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  • John Green: The Complete Collection Box Set by John Green

    John Green: The Complete Collection Box Set by John Green

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Brand new, this iconic box set includes all of John Green's bestselling novels--including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, and Turtles All the Way Down!Perfect for both new fans and longtime collectors, this deluxe set includes paperback editions of five critically acclaimed, award-winning modern classics by #1 bestselling author John Green: - Looking for Alaska - An Abundance of...
  • Always Us by Allie Everhart

    Always Us by Allie Everhart

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Final book in The Jade Series! Includes an extended epilogue! The countdown has begun. Garret’s running out of time and he’s losing patience as he waits for his father to take action. It’s getting harder to keep this a secret from Jade, and he may not be able to after an unexpected visitor stops by...
  • Intertwined by Jerilee Kaye

    Intertwined by Jerilee Kaye

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    The women in Brianne Montgomery’s family have a curse that compels them to marry before the age of thirty-one, and she wasn't going to be the first one to break it. Her life seemed perfect. Her parents were happily married and she had a wonderful brother who looked out for her. The only thing she hated about her life was Travis Cross—her brother’s annoying best friend...
  • Finding You by Kelly Elliott

    Finding You by Kelly Elliott

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    If Grace Johnson knew one thing at all, it was that all men were dirt bags. All men … except Noah. “I was lost in his eyes. Lost in his tears. My goal was to pull him out of the darkness … if even if it dragged me in as well.” If Noah Bennet knew one thing at all, it was he needed Grace Johnson. Needed her … desperately. “My pain was pulling me under … she was my only saving grace...
  • Perfect Pitch by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott

    Perfect Pitch by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A lead singer, a professor, and another lead singer walk into a bedroom... Molly McIntire loves her career as the lead singer of the band Warning Sign. Who she does not love? The cocky, seductive lead singer of The Grunge, rockstar Luc Moreau, who through a series of misfortunate events ends up singing with her. In her band. On her stage. Together...
  • Chaos by Catharina Maura

    Chaos by Catharina Maura

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    We both claim we're over each other, so why do we keep finding ourselves back in each other's arms?CarterI thought I was over her, right until she walked back into my life. My head knows she and I will end in disaster, yet my heart can't deny her. Maybe I can convince Emilia to make me her dirty little secret...EmiliaCarter is still the only one I want and the only one I desire...
  • Overachiever by S.M. Shade

    Overachiever by S.M. Shade

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    It 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...
  • Becoming Us by Allie Everhart

    Becoming Us by Allie Everhart

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Jade and Garret thought the robbery in their neighborhood had nothing to do with them, but the pieces are finally starting to come together. Someone’s been working behind the scenes, pulling the strings to determine Garret’s fate. The timing couldn’t be worse. Jade and Garret are talking things out, becoming even closer, making plans for their future. Plans that might never happen...
  • Un-Shattering Lucy by Terri Anne Browning

    Un-Shattering Lucy by Terri Anne Browning

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    The conclusion to USA Today Terri Anne Browning’s The Lucy & Harris Novella Series. Shattered. That was how Lucy Thornton felt in the aftermath of her breakup with Harris Cutter. Her family thought the best thing for her to do was to put the length of the country between her and Harris. Reluctantly, she went...
  • Finding Us by Allie Everhart

    Finding Us by Allie Everhart

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Finding Us is in both Jade's and Garret's POV After the events of last year, Jade and Garret are anxious to get a fresh start in a new town and a new college, far away from the people who tried to tear them apart. But soon after moving, their relationship problems begin. Jade finds out Garret hasn’t been completely honest with her...
  • One Wrong Move by Olivia Hayle

    One Wrong Move by Olivia Hayle

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    The woman I love has always been off-limits. She was my best friend’s fiancée… and now my new roommate.  I thought I was used to pain. Harper dated my best friend for years, and I was going to be the best man at their wedding. Until she blows up the engagement and shows up in London with a new job.Being friends never worked for me. That’s why I moved away...
  • Collateral Damage: A Small Town Romance by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Collateral Damage: A Small Town Romance by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    This is the second book in The Cortell Brothers series. It is recommended they are read in order...
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    angst  friendship  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  humor  legal
  • Finding Perfect by Colleen Hoover

    Finding Perfect by Colleen Hoover

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 28 ratings
    The #1 New York Times bestselling Hopeless series continues with this heartwarming conclusion that illustrates the power of following a difficult journey to discover what happens next. Friends Daniel, Six, Holder, Sky, and Breckin are planning to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with a Friendsgiving dinner at Sky’s parents’ house...
  • Faking Delinquency: A Young Adult Romantic Comedy by Ashley Winters

