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Love in Colour by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI will not kill my boss. I will not kill my boss. I will not kill my boss. This is the mantra I tell myself every day. Because I know I won’t survive jail and orange clashes with my strawberry blonde hair. It’s just for the summer, Emily, it will fly by. Lie. Time has stopped. He is probably controlling it to torture me. You are working in the South of France. At least there is wine and cheese...Categorized as:
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![The Girl of His Dreams (Bachelor) by Janet Nissenson]()
The Girl of His Dreams (Bachelor) by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was convinced he’d be a bachelor for life. And then he met the girl of his dreams.Jordan Reeves has fully embraced the carefree, uncomplicated bachelor life, figuring that the poor example he’d been provided by his parents of so-called marital bliss was reason enough to remain single... -
![The Gruff Loner's Bargain by Kat Baxter]()
The Gruff Loner's Bargain by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrook:I might be down on my luck, but I’m determined to open the best all-inclusive wedding venue in the U.S. But first, I have to scope out the competition. The only problem is I need a fake fiance to pull it off. Even worse, the only man available to do the job is the annoying handsome Landry Hendricks. Because of course I need the help of the one man in town who hates me...Categorized as:
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![Downfall by Evelyn Sola]()
Downfall by Evelyn Sola
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe thought he had his life figured out, but he had no idea.Summer Madison is the opposite of everything Maxwell Sutton finds attractive in a woman. And yet, here he is, fighting powerful feelings for the new personal assistant his brother hired while he was out of town.Everything about her is wrong, yet his thoughts are consumed with nothing but her... -
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![Unbreakable Bond by Hope Ford]()
Unbreakable Bond by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s my best friend’s daughter and I have no business wanting her the way I do. Especially since it’s my fault that her dad died. Call it survivor’s guilt, if you must, I just know, I’m to blame.Still when she comes to me for help, I can’t refuse her. Which means sleeping on my sofa so she can take my bed.Emerson is temptation personified... -
![One Bossy Date by Nicole Snow]()
One Bossy Date by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn accidental date brings together two instant enemies in this hilarious and steamy grumpy boss romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow.Never sweat the small stuff, they say.How about when you wake up with a giant stranger showering in your hotel room?There's nothing tiny about Brock Winthrope.He even roars like a lion when he sees me. I scream back...Categorized as:
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![The Collar of Freedom: The Collar Duet, Book 1 by Alexandra Iff]()
The Collar of Freedom: The Collar Duet, Book 1 by Alexandra Iff
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLibrarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00KDJNAIW. Amelia Jones knows the truth; she lives and breathes it every day. The endless monotony of a loveless marriage, and years of domestic slavery stretch before her in minutes and hours that are destined to end in a mental breakdown. Then Alexander Reeves walks through the door... -
![Just A Kiss by J.H. Croix]()
Just A Kiss by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA swoony billionaire romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!Brainy brings bossy to his knees.Jessica Slater is brilliant. When she was my intern, she was off limits and waaaay too tempting.She’s even more delectable now and wins every battle of wits she faces. A chance encounter ignites a fire between us.It was just a kiss. Just. It nearly brought me to my knees... -
![JoJo by Christine Michelle, Christine M. Butler]()
JoJo by Christine Michelle, Christine M. Butler
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI just want a place to call my own, friends I fit in with, and the job I love to remain mine. The only problem with getting what I want happens to be that I wasn’t born equipped with a penis. Men don’t want me working on their cars or bikes simply because I have breasts instead. Never mind that I’m the best damn mechanic in a 200-mile radius... -
![Savage in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox]()
Savage in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s a bookworm. He runs a notorious dance club. Will a case of mistaken identity lead to love?KingAll my brothers have fallen.But I’m still single.And I plan on staying that way…Until a deliciously naïve woman walks into my club.She doesn’t belong here.When she mistakes me for her blind date, I want to use every trick in the book... -
