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  • Something She Can Feel by Kimberly Brown

    Something She Can Feel by Kimberly Brown

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    “I see you’re in heat, but, baby, I put out flames.”Efrain Smith is a man who knows what he wants and isn’t afraid to go after it. When he meets a shy bookstore owner, he instantly knows he has to have her. Whether it’s his business or his women, Efrain dominates everything his hand touches.Thyri Nelson has always played it pretty safe, never taking many risks or stepping out of her comfort zone...
  • Becoming Selfish by lizrose, Liz Tomforde

    Becoming Selfish by lizrose, Liz Tomforde

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    ELIThis is it. my senior year. My last shot to get called up to play in the National Hockey League. This season is about me. Though every season is about me. I'm the captain of my university's hockey team- the top scorer both o and off the ice- and everyone on campus knows my name.I feel the pressure every single day.I can't afford to get distracted...
  • Drew by Lulu Moore

    Drew by Lulu Moore

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Let me ask you a question.Have you met your soulmate?I did, then promptly lost her. Because what happens in Vegas stays there, right?Wrong.I’d never been the relationship type, but I’ve spent every spare second of the past twelve months wondering what if. What if I hadn’t slept through my alarm? What if I hadn’t lost her number? What if I’d known her name?But I came up blank...
  • my person by Grey Huffington

    my person by Grey Huffington

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
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  • Beast Brothers 4 by Stephanie Brother

    Beast Brothers 4 by Stephanie Brother

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    When I imagined my first time, I never thought it would be with four men.I’m focused on school, not relationships. Men are trouble, and I have no problem resisting them — until I meet Ben and Lucas at a party. They’re dark, gorgeous, and radiating the kind of magnetism that draws me like a crackling fire on a cold night...
  • Fudge Crunch by Pepper North, Paige Michaels

    Fudge Crunch by Pepper North, Paige Michaels

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Welcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Could a trip to Blaze cause this Daddy to find his Little?Terry Reinhart watched his sheltered sister find the Daddy of her dreams. Seeing them happy ignites his desire to find a special someone of his very own.Kiki Brock is new to Blaze. She knows she's a big personality, but she's determined to enjoy life...
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    steamy  insta-love  romance  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • Sugar Rush: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz

    Sugar Rush: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Sugar Rush is a short, sweet, steamy romance book featuring a strong, independent heroine and the man who wins her heart after it's already been broken before. Sugar Rush is the 2nd in the Just Desserts series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers!FelicityFor the last few years, I’ve been looking for the perfect place to expand my gourmet candy business...
  • Curvy Cravings: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz

    Curvy Cravings: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Curvy Cravings is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a strong, independent heroine and the man who wins her heart after it's already been broken before. Curvy Cravings is the 3rd in the series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers!LyricAfter enduring an embarrassing, high-profile divorce, I just want to fade into the background...
  • Sundae Funday: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz

    Sundae Funday: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Sundae Funday is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a strong, independent heroine and the man who wins her heart after it's already been broken before. Sundae Funday is the 4th in the series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers!InesSixteen years ago, everyone told me to steer clear of my ex, but I didn’t listen...
  • Wanting Winona by Maren Smith

    Wanting Winona by Maren Smith

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    No one said being an adult was easy. Turns out, being a Little is even harder.After almost a year of construction, the Castle looms on the cusp of its grand reopening. The only problem is, it isn't ready. Something is up with the construction crew Marshall hired to get them back to full working order...
  • Sweet Nothings: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz

    Sweet Nothings: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Sweet Nothings is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a strong, independent heroine and the man who wins her heart after it's already been broken before. Sweet Nothings is the 5th in the series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers!MirrenAs a newly single mom and bakery owner, I don’t have a lot of free time anymore...
  • Be My Flirty Firefighter by C.L. Cruz

