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Thrill of Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDiscover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster's writing, and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the Bradens. Fall in love with Ty Braden and Aiyla Bell in this epic love story... -
![Eight of a Kind by Sandi Lynn]()
Eight of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was incredible how one single action could change the balance of a person’s life within seconds.NathanI was an artist and one of the best plastic surgeons in Los Angeles. My business was thriving, and helping people was my specialty. Growing up, I’d endured a lot of pain where my mother was concerned. After she passed away, I still carried that pain and resentment into adulthood... -
![Temptation After Dark by Marie Force]()
Temptation After Dark by Marie Force
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCooper James and Gigi Gibson take the lead in the next Gansett Island novel! Find out what happened on their crazy first date and whether these two can make a go of it after Gigi finishes shooting her show on the island... -
![Two of a Kind by Sandi Lynn]()
Two of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRule number one: Do not pursue my daughter’s new nanny.I had my reservations about hiring Alex Clark.With her long brown hair and deep brown eyes, she was a beautiful woman.I knew if I hired her and moved her into my home, the temptation to keep my hands to myself would be torturous.But I was desperate, she needed a job, and my daughter liked her... -
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![Without Warning by J.A. Low]()
Without Warning by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRhys Davenport is reaching breaking point.He thought getting out of New York would have solved his problems. Unfortunately, they are still there when he arrives back home.Between his acrimonious divorce with his gold-digging ex and his ongoing family drama, his life is utter chaos until a beautiful brunette surprises him.Except she wasn’t who he thought she was.Ariana Blanco just got catfished... -
![Ignite Me (The Annihilate Me Series) by Christina Ross]()
Ignite Me (The Annihilate Me Series) by Christina Ross
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe series with more than a million books sold! When Madison Wells lands the job to become Barbara Blackwell’s personal assistant at Wenn Enterprises, she thinks she knows what she’s getting herself into. After all, Madison is no fool. Armed with her MBA, she has done her research. And she’s read about Blackwell’s brutal reputation as a hardcore perfectionist... -
![Forever With The CEO by Layla Hagen]()
Forever With The CEO by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt began as a fake marriage. It became so much more. I’m Nick Whitley, CEO of Whitley Sports Industries. I’m a bonafide bachelor, and never intended to settle down. But I’m also a dependable kind of guy and do what’s right when I can.So when my best friend and his wife pass away, leaving behind their twins, I do everything possible to help out their aunt—Allison... -
![Marsala and Magnolias by SJ McCoy]()
Marsala and Magnolias by SJ McCoy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAntonio Di Giovanni is a passionate man. He’s passionate about running the family wine business and does it very successfully. He’s passionate about living well and having fun—he’s successful at that, too. He’s known as one of the hottest guys in Napa and for being seen with a different woman every night of the week. He’s used to getting what he wants in life and he only wants the best... -
![Reid by S.J. McCoy]()
Reid by S.J. McCoy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Tara first sees Reid Davenport with his chiseled jaw and aristocratic features, he strikes her as a mystery man—a mystery she’d like to unravel. But it’s only a brief encounter in a hotel lobby, it’s not like she’ll ever see him again. He’s probably there for some high-powered business meeting, she’s only there for a special treat massage at the spa... -
![The Billionaire's Secret Life by Lisa Ladew]()
The Billionaire's Secret Life by Lisa Ladew
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter a life-threatening incident, Daxton loses his very identity, but gains true love... -
![Trey by Christie Ridgway]()
Trey by Christie Ridgway
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeet the Blackthorne men, each one as hot, fast, and smooth as the whisky that built the family fortune, and the yachts and race cars that bear their name. From proud Scottish stock, Blackthornes never lose. But, one by one, the seven sexy men in this family are about to risk everything when they fall for strong and beautiful women who test their mettle in life…and love... -
![Red Wine and Roses by S.J. McCoy]()
Red Wine and Roses by S.J. McCoy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTake a trip to wine country to meet the Hamiltons in this new sweet and steamy series from SJ McCoy.Cameron Hamilton may well be the most eligible bachelor in Napa Valley. He’s the CEO of Hamilton-Groves, one of the largest wine producers and distributors in the country. He lives a charmed life. Admired for his skills in the boardroom – and the bedroom—he works hard and plays harder... -
![Twelve of a Kind by Sandi Lynn]()
Twelve of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCarterI was grateful for my second chance at life and discovering a family I never knew existed. Relocating my company and myself from South Carolina to Los Angeles brought me closer to them. They were all happily married, except my brother Gabriel, who was engaged to the love of his life.I didn’t trust women, and for good reason... -
![Dare To Stay by Carly Phillips]()
