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Daughtry by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDaughtry Forrester has a good life. He loves his club, his family, and working on custom builds. What he doesn’t love is the pressure the women in his life have put on him to hire a female mechanic. While trying to juggle health problems and a camera crew who’s always underfoot, Daughtry doesn’t put much faith in his new hire... -
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The Devilhouse Books: Rae by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne wild quickie with a sexy stranger will change Rae’s life forever. Rae Stone is majoring in psychology so that she can open a clinic for autistic kids, but when her scholarship is yanked because she failed an impossible statistics course, she thinks she’s out of luck and doomed to return to her repressive and poverty-stricken hometown...Categorized as:
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![Chaos by Catharina Maura]()
Chaos by Catharina Maura
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWe both claim we're over each other, so why do we keep finding ourselves back in each other's arms?CarterI thought I was over her, right until she walked back into my life. My head knows she and I will end in disaster, yet my heart can't deny her. Maybe I can convince Emilia to make me her dirty little secret...EmiliaCarter is still the only one I want and the only one I desire... -
![Lilac: A Sound Love by Asia Monique]()
Lilac: A Sound Love by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Ezra wasn’t picture perfect, but he was perfect for me.” —Lilac Lilac Baker wasn’t against finding love, but love never seemed to be close enough for her to grasp. With her big sister pregnant and living out her happy ending, Lilac has high hopes for her own fairytale beginning... -
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![3 Count by Nikki Castle]()
3 Count by Nikki Castle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA charming ladies' man that everybody loves.A badass photojournalist that treats every day as a new adventure.A friends with benefits relationship.When Aiden and Dani meet on his college campus, their playful banter and physical chemistry immediately draws them to each other. It's easy for one accidental meet-cute to become a standing date, and for a certain understanding to develop between them... -
![Breaking Free by L.L. Collins]()
Breaking Free by L.L. Collins
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlexis Carson-Nichols has had what anyone would describe as an idyllic childhood. She has great parents, little brothers and sister that mean the world to her, and friends that are always there for her. As she graduates from high school and gets ready to go to college, she feels like she has the world at her fingertips. She can’t wait to experience life as a young adult... -
![Shark's Pride by Angel Payne, Victoria Blue]()
Shark's Pride by Angel Payne, Victoria Blue
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDreams come at a price… Hidden enemies are tormenting Sebastian Shark. They’re determined to see his reputation in shreds and his plans for building the Edge in ruins. To make matters worse, Abbigail Gibson has written him off for good, choosing to believe their night of blistering passion was just another one of his playboy conquests... -
![Ryker's Reward by Loni Nichole]()
Ryker's Reward by Loni Nichole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKeeping his curvy spitfire in line will be this grumpy CIA agent's hardest mission yet.RykerWhen I requested a secure room at the Silver Spoon Falls Inn, I didn't realize it came with sassy commentary from the desk clerk. Nor did I think I'd enjoy the thought of spanking that attitude right out of her. But here we are anyway. Sight unseen, I'm already hooked on Francesca... -
![Master Of My Mind by Jenna Jacob]()
Master Of My Mind by Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Biggest Club Genesis Book Yet! After the shocking death of my Master left me stunned, the revenge his ex-wife and daughter sought was almost as devastating. Seeking refuge at Club Genesis, my one safe haven, I returned to heal and get back on my own two feet. But I soon learned that fate had other plans for Leagh Bennett... -
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Just One Taste by C.A. Harms
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m the jokester, the one who pulls the best pranks. I’m the guy the frat brothers avoid for fear of what they’ll wake up to face the next day. But now, the joke’s on me. Literally on me! In BIG. BOLD. BLACK LETTERS! A tattoo…of another guy’s name. I was branded, and no one else can know. The problem is I don't know how it got there... -
![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... -
![Daylight Follows by Michelle Dare]()
Daylight Follows by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDaylight Follows is a standalone new adult romance. Direction and a sense of purpose for her life evaded Daniella Archer. She was in college, but her classes didn’t hold her interest. She had a boyfriend, but never got butterflies when he was near. Her two best friends were her lifelines, the ones who always stood by her. Then tragedy shattered her world and she sunk into a deep depression... -
![Seeking My Destiny by Jenna Jacob]()
