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Stolen Heart by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGriffenWhat happens when the only person you ever trusted betrays you?Hope Daniels was my friend. My confident.Right up until the day she stabbed me in the back and cost me everything.My family. My fortune. My legacy.Now my father's been murdered and his will might be the death of me.It wasn’t enough to banish me fifteen years ago. Even dead, he cant resist twisting the knife... -
![Hearts Entwined by Ellie Masters]()
Hearts Entwined by Ellie Masters
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes opposites do way more than attract …Noodles has it all. As keyboardist for Angel Fire, he’s been living the rockstar lifestyle since he was sixteen. Parties, groupies, plenty of free time to surf … everything is perfect. But lately, he’s been feeling out of sorts. Aimless. Bored... -
![The Merger: A Billionaire Fake Marriage Romance by JA Low]()
The Merger: A Billionaire Fake Marriage Romance by JA Low
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEmma Banks is a strong, single, independent woman who’s busy building her fashion empire. She doesn’t have time for men unless it’s on her terms–quick and convenient. Emma makes no apologies for the way she lives her life. That was until Anderson West walked in.All six-foot-six of him. He was supposed to be a bit of fun to pass the time.But then Vegas happened... -
![Dark as Knight by Alexis Winter]()
Dark as Knight by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIf Peter stands at the Pearly Gates, then billionaire Atlas Knight stands at the gates of Hell…and I just married him.Hard to say no to five million dollars, even if it means selling your soul to the devil.His proposition was simple: one year of marriage, after which, we both walk away... -
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![The Perfect Match by Lyla Mars]()
The Perfect Match by Lyla Mars
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsXXIIe siècle. Ne cherchez plus l’amour : à votre majorité, la Science vous indique qui est votre âme sœur.Respecter la loi… ou écouter son cœur ?98,8 %. Eliotte peine encore à y croire, mais les résultats de son test de compatibilité sont sans appel. L’État américain vient de décréter scientifiquement qu’Izaak Meeka est son âme sœur la plus pure... -
![Hit by Mallory Hart]()
Hit by Mallory Hart
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGIUSEPPINAI was never supposed to meet him, but one fateful night had him saving my life.Now he thinks he owns me. I’m his to keep.He’s ruthless, cold, and a killer, but something draws me to him anyway.I know what he’s capable of. I know he was meant to kill me. And I know one wrong slip may make him change his mind about sparing my life.But I want to test him, push him, be a part of his world...Categorized as:
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![First to Fall by Jenny B. Jones]()
First to Fall by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen I woke up this morning, I became aware of two things:One, I felt hungover, and I knew I hadn’t had a drop of liquor.And two, I was pretty sure I had accidentally married someone.I, Olivia Sutton, have a Ten Year Plan. It’s air-tight and written in permanent ink. You know what’s not on the plan? Getting married to the man I used to love to hate... -
![The Marriage Auction: Book Three by Audrey Carlan]()
The Marriage Auction: Book Three by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Audrey Carlan, discover The Marriage Book ThreeYou can now dive into the Kindle Vella phenomenon with over 2 MILLON READS. This saga has ranked #1 for over a full year and continues to break records each month as America’s favorite serial... -
![The Wedding Hoax by Crystal Monroe]()
The Wedding Hoax by Crystal Monroe
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFirst rule of a marriage of convenience?Don’t get knocked up.When I tell off my new boss after he cuts in line,I think he’s about to fire me.Instead, CEO Harry O’Donnell proposes.He wants me to marry him and move in for six months.See, Harry needs a wife to inherit his family business.I need a windfall to pay for my mom’s medical bills.How hard could playing wifey be? very... -
![Marrying the Merciless Don by Ashlie Silas]()
Marrying the Merciless Don by Ashlie Silas
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe thinks she can escape our arranged marriage, but I'm not just any guy – I'm the don. The moment I saw the mafia princess, I knew she was the missing piece. I've got wealth and power. Now I need the perfect woman to build my empire with. Rosa De Luca is stunning and quick-witted. She's the one who fits the bill. The only glitch? She's flawlessly perfect... -
![Mr. Notting Hill by Louise Bay]()
Mr. Notting Hill by Louise Bay
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s the most embarrassing night of my life. Not only did I literally run into the hottest guy I’ve ever laid eyes on in a hotel lobby, but the ice-cold water and whipped cream I’m carrying (don't ask) end up all over me.If that wasn’t enough, that same guy -- the hottest one of all time -- donates twenty-five thousand pounds during a charity auction... to win a date with me... -
![Temporary Groom by J.S. Scott]()
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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![Real Fake Husband by Jolie Day]()
Real Fake Husband by Jolie Day