    Faking Delinquency: A Young Adult Romantic Comedy by Ashley Winters

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    One girl. One camp for delinquents. One hell of a summer. Falice Winters has always been the goody-two shoes. Her twin Arabelle . . . not so much. So what happens when their dad plans to ship Arabelle off to a camp to clean up her act? Well, naturally, Arabelle would find a way out...
  • Ritual: A New Adult College Romance by Kandi Steiner

    Ritual: A New Adult College Romance by Kandi Steiner

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Written like your favorite drama television show, the Palm South University series has been called "a mix of Greek meets Gossip Girl with a dash of Friends." Follow seven college students as they maneuver unrequited love, teacher/student romance, the tangles of “no strings” relationships, love triangles and more...
  • Logan by Samantha Chase

    Logan by Samantha Chase

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Meet the Blackthorne men, each one as hot, fast, and smooth as the whisky that built the family fortune, and the yachts and race cars that bear their name. From proud Scottish stock, Blackthornes never lose. But, one by one, the seven sexy men in this family are about to risk everything when they fall for strong and beautiful women who test their mettle in life…and love...
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    angst  friendship  adult  billionaire  book  contemporary  epic  family
  • Abandon by Cassia Leo

    Abandon by Cassia Leo

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Alternate cover edition for ASIN B00HLSUYPKThis gritty spinoff of the New York Times bestselling Shattered Hearts Series follows mysterious and sexy Tristan as he attempts to abandon his demons in the name of love.A steady stream of meaningless sex is all Tristan has left when he discovers the grandmother who raised him is dying and his best friend is getting married...
    Categorized as:
    angst  friendship  university  abuse  adult  alpha-mc  audiobook  book
  • Olivia by Lori L. Otto

    Olivia by Lori L. Otto

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    When devastating news brings an abrupt end to a romantic rendezvous, Livvy Holland struggles to accept the death of one of her closest mentors. Livvy’s artwork has always been an expression of her emotions, and avoiding the pain she feels from her recent loss makes painting seem impossible. Her inspiration gone, she devotes her attention to the future she’s planning with Jon Scott...
  • Dear Jon by Lori L. Otto

    Dear Jon by Lori L. Otto

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A summer with his family in Utah is all Jon Scott needs to pull himself together. It's time to focus on his mom's sobriety and the continuing education of his two younger brothers, Will and Max. For once, things seem to be on track with that part of his life. For the first time, he sees real hope for his family...
  • Victory Run 3 by Devon Hartford

    Victory Run 3 by Devon Hartford

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    There’s only one rule in Rock & Roll: Don’t sleep with anyone in the band. Victory Payne is the hottest lead guitar player on the night club scene of Hollywood’s infamous Sunset Strip. With nothing but her car and her guitar, she’s ready to claw her way to success. Victory never gives up. Then she breaks rock’s cardinal rule...
  • Just For The Summer by Danielle Jamie

    Just For The Summer by Danielle Jamie

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Bestselling Author of the Savannah Series brings you a fun summer romance novella showing the ups and downs of a hot summer romance. It's the perfect beach or pool side read! Ages 18+ due to Adult Content & Language. This novella is a prequel to the Chasing Carolina series out next year but can be read as standalone. **BLURB** Chase Kenzington loves two things: fast cars and women...
  • Evolve Series Box Set by S.E. Hall

    Evolve Series Box Set by S.E. Hall

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Fall in love with The Evolve Series by NYTimes & USA Today Bestselling author S.E...
  • Want You Bad by Julia Wolf

    Want You Bad by Julia Wolf

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I’m a mess disguised in a pristine package. Routine and order are the only things keeping me sane these days. That is, until Charlie Hamada shows up in my small town and blasts my orderly (boring) life to bits.Charming, spontaneous, and quirky Charlie has decided his mission is to turn me into a rebel...and I like being just a little bit bad more than I ever thought I would...
  • I Never Planned on You by Stefanie Jenkins

    I Never Planned on You by Stefanie Jenkins

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Dani had her entire life planned out by the time she was thirteen. She was going to marry the boy who stole her heart – her brother’s best friend – have a great life, and live happily ever after. Then tragedy struck and Dani had to bury those childhood dreams in a pine box along with the love of her young life...
  • Redeem Me by Jennifer Foor

    Redeem Me by Jennifer Foor

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    The Road to Redemption is a Long Journey Parker Hutchinson has done a good job messing up his reputation as the golden child. He’s made bad choices, pushed everyone away, and almost ruined his brother’s life. Though he’s tried his best to make amends, he can’t seem to find a way to convince his family that he’s changed. Cameron Hynson is in college with hopes to become a lawyer...
  • Michael by Karla Sorensen

