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The Bluff by Emma St. Clair
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's hard to be professional when you hate and are attracted to your boss in equal measure... -
![To Hope by Carolyn Brown]()
To Hope by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA previous winner of the Professional Bull Riders' gold belt buckle, Jodie Cahill plans to ride again. But fate intervenes in the form of a broken wrist, and keeps her from winning another buckle. When the CEO of the PBR offers her a three-month tour on the circuit working as a judge and traveling with a combination newspaper/magazine reporter/novelist, she takes the job... -
![I Hope This Doesn't Find You by Ann Liang]()
I Hope This Doesn't Find You by Ann Liang
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSnarky and romantic, I Hope This Doesn't Find You is Never Have I Ever meets To All the Boys if Lara Jean wrote hate emails instead of love letters.Sadie Wen is perfect on paper: school captain, valedictorian, and a "pleasure to have in class...Categorized as:
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![Chocoholics Bundle by Tara Sivec]()
Chocoholics Bundle by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe entire Chocoholics series is now available in one, special edition book! *This series is a spinoff from the Chocolate Lovers books and should be read after that series.* Book 1 – Love and Lists: Twenty-five-year-old Gavin Ellis has always had the love and support of his family ever since he was a little boy and couldn’t stop talking about his penis... -
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![Never Fall for Your Back-Up Guy by Kate O'Keeffe]()
Never Fall for Your Back-Up Guy by Kate O'Keeffe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThree things I’ve learned this week:1) Never fall for a client2) Never fall for your best friend3) And most importantly, never fall for your back-up guy…especially if they’re all the same person.Zara Huntington Ross wants to get married. She’s had more dating disasters than you can poke a long-stemmed red rose at...Categorized as:
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![Wisteria Island by Rachel Hanna]()
Wisteria Island by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe's running from the most embarrassing moment of her life when she finds herself smack dab in the middle of an island full of misfit old people.Danielle Wright has had an illustrious career as a nurse, but when the unthinkable happens, she has nowhere to run to get out of the gaze of prying eyes and judgmental people... -
![The Carrot by Virginia Gray]()
The Carrot by Virginia Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if the perfect job was dangled right in front of you? The only catch: Fix an unfixable problem—oh, and it’s in the middle of nowhere. Would you leave your friends, your lover, your world? Would you sacrifice your reputation and your pride? Would you sell your very soul? Susan Wade has designed a fabulous future for herself... -
![The Beauty of Perhaps by Eryn Scott]()
The Beauty of Perhaps by Eryn Scott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTeacher required. Must have boat. Molly is a predictable, no surprises, plan ahead kind of girl, and the last person who should answer the ad for a teaching job on the remote Scottish island of Lilliebrae. She’s never been the type of adventurous spirit that would even consider such a radical change. And truthfully, she only took the job after her life in America went from bad to worse... -
![Honeymoon from Hell III by R.L. Mathewson]()
Honeymoon from Hell III by R.L. Mathewson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor years, Connor has gone out of his way to make Rory miserable, but now that he finally had her, in his arms where she belonged, he was determined to keep her there... -
![The Quirky Tale of April Hale by Cathy Octo]()
The Quirky Tale of April Hale by Cathy Octo
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTall, dark, and mysterious—Ryder Black is everything a girl wants. The catch? He’s trouble. Naturally, he’s irresistibly charming. Surprisingly, he’s impressively academic, too. But it’s his knack for getting into fights that makes him notorious... -
![Smooches by Susan Renee]()
Smooches by Susan Renee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI made one of those dream board things while hanging out with my best friends. You know, the kind that are made with pictures ripped from magazines with special notes about your life goals or biggest wishes. (Mine of course, is covered in glitter!) As a single mom, it’s hard to put my dreams and goals first, but I made my list. 1. Finally finish my degree 2. Learn how to cook new recipes. 3... -