Seeking My Destiny by Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBy day, I’m Sasha Evans, successful business owner and entrepreneur. By night, I’m Destiny, Club Genesis’ masochistic bottom who craves pain and won’t kneel to just any Top. The subs around me are all pairing up with the Doms of their dreams. I can’t even find someone to whip away my stress and grant me peace... -
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Shark's Rise by Angel Payne, Victoria Blue
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a dream is taken to the edge of destruction, what will it take to rise again? Abbigail Gibson has finally broken through Sebastian Shark’s staunch defenses, erected through years of having to fight for his multimillion-dollar success and the skyscraper that will be his legacy. But as construction starts on the Edge, the foundations of Sebastian’s world are crumbling... -
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![Two Become One by Weston Parker]()
Two Become One by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m all about the chase.Everything that comes after getting the girl?I’d rather swallow glass.That’s why taken women are my type.Don’t like it?You don’t have to.However, my newest challenge is full of surprises.She’s temptation poured into a silhouette of dangerous curves.And she’s onto me.So is HR at the office.Both quickly become my nightmare as they dare me to change.Me. The forever bachelor...Categorized as:
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![Best Friends Forever: A Marriage Pact Romance by Jess Bentley, ReddHott Covers]()
Best Friends Forever: A Marriage Pact Romance by Jess Bentley, ReddHott Covers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe one I could always rely on, my shoulder to cry on, my BFF.He's back in my life.And he's all man.I'm ready for a new step--best friends with benefits.But now he wants more than this single mom ever expected.To honor our marriage pact--til death do us part.Clay: I never stopped loving Penny...Categorized as:
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Forever Hers by E.B. Walters, Ednah Walters
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe wants her past hidden... Amy Kincaid is running from her controlling ex-husband, who will stop at nothing to find her. With a new identity and a new job as a housekeeper, she just wants to be left alone to raise her daughter. Then Eddie Fitzgerald rolls into town and turns her world upside down. He’s in the business of exposing the truth... Eddie Fitzgerald, L.A.P.D... -
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A Difficult Man to Love by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt was time to sell. One by one, her life was falling apart. That’s when Hayden accepted that she’d have to sell her farm and move on. Unfortunately, the only offer she had was from a man she hated. Just one month ago, she’d told him that she wouldn’t sell her land to him. Wasn’t it funny (horrible!) how life played games? Viktor thought that the lovely garden nursery owner was amazing...Categorized as:
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Just One Touch by C.A. Harms
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI should have known this would happen... Nothing about my fraternity was ever simple. Parties, tequila – tons of tequila – and wild souvenirs from our kind of crazy. Never, and I do mean never, did I expect my brother’s girl to target me in a midnight prank. A prank that backfired and left me squealing in pain... -
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Hayden by Lisa Helen Gray
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI was the girl who loved to swear, speak her mind, and drink rum like it was water. And I never apologised for it. He was my boss; infuriating, arrogant, and so damn good looking it was hard not to fantasise about him. We were two different people, living two ways of life. And yet, I couldn't help but want him. No longer were men in uniform my thing. No, it was now men in suits, with hot tattoos... -
![In Hate With My Boss by Lexi Calder]()
In Hate With My Boss by Lexi Calder
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere are three things I know about Owen Bennett: He’s worth billions. He’s smoking hot. He’s a total asshole.Oh, and he’s my new boss. Which, I guess is technically four things. But who’s counting? Not Owen. Because all he can do is stare at my chest and make rude comments. He’s unprofessional, lazy, and the single most infuriatingly sexy man I’ve ever met in my life...Categorized as:
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![Tempt Me by Carly Phillips]()
Tempt Me by Carly Phillips
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBodyguard Bad Boys… Sexy, hot and oh so protective! Burned by an ex with a wandering eye, Austin Rhodes has sworn off women. His sole focus is his young daughter - and despite his good intentions, the little girl's live-in nanny. He hired Mia Atwood to care for his child but he finds himself lusting after her instead. Keeping his distance isn’t easy but he’s determined to be a gentleman... -
![Unbearable by Shantel Tessier]()
Unbearable by Shantel Tessier
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGrief. How do you survive the loss of a mother you thought didn't love you...until it was too late? Forgiveness. How do you forgive the person who hurt you the most? Fear. How do you survive the person who won’t let you go? Jealousy. How can your heart continue to trust the person you thought you knew? Betrayal. How many secrets are too many? Lust... -
![Every Kiss by Tasha Ivey]()
