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Scandalized by Ivy Owens
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA one-night stand between two old childhood friends turns into something more, but when a scandal threatens to tear them apart, they must decide how hard to fight for love—a steamy romance debut perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Kennedy Ryan... -
Consider Me by Becka Mack
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCarter Beckett is the NHL's resident badboy, top player both on the ice & in the bedroom, and quite possibly the sexiest man to ever grace my field of vision. But worst of all? He knows it.He’s arrogant, self-centered, and the man doesn’t seem to know what a filter is, let alone how to use one...Categorized as:
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Beauty and the Bayou by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA sexy small town, opposites attract rom com! Sawyer Landry knows he's been beastly to be around for the past few months. But he can't seem to remember how to be fun-loving and friendly. Until he sees Juliet Dawson on his boat dock... and realizes that hip waders are, apparently, one of his turn-ons... -
What the Heart Learns by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLiam has always preferred spending his life inside books, only looking up to occasionally growl at customers in his shop. Until the day someone new comes to town. A woman who could keep up with him, someone who sees beyond his guards, who makes him want something decidedly non -fiction for a change. The only problem is, Riley has a secret. One that just might tear them apart... -
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Small Town Swoon by Melanie Harlow
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly in the movies does the Hollywood heartthrob fall for the small town diner waitress.So when Dashiel Buckley returns to Cherry Tree Harbor for a wedding, I’m determined not to let my massive crush on my best friend’s older brother hijack my good sense.(It happened once before. Do not recommend.)But when my hand is injured, it’s Dash who steps in at the diner...Categorized as:
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When You're Mine by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTake New York by storm and steer clear of serious relationships. That's the plan. That's the goal. It's easy too; now that my software company is taking off. Nothing is getting in the way of that--not even my personal trainer. I don't care how sexy and intriguing she is.Mel Dawson keeps talking me into doing things, like watching the sunset and slowing down to enjoy life... -
Late Nights & Love Lines by Avery Maxwell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe job was simple. Answer the phone, solve the single dad’s dilemma, and move on.I’m the temporary solution.The fill-in.The short-term Single Dad Hotline Helper until a more suitable one can be found.I don’t get attached, I don’t stick around, and I certainly don’t fall for the single dad.Until the job said, “Hold my beer,” and tipped my world upside down...Categorized as:
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The Secret by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kristen Proby comes a forbidden romance. The Secret is the first in the Single in Seattle series!Vaughn is everything I’m supposed to stay away from. Sexy. Cocky. And famous.Ultra-famous.I grew up in a family full of wealthy celebrities. My father, Luke Williams, is the celebrity of them all... -
A Love Song for Dreamers by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe said I taught him how to dream.Maybe he taught me, too.But when fate brings the strongest man I know to his knees, dreams aren’t enough to save us.But true love doesn’t fade to silence after a single verse.Tyler and I have one last chance.And the power to decide how this ends.A tragedy for the ages.Or the perfect ending to the most beautiful song ever written...Ours...Categorized as:
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The Virgin Game Plan by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA sexy standalone forbidden sports romance from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely! The woman I want is as off-limits as they come.I had an excuse two years ago when I met her on campus. She interviewed me for a story on major league baseball's rising stars, and we shared a hot, passionate night that ended far too soon, and without a mention of who her father was... -
Sexy Beast: A Single Dad's Club Romance by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom a secret duo of USA Today Bestselling Authors, comes another COMPLETE STANDALONE in the Single Dads Club set of books. It’s time. Time to get a life. Time to start over. Time to move beyond the past. The guys in the Single Dads Club would tell you it was time years ago, but until recently, the risk of hurting my little girl outweighed the benefit of getting a piece of ass... -
The Wildcat by Bella Matthews
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat do you get when you mix a devastatingly handsome hockey player who doesn’t do casual with a blonde bombshell cheerleader who doesn’t do serious?I was supposed to be taking the summer off from dating. . . and flirting. . . and men in general. A cleanse. It sounded great in theory. But theory went out the window when my own personal kryptonite sat on the barstool next to mine...Categorized as:
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His To Hold by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEver hear the kid song, Jack and Beau sitting in a tree K I S S I N G?Well, she met me when I was up in a tree, but kissing her has never been an option. She isn’t the kind to fall for a daredevil.And I’m a Formula One race car driver. Adrenaline Junkie is my middle name. Taking risks and tossing my fate to the wind is what I do.Being her friend is no longer enough... -
Damaged by Luke Prescott
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m damaged. Bad goods. Not good enough for anyone. Brett Daniels is a player with a capital manwhore. The idea of being with just one woman is something that he’d never entertain. He’s out looking for a new wingman, since he lost his to a woman. He won’t make the same mistake, hell no. It’s all about sex, having fun. Forgetting. I’m damaged. Bad goods. Too much for anyone to deal with... -
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Wild Spirit by Mari Carr
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaybe if things were different, Leo could date the woman he’s always longed for, the free-spirited Yvonne Collins. For her, life is an adventure, for him, life is all about work and keeping things simple so he can focus on his son. When a tragic event upends Leo’s orderly existence, he’s forced to admit he can’t do it all and he can’t do it alone... -
Do You Do Extras? by Nikki Ashton
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrantley James is Hollywood’s newest action hero. He’s got the looks, the body and can barely crack a smile, mainly because he has the mother from hell. Phoebe Drinkwater is an Extra on Grantley’s new film. She’s happy and fun loving but will never be as beautiful as her parents’ imaginary youngest daughter, Melania... -
Incorrigible by S.M. Shade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat have I done?Everything was going so well. I have a job that I adore and I just earned my degree in library science.I also have the best friends a girl could want, who weren't about to let my graduation pass without a celebration.It's not their fault. They couldn't have guessed how it would turn out... -
Never Been Worse by Morgan Elizabeth
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHarper Abbott’s reputation has never been worse. The one time she tries to be spontaneous ends with her and her two best friends getting arrested for a prank gone wrong. Now, her cheating ex and his new girlfriend are on a mission to ruin her fledgling career as a fashion designer... -
Surrender by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes the next standalone rockstar romance in her Seaside Pictures series…I've always been pretty bad about following the rules.And my protégé only gave me one.Stop hitting on his mom.But I can't stop thinking about her, and as a famous rockstar, I've always gotten what I wanted.One week... -
Making His Play by Mari Carr
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlex has a big name in hockey, famous for his stick skills—on and off the ice. But he’s also got a freckle-faced female problem. He took his sister’s tomboy best friend, Charley, to a Vegas wedding to cheer her up after a bad breakup.Too much champagne later and he’s waking up with Charley in his bed and his ring on her finger. And the crazy part is…Mrs. Alex Stone has a nice ring to it... -
Undeniable Temptation by Eden Summers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHaunted by a kiss. With his destructive marriage behind him, Ryan Bennett can no longer deny his insatiable attraction to the one woman in control of his future. He needs her. Craves her. She’s the only glimpse of happiness through the building drama in his life and yet one drunken kiss has pushed her further away. Tormented by what’s at stake... -
Work Violation by B.J. Harvey
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings**Book 2 in the Cook County Rom com series** Ronnie Nelson likes to be chased. Jaxon Cook loves a challenge. Ronnie wants a man who pulls out all the stops. Jax doesn't stop until he gets what he wants. Seems like a match made in heaven... -
Kissing My Brother's Bride by Molly McLain
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy brother’s fiancée should have been mine. Now, I know what you’re thinking, and it’s not quite as bad as it sounds. Linc was running late for their first date and he begged me to stand in until he could get there.I only went to tell the girl to run. To warn her about my brother’s selfish ways and promise she wanted no part of it.But then I saw her...Categorized as:
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Something Borrowed, Something You by Vi Keeland
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNo Strings Attached meets Me Before You in SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING YOU, a slow-burn, swoony romance from #1 New York Times bestseller Vi Keeland.My relationship with Hunter Delucia started backwards.We met at a wedding—him sitting on the groom’s side, me sitting on the bride’s. Stealing glances at each other throughout the night, there was no denying an intense, mutual attraction... -
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Complete by Kortney Keisel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBen and I are just friends.We've tried to be more, but it never works. There's no chemistry between us.At least that's the story I tell everyone.Truth is, I'm pining for Ben. HARD. Like Taylor Swift, You Belong With Me, hard. I don't know what happened. Suddenly, his casual touch is fire, and his easy smile stops my heart.But Ben has put me in the friend zone. Permanently... -