    Be My Flirty Firefighter by C.L. Cruz

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She's a photographer stuck in a rut. He's a firefighter who loves the unexpected. Will the sparks between them amount to something more?AndyAs a photographer, I’ve endured more weddings than any single woman should have to.But I love my job, even if it is a little routine.Then I land a gig shooting promo materials for a local firefighter bachelor auction...
  • Merciless in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox

    Merciless in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    He’s winning at life. She’s just off the streets. When they meet again, will they get a second chance?EliasI have everything…Except a woman.That’s because only one girl ever had my heart.But we were just kids.When I run into Maggie again, it feels like my last chance.She’s curvy, stubborn, and knows what she wants...
  • Smitten with the Girl Dad by Carly Keene

    Smitten with the Girl Dad by Carly Keene

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Lauren:I’ve been on my own since my broken engagement a few years ago.Now I’m focusing on my career, but I can’t help wishing for someone to share my life with —Someone who cares about me and not just himself.Someone who has a tender side as well as a protective side.Someone who rocks my world.The sexy dad of the little girl who lives across the street is looking like he might be the one...
  • New Tune, Old Vinyl by Ember Davis

    New Tune, Old Vinyl by Ember Davis

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    TALLULAHSame Old Spin has always been my second home. Not just because it’s my family’s business but because I love the way music can speak to your soul. I thought I would run the shop forever, but it’s coming to an end and I’m not sure how to feel about it. I have no idea what comes next...
  • Up For Grabs by Heather Young-Nichols

    Up For Grabs by Heather Young-Nichols

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    When Flannery Tate left home for a college halfway across the country in Michigan, she'd only planned on getting an education. But when Cain Dorsey walked into her life, she had no choice but to fall for him. However, what’s a girl to do when her scholarship well runs dry? Return home? Get a job? Flannery gets creative...
  • Chasing Olivia by Micalea Smeltzer

    Chasing Olivia by Micalea Smeltzer

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Book 2 in the Trace and Olivia Series How far would you go to reignite the spark you once had?Two years later, Trace and Olivia are as much in love as they’ve always been. But the spark they once had for life is waning and Trace is determined that they find it again. His solution? A road trip. But he doesn’t tell Olivia the real reason they’re heading north...
  • Whipped Cream of the Crop by Frankie Love

    Whipped Cream of the Crop by Frankie Love

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    When I see her at the coffee shop sipping hot cocoa, I know she’s something extra sweet.And it’s not just the whipped cream on her nose. It’s her curves, her smile, and the way she laughs as I choose a seat right across from her.Thing is, this woman has unrealistic expectations of her dream man. He’s got to be the cream of the crop, and I’m not sure any guy is gonna live up to it...
  • Magic Under the Mistletoe: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by Liz Fox

    Magic Under the Mistletoe: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by Liz Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She loves the holidays. His heart is two sizes too small. Will a kiss under the mistletoe bring them together?IvyIt’s the most wonderful time of the year.Unless you’re working a Mrs. Claus gig at the mall, and Santa doesn’t show up.When my boss’ boss fills in at the last minute, it’s like a Christmas miracle.Rudy is grumpy, sexy, makes me want to roast his chestnuts...
    Categorized as:
    insta-love  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Her Older Fireman: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox

    Her Older Fireman: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She wants to escape the trailer park. He’s an older hero. Can they look past their differences to find love? Her Older Fireman is a steamy, short romance with a curvy, younger woman and a handsome older hero. It is the fifth book in the Daddy Knows Better series. Maddie Growing up in a trailer park hasn’t been easy.That’s why I’m focused on my education and getting out of there...
  • Red Queen by Rebel Hart

    Red Queen by Rebel Hart

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The breathtaking final book in Max and Danika's love story.The Ryddle world has been thrown off its axis as Max races to save Dani from a watery fate.But his father's gun points straight to his chest. Men are mounting full-scale attacks against the Red Thorns. And as Dani's bubbles cease to exist on the surface of the water, Max knows what he has to do...
  • Fixer Upper by C.L. Cruz