![The Taming of the Tights by Louise Rennison]()
The Taming of the Tights by Louise Rennison
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGadzooks! It's another term at Dother Hall for Tallulah and her mates. But can they keep their minds on the arts with all those boys about...After the thing-that-will-never-be-mentioned last term, Tallulah is keen to put all thoughts of Cain behind her. But that seems like that the last thing he wants... -
![Gimme Some Sugar by Kimberly Kincaid]()
Gimme Some Sugar by Kimberly Kincaid
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOut of the frying pan. . .and into the fire!Desperate to escape the spotlight of her failed marriage to a fellow celebrity-chef, Carly di Matisse left New York City for a tiny town in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The restaurant she's running these days may not be chic, but in Pine Mountain she can pretend to be the tough cookie everybody knows and loves... -
![Goldfish by Nat Luurtsema]()
Goldfish by Nat Luurtsema
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLou Brown is one of the fastest swimmers in the county. She’s not boasting, she really is. So things are looking pretty rosy the day of the Olympic time-trials. With her best mate Hannah by her side, Lou lines up by the edge of the pool, snaps her goggles on and bends into her dive… Everything rests on this race. It’s Lou’s thing. … or it was... -
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![The Love Payoff by Amelia Addler]()
The Love Payoff by Amelia Addler
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe offered me a hundred thousand dollars to be his fake fiancée. I said yes. Why wouldn't I say yes? I needed the money. It’s not greed. It’s being savvy. Plus, Leo isn’t the sort of guy people say no to. He’s tall, dark, and handsome – the sort of guy women go crazy for.The hardest part of the sell? Convincing my loud, nosy Polish family that I’m engaged to a man—an artist!—they’ve never met... -
![Confessions of a High School Guidance Counselor by Kelsie Hoss]()
Confessions of a High School Guidance Counselor by Kelsie Hoss
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“My life is falling apart, and the guy I meet at the bar might be the one to help me put it back together,” said No One Ever.Getting dumped by my fiancé and going to the bar was not a good look. Neither was stealing condoms from the student supply and going home with a complete stranger.But here I was.And I quickly find out this man isn’t a stranger after all... -
![It Shouldn't Be You by Susan Warner, Toni Lynn]()
It Shouldn't Be You by Susan Warner, Toni Lynn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes, love takes the driver’s seat . . .Travers Warner is way too busy for dating. As Chief Operating Officer of Butler Hotels, he works pretty much around the clock. Most women are only interested in his wallet or his connections anyway, and who has time for that? Travers would much rather focus on business. Besides, the woman he really wants isn’t interested... -
![Kissing Games Of The World by Sandi Kahn Shelton, Maddie Dawson]()
Kissing Games Of The World by Sandi Kahn Shelton, Maddie Dawson
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWarmhearted, insightful, funny and poignant, bestselling author, Maddie Dawson, takes the unfathomable ways of love and family, and celebrates [the joys of] the ordinary craziness of being human. Devoted, creative single-mom Jamie McClintock’s world is thrown into chaos by the sudden death of Harris, her vibrant, elderly landlord... -
![A Groom With a View by Sophie Ranald]()
A Groom With a View by Sophie Ranald
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBy the double-number-one-bestselling author of romantic comedy, Sophie Ranald!When you’re tying the knot, you can end up in a tangle…Pippa and Nick have been an item since forever, but they’ve always said marriage isn’t for them. That’s until, in a moment of mad romance, they find themselves engaged... -
![Checking Out by Nick Spalding]()
Checking Out by Nick Spalding
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhat do you do when the doctor says you could die at any moment? Well…after you’ve made a cup of tea, of course. Nathan James is young, successful and has the world at his feet. Unfortunately, he’s also about to die—which ruins things somewhat. And now he’s staring imminent death in the face, Nathan is having to rethink some of his life choices very hard... -
