Books like 'Brave'
Readers who enjoyed Brave by Tammara Webber also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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![Havoc by Jamie Shaw]()
Havoc by Jamie Shaw
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Hailey Harper left her family farm to enroll in veterinary school, she had a plan: keep her head down, ace her classes, and most importantly… don’t upset the uncle paying her tuition. Translation? Don’t piss off his dramatic, self-absorbed daughter, Danica, even if she’s a nightmare to live with. Falling in love with her cousin’s rock star ex-boyfriend was definitely not part of the plan... -
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![Clipped by Love by Toni Aleo]()
Clipped by Love by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThings are heating up for the Sinclair boys! With one already in the NHL, Jayden Sinclair is hoping to be next! This has been the toughest year of my life. I watched my brother go into the draft without me, my mom got divorced, and the weight of my family’s issues is heavy on my shoulders... -
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A Heart Unchained by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA trip to Russia will rock Brie’s world, and an extended visit to Italy warms her heart when Nonna holds their second child for the first time.In solidarity, the community bands together to help one of their own as a new father fights to hold on.But Brie is about to stumble on a tragic secret involving Sir’s family... -
![Loving You by Allie Everhart]()
Loving You by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSince meeting Garret on her first night at college, Jade’s had to overcome many obstacles to be with him, including interference from Garret’s father. Now, months later, it seems that Mr. Kensington has finally accepted Jade dating his son, but the reason for that is unclear. After what Jade witnessed at the Kensington mansion, she’s not sure what his acceptance of her means... -
![Melody of the Heart by Katie Ashley]()
Melody of the Heart by Katie Ashley
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAs Rolling Stone magazine prepares an issue on successful rock star marriages, they sit down with Brayden and Lily Vanderburg. After all, the two have been a couple since they were fifteen years old. But there is more to the story than meets the eye, and their love took a slight detour before finding happily ever after... -
![Hook, Line, Professor : A Professor/Student Forbidden Romance - #1 by Shayla Hart]()
Hook, Line, Professor : A Professor/Student Forbidden Romance - #1 by Shayla Hart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Do I detect a touch of desire in those gorgeous blue eyes, or is my boozed-up mind imagining things.."Ever the sceptic, Rein Valdez hoped all of her dreams would come true when she scored a scholarship and got accepted into Oakhill University—a prestigious Fine Arts school in Chicago... -
![Forever You by Allie Everhart]()
Forever You by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJade and Garret have a love story like no other. They’ve survived heartache, tragedy, and numerous forces trying to tear them apart, but through it all they’ve developed a love that will endure forever. Now it’s time to celebrate their love with a wedding... -
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Away by B.A. Wolfe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhat good is running AWAY when you only end up lost? Cassandra Pierce had her whole "perfect" life planned out by her parents. One night of pure weakness and lust has her running away from it all and seeking refuge in Alamosa with her best friend. But it seems life has other plans for her when she finds herself lost in the small town of Keaton. Jason Bradley is a charming country guy... -
![Strings of the Heart by Katie Ashley]()
Strings of the Heart by Katie Ashley
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTwenty year old, Allison Slater has been in love with her brother’s bandmate, Rhys McGowan, since she was fifteen years old. But to him, she’ll always be Jake’s little sister and off limits. Now a college sophomore and licking her wounds from a bad breakup, she sets her sights on making Rhys see her as someone he could date…maybe even love... -
![Dear Jon by Lori L. Otto]()
Dear Jon by Lori L. Otto
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA 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... -
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Secrets and Lies 4 by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLING SERIES A funny & sexy new serial by New York Times Bestselling author H.M. Ward They say the best way to get over a broken heart is a random hook-up. So my new BFF is dragging me to a bar. All I have to do is wear a slutty dress, choose a dude, and do the deed, right? The thing is, this isn't me. I'm the good girl -- the one who has sex for love... -
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![STEPDORK by A.E. Murphy]()
STEPDORK by A.E. Murphy
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRaven and Travis sitting in a tree, doing things they shouldn’t be. HA… yeah, right. Raven hates her stepbrother with a passion, and she’s certain Travis returns the sentiment because he makes life at home with him hell. He ruined her favorite T-shirt, damn it... -
![Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest]()
Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhere You See Yourself combines an unforgettable coming-of-age tale, a swoon-worthy romance, and much-needed disability representation in this story about a girl who's determined to follow her dreams...Categorized as:
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Something Forever by M. Clarke
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA heated moment.Desperate decision.Life altering choices.Max and Jenna are forced to test their relationship. Will they be able to embrace the challenges life throws their way?Secrets can ruin the foundation of a relationship... -
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Always Remember by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHow long does it take for a long-distance relationship to break down? Sixteen months. When Jen and Carl put their relationship to rest after Christmas, Jen’s biggest problem is going back to London ten days earlier than planned – and her ever-present attraction to Samuel ‘Bing’ Edwards. Bing has no idea why Jen left Devon so fast... -
![The Cost of Desire (Secrets in Edgewood) by Kate Hawthorne]()
The Cost of Desire (Secrets in Edgewood) by Kate Hawthorne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJordan Chambers wasn’t looking for a relationship, but a late night at the office finds him too close for comfort to a much younger intern. Danny is fresh and fun, and he’s also the son of Jordan’s business partner. What starts as a one night roleplay grows into a months long secret which shows no signs of slowing down... -
![The Viking's Kitten by Cassi Hart]()
The Viking's Kitten by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDawnThe last thing I expected when I banged on my neighbor’s door was to see . . . him. The tattooed giant with muscles for days whom I’ve been eyeing for the past couple of weeks...Categorized as:
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![Under His Care by Kelly Favor]()
Under His Care by Kelly Favor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook 22 of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series For His Pleasure has arrived, and it's sexier and hotter than ever... Twenty-two year old Kennedy Saunders is running away from her old life at MIT, and running towards a new life in New York City. A new life working for Red Jameson--and hopefully much more than that... -
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The Fading Trilogy: Fading, Freeing, Falling: by E.K. Blair
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll three book in the New York Times, USA Today, and International bestselling series together in one book! FADING (book 1) Can a guilty conscience keep wounds from healing? Fine arts major, Candace Parker, grew up with a mother who thinks image is everything, and her daughter’s perfection will never be good enough... -
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Playing it Cool by Emily Robertson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAddison has had her future mapped out since she was a little girl – pre-law degree from the University of Nebraska, getting into a top notch law school, followed by a career as a no-nonsense lawyer. She knows that a husband will come at some point, but she hasn’t figured that part out yet. One thing is certain, it’s not Bryce Portwood, the annoying class clown in her English class... -
![The Hazards of Sex on the Beach by Alyssa Rose Ivy]()
The Hazards of Sex on the Beach by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne broken heart, one drink too many, one steamy night in the sand... No one warns you about the dangers of drinking with a broken heart. At least no one warned me. I never imagined I'd fall for a musician, especially not one like Chase, but then again I never expected to have my heart broken into a million pieces by the frat guy I thought was the love of my life... -
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![Touchdown Baby by Tabatha Kiss]()
Touchdown Baby by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen my football coach father transferred me to Chicago North University, he asked for two things:1. Pretend to be one big happy family to shine up his tarnished public image.2. Don’t date his footballers.Easy enough. Football was his world. Theatre was mine.But when the star quarterback starts showing up everywhere I go, it gets harder and harder to resist his charms.Enter, Junior Morgan... -
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Exchange of Hearts by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEighteen-year-old Harrison Haddon has grown up alone. Surrounded by wealth, nannies, and material things, all he craves is the approval of his father. Sent away to the boarding school his father and grandfather attended, it’s assumed he will follow in their footsteps from Sydney’s prestigious Ivy League school straight into medical school.But Harrison doesn’t want to be a doctor... -
![Tempt Me Like This: The Morrisons by Bella Andre]()
Tempt Me Like This: The Morrisons by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"Angst, sexy, sweet and addicting are all things I have come to expect in a Bella Andre book. She delivers that and more but hands it over New Adult style... -