Every Kiss by Tasha Ivey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter witnessing Makenna’s journey to find herself again, Callie is reminded of her own struggles with love. No, Wes wasn’t always the easy going guy that he is today. He was moody and unpredictable in the worst of ways, and she was certain to call him out on it every chance she got. Looking back, she’s amazed at how much their lives have changed since they met... -
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Crushed by K. Webster
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis story is a novella and a continuation of Jackson and Andi's story from book one, Broken. It is best to have at least read their story before continuing on with this book but it can be read as a standalone if necessary. Jackson and Andi have been through a lot. Against all odds, two broken people found each other and somehow became whole. Life should be perfect for them. But it’s not... -
![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... -
![Mistletoe Kisses by Shaw Hart]()
Mistletoe Kisses by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens under the mistletoe...Noel Merrybell needs this job.Sure, being an assistant isn't her dream job, but at least she gets to work for Mr. Roth. She's always had a silly crush on him, but she knows that dating or sleeping with her boss would be a total disaster.Mason Roth is a ruthless bastard...Categorized as:
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Aston by Olivia Chase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsASTON (Rogue Billionaires, Book Three) is a standalone romance with a guaranteed HEA ASTON Gemma Sweeney. She oozes sweetness, innocence. The moment I see her in my building, I feel instantly conflicted. Because damn am I attracted to her. Those big blue eyes, luscious hips, and a mouth made for sin…she’s gorgeous. It takes everything I have to stay professional... -
![Boss of Me: A Billionaire Boss Romance by Maureen Smith, Skylar Hunter (Maureen Smith)]()
Boss of Me: A Billionaire Boss Romance by Maureen Smith, Skylar Hunter (Maureen Smith)
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the worst boss I’ve ever had. And the most irresistible…I’m not the kind of girl who sleeps with strangers. But when my blind date turns out to be the sexiest man of my dreams, I’m willing to make an exception.Until I realize I’m making out with the wrong stranger.Mr...Categorized as:
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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... -
![Torn by Love by C.A. Harms]()
Torn by Love by C.A. Harms
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLily’s life was anything but easy. It was always her and her brother against the world. They lost their father unexpectedly, and their mother left long ago. Until she met Tanner Parks her life was basic… Uneventful but simple. He was the unattainable bad boy… Just out of reach yet Lily longed for him desperately. He was foul mouthed and cocky… Demanding and arrogant... -
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Hundred To One by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsArlene Bowers is as tough as nails. She has survived a less than perfect marriage, managing to move past it to run her own diner. Her abrasive exterior has always been a way for her to hide behind the darkness and pain that she has endured, but a recent, violent attack and several disturbing phone calls have that tight hold on her emotions wavering... -
![Better Deeds than Words by Georgina Guthrie]()
Better Deeds than Words by Georgina Guthrie
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAubrey and Daniel’s vow to pursue their dangerous romance despite university regulations takes them down a path of secrecy and lies. With only six weeks left to the end of term, they’re under the constant watch of David Grant—Daniel’s “Dean of Students” father... -
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My Someday... by Kristi Pelton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings******Warning: Some content is inappropriate for younger readers. Intended for 17 + ********* My Someday is book 3 and the final installment of the Just One of the Guys series. Old Enough to Love and Finally...One Summer are the first two books in the series... -
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![Cruel Devil by Daniela Romero]()
Cruel Devil by Daniela Romero
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDominique Price hates me.He wants me.He can never have me.At least that’s what I tell him.Good looking, arrogant, football God, everything comes so easy for him. I won’t be just another game to win.It doesn’t matter that I want him.It doesn’t matter that with just one look, he takes my breath away.He’s my brother's best friend and officially off limits... -
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Under His Command by Kelly Favor
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor His Pleasure is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, and with each new book, the romance only gets hotter... 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...Categorized as:
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![Under His Domain by Kelly Favor]()
Under His Domain by Kelly Favor
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook 21 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...Categorized as:
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![In The Boss' Bed by Elizabeth Lennox]()
