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Uncovering Love by M. Monique
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Long Lost by Lexi Blake]()
Long Lost by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA stolen past The only thing Tucker remembers of his past is pain. Used in a doctor’s evil experiments, his memories and identity were erased, and his freedom taken. He believed his nightmare was over when he was liberated by the men and women of McKay-Taggart, until he heard the name Steven Reasor... -
![Chess: Conner Brothers Construction, Book 7 (CBC) by Cee Bowerman]()
Chess: Conner Brothers Construction, Book 7 (CBC) by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter Chess’s family was decimated by loss, it was slowly healed by his brothers finding love and creating families of their own. At one point, Chess thought he’d found that same kind of love, too, but that relationship just wasn’t meant to be. Brokenhearted, Chess focused on his work and family until a chance meeting introduced him to the woman who would change his life forever... -
![Justice for Milena by Susan Stoker]()
Justice for Milena by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt’s been years since Milena Reinhardt has seen TJ “Rock” Rockwell. The last time, he was nearly a shell of a man…but he was her man…and he tore her heart out of her chest. Circumstances unbeknownst to TJ have ensured Milena’s never fully recovered. TJ left his sniper days behind—for the most part—when he left the Army and become a respected Texas Highway Patrolman. He also left behind Milena...Categorized as:
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![Greyson by Dale Mayer]()
Greyson by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCombining a trip to see his grandparents with hunting down a K9 dog sounds like a good excuse at the time to Greyson. Somehow the K9 had been accidentally flow halfway around the world in the wrong direction and then lost...Categorized as:
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![Fences: Smith Mountain Lake Series - Book Three by Inglath Cooper]()
Fences: Smith Mountain Lake Series - Book Three by Inglath Cooper
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCan true love ever overcome betrayal? At eighteen, Tate Callahan left Smith Mountain Lake with no intention of ever coming back. The one thing he'd believed in after a lifetime of growing up in foster homes was his love for Jillie Andrews and her love for him... -
![Having Henley by Megyn Ward]()
Having Henley by Megyn Ward
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI'm the Gilroy your mother warned you about. I'm a simple creature. I drink. I f*ck. I fight. If you're looking to do any of those things, I'm down. But I never do the same woman twice so if you're looking for something a little more long term than the time it takes us to both get off then don't blame me when you get hurt because you've been warned...Categorized as:
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![Searching Love: Saints Protection & Investigations by Maryann Jordan]()
Searching Love: Saints Protection & Investigations by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNathan Washington loved his job as a tracker, training his faithful bloodhounds. He had no idea that the enigmatic woman he saved two years ago—and had not forgotten—would become part of his life again. When he learned she was in danger, he joined his friends, the Saints, to find her once again. But, she was right under his nose...Categorized as:
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![A Hope City Duet by Kris Michaels, Maryann Jordan]()
A Hope City Duet by Kris Michaels, Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne City... Countless Stories. A new series begins with two full-length books by two USA Today Authors Brock – Book 1 It had taken five years for Detective Kallie Redman to become emotionally and psychologically available after her cop-husband devastated their marriage and her career...Categorized as:
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![A Hero's Chance by Maryann Jordan]()
A Hero's Chance by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRyan Coates does it all.Single dad with an ex who needs a reminder to spend time with their kids. Chief of the Baytown Station of the Virginia Marine Police. Sergeant at Arms for the local American Legion. Son. Brother. Coach. Friend.What he’s not doing is looking for a woman to add to his already busy life.Then he met her. Again.She’s the new doctor in town. And she remembers Ryan...Categorized as:
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![Brooks' Bride: A Poseidon's Warriors MC Novel - Book 4 by Darlene Tallman]()
Brooks' Bride: A Poseidon's Warriors MC Novel - Book 4 by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHayley Mize is a small-town girl with goals and dreams. A product of the system, she’s used to keeping her head down and making her way through life unseen. She doesn’t make waves. She doesn’t do anything that could possibly attract the wrong attention. The night she goes to a party with her friend, Elsa, at the Poseidon’s Warriors MC clubhouse, those dreams go up in smoke... -
![A Backwater Blessing: A Kings of Guardian and Heart's Desire Crossover Novella by Kris Michaels]()
A Backwater Blessing: A Kings of Guardian and Heart's Desire Crossover Novella by Kris Michaels
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Cole, Mr. FBI, and Logan, local cop and reigning Ice Princess, hook up to solve a case of Mississippi corruption at the highest judicial levels, sparks fly. Their attraction is hotter than the sultry southern sun. She wants to hate him—but she can’t... -
