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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... -
Adrenaline: A Fall Away Series Bonus Content Collection by Penelope Douglas
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratings**You ask. You receive!*** Have you read Bully and the rest of the Fall Away series? Would you enjoy having all the bonus content in one place? Adrenaline is approximately 36, 000 words of bonus scenes, deleted scenes, character conversations, and Q&As shared over the past few years and is mostly material not found in the actual books. Here, you'll find..Categorized as:
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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
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... -
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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... -
Hot for Teacher Anthology: Nineteen Stories Filled with Love and Lust by Elle Christensen, L.J. Shen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNineteen of today’s bestselling authors… Plus Nineteen tales of tempting teachers and seductive students… Equals One HOT anthology for an epic cause. Sexy, spicy, romantic, angsty, funny, or sweet-however you like your fantasies, these nineteen original novellas guarantee extra heat...Categorized as:
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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
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... -
Until Hanna by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHanna has always dreamt of the day when she’d find the perfect man and start a family of her own. But one horrible dating experience after an another, has her second guessing her ability to trust her own judgment when it comes to men... -
Mistletoe Kisses by Ali Dean, Alley Ciz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAre you ready to fall in love under the mistletoe?Join fourteen bestselling authors as they take you back to some of their favorite worlds, with this collection of all-new young and new adult short stories.‘Tis the season for friendship, family, first love, and FEELS... -
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... -
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... -
Savage Kings by L.M. Harrison
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThree beautiful, cruel boys rule Kingsworth Prep. And I'm the girl who almost ruined them...It all started with that video I posted of them—you know, the one that went viral. But that was before I knew who they were. Ezra Covington, Bellamy Thorn, and Dashiell Laurier. Three untouchable royals who were just… well, royally touched... -
Shattered Pieces by Alisha Williams
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat the hell just happened? Is this even real?Well, it's my life, so I'm not really surprised to find myself in the center of yet another shit storm.I'm starting this new chapter of my life in the middle of a nightmare. One that I can't seem to wake up from.With my stalker revealed, I find myself with a whole new set of worries...Categorized as:
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Curvy Girls Can't Date Bullies by Kelsie Stelting
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe bullied my sister. Now it’s his turn to pay.Ryker is the top of the Emerson Academy food chain, and he uses his power to remind everyone of just how powerless they are.Until now.When I see him picking on the most innocent girl in school for her weight, I snap. Ignoring him is no longer enough. No, my friends and I are going to make him pay...Categorized as:
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Fallen Crest Extras by Tijan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThese were written for a promo tour I did for Fallen Crest Home’s book release. I added a few extra surprises in here, and wanted to make them available for everyone. This is done as a thank you to the readers... -
The Seduction of Pretty Lies by Holly Renee
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDevoted. Loyal. Shameless. The Boys of Clermont Bay had been my protectors for as long as I could remember.And Olly Warner took the job to heart.He was intense and all-consuming, and I had been in love with him for years.Alarmingly handsome and recklessly charming, he attempted to deny there was ever anything between us... -
Save Me by Amanda Heath
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSave Me can be read as a standalone. “I don’t care! Do you hear me? I don’t care Pierce!” She screams at me. She is pissed and breathing fire. She has never looked so beautiful to me. Well when I can see her face and she isn’t turning away from me. “You care. You can pretend you don’t, but you do. You came all the way out here.” I pause grabbing her hand and swinging her around to face me... -
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... -
Manhattan Secret by V. Theia
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe don't get to choose who we fall in love with. My parents are testament to that. I fell for my teacher…I know you're shocked, aren’t you? Not really. So what if I'm seven years younger than her. I want her. This heat between us can’t be ignored. “Now we share a secret, me and the little mouse. Whether she likes it or not... -
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... -
810 Destiny Dr. by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the one all the girls want.The talented musician. The football player. He’s also my best friend. My ride or die. The one who knows all my secrets. Well, all but one. Only, he doesn’t see me the way he does all the other girls at Cherry Falls High. It’s like I’m invisible to him. Just one of the guys. But I want more...Categorized as:
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Eden High : Series 2 Book 6 by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter the explosion that could've taken Sian's life, Jace is at the end of his rope. No longer willing to leave Mandy in the same town, he's set things in motion to see to her removal. But first he has to protect the people around him, some from Mandy's wrath once she's cornered, and others, from retaliating against her... -
The Long Way by DomLuka
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNote: Book cover incorrectly titled.After tragedy strikes at home and he loses a special friend, is betrayed by someone he trusts and his father discovers he's gay, Owen Dovan moves in with the brothers he hasn't seen in two years. Even in a loving environment things aren't always easy... -
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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... -
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... -
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... -
A Match Made In Texas by Anne Marie Novark
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Austin McCade’s wife dies, a vital part of him dies, too. The sexy single dad devotes himself to his motherless daughter and his work on the Diamondback Ranch. For twelve years, he ignores life and women . . . until a sassy schoolteacher moves to town. From the moment Theresa Rogers arrives in Salt Fork, Texas, people warn her about the lonely widower. He’s a hopeless case, a lost cause... -