![The Longing by Piper Davenport]()
The Longing by Piper Davenport
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings18+ for language and sexual situations... She wants only him...For as long as she can remember, Poppy has loved only one man. Devon Wallace has been her knight in shining leather ever since he rescued her from a date gone wrong. She can't envision a future without him, but she's convinced he still thinks of her as the pesky twelve-year-old who used to follow him around.He can have anyone but her. -
![Gavriil Nikolaev by Naomi West]()
Gavriil Nikolaev by Naomi West
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy boss wants me to have his baby.Under normal circumstances, that’d be an easy “Uhh… no.”But Gavriil Nikolaev is not the kind of man who likes to be denied.Besides, even if I did find him attractive—which I most certainly do not…And even if I wasn’t his employee—which I definitely am…There’s no getting around the fact that he’s an incredibly dangerous man... -
![The Enforcer by Olivia T. Turner]()
The Enforcer by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe's mean.And grumpy.When he's on the ice, he's the most violent player out there.But there's something about him I just can't shake.There's a sweetness hiding under that gruff, brute exterior.A little boy peeking out who wants to come out and play.I never thought I'd be with someone like Tucker McKinstry.But once I get past that rough hard shell, I can't imagine being with anyone else... -
![Latte Darling by S.J. Tilly]()
Latte Darling by S.J. Tilly
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI have a nice life - living in my hometown, owning the coffee shop I’ve worked at since I was 16.It’s comfortable.On paper.But I’m tired of doing everything by myself. Tired of being in charge of every decision in my life.I want someone to lean on. Someone to spend time with. Sit with. Hug.And I really don’t want to go to my best friend’s wedding alone... -
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![Virgin for the Night by C.J. Fallowfield]()
Virgin for the Night by C.J. Fallowfield
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho do you want me to be?My name is Logan Steele. I’m devilishly handsome, seriously ripped, well hung, charismatic and highly sexed. Women just can’t resist me. So when I lost my job in the construction industry and was struggling for cash, I decided to put my assets to good use.By day I’m a private personal fitness trainer... -
![Leaping into Love by Loni Ree]()
Leaping into Love by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLeap Year Baby…My horoscope said, “For all those Leap Year Babies out there, it’s your day! Take a leap into something fresh and exciting.”I don’t think my horoscope fairy meant for me hop into Mr. Walker’s pristine, Egyptian-cotton sheets. I had no idea my roommate's gorgeous employer was in the shower when I let myself in to take his dog for a walk... -
![Her Older Single Dad: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox]()
Her Older Single Dad: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer Older Single Dad is a steamy, short romance with a curvy, younger woman and a handsome older hero. It is the second book in the Daddy Knows Better series. Piper Food delivery isn’t a great job, but it pays the bills… usually.Most importantly, I get to be independent. When a walking break turns into an amazing job opportunity, I can’t say no... -
![Sinful Abandon by Jeannine Colette]()
Sinful Abandon by Jeannine Colette
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeather McCallister wants one thing: A rich husband. When she catches her trust fund wielding boyfriend with his pants around his ankles she finds herself fighting over a taxi with a stranger she meets on the streets of Chicago. Ryan Pierson is handsome, fun and doesn’t have a penny to his name... -
![Rescued By the Mountain Man by Mia Brody]()
Rescued By the Mountain Man by Mia Brody
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan this grumpy mountain man who doesn’t believe in love find forever with the sunshine woman he rescued?PiperThis is not how I imagined the start of my vacation. First, the rental car breaks down then a huge bear appears, and now this grumpy mountain man is rushing to rescue me...Categorized as:
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![Just One Summer: A Dirty Dare Series Novella by Carly Phillips]()
Just One Summer: A Dirty Dare Series Novella by Carly Phillips
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carly Phillips comes a new story in her Dirty Dare series…Gabriella Davenport is a gorgeous, twenty-two-year-old virgin with a trust fund, vacationing in the Hamptons for the summer and running from family pressure to marry someone she doesn’t like, let alone love.Maddox James is a sexy bar manager, older than Gabby by a decade...Categorized as:
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![Innocent by Khloe Summers]()
Innocent by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan this protective older man convince a curvy virgin to save herself for love, or will she auction it off to the highest bidder?JanieI've spent years trying to find love, but all I've found is heartache and debt.With no way to pay my college tuition, I follow a friend's advice.I auction my virginity online.At first, this seems like a great plan. I'm going to make out huge... -
![Rocked by the Roadie by Eve London]()
Rocked by the Roadie by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo hearts, one bed, no looking back.DaisyWhen the hottest boy band on the planet gets back together for an epic reunion tour, there’s no decision to make. I’m going. It’s been ten years since I’ve had the chance to hang out with my groupie besties. They don’t know it yet, but my parents are forcing me to settle into a life they’ve pre-planned, right down to the man they want me to marry...Categorized as:
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![Unwrapping His Package by Cameron Hart]()
Unwrapping His Package by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIndie: I trust my gut, the universe, and the healing power of sugar. I’ll admit I had my doubts in all three of those things when my sister wanted to move all the way here to Christmas, Michigan in the dead of winter. I’ve been scrambling to be the supportive sister after her messy divorce, but I’m exhausted. Just when I think I’m at my breaking point, I sense something... -
![Dirty Christmas by Cassie-Ann L. Miller]()
Dirty Christmas by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRoast the chestnuts. Spike the eggnog. Break out the ugly Christmas sweaters...Shoot me now. I'll be home for Christmas. Whether I like it or not. Reyfield, Illinois is the last place I want to be for the Holidays. Yet, here I am, headed that way in a car with my brother-in-law's drop-dead gorgeous, certifiably insane secretary...Categorized as:
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![Reserved by Ashley Jacobs, S.S. Rich]()
Reserved by Ashley Jacobs, S.S. Rich
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReserved is a spicy contemporary age-gap romance about a perky entrepreneur and the brooding billionaire who always gets what he wants–and he has his sights set on her.- Grumpy/sunshine- He falls first- Insta-love- Opposites attract- Possessive MMC- Lots of spice- Guaranteed HEACamiIn the Bay, Van Costa is synonymous with ruthless...Categorized as:
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![Vows of Love by Fiona Davenport]()
Vows of Love by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBillionaire Lennox Madison thought his nephew’s destination wedding would just be a fun time in the sun. Then he met Brielle Kendall and instantly knew he’d found the woman who was meant to be his.It didn’t matter that she was much younger than him and the maid of honor. Lennox was determined to give Brielle his own vows of love... -
![Blade by Cameron Hart]()
Blade by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI was out on a ride to clear my mind when I saw her on the side of the road, frowning at the black smoke pouring out of the engine. I wasn’t looking for trouble, and I certainly wasn’t looking for a blonde-haired, blue-eyed damsel in distress, but I couldn’t just leave her stranded... -
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Undescribable Box Set by Shantel Tessier
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings**ON SALE FOR .99 CENTS UNTIL JAN 19TH. REGULAR PRICE WILL BE 5.99** The Undescribable Box Set is three books in one. Undescribable, Unbearable and Uncontrollable. Burned by her past, Samantha begins to build a new life for herself. Focusing on her new friends and rebuilding her broken life, Samantha is content...Categorized as:
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![Coming Down Her Chimney by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart]()
Coming Down Her Chimney by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe had the best intentions.Avery Sinclair lives to spread Christmas cheer. Growing up in an orphanage, Christmas was the only time that she got presents, but her love of the holiday is more than that. It’s the only time when people treated her with kindness.That’s why she’s on her neighbor’s roof, trying to untangle the string of Christmas lights that she’s putting up for him... -
![Caught In A Lie by C.M. Steele]()