    Michael by Karla Sorensen

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Brooke Rossi knows how to stay in control. After all, finding herself a single mother to twins after her ‘allergic to responsibility’ ex-boyfriend left town has kinda set the bar for whatever might come her way. Except the day-to-day realities of single motherhood has her juggling in a way that she couldn’t anticipate, which is why she's one sleepless night away from a padded cell...
  • Waiting Game by Chloe Walsh

    Waiting Game by Chloe Walsh

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Daryl King I lived my life by the three-never rules. 1. Never back down. 2. Never break down. 3. Never look back. The past was behind us for a reason. As for my past? Well, most of it felt like a dream – more like a horrible nightmare – and for years, I allowed myself to believe just that. Denial was my friend because my memories couldn't be trusted...
  • Bliss by Kaylee Ryan

    Bliss by Kaylee Ryan

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Cooper Reese Latham was about to make the biggest mistake of her life. At eight-years-old, we vowed to be best friends for the rest of our lives, thinking nothing could ever change that. We were both wrong— we made mistakes, and grew apart. Until I realized living without her wasn’t an option.I was almost too late... but I wouldn’t stand by and watch her walk down the aisle to another man...
  • Agony by Kaylee Ryan

    Agony by Kaylee Ryan

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Reese Cooper Reeves was the boy-next-door. Every milestone, every memory of my youth was entangled with his. We were inseparable... until college.It wasn’t his friends, girls or even sports that came between us— it was me. Tired of being in the friend zone, I finally made a move. Turns out it was the wrong one...
  • Learning to Heal by R.D. Cole

    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...
  • Tristan by Karla Sorensen

    Tristan by Karla Sorensen

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    There's one thing you should know about Tristan Whitfield: he’s been in love with Anna for years. There are two problems with that: she has no idea, and she's married. Or at least, she was. Anna Callahan knows three things about her brother’s friend, Tristan: he's quiet, incredibly handsome, and has a smolder that could set the room on fire...
  • Maybe Now by Colleen Hoover

    Maybe Now by Colleen Hoover

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    What is more important? Friendship, loyalty or love? Colleen Hoover and Griffin Peterson collaborate once again to bring fans of Maybe Someday back into the musical world of Ridge Lawson and Sydney Blake. And Maggie. And Warren and Bridgette. This full length novel is a follow-up to the New York Times bestselling novel, Maybe Someday...
  • A Love Song for Liars by Piper Lawson

    A Love Song for Liars by Piper Lawson

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    I fell for Tyler Adams when he had nothing but a guitar.He was my rebel prince, my handsome muse, my twisted friend.We were worlds apart in every way that mattered:He was poor, I was rich.He was beautiful, I was plain.He honed his talent in private, while I ached for the spotlight.When Tyler moved in with us, Oakwood Prep fell on its knees to worship at his altar...
  • Clarity of Lines by N.R. Walker

    Clarity of Lines by N.R. Walker

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    ** Re-released 2017 edition. Re-edited. No new content added. **When some lines blur, others become crystal clear.Absolutely smitten, Thomas Elkin and Cooper Jones have decided they're prepared to give a relationship a try.What they're not prepared for is the reaction from their families, who try to force them apart.Both men are about to learn that there are lines that define us...
  • The Billionaire's Desire by Scarlett Avery

    The Billionaire's Desire by Scarlett Avery

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.The sizzling adventure continues in this alpha billionaire romance series. The scintillating, steamy and passionate romance between Ciara and Nikolaj picks up where the last book ended. The only difference is that Ciara discovers Nikolaj’s true penchant for domination and to her surprise, she relishes submitting herself to him...
  • Every Kiss by Tasha Ivey

    Every Kiss by Tasha Ivey

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    After witnessing Makenna’s journey to find herself again, Callie is reminded of her own struggles with love. No, Wes wasn’t always the easy going guy that he is today. He was moody and unpredictable in the worst of ways, and she was certain to call him out on it every chance she got. Looking back, she’s amazed at how much their lives have changed since they met...
  • Escaping Trouble by Dee Bridle

    Escaping Trouble by Dee Bridle

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Ivy is on the run from a dark and painful past and has been in hiding for years. Living with a mother who is addicted to drugs and abusive boyfriends, she is forced to live her days in constant fear. Her only hope is college where she is trying her hardest to make something of herself, to better her future. A hot tattooed fighter with a heart of gold was not in her plans...
  • Reckless Kisses by Addison Moore

    Reckless Kisses by Addison Moore

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    *From New York Times bestselling author Addison Moore comes a laugh out loud, standalone, romantic comedy! One hot kiss plus one reckless night equals eating for two. Definitely not the equation Sunday Knight was looking for when she decided to let loose and trade her good girl persona for a night of primal fun. The worst part? She has no clue who the baby daddy might be. Her father is so proud...
  • Always You by Jerica MacMillan