![Life, Love And The Pursuit Of Hotties by Katie Maxwell, Katie MacAlister]()
Life, Love And The Pursuit Of Hotties by Katie Maxwell, Katie MacAlister
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReasons why my life sucks right now The end of high school. You’d think that’s good, right? Remember that episode of Buffy where the demon snake eats everyone at her graduation? That would be an improvement over mine. Dorm life. Thumbs way up on moving away from home, but down, down, down on the Geek Dorm where I’ll spend the next four years... -
![The Twelve-Step Plan by Erin Brady]()
The Twelve-Step Plan by Erin Brady
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDr. Sadie Rollins is a well-respected college professor with a serious obsession. She’s in love with a pop star who doesn't even know she exists. It’s the kind of obsession that keeps her up at night. The kind that has her friends and family seeking medical help for her. But it’s the kind that Sadie knows she has to get out her system before it takes over her life... -
![Labor of Love by Rachel Hawthorne]()
Labor of Love by Rachel Hawthorne
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsTo Do: Investigate the French Quarter Buy new hammer Stop worrying that hard hat is going to ruin my hair Stop thinking about ex-boyfriend. No guys this summer! Find some cool jazz clubs to visit later Get psychic readings with Jenna and Amber Get Jenna and Amber to stop talking about psychic readings, the cute guy the psychic said I would meet, and the cute guy I just met... -
![The Geek Girl's Guide to Cheerleading by Charity Tahmaseb, Darcy Vance]()
The Geek Girl's Guide to Cheerleading by Charity Tahmaseb, Darcy Vance
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen self-proclaimed geek girl Bethany Reynolds becomes the newest member of the varsity cheerleading squad, she realizes that there's one thing worse than blending into the lockers: getting noticed. Who knew cheerleading was so hard? Well, at least there's a manual, The Prairie Stone High Varsity Cheerleading Guide. Too bad it doesn't cover any of the really tough questions... -
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![Chat Love by Justine Faeth]()
Chat Love by Justine Faeth
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCity girl Lucia is having trouble finding a man. With a few nudges from her friends, she decides to try out Chat Love, an online dating service for New Yorkers. Hilarity ensues with one disastrous date after another…where do these men come from? Mars? Certainly not Manhattan! She finally meets someone from work who is almost perfect, but decides to move on as he’s still seeing other women... -
![Lots Of Love by Fiona Walker]()
Lots Of Love by Fiona Walker
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Ellen Jamieson breaks up with her long-standing boyfriend, she plans to go travelling. But first she agrees to house-sit for her parents, who are trying to find a buyer for their idyllic cottage in the Cotswold village of Oddlode. The village is full of quaint and eccentric characters, both blue-blooded and below the salt, and Ellen is the subject of much speculation... -
![Staying at Daisy's by Jill Mansell]()
Staying at Daisy's by Jill Mansell
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIf you're looking for a hotel where anything can happen, try staying at Daisy's...Daisy MacLean runs the country house hotel owned by her flamboyant father, Hector. When she hears who's about to get married there, she isn't worried at all - her friend Tara absolutely promises there won't be any trouble between her and ex-boyfriend Dominic, whom she hasn't seen for years... -
![The Life of Riley by Joanna Nadin]()
The Life of Riley by Joanna Nadin
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy quest to find 'the one' starts right now! This year I will utterly not snog random posh boys with congenital acne but will save myself for long-haired creative type with interest in tragicness and with musical potential i.e. Justin Statham. Though am not sure Justin has realised yet that I am 'the one' for him... -
![Stupid and Contagious by Caprice Crane]()
Stupid and Contagious by Caprice Crane
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTwenty-six-year-old Heaven Albright is a failed PR executive turned embittered waitress. Twenty-nine-year-old Brady Gilbert is a struggling independent music producer with no bands and a get-rich quick product idea: Cinnamilk - a delicious beverage derived from leaving cereal in the bowl too long... -
![The Little Lady Agency and the Prince by Hester Browne]()
The Little Lady Agency and the Prince by Hester Browne