Caught In A Lie by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMilo had been stabbed in the back before when he was a special agent with the FBI. It nearly cost him his life. As partners, you depended on each other to protect you. What happens when the person you trusted tries to get you killed? Milo hasn't trusted anyone, but Mike and Duke since that incident. He had no choice, but to retire. Then, in walks the lovely and suspicious April... -
![Lone Wolf by Mia Madison]()
Lone Wolf by Mia Madison
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“That a**, those t**s, you throwin’ me attitude. That I do like. All of it.” Reid “Wolf” Calhoun is the president of Firestorm MC. I’ve spent years avoiding him and the heartache he’s sure to bring. But now I’m back home, and the fire that burns between us is too strong to deny. I just hope I can survive the flames... -
![Forever Kisses by Loni Ree]()
Forever Kisses by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Kane Triplets try their hand at matchmaking…. Harris Kane When my nephews ask me to help out a friend who needs a job, I make them promise that this girl won’t turn out like the firm’s last three secretaries—husband-hunting, gold-diggers. Just to be sure, I cover all my bases and create a new office policy, no fraternization, no exceptions... -
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Her CEO by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlysonEric Chambers. Man of the year and some might say media hog, but I’ve seen enough of his face and chiseled body in those Italian suits on TV and in the papers to know I want to work for him.What I don’t count on is working directly under him... -
![Control Artist by Carrie Aarons]()
Control Artist by Carrie Aarons
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDahlia Akana has no idea where she’s going in life.All she’s ever wanted to do is travel, and her inner circle pressuring her to figure out her purpose only makes her wanderlust grow stronger. But she’s comfortable being a nanny to her nieces in the small Pennsylvania town where her sister lives... -
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![His Hurricane (The Cocktail Girls) by Alexis Adaire]()
His Hurricane (The Cocktail Girls) by Alexis Adaire
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFalling in love can be like weathering a storm. Tempest doesn't trust men. Like, not at all—and with good reason. So this is new territory for her. Then again, she's never known a man like Maddox, who simply laughs off her attempts to ignore him. When she finally gives in and her trust is violated, things get stormy fast... -
![Catch & Release by Loni Ree]()
Catch & Release by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis girl stole my heart.And I'm a stubborn jerk.While I'm attempting to come to terms with this surprising event, my curvy little love leaves town.There's no way I can live without her so I'll have to find my girl and make things right.I know I have my work cut out for me but I'll do whatever it takes to make her mine forever... -
![Claimed by the Lumberjack by Clara King]()
Claimed by the Lumberjack by Clara King
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's a lumberjack who thinks he's better off alone...But a curvy damsel in distress is about to make him question everything.I never expected to find myself running from the cops in the middle of a blizzard, but when I'm saved by a big, grumpy lumberjack, my world is changed forever. Ivor is gruff and protective, and I'm immediately intrigued by him...Categorized as:
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![His Curvy Temptation by Jenna Cook]()
His Curvy Temptation by Jenna Cook
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's off limits.But for her, I'm ready to break all the rules.Reckless. Rough. Ruled by my impulses.That's the man I used to be.I've spent the last ten years rebuilding myself.Becoming a man who follows the law.Obeys the rules. Respects the limits.But then she walks into my office.Soaking wet, wide-eyed, and afraid.Temptation on a silver platter.Putty in my hands... -
![Craving My Dad's Best Friend by Clara King]()
Craving My Dad's Best Friend by Clara King
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce upon a time, she was just a kid with a crush.Now this curvy girl is all grown up, and she's craving her dad's best friend.I’ve been in love with Viktor Kane for as long as I can remember. He’s a grumpy lumberjack with rugged good looks and a protective streak that makes my heart pound. I embarrassed myself in front of him before I left for college, and his rejection still hurts...Categorized as:
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![Big Grumpy Fireman by Cassi Hart]()
Big Grumpy Fireman by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCamillaAll I wanted was a traditional Thanksgiving celebration with my family. What I got was a near-death experience. But I can’t say I regret what happened, not when it reunited me with the only man I ever loved . . . and lost. After Damian disappeared without a word seven years ago, my naïve heart never stopped hoping I’d someday find him again... -