    Fixer Upper by C.L. Cruz

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    When a romance writer who’s never been in love catches her contractor’s eye, can he knock down her walls so they can build a life together?TaraAs a writer, I live out my romantic fantasies every day on my laptop.Unfortunately, I can’t seem to fall in love in real life.When another failed relationship sends me packing, I find my way to Spring, Florida...
  • Feral Heart: A Rock Star Romance by Athena Wright

    Feral Heart: A Rock Star Romance by Athena Wright

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    One overly-excitable fangirl couldn't possibly compete with the woman a rock star god loved and lost... I watch him in concert. I adore him from afar. I live for those brief moments backstage when he acknowledges my existence. That's as close to a man I ever let myself get. It's safer for everyone. Until fate brought us together. Morris says he wants me. He says he'll protect me...
  • More Than Pleasure You by Shayla Black

    More Than Pleasure You by Shayla Black

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shayla Black comes a new story in her More Than Words series… Can I convince her our hot but temporary engagement should last forever? I’m Stephen Lund, confirmed bachelor…and son of a successful billionaire whose sins I can’t forget—or forgive...
  • Alpha Men: Books 1-3 by Hope Ford

    Alpha Men: Books 1-3 by Hope Ford

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The first 3 short stories in the Alpha Men Series! TAKEN (Alpha Men, 1) An Alpha Older Man, Younger BBW, Steamy Sweet Romance Megan I was raised in foster care. I have a bad history with men. I trusted one and he destroyed my trust and my self-esteem… until I meet Jason. He’s older than me, knows exactly what he wants, and what he wants is me...
  • Her Older Biker: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox

    Her Older Biker: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She aged out of foster care. He owns a biker bar. Will their differences be what brings them closer? Her Older Biker is a steamy, short romance with a curvy, younger woman and a handsome older hero. It is the eighth book in the Daddy Knows Better series. Emma Growing up in foster care hasn’t been a piece of cake.At eighteen, now I’m looking to make my own way...
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    insta-love  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • On the Plus Side by C.L. Cruz

    On the Plus Side by C.L. Cruz

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She’s a red-carpet celebrity. He’s a blue-collar boy. Will they be able to look past their differences and find love?EmilyI’ve always loved my life in the limelight.But when I come home to visit my sister and her new family, I realize that I want more.I’m done with shallow, selfish relationships—it’s time for the real thing.And it doesn’t get much more real than local bad boy, Jace Manning...
  • Club Desire: The Complete Series Box Set by Amy Brent

    Club Desire: The Complete Series Box Set by Amy Brent

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Welcome to Club Desire - a magical place where mega rich men wine and dine, and then  have their way  with women so incredibly beautiful, a place where  all your fantasies can come true ! Now, what's a good girl like me doing here?  Well, they say every good girl deserves a bad boy.  Is that the reason I am here - to meet my c*cky, arrogant, Prince Charming?  Club Desire has a reputation...
    Categorized as:
    insta-love  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  humor  romance
  • His Sun Drop  (The May Flowers Series) by Dee Ellis, Flirt Club

    His Sun Drop (The May Flowers Series) by Dee Ellis, Flirt Club

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I’m a damn good doctor—and a damn good guy. I learned the hard way that being a good guy all the time can cost you—it nearly cost me everything. Once I see the Sunni Stone, I don’t care what it costs me to have her. She’s as beautiful as the flower she’s named after, but she’s never had a chance to bloom. Soon enough she has me addicted to more than her pretty petals and sweet nectar...
    Categorized as:
    steamy  insta-love  contemporary  fiction  book  adult  romance
  • Served Hot by Mayra Statham

    Served Hot by Mayra Statham

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Collin Danes’ life is fine. He runs the local diner in his small beach town, and when he feels like it, he hangs out with the pretty tourists. At thirty-five, Collin has never been married, not even close, and he doesn’t mind the bachelor lifestyle, even if it is starting to get a little lonely. It’s not like there are a lot of single women in Spring, Florida to choose from...
  • Tough on the Boss by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox