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHester Browne created a unique heroine in Melissa Romney-Jones a.k.a. Honey, London's ultimate freelance girlfriend, who won the hearts of readers on both sides of the Atlantic in her "charming and feel-good"("Cosmopolitan") and "funny and original" ("People") earlier adventures... -
![Seeking Mr. Right by Tabitha Bree]()
Seeking Mr. Right by Tabitha Bree
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnemies to lovers is one thing… but enemies to soulmates? Alexis Blake never expected to fall for Robbie Marshall—but she also never expected him to go bankrupt and start lodging rent-free in her apartment, with her beloved dog Wilson demoted to the floor. Cohabitation comes with a side of pressure, but they’re in their thirties now.. -
![Styling Wellywood: A fashionable romantic comedy by Kate O'Keeffe]()
Styling Wellywood: A fashionable romantic comedy by Kate O'Keeffe
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJessica Banks is dragged kicking and screaming from her fabulous and carefree London life back to her hometown of Wellington, New Zealand and into the arms of her uptight mother. She struggles to settle back in until she finds a way to bring her own version of London glamour to her new home... -
![The Meaning of Life by Joanna Nadin]()
The Meaning of Life by Joanna Nadin
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt is official. I am going out with rock god and part-time meat mincer Justin Statham. Am certain that he is THE ONE and will prove it by having excellent relationship on every level. Oh no. What if he wants me to do it? Have only just got to grips with art of snogging so will need to get help fast... -
![She's So Money by Cherry Cheva]()
She's So Money by Cherry Cheva
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsQuestion: What do you get when you take . . .1 overachieving girl + 1 insanely cute guy + 1 massive fine + 1 scheme involving a little dishonesty and a whole lot of cash? I've always been the good girl—working seriously long hours at my family's restaurant and getting straight As... -
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![Diving In by Gretchen Galway]()
Diving In by Gretchen Galway
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFor schoolteacher Nicki Fitch, a summer in Hawaii is the perfect opportunity to overcome a lifetime of phobias and heartbreak. But when she gets to Maui, she discovers the guy who broke her heart in college is living in her paradise... -
![Seeking Forever by Tabitha Bree]()
Seeking Forever by Tabitha Bree
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlexis Blake is finally having some luck. A job she loves? Check. A place she calls home? Check. A perfect boyfriend–sorry–fiancé? Check and check. It looks like the future is bright for Alexis and Robbie… until the realtor calls with some bad news about their apartment and their wedding day is brought forward—to a month away... -
![Nadia Knows Best by Jill Mansell]()
Nadia Knows Best by Jill Mansell
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLove is always just around the corner in a Jill Mansell novel - with a few surprises and a lot of humour on the way to happinessWhen Nadia Kinsella meets Jay Tiernan, she's tempted, of course she is. Stranded together in a remote Cotswold pub while a snowstorm rages outside... let's face it, who would ever know? But Nadia's already met The One... -
![Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin by Bob Ong]()
Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin by Bob Ong
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMula sa kasumpa-sumpang kahirapan at kalunos-lunos na kaignorantehan sa mundong kanyang kinagisnan, namulat si Marie sa tunay na mukha ng matamis at mapapakasakit na pag-ibig... -
![The Finishing Touches by Hester Browne]()
The Finishing Touches by Hester Browne
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn "New York Times" bestselling author Hester Browne's delightful new novel, a fading English finishing school is about to get a twenty-first-century makeover... -
![Going Green by Nick Spalding]()
Going Green by Nick Spalding
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of Dumped, Actually comes a laugh-out-loud story about saving your job…and maybe saving the planet in the process.Meet Ellie Cooke. When it comes to all things environmental she’s, well, a bit ‘green’. It’s not that she doesn’t care about things like climate change and plastic pollution, it’s just that life has always got in the way of that sort of thing... -
![Love Hunt by Fiona Walker]()
Love Hunt by Fiona Walker