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All is Lost by Marie Wathen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRecommended for ages 18+ (sexual content and language) Bang... One second: loud music, dancing, laughing, fun, family, friends, love and everything... Bang... Next second: screaming, running, crying, fear, pain, blood, loss and nothing... Bang.... The events of one night on Willow Island will irrevocably change the lives of so many forever... -
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Destined by C.J. Fallowfield
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGabe Austin is tormented by demons from his past. Blaming himself for his part in a tragic accident and abandoned by his father when he needed him most, he uses his charm, good looks and ripped physique to find temporary solace in an abundance of one night stands. Dominating, distant, unwilling to commit, sex becomes his outlet for his pain. Until he sees her... -
![Juice by Michelle McLoughney]()
Juice by Michelle McLoughney
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Three years after the tragic accident that claimed the life of her brother Harry, Cassidy Evans is still struggling. Determined to focus on her career as an artistic consultant in London; when Cassidy lands the commission of a lifetime she has no choice but to dive in head first... -
![Touch Me by Christie Ridgway]()
Touch Me by Christie Ridgway
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYears ago, Rolling Stone magazine dubbed the nine collective children of the most famous band in the world “Rock Royalty.” Now all grown up, the princes and princesses are coming back to L.A.’s Laurel Canyon to discover if love can be found among the ruins of a childhood steeped in sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. Some people say Payne Colson has a death wish... -
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Untamed by Callie Harper
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeathUp here in my cabin in the woods, no one knows who I am and I like it that way. Then she shows up, strutting in heels, tossing her silky, golden hair and smelling like vanilla and honey. She’s exactly the high-maintenance, gold-digging type I’m trying to avoid. Only I can’t get Violet out of my head... -
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Extra Innings by Michelle Lynn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m the crazy fun one. Pedal to the floor, balls to the wall, party all weekend guy. The guy everybody calls for laughs and a good time. And I always deliver. So, when Ainsley Winslow and I made a pact for a summer fling, I was all in. What hot-blooded college male doesn’t jump at the chance for a no strings attached relationship? Not this one... -
![Faking It by Lydia Michaels]()
Faking It by Lydia Michaels
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSheilagh McCullough has been pretending to be someone else her entire life. When she takes her rebellious act too far, her overbearing brothers decide it’s time for her to grow up and face her future. After six years of procrastination and parties, Sheilagh is finally going to college. Dr... -
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![The Substitute by Xavier Neal]()
The Substitute by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNate Being a substitute teacher is good for me. It's sensible. Logical. Abandoning my plans for a career in the film industry and a life full of fun, albeit slightly reckless, actions was the responsible thing to do. That's who I am now. That's who I've become. Mr. Boring. Mr. Predictable. Mr. Anal Retentive... -
![Slide by Sherilee Gray]()
Slide by Sherilee Gray
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s forbidden fruit… but damn he wants a bite… To block out a nightmare past, retired car thief and mechanic Adam Grady has chosen a life of complete denial. So when he agrees to one final job, the last thing he expects to find in the car he’s just boosted is his biggest temptation – his best friend’s little sister... -
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Too Close to Fall by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKevin and Jeremy think that a vacation at the end of the summer will be the perfect way to start their new year at college. Sun, surf, and a fun anniversary gift from their neighbors is the perfect way to celebrate. Unfortunately, the past keeps rearing its controlling, judgmental head. But Jeremy and Kevin aren’t willing to back down any longer—they’re done running... -
![Hot Laps by Shey Stahl]()
Hot Laps by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s not always about the win. Sometimes it’s about the hot laps you learn from. He’s rarely taken seriously … she’s never taken seriously. Casten Riley is living his life the way most kinds only dream. Working for the family business, he’s never had much to worry about. And, if he did, he’s not the type to worry. He’s adorable as some would say, sharp, witty, and never shy... -
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Lessons in Gravity by Jessica Peterson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaddie Lucas is only looking for a one night stand… While studying in Spain for her semester abroad, Maddie hopes to escape the drama surrounding her parents’ divorce—a divorce she may or may not have caused—while researching Spanish architecture for her thesis. And if she hooks up with hot Madrileños along the way? All the better. But handsome Spaniard Javier Montoya wants so much more... -