Dare To Stay by Carly Phillips
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s the one who left.She’s the one he left behind.Willow James, athletic trainer for the Miami Thunder football team, knows abandonment and hurt. A child of foster care, she’s been moved around and left behind more times than she cares to count. Just when she was starting to let her guard down with Braden Prescott, he left for a two year stint with Doctors Without Borders. Now he’s back.Dr... -
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![Dare To Play by Carly Phillips]()
Dare To Play by Carly Phillips
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips returns to her sexy Dare world of rich billionaire sports heroes in her new DARE NATION SERIES!He’s the bad boy of baseball who’s about to lose everything.She needs a husband to get custody of her teenage sister.Suddenly a marriage of convenience doesn’t look so bad. Pitcher, Jaxon Prescott has a lot on his plate. Major league baseball... -
![Ruthless Mogul by Scarlett Avery]()
Ruthless Mogul by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratings365 days in exchange for $200 million dollars. That’s all it takes to save my family’s legacy. I just have to say two words, ‘I do.’I’m across the country when I find out my father hired a big-time publicist to announce my upcoming wedding to one of the most powerful billionaire moguls in the country. A king in the hotel industry. The problem is, it’s news to me. I’ve never even met this man... -
![The Game by Vi Keeland]()
The Game by Vi Keeland
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt started out like any other Tuesday.I spent twelve hours writing algorithms for one of the largest companies in the world and then came home to work on a pet project of mine—feeding facts about the men I knew into a formula to find my perfect match before my twenties came barreling to a close.But then a man knocked on my door and handed me some papers that turned my life upside down... -
![The Show by Lulu Moore]()
The Show by Lulu Moore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs any true sports fan will tell you, once you have an allegiance to a team it's set in stone. It's unwavering. It's finite. You never leave.Yet somehow, I’ve been asked to do just that.To set aside my love for The Yankees and take ownership of The New York Lions - the worst team in Major League Baseball.Oh, yes, and turn them into winners... -
![Steele by Kelly Gendron]()
Steele by Kelly Gendron
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe dared me to take her on, and that’s exactly what I plan to do I'm no stranger to daring things However, there are a few stunts even I'm smart enough not to try Jaylyn Rigsby is one of them But when the raven-haired beauty The insurance company sent to oversee my stunts Dared me to take her on, well, now. -
![Seven Guilty Pleasures - Sweet Version by Jeannette Winters]()
Seven Guilty Pleasures - Sweet Version by Jeannette Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnjoy this clean and wholesome version of Seven Guilty Pleasures. Same story without the spice. The Sweet version still contains adult situations and relationships. If you prefer the hotter version be sure to download the original. Drake Fletcher made his own luck; always making sure the deck of life and business were stacked in his favor... -
![Easton by Ali Parker]()
Easton by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo way in hell. If someone had told me at the end of last year that I would have already fallen hard for one of the Casanova Billionaires, I would have called them a liar. A dirty, dirty liar. But they would’ve been right. Who wouldn’t fall for Joshua? I’m never going to make it through this. It’s the second month in the year, and I’m faltering. Fast... -
![Finding Forever by J.L. Perry]()
Finding Forever by J.L. Perry
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNobody said it would be easy, nothing worth having ever is.LOGANAt first glance, she stole all the air from my lungs, and a year later, nothing has changed. There’s no doubt in my mind Brooke’s the one I’ve been longing for. She’s awoken something inside me … something that’s been lying dormant for ten long years... -
![Dare to Tease: A Dare Nation Novella by Carly Phillips]()
Dare to Tease: A Dare Nation Novella by Carly Phillips
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carly Phillips returns to her sexy Dare world of rich billionaire sports heroes in her new DARE NATION SERIES!She handles cocky jocks for a living, but her love life isn’t as successful.Brianne Prescott, publicist for Dare Nation Sports Agency, grew up the only girl with four brothers, three of whom are sports royalty... -
![Embrace Me by J. Kenner]()
Embrace Me by J. Kenner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGrowing up, I never expected to have so much love in my life. My childhood had been a nightmare, but despite our challenges, my life now with Damien and our daughters is nothing short of miraculous. Even better, we have a baby boy on the way, and I’m walking on clouds as I await the big day... -
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![Scarlett by Nicole James]()
Scarlett by Nicole James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when twin sisters exchange places? What if one's a rock star and one's a biker chick? Can what tore them apart ever be fixed?The exciting conclusion to the Soul Sisters Duet... -
![Last Shot by Pippa Green, Eden Dunn]()
Last Shot by Pippa Green, Eden Dunn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt was love at first sight for me: the second Victoria Newhouse took my hand, I was stuck.Except I’m not allowed to want her.Her father made it very clear, and if I want to keep my contract with the Minnesota Raiders, then I’ll do whatever he says.Fast forward nine years and Tori now sees me as the grumpy Russian. I play well, I keep my head down, and I make sure to stay out of trouble... -