    Tough on the Boss by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She's the new intern. She's also his best friend's younger sister. Will things heat up in this steamy office romance?AnnaI applied to this internship without telling anyone.Not my brother, and certainly not his best friend.But Richard isn’t just my childhood crush,He’s also my new boss.Richard is tall, sexy, and makes me want to polish his desk...
  • Sweet Curves by Mia Brody

    Sweet Curves by Mia Brody

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    This small-town firefighter is ready to claim the curvy woman from the big city.HavenI’m a hopeless romantic. But as a famous curvy singer, I’m tired of being used by guys that just want to further their career.I need a man who doesn’t know my true identity. One who can fall in love with the real me, not the woman on stage.Now I plan to search for love on a dating app where I can stay anonymous...
  • Cured by Vivian Murdoch

    Cured by Vivian Murdoch

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    When I see something I want, I take it,and the first night I see her... I'm obsessed.Before I even learn her name,I know she's meant to be mine.Her curves make me hungry,her submission begs me to claim her,and I won't take no for an answer.I'll pursue my little minx,catch her and tie her to my exam table,so I can show her exactly how I play doctor...
  • Gin & Sin by Mia Monroe

    Gin & Sin by Mia Monroe

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Helping him explore his attraction to men was supposed to be no strings fun, not turn me into a whipped puppy dog, but here we are. The college twink scene is wearing on me. Sure, it works out for a no-commitment guy like myself, but the constant drama and faceless rotation of pretty boys in and out of my bed isn’t as exciting as it once was...
  • Grace and Mercy by Chance Carter

    Grace and Mercy by Chance Carter

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I'm looking for trouble ... and I think I found her! I'm Hollywood's hottest bad boy. I have no trouble getting girls to drop their panties ... and that's the problem. When you're looking for the thrill of the chase, it's no fun when they just jump in your lap. I'm past looking for a quick lay. Give me a challenge. Give me a real woman. A woman who knows who she is...
  • Always Right by Liz Fox

    Always Right by Liz Fox

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A short, sweet, & steamy romance featuring a curvy woman and the alpha man who claims her. Izzy I thought when I got older, people would take me more seriously.Just because I have frizzy hair and sexy curves doesn’t mean I can’t build a successful business.When I try to get funding for my personal care products line, one of the potential investors has that same familiar judgy attitude...
  • Noble Love by Ella Goode

    Noble Love by Ella Goode

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    NobleI know my frat is questionable, even on its best days, so when Autumn wanders in to clean the rooms in order to pay for her tuition, I know I need to take care of her. First step? Get her away from the brothers and into a safe spot...
  • The Guard by Cassie Mint

    The Guard by Cassie Mint

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I’m limping home at night, barefoot with a busted ankle. Then a white knight sweeps me off my feet. He’s burly and bearded, and sweeter than sugar. Nearly twice my age, too.No one understands why I’m so obsessed with the campus security guard, but they don’t see it. They don’t see him.Well, it’s their loss–because I know he’s the perfect man...
  • Scarlet Fever by Sable Hunter

    Scarlet Fever by Sable Hunter

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Alex Stewart has been roped into playing wedding coordinator for his older brother Ethan’s, wedding; and nothing is going right today. And to make matters worse, he gets off on the wrong foot with the bride’s smokin’ hot sister! Before he knows it, Alex is suffering from a raging case of Scarlet Fever, and is determined to claim this woman for his very own, even if it means giving up his life...
    Categorized as:
    insta-love  steamy  abuse  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Sweet Spot by K.B. Winters

    Sweet Spot by K.B. Winters

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I'm Trey Delgado, professional MLB all-star hitter and i think life wants to break me in two. Luckily for me—I’m unbreakable. They accuse me of being a baby daddy, a bad boy, a drunk and a playboy. Then I get traded from my all-star baseball team in beautiful Southern California, to a startup team in Oklahoma City where I’m expected to be their saving grace...
    Categorized as:
    insta-love  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  sports  romance
  • Kisses and Wishes by Willow Winters

