing numbers and arrows on a dry erase board... -
![Good Behavior by Delaney Diamond]()
Good Behavior by Delaney Diamond
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan he still be considered good, when his behavior is so bad? An affair with the second most powerful man at Johnson Enterprises was not in Diana Cambridge’s plans, but one night their smoldering attraction for each other culminates into an erotic kiss that leaves her aching for more... -
![The Truth: His Side, Her Side, and The Truth About Falling in Love by Christina C Jones]()
The Truth: His Side, Her Side, and The Truth About Falling in Love by Christina C Jones
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere’s no such thing as a right time to fall in love. It happens, or it doesn’t. Possible to fake, but not force. Impossible to simply wish away. This is the path that hero and heroine find themselves on. Neither of them quite ready to entertain the idea of dating, let alone love… but they can’t seem to avoid each other either. He calls it “fate”. She calls it “crazy”... -
![A Passionate Love (Bennett Triplets) by Delaney Diamond]()
A Passionate Love (Bennett Triplets) by Delaney Diamond
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSimone Brooks and Cameron Bennett should not be together. She’s a wealthy socialite looking for a suitable husband. A man with the right pedigree and an economic status that matches her own. He’s part owner of the hottest nightclub in Atlanta with his siblings. Someone who loves cooking, the outdoors, and women, not necessarily in that order... -
![Just Come Over by Rosalind James]()
Just Come Over by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRhys Fletcher is not in love with his sister-in-law. That would be a very, very bad idea, and he doesn’t entertain bad ideas. He also doesn’t lie to himself... -
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Indebted by Sharon C. Cooper
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEven when he does good, he’s bad… Detective Lazarus Dimas doesn’t play by the rules. On the streets, he’s a force to be reckoned with, a dangerous man with a badge and a gun. But he does have a soft spot — the sexy Assistant District Attorney Journey Ramsey. There is something about the woman he can’t shake. She’s irresistible and off limits... -
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Love's Neutral Zone by Love Belvin
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaaz Zyad, number ninety-seven of the Connecticut Kings, wasn’t a big name in his first three seasons in the League. Thanks to his temperamental girlfriend posting and tweeting her every grievance about the League and Kings franchise, Zyad’s become one of the most talked about players in the media.The Kings cut him a contract extension with a huge pay increase under one condition... -
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Sleet Princess by S.J. Tilly
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy trip to Mexico for my cousin’s wedding was only supposed to be a few days of obligation and oceanside.I wasn’t expecting Luke.Wasn’t expecting the hot hockey player, with the smirks and the tattoos, who kept bumping into me.And I certainly wasn’t expecting to spend a night on the beach, under the stars, underneath him.It was magical, but I thought it would end there... -
![Pensive: An African-American Romance by Travena Terry]()
Pensive: An African-American Romance by Travena Terry
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo one has ever affected the fierce, potent, and powerful Asa in any way, other than the terms he arranged. As a Dom, he calls the shots, makes the first move, and the odds are always in his favor. While taking an unwanted hiatus from his business, Asa realizes that he’s hungry for more than what he has... -
![Everything I Desire by B. Love]()
Everything I Desire by B. Love
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsArabella Jenkins has a habit of bouncing from one man to another. For years, she’d been in one relationship after another, not really taking the time to focus on herself or her dreams. After her last relationship comes to an end, her sister challenges her to go ninety days without dating or sex. And she’s totally okay with that… until she meets Denzel... -
![Heal My Heart by Kay Shanee]()
Heal My Heart by Kay Shanee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe chemistry between Jaelynn Waters and Kamden Ross could cause an explosion, however, Jaelynn had some healing to tend to, deeming her emotionally unavailable for an all-consuming man like Kamden. Mending her heart takes longer than expected. She’s ready to confess her love but it appears that Kamden is no longer in a place to receive it.Kamden knew Jaelynn was made for him... -
![On The Rebound by Alexandra Warren]()
On The Rebound by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"I'm not patient with a lot of things. But for you? I'll wait a lifetime."With his entire career ahead of him as the starting point guard for the Tennessee Trojans, Kage Steele is feeling on top of his game. He's got the talent, he's getting the attention, and most importantly, he's raking in more than enough money to have the entire world at his fingertips... -
![Tampering with Temptation by B. Love]()
Tampering with Temptation by B. Love
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Ali returns to Memphis after a year, the last thing he expects is to experience romantic feelings for his best friend, Westley. Since the age of twelve, she’s been more like a sister to him than anything. But when he begins to get to know the new her… Ali starts to see her in more tempting ways... -
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Snow King Catches His Snowflake by A.E. Valdez
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter being in a relationship for three years, Noelle Frost is faced with the reality that she was definitely the better half. Her friends, ecstatic she’s dropped the dead weight of a cheating boyfriend, urge her to get away for the holiday and take some time for herself... -
![Displacement: A Building 402 Novella by Alexandra Warren]()
Displacement: A Building 402 Novella by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s her only option. Her best friend. The one she can count on for anything. The one she… might have a little crush on. She’s the last girl he should be checking for. His best friend. The one who desperately needs a place to stay after being displaced by a fire at her own apartment building. The one who’s always had a piece of his heart even if she never knew it... -
![The Business of Lust by B. Love]()
The Business of Lust by B. Love
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFallyn Mitchell’s perfect life begins to unravel at the seams piece by piece. As life shows her not everything is within her control, she finds solace in her best friend, Stax. For the last ten years, Stax has been the one constant in Fallyn’s life that has been unchanging... -