![Recipe for Love by Ruth Cardello]()
Recipe for Love by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom NY Times & USA Today Bestselling author, Ruth Cardello: Recipe For Love (A Hot Andrade Christmas Novella) Before Abby met Dominic. Before Nicole and Stephan got back together. Confessed secrets drove Madison Andrade away from her family and into the arms of an arrogant, lusty Frenchman... -
![The Wife He Needs: A Boss Employee Vacation Romance by Brenda Jackson]()
The Wife He Needs: A Boss Employee Vacation Romance by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFalling in love wasn’t part of the planThe arrangement is simple: two weeks in Spain then a marriage of convenience. Until Garth Outlaw’s potential bride doesn’t show and pilot Regan Fairchild ends up sharing his bed. But Garth has vowed never to love again... -
![Boss's Surprise Baby by Josie Hart]()
Boss's Surprise Baby by Josie Hart
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNote to If you accept a job offer from your brother’s best friend,Don’t sleep with him.And definitely DON'T get pregnant.Eli Whiss is the big bad boss ready to huff, puff, and blow my little panties down.I’m the little sister that comes equipped with a “DO NOT TOUCH” sign from big bro.Our relationship starts with me spilling coffee on his junk and trying to rub it clean... -
![Mr. Notting Hill by Louise Bay]()
Mr. Notting Hill by Louise Bay
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s the most embarrassing night of my life. Not only did I literally run into the hottest guy I’ve ever laid eyes on in a hotel lobby, but the ice-cold water and whipped cream I’m carrying (don't ask) end up all over me.If that wasn’t enough, that same guy -- the hottest one of all time -- donates twenty-five thousand pounds during a charity auction... to win a date with me... -
![My Boss, the Billionaire by Serenity Woods]()
My Boss, the Billionaire by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNever fall in love with your boss… I’ve worked for Leon for two years now. Which means I’ve been in love with Leon for about, oh, 730 days, give or take. He’s tall, gorgeous, hardworking, and strict. Most of the staff at Noah’s Ark are scared of him. But I can handle the Lion King, as I like to call him. I’m his PA... -
![The Rule by Maggie Cole]()
The Rule by Maggie Cole
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA whip-smart businesswoman with one rule she’ll never break. A billionaire entrepreneur with a dangerous past.Olivia “Liv” White is poised to take over eligible bachelor Tom Marko's companies, but he wants something closer than a business relationship. Much closer. It doesn’t hurt that Tom’s handsome, a basketball star with a body to match, and just the right kind of aggressive... -
![Wedding the Wide Receiver by Lisa Suzanne]()
Wedding the Wide Receiver by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA steamy Football, Marriage of Convenience, Sister’s Ex romance from Amazon Top Ten Bestselling author Lisa Suzanne. I’m not really sure how I ended up married to my sister’s pro football player ex-fiancé, but my vicious hangover might have something to do with it.It slowly comes back to me.My family vineyard. A secret clause in my grandmother’s will. An allergic reaction. Benadryl... -
![Possessive Playboy by Sloane Howell, Alex Wolf]()
Possessive Playboy by Sloane Howell, Alex Wolf
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPolicy: Don't sleep with your brother's secretary.Problem: Deacon Collins is a wealthy playboy and does what he pleases.It started out innocent.He yanked her into the supply closet and lost his briefs. Not the legal kind.Now, he wants more.More of her soft curves and sweet mouth.More than just quickies against a cabinet... -
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![The Billionaire's Marriage Proposal by Melody Anne]()
The Billionaire's Marriage Proposal by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsGeorge Anderson lost his wife five years ago, and then his family fell apart. He needs to make a drastic change to bring his family back together. He gets together with his twin brother Joseph Anderson and the two men make plans to do some matchmaking for George’s stubborn children. George will get his grandkids and his family all together again... -
![The Baby Clause 2.0 by Melanie Moreland]()
The Baby Clause 2.0 by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsRichard VanRyan can add another line to his resume—Daddy. How does he handle the new addition to his life?The Baby Clause is a short continuation of Richard and Katy’s story, containing humorous glimpses into his life as a father, and how his world has changed. A must read for all fans of The Contract!A portion of all sales go to charity...Categorized as:
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![Playboy Pitcher by Cora Kenborn]()
Playboy Pitcher by Cora Kenborn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe first time I met Benson LaCroix, he sat in a bar wearing “cocky player” like a cheap cologne.The second time, he stood in a locker room in nothing but a jockstrap and a scowl.Apparently, the Miami Storm’s star pitcher isn’t too thrilled his new boss is the woman who turned him down.That makes two of us.I never asked to inherit my father’s baseball team...Categorized as:
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![Secret Keeper by Stacey Lynn]()
Secret Keeper by Stacey Lynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat started as a typical night out with my team, became the best night of my life.Picking up a smoking hot blonde, I take her back to the hotel, expecting the evening to go down like any other.But nothing about her is average… she’s sassy, witty and throws me off my game. After one incredible night, I wake up wanting to see her more than I want to go to hockey practice... -