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Rake by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReid Wolfe is a master of seducing women.This time, his life may depend on it.He’s known as the Wolfe of Manhattan. Reid Wolfe sees women as playthings, and most are happy to be arm candy and bed warmers for the handsome billionaire rake. He knows the art of seduction like no other, so surely he can get a Las Vegas showgirl into his bed in record time... -
![All He Desires by Brenda Jackson]()
All He Desires by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Voluptuous Woman More to Hold. More to Love. Bare Essentials Voluptuous Orlando Judge Dominique Kincaid finds lust at first sight in the form of a handsome morning jogger who fuels her fantasies. But when he steps into her courtroom as a hotshot attorney, she finds it hard to remain the Honorable Judge Kincaid... -
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![Within Range by Em Petrova]()
Within Range by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen trouble walks in, there’s no choice but to hold on tight for the ride. Two years before, Shaw Woodward watched the love of his life walk down the aisle to another man. Since then, life has kicked him in the balls and lifted him up several times. Just so happens he’s on the downward dip of that cycle right now...Categorized as:
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![Inevitable by A.S. Roberts, MA Bussiere]()
Inevitable by A.S. Roberts, MA Bussiere
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDirty talking, tattooed Nathan Blackmore has it all, at least that's what he wants everyone to believe. Six months ago the only woman he has ever loved walked out of his life. This super bike rider vowed never to look back and never to give his love again. Nathan's self destruct button was pressed. But that was then and this is now...Categorized as:
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![Coming Consumed by Renee Harless]()
Coming Consumed by Renee Harless
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSydney hates liars, despises them really, so what is she to do when the man her heart wants most turns out to be the biggest betrayer and deceiver of them all? Sydney Connelly never finds herself in trouble. She always listens to her parents, follows the rules, and does what is expected of her, but in one moment, that all changes... -
![The Bridesmaid Rescue: A K9 Handler, Love At First Sight Romance by Jo Grafford]()
The Bridesmaid Rescue: A K9 Handler, Love At First Sight Romance by Jo Grafford
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![Dangerous Beauty by Rhonda Brewer]()
Dangerous Beauty by Rhonda Brewer
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen you come from a privileged family, you’re expected to follow a particular path in life. Unless you’re Emily Bradshaw. Defying her father, Emily turned down a full scholarship to Dalhousie University. Instead, she followed her dream and opened her own salon in the small town of Hopedale with her friend. She’s happy. Then her mother vanishes... -
![Cutter by Laramie Briscoe]()
Cutter by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe storm raging in the Gulf isn't the only thing brewing between these two...Cutter ThompsonHurricane Tatum, a category five storm hell-bent on making landfall along the Alabama coast, is my opportunity, to show my friends and family the kind of man I've become.The kid who lost his scholarship and the love is life is ready for a change. A change I'm equal parts scared will and won't come... -
![Sullivan by Laramie Briscoe]()
Sullivan by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSullivan BakerMoving to Laurel Springs and joining the LSERT was the best spur-of-the-moment decision I ever made. Here, out from under the expectations of my Police Chief father, I’m thriving.I’ve found a boldness and confidence I never had in Paradise Lost.And a woman who I can’t stop thinking about, dreaming about, and can’t seem to stay away from... -
![Second Chance Love Affair: A Bancroft Billionaire Brothers Novel by Ali Parker]()
Second Chance Love Affair: A Bancroft Billionaire Brothers Novel by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow isn’t the time for a beautiful single mom to steal my heart. Especially not one that I’ve loved before. I’m not that boy anymore, though. Life has been less than kind. My father abandoning us and leaving me to be the man of the house at a young age started the chip growing on my shoulder. He moved on to another life and I helped my family mend as best I could... -
![Cold Spite by Toni Anderson]()
Cold Spite by Toni Anderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA disgraced former Navy SEAL is looking for revenge in this romantic thriller from author Toni Anderson.When FBI Agent Delilah Quinn survives an attempt on her life, she pretends to be dead in order to outwit her attacker. There is only one person she can turn to for help—a man she never wanted to see again…a man who abandoned her five years ago and left her heartbroken...Categorized as:
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![Betrayed by Kaylea Cross]()
Betrayed by Kaylea Cross
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTorn apart by lies and a hail of bullets… Georgia Randall is a government-trained killer with nothing left to live for except the burning need for revenge. She’s lost everything she cared about, including the only man she ever loved, and now her past has caught up with her. Shadowy enemies are on the move, determined to silence her before she can kill her remaining targets...Categorized as:
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![Enigma by Laramie Briscoe]()