Lovestruck by Julie Capulet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s completely off-limits.But some rules were made to be broken.Elias O’Shea isn’t just Hawthorne University’s star quarterback—he’s the campus heartthrob. With the looks of a god and an easygoing charm that leaves women swooning, he’s at the top of his game. The NFL is within reach and endorsements are pouring in...Categorized as:
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Fairytale Love - Becca & Brian by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWe’re just friends… Fair and beautiful Becca Sloan was used to saying this to people…and it was true. The youngest of Harper’s Crossing’s Quad Squad, she knew she could always rely on her best friend, Brian. Ever since their first encounter on the slide in pre-K, they’d had each other’s backs and were inseparable, through good times and bad... -
Hello Tease by Kelsie Hoss
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMen view love as a game. One you can walk away from.At least that’s what the men in my life have taught me. My dad ran off when I was young, and just when I thought I was getting my own happily ever after, my ex left me on my own with two kids.Trying to pick up the pieces, I move to a small town where I can have help from my children’s grandparents... -
Behind the Camera by Chelsea Curto
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMaven Wood is ready for a fresh start. After an injury on the soccer field leads to her dropping out of college, she needs a change. When her godfather–the coach of the hottest team in the NFL–tells her about an open position as a sports photographer, she jumps at the chance to apply. The pay is good, but it doesn’t cover her rent after her roommate moves out...Categorized as:
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Awake at Dawn by Amelie Rhys
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Gemma Briggs moves in with her brother’s friend, the only thing harder than keeping the arrangement a secret is resisting the explosive chemistry she has with her new roommate—hot NFL player, Noah London.After a workplace one-night stand leaves her high and dry with a baby on the way, Gemma Briggs is forced to leave her job as a college figure skating coach...Categorized as:
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Happy New You by Brenda St. John Brown, Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings★10 Resolutions. 2 Friends. 1 Shot At Love. ★ I’ll admit, having nine New Year's resolutions makes me twitchy. After all, I’m Allison Gottlieb; overthinker, overachiever, hot mess extraordinaire. I’ve spent my entire life trying to be the best but for some reason, I’ve always fallen short...Categorized as:
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Game Ender by B.J. Harvey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author BJ Harvey comes the fourth and final book in the Game series and this time, it's the last two single friends left standing; the reformed playboy and the single mom. *** "You have chlamydia." Three words no man wants to hear... -
Play Mine by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You need to be careful.” The day the manager of my rock band said that changed my life. As Brooklyn Dawn’s newest member on probation, I didn’t think I’d have to worry about anything but rocking hard. I didn’t expect my tumultuous past to come out. I definitely didn’t expect us to be in danger. I never considered I’d need a bodyguard... -
My Favorite Mistake by R.L. Kenderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy First Mistake:Breaking up with my boyfriend right before I turn thirty.Second Mistake:Requesting my expert in the sack best friend, Griffin, give me a leg-shaking orgasm as a birthday gift.My Third Mistake:Lying to myself that I wouldn’t fall for my best friend just because we slept together.My Fourth Mistake:Accidentally telling Griffin I love him.And losing our friendship forever... -
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Off Limits by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsProfessional football has an actual rulebook, but it’s the unwritten rules that come with the harshest consequences.The biggest one of all: don’t date your teammate’s sister. And if you do, don’t you dare fall in love with her.I never meant to fall, but when it comes to Brenna Donald, I never stood a chance. She’s everything I’m not--a light-hearted wild child who shines brighter than the sun... -
Dating Roulette by D. Kelly
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBexley Seven Dates. Seven chances to win my heart. It’s not hard – Don’t put ketchup on your eggs. Don’t wear tassely loafers. For the love of all that’s Holy, don’t ogle the waitress. See? Simple… Yet no one can get it right. Tristan Dating Roulette. It’s Bexley’s game. Correction - it’s her life. A constant rotation of dates... -
Desperately Seeking Househusband by Marika Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m fake dating my ex’s brother…all on national television.GabbyI just needed a fake boyfriend to be on the reality show Desperate Househusbands with me to prove once and for all I was over my evil ex and living my best life.Too bad the only guy willing to do the job turned out to be my ex’s half-brother.Dimples are my kryptonite and he’s got two of them... -