![The Love Triangle (Filthy Rich Royals) by M.S. Parker]()
The Love Triangle (Filthy Rich Royals) by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy father, the King of Belgium, gave me love advice once – don’t care too deeply because it will only lead to disappointment. After I gave my heart - and my virginity - to Jarek Rockwell, I realized my father was right... -
![Baller Boss by Lila Monroe]()
Baller Boss by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFake date. Real trouble. Fall for a new trope-tactic, fake dating rom-com series from USA Today bestselling author, Lila Monroe! Ex-pro athlete Austin Banks is cocky, charming, and the ultimate player… at least, that’s what I think when he makes me an offer I can’t refuse for my dream job. Except, it’s not technically me he’s offering it to...Other Jennifer Walker is the bane of my existence... -
![Pretty Wild Thing by Jeana E. Mann]()
Pretty Wild Thing by Jeana E. Mann
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn extreme sports lover flirts with death to forget the woman who dumped him. A young woman sacrifices everything for the good of her quadriplegic brother. Fallon's life centers around the care of her quadriplegic brother. Somewhere along the way, she's lost herself. She's doesn't have time for sexy bad boys, but when Tucker Spaulding knocks on her door, she can't turn away his help... -
![The Dom's Forever by Harper West]()
The Dom's Forever by Harper West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe conclusion to the sensual 'Pleasure Wars' Series. Less than six months. That’s all that stands between me—and freedom. I thought the longer things went on, the easier they’d get. But nothing is ever easy when it comes to Killian Abernathy. They say the line between love and hate is paper thin . . . and I think I finally understand that sentiment. Because I don’t hate Killian... -
![Redeeming Gavin by Ella Jade]()
Redeeming Gavin by Ella Jade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan it be a chance at redemption when history repeats itself in a way he never expected?Reformed bad boy Gavin Callahan has finally gotten his life together. He’s recently returned from Boston to help his brother Brody run the family business. In the last two years he’s matured and given up his player ways... -
![Beautifully Broken by Clare Connelly]()
Beautifully Broken by Clare Connelly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReclusive billionaire Gabe Montebello hates Christmas with a passion. From the carols to the decorations to the endless spirit of love and optimism, he takes himself away from the world every December, determined to shut everyone out. Only his memories pursue him mercilessly, memories that reflect the scars he bears – physically and emotionally... -
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![Declan by Melissa Belle]()
Declan by Melissa Belle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy one night stand is now my fake husband…a marriage of convenience hockey romance in the best-selling Wild Men series by USA Today Bestselling author Melissa Belle.MiaI don’t do professional athletes. And I certainly don’t do one-night stands... -
![Game On by Victoria Denault]()
Game On by Victoria Denault
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"I don't break hearts. I break headboards . . . "When it comes to scoring in the pro hockey league, Alex Larue is crushing it-with the hot puck bunnies. He's the life of the party, the guy with all the jokes . . . and the one whose Party Guy mask keeps the real him well hidden. The last thing he needs is anyone finding out about his troubled past, or the nightmares that haunt him still... -
![The Tycoon's Temporary Bride: Book Four by Ana E Ross]()
The Tycoon's Temporary Bride: Book Four by Ana E Ross
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times Bestselling Author, Ana E Ross, presents The Tycoon’s Temporary Bride – Book Four of the Billionaire Brides of Granite Falls series: Since he was left standing at the altar, Adam Andreas has been a bit bride-shy. This handsome, sexy CEO is quite content with his temporary relationships, until the day he literally bumps into Tashi Holland... -
![Raw Burn by Emily Jane Trent]()
Raw Burn by Emily Jane Trent
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook 7 in a series of 8 novellas: Having gained confidence in their love for each other, and in touch with their most intimate pleasures, the raw burn between them explodes into new hot passion... -
![Ross by Lynn Raye Harris]()
Ross by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeet the Blackthorne men, each one as hot, fast, and smooth as the whiskey that built the family fortune, and the yachts and race cars that bear their name. From proud Scottish stock, Blackthornes never lose. But, one by one, the seven sexy men in this family are about to risk everything when they fall for strong and beautiful women who test their mettle in life…and love... -
![His For Five Nights: Barrington Billionaire's Series: Book Five by Jeannette Winters]()
His For Five Nights: Barrington Billionaire's Series: Book Five by Jeannette Winters
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlex Henderson needs to know the truth about his mother, even if it means exposing the family’s darkest secret to the world.Ziva Grzyb will do anything to stop the human trafficking ring that is terrorizing her country. She wasn’t able to save her older sister, but she is determined to save other young women from the same fate.Alex finds it will take more than money to gain answers...
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