Enigma by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s not how we make mistakes, but how we correct them that defines us… Karsyn Fallaway Tucker didn’t stop my car as it drove away from his house that summer night, and the sting of rejection hasn't gone away. Over a year has gone by, and I find myself looking for him in all the places he’d been before. It doesn’t help, he’s still an enigma I have yet to figure out...Categorized as:
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![Tank by Laramie Briscoe]()
Tank by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLife isn’t promised, love isn’t easy, and relationships aren’t always clean, but everyone has their soulmate who is willing to forgive when it would be better to forget. Trevor “Tank” Trumbolt I never thought in the blink of an eye my life could change, but it did...Categorized as:
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![The Irresistible Billionaire by Serenity Woods]()
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![Guarding His Body by A.C. Arthur]()
Guarding His Body by A.C. Arthur
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe ex-marine spoke with confidence and steely determination, but all Renny Bennett saw in his new bodyguard was a petite, doe-eyed nymph. Sabrina Dedune's feisty, take-no-prisoners attitude proved she took her job seriously. But suddenly the gorgeous body under that T-shirt seemed far more dangerous than any threat on his life... -
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Careless by Cheryl Douglas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDetective, Mike Cooper, loves a challenge. So when his father, Josh, asks him to consult on a tough case, he can’t resist the temptation. He agrees to take a brief leave of absence from the police force to accompany country singer, Tori Warner, on tour. His objective? To find the crazed fan who’s been stalking her. If only Tori wasn’t so determined to play hard and fast with the rules... -
![A Merry Little Christmas by Melanie Schuster]()
A Merry Little Christmas by Melanie Schuster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMerry Little Christmas, A, by Schuster,... -
![Campbell Agency by Clara Kendrick]()
Campbell Agency by Clara Kendrick
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDive into this sexy five-book series that follows five security professionals in their quest for both justice and unexpected romance. Lots of suspense, mystery, and romance. No cliffhangers! Book One Gwen Grange doesn’t exist, as far as the world is concerned. She disappeared after her father was accused of horrendous crimes, and has been presumed dead... -
![Puppy Love: An Alpha Man, Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz]()
Puppy Love: An Alpha Man, Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPenny I gave up looking for love a long time ago, when I decided that no man would ever measure up to my family's expectations. Instead, I focus on my dogs—at least they’re easier to understand and loyal to a fault... -
![Promises of Seduction: An Anthology (The Westmorelands) by Brenda Jackson]()
Promises of Seduction: An Anthology (The Westmorelands) by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo classic Westmoreland novels from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Brenda JacksonThe Durango Affair"I'm having your baby."Savannah Claiborne's simple statement sets off an avalanche in Montana ranger Durango Westmoreland's carefully ordered life. Suddenly an unforgettable night of passion with the hazel-eyed beauty has turned into a lifetime obligation for the confirmed bachelor...Categorized as:
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![It's Always Been You by Jacob Parker]()
It's Always Been You by Jacob Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove is quickly becoming my least favorite four-letter word.I let a girl into my heart once, and she nearly destroyed me.The last time I saw her she was in the back seat of her father’s car, leaving me forever.No goodbye.No mercy.That was ten years ago.Now the sexy vixen from my past is back in town looking to hire a consultant.This is my way back in.But not for redemption or a second chance... -
![A CATALINA COVE CHRISTMAS by Brenda Jackson]()
A CATALINA COVE CHRISTMAS by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year ago Isaac Elloren returned to his hometown of Catalina Cove seeking peace, quiet and happiness. However, his high school's holiday homecoming is about to cause turmoil in his life when his childhood sweetheart/ex-wife returns for the reunion. He wants to hate her for choosing a career over their marriage but discovers there's a thin line between love and hate... -
![Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge: New Holiday Romances to Benefit St. Jude Hospital by Sabrina York, Tamara Ferguson]()
Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge: New Holiday Romances to Benefit St. Jude Hospital by Sabrina York, Tamara Ferguson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLER! 10 NEW HOLIDAY ROMANCES From NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Authors To Warm Your Heart And Curl Your Toes! Each Sweet and/or Steamy Story takes place at a unique magical Mistletoe Lodge. Curl up in your favorite chair and treat yourself to a Christmassy-Happily-Ever-After Experience full of jingle bells, mistletoe and JOY, celebrating the spirit of the season...Categorized as:
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![Beloved by Rebecca Sharp]()
Beloved by Rebecca Sharp
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year ago, Gwen Reynolds loaned her car to the beautiful, bloodied man in her emergency room. No name. No questions. No expectation she’d see him again.Until he shows up in the hallway of her building… moving into the apartment next door.Chevy McIntyre is in town for one reason only: to find the men responsible for his fiancée’s death. He’s not looking for friends, and he doesn’t need help... -