![Emotional Descent by K.C. Mills]()
Emotional Descent by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBalor Allen’s heart was damaged when his mother left.Keiris Dorian’s heart was made whole when Balor arrived.Some believe only those who have been loved, can love. However, soul ties force emotions that most can’t process or understand until their world shifts.When two hearts connect in the depths of an emotional abyss, there’s an understanding in a language that is meant only for lovers... -
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![The Knockout by Bella Matthews]()
The Knockout by Bella Matthews
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Knockout is a hot new hockey romance between a broken ballerina and the forbidden bad boy who saves her.We all have dirty secrets. Some are just more fun to hide than others.Ares Wilder is a so-called bad boy. A ladies man. The teammate most likely to fight both on and off the ice... -
![Touch of Heaven by Maureen Smith]()
Touch of Heaven by Maureen Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWarrick Mayne has spent twelve years blaming Raina St. James for ruining his sister's life. Now the self-made millionaire has the perfect opportunity for payback--knocking down Raina's luxury day spa to build an office complex. But his plan has met a hitch, in the delectable form of Raina herself... -
![Just Say The Word by Tiffany Patterson]()
Just Say The Word by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDamon I don’t do shy women. And I don’t do women that need rescuing. Then why am I so drawn to her? Sandra Robinson. Even her name sounds unsullied. She isn’t my type. So, when I found myself thinking about her after the one dance we shared at my best friend’s wedding, I was confused... -
![Friend Zoned by Evelyn Sola]()
Friend Zoned by Evelyn Sola
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey say the best things come when you least expect it.Burned by her ex-husband and a messy divorce, Jeannie Dubois isn’t looking for anything more than a good friend. Besides, she’s still dealing with the ex who can’t seem to let her go.Insert NBA coach, Aiden Walsh... -
![Annabelle and Lee by Danielle Allen]()
Annabelle and Lee by Danielle Allen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy grandparents had a beach house tucked in a cove on the shore, and I spent every summer until college there. Some of my best childhood memories were from my time at Heathrow Beach. Mostly because I was head over heels in love with my neighbor Lee Thompson. He was adventurous. He was brave. He was twelve. But my eleven-year-old heart knew he’d be the one I’d end up marrying... -
![Bounce Back by Nicole Falls]()
Bounce Back by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“This thing between us is unexpected for me…”With her professional basketball career seemingly in her rearview, Micaiah Kennedy is trying to figure out what the future holds for her... -
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Inn Love by Bailey West
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe great thing about losing something is, if you retrace your steps, a lot of the time, you can find it… Charlene Kearns spent her teenaged years planning a future with the person she would spend the rest of her life with. She dreamed of the day their plans would become their reality. Then she heard those dreaded words: “It’s not you, it’s me... -
![A Tale of Two Cities: A New Year Novella by Alexandra Warren]()
A Tale of Two Cities: A New Year Novella by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen people think of a holiday for love, they automatically come up with Valentine's Day... -
![Noble Redemption by Té Russ]()
Noble Redemption by Té Russ
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer passion for fashion took her to the other side of the world. But Isabella Noble is back in Sweet Rapids and has to face Stephen Hill, the love she gave up for her career... -
![Noble Seduction by Té Russ]()
Noble Seduction by Té Russ
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIvy Noble’s wanderlust has taken her around the globe. And Duke Covington has been with her every step of the way... -
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![My Heart Is A Fool by BriAnn Danae]()
My Heart Is A Fool by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” Malena, a young, free spirited woman in the last year of undergraduate school is trying to figure out where her heart belongs with this thing called love. What she fails to grasp is that the love she’s seeking is not dependent of other’s actions, but of her own... -
![Unforgettable Kiss by Tiye Love]()
Unforgettable Kiss by Tiye Love
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe beautiful and free-spirited Raini Blue is a struggling artist with aspirations to have her own gallery. Believing she is content, she’s comfortable with her job at a local bookstore and selling her wares in the New Orleans French Market. But her world is about to shift when Tre LaSalle, the man with whom she shared her first kiss as a teenager, comes back into her life... -
![Duke's Heart by Vivian Rose Lee]()
Duke's Heart by Vivian Rose Lee
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe called him Ellington just to irritate him and he called her Caitlin to irritate her, but to family and friends they were known as Duke and Cat. From the first moment, they met Caitlin “Cat” Smith and Ellington “Duke” Howard had an instant dislike for each other... -
![To Buy a Vow by Chencia C. Higgins]()
To Buy a Vow by Chencia C. Higgins
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if we could buy a vow to right our wrongs? For Nedra Phillips, the strain of portraying a strong Black woman to outsiders is finally taking its toll on her. Her marriage to her college sweetheart has begun to fizzle out, with conversations dwindling down to nothing and intimacy becoming sporadic at best... -
![On the Naughty List: A Falling for a Rose Christmas Special by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
On the Naughty List: A Falling for a Rose Christmas Special by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe was tired of waiting, and his starvation for her had reached its ultimate peak. So when a Christmas party brings Eden Alexandria Rose and Derek James Clark face to face again, sparks turn into a detonation of desire that lands them both, on the naughty list. *Authors Note - This is a short story and only meant to give you a look inside Derek and Eden’s Christmas together... -
![Kings Catch by Iesha Bree, Selena Tosato]()
Kings Catch by Iesha Bree, Selena Tosato
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarian King enjoys the glamorous fruits of his success until unexpected changes alter his carefree bachelor lifestyle. Needing help to navigate uncharted waters, he leans on his lifelong friend, Eva Chavez. Though Eva is distracted by turbulence in her relationship, she agrees to support Darian during this transition...
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