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe called me “Goody-Goody.” He called me “Nosy-Josie.” He called me other things while he pulled my pigtails. Now, his grandmother left us a surprise inheritance.The catch? We have to get married and live in her small NYC apartment.For a month. With just one bed. When I arrive, he’s not the cheeky jerk I hated. He’s piping hot. Tall. Sinfully tattooed. A stunning villain... -
![Baby Drama II by Sandi Lynn]()
Baby Drama II by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMilesLong story short. I needed to find a wife.My mother’s final attempt to hold control over me from beyond the grave was temporarily appointing my uncle, her brother, Chairman and CEO of our family company, Bradshaw Capital. She stipulated in her will something I didn’t see coming—marry within the year of her passing, remain wed for another, and the company would be mine... -
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![Only Her by Lucy Darling]()
Only Her by Lucy Darling
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA business transaction. One that will keep the beautiful Kennedy in my bed. That’s all this is. I’ve never been the marrying type until she walked into my life. In that moment I knew I wanted her for myself. That I’d do anything and everything to have her. Even if that included putting a ring on her and making her mine. Forever. Lucky for me her father needs my help to save his business...Categorized as:
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![The Unwanted Bride by Nadia Lee]()
The Unwanted Bride by Nadia Lee
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe got a fake fiancée to avoid an arranged marriage...except she turns out to be his arranged wife after all.Ambitious, driven and independent, billionaire Huxley Lasker refuses to marry the vapid bride his family has chosen to further their legal dynasty. Instead, he asks Grace Lain, a hot one-night stand from a few weeks earlier, to be his fake fiancée... -
![By His Vow by Tracy Lorraine]()
By His Vow by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn all-new steamy and angsty billionaire arranged marriage romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tracy Lorraine.As the daughter of a powerful businessman, I wasn’t expecting to inherit much when my father suddenly passed.There was only one thing I truly wanted.The cottage— the only place that ever felt like home... -
![At Arm's Length by D.E. Haggerty]()
At Arm's Length by D.E. Haggerty
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJackson Schmidt is the biggest jerkity jerk ever. They should totally erect a statue to commemorate his jerkityness, jerkdom— Uggh! There are literally not enough words for ‘jerk’ to depict the man. Unfortunately, Jackson is also the most gorgeous specimen of manhood I’ve ever laid eyes on. One look at him and I want to jump and climb him like a tree... -
![The Sheik's Arrangement by Elizabeth Lennox]()
The Sheik's Arrangement by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the only man who can help her! When Zuri’s brother disappears, Zuri turns to the only man she knows who has the power to help her; Sheik Tiran bin Linar – the fiancé she has been resisting! Despite the chemistry that sizzles whenever he’s close, she still isn’t ready for marriage! But resisting Tiran’s sensual touch is too hard and she succumbs to her desire for the man... -
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Declan by Melissa Belle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy one night stand is now my fake husband…a marriage of convenience hockey romance in the best-selling Wild Men series by USA Today Bestselling author Melissa Belle.MiaI don’t do professional athletes. And I certainly don’t do one-night stands... -
![Bitter Confessions by Mia Knight]()
Bitter Confessions by Mia Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJames Roth is ruthless, manipulative, deceitful, and a potential sociopath. He may also be the only person standing between her family and ruin.A series of confessions reveals that Roth isn’t the only one hiding damning secrets. Her family isn’t as innocent as they appear, and Roth may be the only one who can save them...Categorized as:
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![Feuding with the Fashion Princess by Siena Trap]()
Feuding with the Fashion Princess by Siena Trap
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI love the way I hate her.Pushing Lucy Remington’s buttons is my favorite pastime and has been since we were kids. Watching as her brilliant blue eyes darken in anger when I mockingly call her Princess—even though she is one—fills me with immense satisfaction.She’s the last woman on Earth I would want to take as my wife, yet that’s exactly what her grandfather—my King—asks of me... -
![The Sheik's Jealous Princess by Elizabeth Lennox]()
The Sheik's Jealous Princess by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’d told him that they wouldn’t work! Princess Shantra had explained, in very great detail, to Sheik Laithir del Hassam, Ruler of Piora, that she could never measure up to his first wife’s vivacious and exciting reputation. But did he listen to her? No! The man insisted that a match between them would work...Categorized as:
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![How to Marry Your Frenemy by London Casey]()
How to Marry Your Frenemy by London Casey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCallie: I don’t care if every male in the office stares at my butt. They’ll be the ones kissing it when I land this deal and get the big promotion. The fancy new apartment. The corner office—where I’ll sit in my leather chair and wave two middle fingers at my nemesis. Jackson.Jackson of the dark chocolate eyes, the perfect hair, the bad-boy reputation, and family name on the company letterhead... -