Between Cases by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was the plot twist she hadn't planned for... Workaholic? Check. Poor choice in men? Check. Debatably losing the plot? Check. Payton Callaghan has had enough. She needs time away from her stressful job, time away from her disaster of a love life and what she really doesn’t need is a hot bookshop owner trying to verbally outwit her in the middle of his store... -
Ear Candy by M.E. Carter, Andrea Johnston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the plot twist she didn’t hear coming. Becoming a book narrator was never my goal. But if your deep voice tempts romance listeners to swoon and throw their proverbial panties at you, plans change... -
Jesse's Girl by Hannah Brixton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBuckle up, Buttercup…Three nosy relatives, two jobs, one fledgling side hustle, and zero roommate prospects. No wonder Ada Russo is saltier than the rim of a margarita glass. When her brother’s best friend lands in Lennox Valley needing a place to stay for the summer, Ada’s spare room is the logical choice... -
Barefoot at Midnight by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRoxanne St. Claire's "Timeless" books celebrate the appeal of the silver fox hero! A little older, a lot wiser, and completely sexy, the heroes in the Barefoot Bay Timeless books are men in their 40's and 50's who find a second chance at love. Roxanne says her readers aren't 23.. -
Thank You for Holding by Julia Kent, Elisa Reed
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHaving it all is a fantasy, right? Carrie Shelton thought her boyfriend was too good to be true. Her best friend's brother? A guy who loved antiquing? Who cuddled on the couch while watching foodie YouTube clips and talking about artisanal spices? Who helped her accessorize her outfits? Right. Fantasy... -
Saving the Game by Susan Renee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHas this ever happened to you?You’re minding your own business after the game, buying drinks at the bar for your teammates when you overhear a woman talking on the phone. You don’t know her, but she’s telling her mother she’s in a serious relationship with you. You decide to play along and ask her when you get to meet the parents... -
Smooch by Susan Renee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night. No names. No rules. Just fun.Meant as revenge against my ex-boyfriend,And it was hands down the most physical and best night of my life.So, imagine my surprise when my one-night stand shows up at my workplace the following Monday, greets me by name, and asks for my number, adamant that fate is bringing us together.Of course, I refuse...Categorized as:
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Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThey’re falling in love, yet they’ve never met. Maybe fate can intervene in a heartwarming “what-if” short story about new beginnings by the New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly.Holly is dealing with the impending death of her grandmother and still reeling from a bad breakup. One bright spot: a Valentine’s Day card on Holly’s windshield—even if it wasn’t meant for her...Categorized as:
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A Leap of Faith by T. Gephart, Emma Wilder
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLexi and Alex's passion for each other shows no signs of waning, but the road ahead is by no means easy. While Lexi loves Alex, she struggles to retain her individual identity while being a partner in a high-profile relationship. On her first international tour as Power Station's publicist and Alex's official girlfriend, Lexi is initiated into the crazy lifestyle of a rock star... -
907 For Keeps Way by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEveryone in town wants the smoldering personal trainer. He has his sights set on a curvy (and newly divorced) single mother. Cherry Falls is filled with returning characters and iconic destinations that will begin to feel like family. When you leave the city, and drive into Cherry Falls, it’s like you’ve finally come home... -
The Virgin Replay by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA virgin, an athlete, a fake romance...and only one bed in the hotel room. Following rules shot me to the top of my game as an all-star baseball player, and the golden rule is this -- don’t hookup with your teammate’s sister. But ask her to be your fake date when you desperately need one for a family wedding? Nothing in the guy code against that... -
On His Face: A Brother's Best Friend Romantic Comedy by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings5 Goals for a Perfect Freshman Year1. Learn a new life skill.2. Get a tattoo.3. Pay off my car.4. Enter the Art Fest. Win.5. Fall in love with a stranger.Yes, I know #5 isn’t technically a goal, but I couldn’t think of anything else. Little did I know, I’d cross it off my vision board two weeks into my first semester at Chicago North University.He was the model in my art class... -
Going for Four by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s stayed away from her for almost two years—technically. Even though he talks to her every day and sees her every weekend. But there’s no kissing, touching, or telling her how he really feels.She wants what her three sisters have—true love. She could almost believe she’s found it with him, if it weren’t for the fact that he’s her older brother’s best friend and her brother won’t have it...
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