In The Boss' Bed by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStanding in the doorway to his office, Zeke Steele is floored by the woman tsking at the chaos. Five minutes before, his mind had been focused on the chaos. Now his mind couldn’t get past her dark curls, her luscious figure. In that moment, Zeke realized that his bachelor days were over. And yet, he laughed when he overheard the vivacious Marcy telling one of his ex-lovers that he was gay... -
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Two Can Play by Victoria Ashley, Hilary Storm
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAlphachat.com – That’s all the info you need to get off in the privacy of your own room, office, or hell… even in a public fucking pool. Whatever gets you wet. Lynx brought me into the Alpha House because he knows I can give the women what they want. They want to see me take my pants off, so I give them a big fucking surprise... -
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Kozart by J. Nathan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKozart Savage is the world's biggest rock star. At twenty-five, he's got it all. Money. Fame. And the adoration of fans everywhere. He thought that was enough to make him forget his past. Enough to transform his distrusting heart. Turns out that's not how it works...Then he meets a bridesmaid hiding out in a hotel bar. Probably the only girl on the planet who doesn't know who he is... -
![Noble Love by Ella Goode]()
Noble Love by Ella Goode
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNobleI 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... -
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Tainted by K.A. Robinson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPart One: Facing My Demons Drake lost everything the day Chloe walked away from him. Feeling angry and hurt by her abandonment, he dives deeper into his cocaine use. Each day becomes a struggle for him. After his band is picked up by a recording studio in Los Angeles, things go from bad to worse... -
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Bittersweet Hate by J.L. Beck
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWarning from Author: This isn't your typical romance story. This book contains strong sex scenes, lots of bad language and things that might not be suitable for all readers. Reading this novella may cause uncontrollable heartache, loss of voice, and damage to ones reading device. Proceed with caution, for you have been warned... -
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Bittersweet Trust by J.L. Beck
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWarning: This book is for readers 18+ ONLY. Contains explicit sex scenes, violence, and an alpha male who doesn't take no for an answer. Should be read AFTER reading Bittersweet Hate. -Roughly 150 pages in length- Trust- The firm belief in the reliability, honesty, ability, and strength of someone or something. I let every wall I had built around my heart crumble to the ground for him... -
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![Wild Irish Envy by Sibylla Matilde]()
Wild Irish Envy by Sibylla Matilde
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*** Mature Content; Strong Language; Sexual Content with m/f, m/f/m, and exhibitionism/voyeurism*** “She is the forbidden fruit. The one girl I want and the one I can never have. Never mind that I saw her first. That I met her first. That I wanted her first.” Denny Byrne is Dublin-born, but found his life and his music in the Rocky Mountains... -
![Let Me Know by Stina Lindenblatt]()
Let Me Know by Stina Lindenblatt
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis shouldn't be happening again Amber Scott thought her screaming nightmares would end now that her stalker is locked up and awaiting trial. But they return when her slam-dunk case starts to fall apart. Explicit letters she allegedly wrote surface, suggesting she was the mastermind behind her assault, a willing victim... -
![Sunset Savage: A Dark Possessive Romance by B.B. Hamel]()
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![Losing the Ice by Jennifer Comeaux]()
Losing the Ice by Jennifer Comeaux
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCourtney and Josh are in love and excited to finally compete as skating partners. When they take the ice for their first competition, they want to show everyone, especially Josh's family, they are the perfect pair. But ice is slippery, and one misstep puts all their dreams in jeopardy. Now they must show each other both their love and their partnership are strong enough to survive... -
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Mountain Man's Nanny by Kelsey King
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPARKER After losing my wife in a tragic incident, I pack up and move my kids and I to the mountains to protect my family and my heart. Adjusting from the city life was fairly easy, except as time passes I know I can’t give my kids everything they need. But I’m too proud to admit it. Even when a nanny arrives and offers her expertise and time, I push her away, but my sister isn’t having it... -
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Rock Hard Boss by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s not who she thinks he is. He’s so much more.♥Max Steele is not my type, despite his fame, OTT good looks, muscles and deep set soulful blue eyes.Other people may fawn over the ex-rock star. Not me.He’s cocky, arrogant and rude …. a total alpha hole!Accepting a short term, highly paid role as his PA was a mistake. Being close to him stirs up feelings I do not want. Not with him...Categorized as:
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