![His to Teach by Violet James]()
His to Teach by Violet James
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere are so many reasons this is a terrible idea. This woman is eleven years younger than me. The center of my best friend's universe.And if that wasn’t bad enough, I’m a professor at her university.But none of that changes my desire for her. Harper Cain, with her sharp mind and sweet disposition, makes my blood catch fire in a way I’ve never known before... -
![Perception of Life by Shandi Boyes]()
Perception of Life by Shandi Boyes
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNoah Taylor is on the cusp of stardom with his band 'Rise Up'. Noah's soul has been shattered beyond repair after a series of devastating family events. The last thing that Noah wants is a committed relationship. But Noah soon learns that life doesn't always work out the way you plan. Sometimes life can take you on a small detour... -
![Good Intentions by S.L. Scott]()
Good Intentions by S.L. Scott
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook 2 in the Welcome to Paradise Series Our eyes meet and we spend a moment looking into the others', reading the fear and the love that mingles within. I die inside knowing that I won't get to see her face every day. I can't help myself when it comes to her. I have faith our love can overcome the obstacles that will undoubtedly arise, but I still worry.. -
![Now I'll Tell You Everything by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor]()
Now I'll Tell You Everything by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's Alice—for the rest of her life! Yes, the very last Alice book, and it reveals every last bit you'd want to know about Alice, including whether she spends the rest of her life with Patrick! "This is the book where Alice, every girl’s girl, turns into every lady’s lady" (VOYA).Alice McKinley is going to college! And everything, from her room to her classes to her friends, is about to change... -
![Enlightened by J.P. Barnaby]()
Enlightened by J.P. Barnaby
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLittle Boy Lost is the story of Brian McAllister, the boy next door. Brian goes to school, does his homework, and helps his foster parents around the house. Brian also has a secret: he is in love with his best friend, Jamie. But in Crayford, Alabama, being in love with another boy is the worst kind of sin. Brian and Jamie will discover just how deep their emotional bond runs, and at what cost... -
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![Yes You by Tammy Falkner]()
Yes You by Tammy Falkner
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis short story was originally published in the anthology 12 Christmas Romances To Melt Your Heart This is not a full length novel. It's a short story that was requested by readers who wanted to know how Reagan's parents met. It's about 12,000 words. You might remember them. They have two children named Reagan and Lincoln. Find out how their love story started in Yes, You... -
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Unbroken by R.E. Hunter
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe was running toward her future. He was running from his past. When their worlds collided, nothing could prepare them for what was to come. Reeling from Luke’s betrayal, Embry Jacobs is lost and looking for answers. His lies have ripped them apart, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about the man she loves... -
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Exposed - Part 2 by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe sequel to Exposed. The story continues. Hunter was everything Sadie always wanted. He was powerful, dominant, gorgeous and, most of all, he wanted her exactly as she was. When she threw caution to the wind and jumped into his bed, she believed that her life was finally beginning. She was ready to start living and he was the one person she knew she could trust with her heart... -
![The Same Side by C.M. Doporto]()
The Same Side by C.M. Doporto
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe engagement's off and with Collin behind her, Lexi has decided that the temptations of Raven Davenport are too strong to be ignored. It doesn't take long for Lexi and Raven to find themselves wrapped in each other's affection, but not without the challenges that life poses... -
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More Exposed by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe finale to The Exposed Series. Sadie Lockwood thought she had the perfect life. She loved Hunter Reynolds, she was studying to be a doctor, and her entire future was planned out. Everything was going her way. It all shattered when Hunter's past collided with their future. The one secret he kept from her barreled back into their lives, crushing everything in its path... -
![Façade by Nyrae Dawn]()
Façade by Nyrae Dawn
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsCan love save them? After her father commits a crime that shatters her family, eighteen-year-old Delaney Cross is tired of pretending everything is all right. Packing up her car, she sets out to find the people her father hurt. Her search leads her to places she’s never been—and into the arms of Adrian Westfall. To the outside world, Adrian is a sexy, charming ladies’ man...
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