    Kisses and Wishes by Willow Winters

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    From USA Today bestselling author, Willow Winters, comes an exclusive collection of novellas!Romantic. Addictive. Second chance wishes and first time kisses. Everything you need for a cozy read.You’ll devour each of these winter reads down to the last page...
  • Jack by Kate Hunt

    Jack by Kate Hunt

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Hands down, Claire is the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever laid eyes on.We might only be in the same city for a few days, but that’s not going to stop me from pursuing her.Or falling in damn love with her.Claire is convinced this is just a one-time thing, but I know the truth.She and I belong together.For the rest of time...
  • Wild at the Library by Liz Fox

    Wild at the Library by Liz Fox

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    MaggieI moved to Oakwood City for the adventure, but instead found myself in a rut.I’m not sure what else I expected with a job as a library director.The upcoming storm of the decade is the highlight of my monotonous life.When I get locked in the library with an unlikely patron, my life might be taking a turn for the better.Hunter is stern, strong, and sexy in a dangerous package...
  • Ethan by Kate Hunt

    Ethan by Kate Hunt

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Love?Been there, done that, moved on.At my age, the last thing I need is some woman trampling my heart again.Then I meet lusciously curvy Victoria, and my resolve wavers.She’s too young for me, though.Too sweet.And too deserving of a life I can’t give her.If only I could get these thoughts of claiming her out of my head...
  • Lainey: A Belmont Sisters Romance by Kali Hart

    Lainey: A Belmont Sisters Romance by Kali Hart

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Lainey: Rescued by Love Book 5An Instalove Mistaken Identity Curvy Woman RomanceLaineyThese days, I’m swamped with custom cake orders.I don’t have time to go on dates or get involved with someone.I certainly don’t have time to get stuck in an elevator while making a delivery.But the man I’m suck in the elevator with makes me rethink my priorities...
  • Cash by Kate Hunt

    Cash by Kate Hunt

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Dani was my first kiss.My first love.My first and only heartbreak.A decade later, there’s a part of me that still hasn’t gotten over her.So when a chance encounter brings us together again, I know I’m not losing her a second time.Even when the unimaginable happens...
  • Bottoms Up by Jenika Snow

    Bottoms Up by Jenika Snow

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    AoifeAfter my mother passed away, I packed up my entire life and moved to her home country of Ireland. I wanted a change of scenery, a different life… to distance myself from the memories of all that I lost.I wanted a fresh start.The small Irish village of Duthmoore was everything I had hoped when I envisioned myself starting a new life...
  • Love in Texas by Chance Carter

    Love in Texas by Chance Carter

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A Quick Read to Leave you Breathless! Step into Frank Taylor's bakery in the hot, musky heartland of Texas. With resume in hand, you're going to ask this sexy alpha heartthrob for a job. But one look at you and he's got plans of his own. He can't take his eyes off you. He's desperate to show just why he's world famous for his "Pie Filling"...
    Categorized as:
    insta-love  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Forever His Baby by Kim Loraine

    Forever His Baby by Kim Loraine

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I knew from the moment she walked into my pub, Emma Hartford was the woman I'd marry. Unfortunately, her time in Ireland is almost up, and I'm not the kind of man who'll settle for something temporary. But when I see her sitting alone on St. Patrick's Day, I know I can't let her out of my grasp. I'm going to sweep her off her feet and show her what it's like to fall in love with an Irishman...
  • Sleigh Me Baby by Elisa Leigh

    Sleigh Me Baby by Elisa Leigh

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Natalie and her best friend have won an amazing Christmas vacation up in the Georgia mountains. She isn't looking for love, just a nice relaxing getaway from her students. She's most excited about her sleigh ride. When she meets Klaus all bets are off. There's something between them and she's going to take the chance...
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