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Ice by Lauren Carr
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Sandy Lipton and her unborn child disappeared, the court of public opinion found young Chris Matheson guilty. Decades later, the retired FBI agent returns home to discover that the cloud of suspicion cast over him and his family has never lifted... -
![Dangerous Delusion by Rhonda Brewer]()
Dangerous Delusion by Rhonda Brewer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWarning: This book is for mature readers only. It contains adult themes, coarse language, and descriptive sexual situations. Lora Norris quits a great job and moved to Hopedale to escape an unknown stalker. Little did she know that finding employment at Jack's Place would lead her to some of the best friends she would ever have... -
![The Long Route by Kiersten Modglin]()
The Long Route by Kiersten Modglin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLydia never planned to return to Love, GA. She never planned to see Adam again or to rehash the night that changed their lives forever.But when an assignment at work brings her back to Love, she discovers the boy she left behind is not the same man there waiting for her. Adam once thought his future with Lydia was set... -
![Hidden Betrayal by Rhonda Brewer]()
Hidden Betrayal by Rhonda Brewer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKristy O’Connor never hid the fact that she wanted Dean ‘Bull’ Nash. He’s kept her at arm's length since they met but he’s pushed her away for the last time. Dean loves Kristy more than he could ever tell her. He wants her desperately, but his family secrets could destroy them both. When he can’t stay away from her any longer, murder and a shocking betrayal shake them to their core... -
![The Dreamboat by Emerson Beckett, Rheland Richmond]()
The Dreamboat by Emerson Beckett, Rheland Richmond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey call me Dreamboat for a reason. My friends say I’d flirt with my shadow if it got me laid, and they’re not wrong. I’m a good-looking man with a high sex drive and I love a good time. I know what I like and have no trouble getting it.As a former Navy SEAL, I’m highly trained to handle dangerous situations... -
![Before We Fall by Jordan Marie]()
Before We Fall by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any luck at all. That saying is as old as the hills in Tennessee, where I used to live. And it’s definitely true. I’m a bad luck magnet, at least when it comes to men. Moving to Stone Lake was supposed to be a fresh start. Here, I was going to build a life I could be proud of. Finally put down roots and live quietly. Be safe and happy...Categorized as:
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![Made For Loving You by Kait Nolan]()
Made For Loving You by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA wounded warriorAfter the catastrophic loss of his best friend in battle, Army Ranger Tyson Brooks trades in his fatigues for a badge, moving to Eden’s Ridge, Tennessee to rebuild his life and find a way to live in a world without Garrett. But no amount of protecting and serving the citizens of Stone County is enough to override the guilt that he simply didn’t do enough...Categorized as:
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![Deep Check by Kimberly Kincaid]()
Deep Check by Kimberly Kincaid
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis story was previously published in the HOT ON ICE anthology. Hotshot hockey center Finn Donnelly wants nothing more than to take The Cup to his best friend's grave after the Rage's big win. The problem is, that also means returning to his hometown and seeing January Sinclair, a.k.a., the woman he left behind. She might be as beautiful and fiery as ever, but Finn's ghosts belong in the past... -
![Love is Coming to Town by Alexa Rivers, Claire Wilder]()
Love is Coming to Town by Alexa Rivers, Claire Wilder
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s a small town Christmas without a little romance?Fake relationships, second chances, friends to lovers, and sexy brother’s best friends.Mix in some small town gossip, meddling matchmakers, and Christmas magic and you have a perfect holiday escape. Finding His Cheer by Claire WilderHe loved and lost. She’s just lost... -
![Hot and Heavy by Mari Carr]()
Hot and Heavy by Mari Carr
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s better than one sexy protector? Two.Hazel knows she’s in serious trouble when her shady uncle threatens to implicate her in his crimes. When two police officers show up at her apartment, she’s forced to flee Boston in the dead of night. Philadelphia feels like a big enough place to hide…until the seedy motel she’s staying in burns down...Categorized as:
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![Mac by Mia Malone]()
Mac by Mia Malone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan there be love at first sight when you've known each other a year? Mac lost his wife and son but has rebuilt his life, with help from his friends and because of who he is; calm, solid and strong. As chief of police in a small town in the Rockies, he's busy. His friends keep him busy too. And when he feels lonely – well, there are women who aren't looking for commitments...Categorized as:
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![Midnight Ink by Jayne Rylon, Mari Carr]()
Midnight Ink by Jayne Rylon, Mari Carr
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne tattoo shop in one infamous city sets the stage for 8 stories about resolutions, kink, love and ink. Get ready to let the good times roll!Jayne Rylon ― Report For BootyWhen Burke Levine got marching orders, he couldn't bear to make his girlfriend Chavon White a military widow...
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