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CFO by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe rabbit doesn’t make me jump. My fingers don’t provide the ultimate thumbs up experience. And no man can, that’s for sure. I’m unorgasamable. It’s in the dictionary, right next to my picture. I’ve lost hope even trying. And to make matters worse, now everybody knows thanks to my not so little slip up. And everyone includes him…our new CFO, Carson Cash. I thought CFO meant Can’t F’in Orgasm... -
![Drilling Deep by Cameron Hart]()
Drilling Deep by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve spent the last decade and a half on this oil rig, aside from the few times my supervisors forced me to take time off out of concern that I would go stir-crazy. They don’t understand that I like the solitude and manual labor this job requires. No one does.As the Drilling Rig Foreman, it’s my responsibility to oversee daily operations and jump in when necessary. That part, I don’t mind...Categorized as:
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![His Toughest Case by Cassi Hart]()
His Toughest Case by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCurtI’m not built for relationships.I don’t like having someone crowding my space or my bed.At least, that’s what I thought… until she showed up on my doorstep.My little sister's best friend has grown into the perfect woman.I’m not sure how I’m supposed to keep my mind – or my hands – off of her.LondonI’ve been in love with my best friend’s older brother since I was a little girl...Categorized as:
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![Finding His Forever by Loni Ree]()
Finding His Forever by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHenry Grayson never thought picking his son up from school would lead to finding his forever, but a series of disasters leads him to Fiona Pierce’s front door. All Fiona Pierce wants after a long day of school is to go home and rest. At eight and a half months pregnant, she’s barely surviving the school day... -
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![Mr. Director Sir by Loni Ree]()
Mr. Director Sir by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDalton BennettOne look at her and I’m gone. Bee steals my heart right out of my chest. The next thing I know, I’m hit with the knowledge “Bee” lied about her name and she’s really my new assistant. The same one who single handedly brought my production to a halt.Amy MarksHe grabs me in the hallway and the sparks fly between us... -
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Using the Biker by Sam Crescent
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter finally getting a divorce from her cheating ex, Jo is not ready to start a relationship, so when her best friend introduces her to the president of the MC club in town, she’s not interested in anything serious. But there’s no denying the attraction she feels toward him. Doc uses women. He has no reason to have them in his life other than to fuck them... -
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![Whole Lotta Grump by Cassie Mint]()
Whole Lotta Grump by Cassie Mint
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s surly and mean. He makes grown men cower. And I give him massages every week. Everyone in this city has heard of Hudson Katz—the Midas man. Every project he touches turns to gold. But he’s not famous for his success. Or not only for that, anyway. No, Mr Katz is famous for being a giant, grade A grump . That’s where I come in. My healing hands; my soothing demeanour...Categorized as:
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![My Boyfriend's Billionaire Daddy by Lena Little]()
My Boyfriend's Billionaire Daddy by Lena Little
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the midst of a blizzard, Melody is thrust into my life, recently homeless and seeking shelter. She’s here as my son’s guest and girlfriend…or she was five minutes ago. It makes my blood boil when I personally witness how he refuses to respect what she wants. I didn’t raise him to be a boy who doesn’t understand what ‘no’ means... -
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Beard Burn by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou're going to like the burn...AlmaGetting stranded in Clearwater is a disaster for me.I have nowhere to stay, no money, and no friends.Then I see the now hiring sign and I start to get my hopes up.When I go in for my interview and meet Bishop, the grumpy giant who might just be my new boss, I think that maybe my luck is starting to turn.BishopHiring Alma would be a mistake...Categorized as:
insta-love boss-employee steamy grumpy-sunshine cheerful-mc grumpy-mc romance contemporary
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