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe announcement of a grand Treasure Hunt sets the Lodes Valley ladies' hearts aflutter. The cash is only part of the appeal—a win could solve several romantic dilemmas. Pixie Guinness sees the quest as a route back to her wayward husband; teenage daydreamer Faith hopes to snare her true love, Rory; and new arrival Liv—well, Liv just wants distraction from the boredom of country life... -
![Why Girls Are Weird by Pamela Ribon]()
Why Girls Are Weird by Pamela Ribon
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"She was just writing a story." When Anna Koval decides to creatively kill time at her library job in Austin by teaching herself HTML and posting partially fabricated stories about her life on the Internet, she hardly imagines anyone besides her friend Dale is going to read them. He's been bugging her to start writing again since her breakup with Ian over a year ago... -
![Skinny Bitch Gets Hitched by Kim Barnouin]()
Skinny Bitch Gets Hitched by Kim Barnouin
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING VEGAN, SOMETHING BLUE . . . For the second time in just a few short months, Clementine Cooper’s professional reputation hinges on one restaurant review... -
![Let's Be Frank by Brea Brown]()
Let's Be Frank by Brea Brown
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNate Bingham’s successful career as a pediatric nurse provides plenty of personal satisfaction (and an endless supply of lollipops), but at the end of every day, he comes home to an empty house. He claims he wants domestic bliss—a wife, some adorable booger-munchers, and a pooch—but so far, a picket-fence existence has eluded him... -
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![Thin Girls Don't Eat Cake by Lindy Dale]()
Thin Girls Don't Eat Cake by Lindy Dale
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThin Girls Don’t Eat Cake, the latest ROMANTIC COMEDY from Australia’s Chick Lit Queen that will have you laughing out loud. Filled with Lindy's trademark wit, humour and the usual zany cast of characters, Thin Girls Don’t Eat Cake is MORE than a girl meets boy story. It’s a tale of love, loss and growth mixed with a dash of laughter and a bowl full of frosting... -
![Falling for Prince Charming by Sophie-Leigh Robbins]()
Falling for Prince Charming by Sophie-Leigh Robbins
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFalling for your best friend’s brother is tricky… unless you’re keeping it a secret.ElleI never thought I’d be serving hotdogs dressed as an actual hotdog at the local amusement park. Not at twenty-five anyway. I know desperate times call for desperate measures, but come on.. -
![Miranda's Big Mistake by Jill Mansell]()
Miranda's Big Mistake by Jill Mansell
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLove is always just around the corner in a Jill Mansell novel - with a few surprises and a lot of humour on the way to happinessMiranda is thrilled when she meets Greg at a cocktail party. He's gorgeous, he's funny - and he's very keen. Just what a girl needs to put some sparkle in her life. Heavens, he's practically perfect! Greg likes Miranda a lot... -
![Scratch by Rhonda Helms]()
Scratch by Rhonda Helms
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe most painful scars are the ones you never see. In her DJ booth at a Cleveland dance club, Casey feels a sense of connection that's the closest she ever gets to normal. On her college campus, she's reserved, practical-all too aware of the disaster that can result when you trust the wrong person. But inexplicably, Daniel refuses to pay attention to the walls she's put up... -
![The List That Changed My Life by Olivia Beirne]()
The List That Changed My Life by Olivia Beirne
Rated: 3.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSometimes all you need is a little push…When Georgia’s sister is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, she promises to do everything her older sibling can no longer do, resulting in a journey that will change her life forever…Georgia loves wine, reality TV and sitting on the sofa after work... -
![Spin Control by Niki Burnham, Amy Saidens]()
Spin Control by Niki Burnham, Amy Saidens
Rated: 3.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsValerie Winslow never thought life in the tiny country of Schwerinborg could be so great.But then she never thought she would be dating the prince of Schwerinborg either! Georg, a "real" prince, is also her first "real" boyfriend. And then everything falls apart. Georg's decided they need to cool off for a while and her dad's sending her back to Virginia to visit her mom...
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