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... -
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... -
The Temptation of Dirty Secrets by Holly Renee
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCaptivating. Vulnerable. Agonizing. Seductive. Frankie Clermont was supposed to be like a sister to me for as long as I’d known her. But no one knew the depths of our lies. I had been in love with her before… before everything changed what we could be. Undeniably connected and effortlessly infatuated, the two of us had remained each other’s weaknesses through everything... -
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... -
Let You Leave by Caisey Quinn
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNovella included in special edition of Keep Me Still New Adult Romance contains MA 17+ content Layla Flaherty had the perfect life, or close to it. Until a stranger gunned her parents down right in front of her, leaving her with seizure inducing PTSD. After years of trying to pass as normal and failing miserably, she resigns herself to being invisible... -
Rocking Kin by Terri Anne Browning
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Terri Anne Browning. With one promise her life was changed… Saying goodbye to my mother also meant saying goodbye to my life in Virginia. After reluctantly making a promise to my mom, I was California bound with the father who I haven’t seen since I was four years old... -
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Breaking Defenses by JB Salsbury
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI never should’ve loaned him my lucky pencil. Like every female in high school I was captivated when he spoke to me. I had no idea that moment would cause irrevocable damage. Over two years later I’m face to face with Carey Slade again. This time I won’t get caught up in his good looks and oozing charm. I work three jobs and get straight A’s. I can’t afford to get distracted. Not again...Categorized as:
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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... -
Unchained: The Dorms by J.L. Weil
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAinsleyGrayson Edwards is my best friend’s brother and so off-limits. There are a hundred reasons why we don’t make sense.Not my type.Moody AF.Popular.He’s bad.During the day, it all seems so clear, but at night…my dreams paint a different picture.He’s so damn serious, and I don’t care about anything except getting out of Elmwood until I get an unsettling text... -
Silent Treatment by Jackie Williams
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDancing for a new boy band should be a teenager’s dream come true, but success comes at a price.Driven by jealousy, Jennifer’s spiteful attack almost ends Carrie’s fabulous new dancing career, but luckily the strong hands and caring heart of the gorgeous Daniel Lewis, are there to pick up the pieces... -
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... -
Heartfall by J.B. McGee
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsClaire Ross has never been good enough. Not for the girls in the elite group of dancers in her class and certainly not for the approval of her ballet teacher, Mr. Robins. She definitely doesn’t like what she sees in the mirror. Simply put, she doesn’t love herself, so how could she possibly love someone else? After twelve years of friendship, Sebastian Reyes’ adoring gaze holds more... -
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... -
Malaise by Max Henry
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFinal exams and end of year parties don’t seem so important at your brother’s funeral. Two short weeks, and Meg would have survived her senior year relatively unscathed. But when her best and only friend—her brother—dies in a questionable road accident, being the loner in her year doesn’t fit as well as it used to... -
Another Roommate by Carmen Black
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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A Chance At Forever by K.B. Andrews
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMason knew where his life was going, until it was all taken away from him. Left with bitterness and resentment, he forces himself to live the life he never wanted. Lennox came blowing into town looking for a new start. She had big dreams and would do anything to make them come true. Lennox was just what Mason didn’t know he needed... -
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Fall From Grace by Michelle Gross
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRelease date: Nov 1st, 2017. Our first goodbye wasn’t our choice. Our second was… What do people say about third chances? I would never forget the moment I met Noah at six years old, nor would I forget the way I grew into myself next to him; with him. I didn’t want to forget the way he kissed me for the first time or the way we were two kids pretending it was okay to do adult things...Categorized as:
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Jason The Mountain Man by Raven Moon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWolves couldn’t keep him from me, and now he’s never going to let me go…It was only a five-mile hike through the mountains to the lake.My roommate told me not to go alone. But what could go wrong?As it turns out… everything .A starving pack of wolves decided that I’m their next meal, backing me into the water.There’s no way out. No escape.Until Jason West arrives... -
When To Let Go by J.M. Sevilla
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree stories. One book. Six lives intertwined. This is a story that starts at childhood and ends with adulthood. It's about the first time your lips meet and the last time they part. It's the free falling of love and the pain of crashing. It's broken promises and stolen kisses. It's reaching for the sky and letting dreams slip away... -
Scar by Kelly Favor
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaelyn Murphy is broken. She's broken because of something that was done to her--something she can't even bear to think about. So she does the only thing she can think of...she runs. Away from her Ivy League college, away from her perfect life, and away from the man who hurt her. Only she runs straight into... Elijah... -
Late Night Confessions by Mia Madison
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLibrarian's Note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B06Y4G61LVShe couldn’t possibly be more off limits... Maya I’m a 22 year-old woman, and I’ve never been with a man. But that all changes tomorrow night. The moment I post those words at an anonymous online forum, I regret it. Messages flood my inbox with propositions and inappropriate pictures. Except for one man... -
The Bad Girl and The Good Boy by Karla Luna
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI closed my hand around her tiny wrist, yanked her to me to gently place her back against the wall, and crashed my lips to hers. I kiss her with as much passion as I could give her. Her lips are softer and sweeter now. Tender. I ravish her plump lips in mine and continue to taste her as I feel her lightly tugging at my hair from behind...
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