    Always You by Jerica MacMillan

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She's given up on a second chance Even if she still hasn't managed to get Matt out of her head. Years after their magical summer together, she knows the chances of seeing him again are slim. Until she walks into the first day of her internship. Matt can't believe his eyes when Hannah walks into his intern orientation. The girl he ghosted years ago after promising they'd keep in touch...
  • 810 Destiny Dr. by Tracy Lorraine

    810 Destiny Dr. by Tracy Lorraine

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    He’s the one all the girls want.The talented musician. The football player. He’s also my best friend. My ride or die. The one who knows all my secrets. Well, all but one. Only, he doesn’t see me the way he does all the other girls at Cherry Falls High. It’s like I’m invisible to him. Just one of the guys. But I want more...
  • Beautifully Scarred by H.P. Davenport

    Beautifully Scarred by H.P. Davenport

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    With her past firmly behind her where it belongs, Juliette has made a career out of turning her scars into art. She uses her skills to help others cover the evidence of their pain, too. But some scars are too deep, too painful for anyone to hide completely...
    Categorized as:
    angst  friendship  abuse  adult  book  contemporary  female-mc  fiction
  • Redemption by Stephie Walls

    Redemption by Stephie Walls

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Desperate for the ultimate forgiveness, Melissa Jackson offers herself up in the most selfless way. But, by atoning for her past, she could lose her future as she tries to keep her secret from unraveling at the feet of the man she adores. Daniel Hadley becomes enamored with the wrong woman at the right time...
  • High October by Elena Graf

    High October by Elena Graf

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Liz Stolz and Maggie Fitzgerald were college roommates until Maggie confessed to her parents that she’d fallen in love with a woman. Maggie gave up her dream of becoming an actress and married her high school boyfriend. Liz became a famous breast surgeon. Maggie is performing in a summer stock production near the Maine town where Liz is now a general practitioner...
  • Outcast Girl vs Pretty Boy by Jordan Ford

    Outcast Girl vs Pretty Boy by Jordan Ford

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A protective boyfriend. A girlfriend who wants to fit in. Can love give them the strength to face the ugly secrets they’re hiding?Cam:She’s the most precious person in my life. I’d do anything for Bianca.Except introduce her to my family.I know she wants to meet them, but I can’t predict what my dad might do...
  • The Long Way by DomLuka

    The Long Way by DomLuka

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Note: Book cover incorrectly titled.After tragedy strikes at home and he loses a special friend, is betrayed by someone he trusts and his father discovers he's gay, Owen Dovan moves in with the brothers he hasn't seen in two years. Even in a loving environment things aren't always easy...
  • Johnny Deeper: A Sports Romance by Tabatha Kiss

    Johnny Deeper: A Sports Romance by Tabatha Kiss

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    How deep can he go? All the way. ROSE John Kirby. Just another big, dumb jock with a real big… you know . I swore I’d never get involved with another man like him again. He’s crude and loud. Vulgar and unsophisticated. But he knows exactly what he’s doing when he touches me. I can’t let this happen. I’m a TA at our university and there are rules about this kind of thing...
  • Unforgettable by S.B. Alexander

    Unforgettable by S.B. Alexander

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    He’s a football god. She’s the daughter of a Texas senator. Their chemistry is like oil and water. My name is Ryker James. I hate when people tell me what to do. I’m cocky, ornery, and I take things when I want them. Caring isn’t in my vocabulary unless it’s related to football or my family, and I just lost my entire family in a blink of an eye. Now all I have is football...
  • Chasing Perfect by Melanie Shawn

    Chasing Perfect by Melanie Shawn

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    They’d been best friends since elementary school, knew each other’s secrets, and supported each other in times of need…Sandy Cooper and Hunter Blakely were there for each other no matter what…until one epic graduation night changed everything… For Sandy, her sexy best friend knew too much of the life she wanted to get away from...
  • Secret For My Brother's Best Friend by Elle Price

    Secret For My Brother's Best Friend by Elle Price

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I think I just met my son. But his mother is my new assistant and my best friend’s sister.I hadn’t seen Sierra since our night of fireworks, 7 years ago.Then she shows up sitting outside my office, reporting for duty.The one woman I never should have touched.And have never stopped thinking about.The clients find her sunny disposition charming.I find everything about her intensely distracting...
  • DELVE by Jacob Chance

    DELVE by Jacob Chance

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    He was my brother’s best friend. He was seven years older than me. He was a pig when it came to casual sex; indulging in one night stands like they were going out of style. So why did I want to tear his clothes off every time we got within five feet of each other? She was only eighteen years old when we met for the first time...
    Categorized as:
    angst  friendship  adult  alpha-mc  book  contemporary  dark  fiction
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