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![Marriage in a Minute by Alina Jacobs]()
Marriage in a Minute by Alina Jacobs
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat kind of moron pretends to be broke then makes the girl pay for his expensive drink and his Uber home?And what kind of idiot marries a tool like that?Oh right, me, that’s who.You’d think that with living with my grandmother who makes candles that smell like her vag and a foul-mouthed parrot, I would have enough drama in my life... -
![The Billionaire Deal by Lori Ryan]()
The Billionaire Deal by Lori Ryan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHe needed a wife on paper, she needed a way to pay for school. Neither bargained for the danger their marriage-of-convenience brought on. CEO Jack Sutton isn't about to be backed into a corner by the stipulations of his mother's will. She might have wanted to be sure he was married by the time he was thirty, but that doesn't mean he needs to give in...Categorized as:
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![Part-Time Husband by Noelle Adams]()
Part-Time Husband by Noelle Adams
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOn a Wednesday afternoon, I ask Trevor Bentley to marry me. He might be the most arrogant, obnoxious man I know, but I need him to be my husband for a year. There are reasons. He's not going to be a real husband. Just part-time. Yes, I have to live with him. And, okay, I also have to share his bed...Categorized as:
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![The Unwanted Marriage by Catharina Maura]()
The Unwanted Marriage by Catharina Maura
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFrom the author of The Wrong Bride and The Temporary Wife comes an angsty and steamy billionaire arranged marriage romanceFaye is the last woman Dion Windsor wants to be near, let alone marry… yet there’s no escaping the alluring pianist he’s been engaged to since they were children... -
![The Billionaire's Adventurous Mistress by Elizabeth Lennox]()
The Billionaire's Adventurous Mistress by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsComing to Alaska, building a house and starting a new life – that was her dream. Until Chloe’s fiancé decides that he wants to venture out on his own in order to “find himself”. Then she’s left alone without a house, no car, a whole lot of building materials – and no way to build her new home. Tucker can’t stand it. Chloe is the cutest, sexiest thing to hit Winthrop since…ever... -
![Vows in Name Only (Billionaires of Boston) by Naima Simone]()
Vows in Name Only (Billionaires of Boston) by Naima Simone
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn arranged marriage neither wants, but both soon crave… from USA TODAY bestselling author Naima Simone!Manipulated into a marriage of inconvenience,until one sizzling kiss changes everything…Devon Cole must marry Cain Farrell or lose everything. But she can never let her billionaire husband-to-be know why she agreed to her father’s dangerous machinations... -
![Snow Many Promises: A Snowed Inn Romance by Elle Christensen]()
Snow Many Promises: A Snowed Inn Romance by Elle Christensen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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![A Summer Idyll (The Best of Betty Neels) by Betty Neels]()
A Summer Idyll (The Best of Betty Neels) by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSweet, tender romance that epitomizes the joy of love -- that is the specialty of international bestselling author Betty Neels. Bringing to readers a warmth and reassurance of a better world, her unique love stories -- many set in Holland and England featuring doctors and nurses -- have become famous among romance readers... -
![When May Follows by Betty Neels]()
When May Follows by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe future Baroness van Tellerinck isn't exactly sure why she has agreed to get married. Perhaps it's because the tall and broad-shouldered Raf doesn't make her feel like a giant. It certainly isn't a love match. She doesn't love Raf, and he seems indifferent toward her. Everything changes, though, when Raf's ex-girlfriend, Beyke, returns and shakes up this marriage of convenience... -
![Betraying the Billionaire by Victoria Davies]()
Betraying the Billionaire by Victoria Davies
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJulian Worth isn’t a man with time to spare. Ruling his billion dollar empire with an iron fist, work is the true love of his life. Which is why when it comes to marriage, a strategic alliance matters more than love. Julian is more than ready to sign on for a little superficial dating and a marriage of convenience if it allows him to take his company to the next level...Categorized as:
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![Bend by Grahame Claire]()
Bend by Grahame Claire
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI thought arranged marriages died a few centuries ago.Apparently, my father didn’t get the memo.In three weeks I’m supposed to say I do to a man I’ve never met.And the only way I see out of it? Marry someone else first.The problem is I have one option on such short notice:The jerk who shattered my heart.The first book in the Bend & Break Duet by USA Today Bestselling Author Grahame Claire... -
![Chosen as the Sheikh's Royal Bride by Jennie Lucas]()
Chosen as the Sheikh's Royal Bride by Jennie Lucas
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSwept from her ordinary world… into the royal bedchamber! Among the many beautiful, accomplished candidates hoping to be chosen as Sheikh Omar’s wife, shop assistant Beth can’t believe this powerful desert king would even notice her...Categorized as:
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![Blackmailed by the Billionaire by Lucy Monroe]()
Blackmailed by the Billionaire by Lucy Monroe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCharlotte left Alastair standing at the altar, but the ruthless billionaire still wants to marry her, and if it takes blackmail to make that happen? So be it.On the eve of her wedding, Charlotte realizes that the Greek tycoon she loves and plans to spend the rest of her life with doesn't know her at all. Worse, he expects her to be something she's not... -
![Love & Other Lies by Jackie Walker]()
Love & Other Lies by Jackie Walker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeparating the truth from the lies has never been harder. Pun intended. It started as a little white lie.A temporary marriage of convenience that would only last a few days — then we’d go back to just being friends.After all, Cort Amos and I aren’t in love... -
![The Organized Bride by Lucy McConnell]()
The Organized Bride by Lucy McConnell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings*A fun and romantic novel by Amazon #1 Best Selling Author Lucy McConnell Early on, Pamela Jones realized she had an unusual talent for putting two people together. Over the years, she's turned it into a successful matchmaking service for the ultra-wealthy: Billionaire Marriage Brokers... -
![The Secret Pool (The Best of Betty Neels) by Betty Neels]()
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.. -
![To Not Marry My Enemy by Gianni Holmes]()
To Not Marry My Enemy by Gianni Holmes
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’ll rue the day we say “I do”.FordBeing jilted once was bad enough, and it won’t happen again. This time I’m marrying for business. When my current fiancee dupes me a few days before the wedding, luckily she leaves behind someone who can take her place. It’s the right thing for him to do, since he convinced her our wedding was a sham... -
![Billionaire Rake by Misha Bell, Anna Zaires]()
Billionaire Rake by Misha Bell, Anna Zaires
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's a billionaire... and a rake. Yes, I know it's not the 1800s. I'm just a bit obsessed with historical romance, that's all. And books in general, which is why I'm on my way to interview for my dream job at the library when Adrian Westmoreland's sheep-like hound knocks me over and into the mud. So I'm late, dirty, and completely flub my interview—only to get the offer of my life... -
![The Sheikh's Baby Bargain by Clare Connelly]()
The Sheikh's Baby Bargain by Clare Connelly
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA baby to secure his kingdom... Powerful Sheikh Rafiq Al-Khalil has no interest in his bride of convenience. But a year into their cold marriage, he desperately needs an heir...Categorized as:
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![The Substitute Bride by SweetBlunch]()
The Substitute Bride by SweetBlunch
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’d just have one problem in life…Nikos Pallis doesn't want a wife. The gorgeous Greek billionaire was notoriously known for having torrid but short affairs. Now his father had just announced that his bride will arrive soon to honor their wedding! His father had arranged his marriage without him knowing it... -
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![Pretend It's Real, for Me by Whitney G.]()
Pretend It's Real, for Me by Whitney G.
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPlease leave your message at the sound of the beep… Tatiana, it’s currently four o’clock in the morning, and I can’t sleep because I’m drunk and wide-awake thinking about you. How I was almost yours, and you were almost mine... My life is currently in shambles, and my entire fighting career is hanging in the balance. So, I have to make some huge changes... -
![Hire A Cuddler by Hope Ford]()
Hire A Cuddler by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHire A Cuddler (How To Win At Love) (August 12, 2024)by Hope Ford (Author)King is a determined billionaire… posing as a professional cuddler to get close to me.He’s the type of man who always gets what he wants, and right now, he wants me—the socially awkward, plus-size model with intimacy issues... -
![Mr. Reed: New York City Billionaires Book 3 by Mary Jennings]()
Mr. Reed: New York City Billionaires Book 3 by Mary Jennings
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![King’s Crown by Marie Johnston]()
King’s Crown by Marie Johnston
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI lost my job and got kicked out by my roommate, who happens to be my ex-husband, on the same day.If I nail one interview, I can get my life back on track. I even get to fly on a private jet with my prospective boss's dad Gentry King, a widowed oil company CEO. We'll make one stop and once Mr... -
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Savage Empire by K.L. Mann
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsApollo and Rayna’s book! *cover coming... -
![A Marriage of Anything But Convenience by Victorine E. Lieske]()
A Marriage of Anything But Convenience by Victorine E. Lieske
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was a simple marriage of convenience. Just two years. What could possibly go wrong?All Nara wanted was to become a fashion designer. That, and an IV full of Diet Coke to feed her favorite addiction. She never thought her father would force her into a marriage of convenience. And who did he choose for her wedded bliss? None other than Derek Marshall, Mr. Stuffy himself...Categorized as:
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