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Tempted by Danger by Endiya Carter
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRule #1‘No Fraternizing’That was the main rule you had to follow if you wanted to stay employed at Danger Inc.For four years, Dymon Danger never worried about breaking that rule until the day his new assistant, Quinci Everly, walked in his office.Withstanding Dymon’s tactics to make her quit, he realizes that neither Quinci nor his intrusive thoughts were going anywhere anytime soon... -
![Hula Girl by Lara Ward Cosio]()
Hula Girl by Lara Ward Cosio
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens in Maui, stays in Maui. Unless you run into your vacation fling back home . . . Much to her annoyance, workaholic lawyer Ava Ruiz is forced to take a vacation to a tropical paradise. Unable to tear her mind off her cases, she's counting down the days until she can go back to work. Until she meets Ford. Admittedly, she has nothing in common with the gorgeous surfer... -
![See You by Dawn Lee McKenna]()
See You by Dawn Lee McKenna
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes the promise of something is so good that it's worth having, even when you know that you can't keep it. See You is not a romance, but it is a love story; one filled with the rawness of and risk and redemption and the dry humor that is the backbone of the South.Emma has loved Jack since she was a little girl... -
![Loving MAN by Bailey West]()
Loving MAN by Bailey West
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe week of the culinary conference was Xander Northcott’s time to shine. Fresh out of a long-term relationship, he cemented his newly single status by accepting Piper Andrews’s invitation back to her room that first night. It was all fun and games until a few months later, when he received a phone call from the woman he barely knew.She was pregnant—with his child... -
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![Texas Lilies by Samantha Christy]()
Texas Lilies by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEverything is bigger in Texas.Including secrets.Devyn came here to be invisible. To run from a past that gives her no chance of a future.Until the day I pull a gun on her and fall head-over-heels in love. With her tenacity; her beauty; even her brokenness.I don’t need to fix her. I just want to help put together her shattered pieces. I know how to do it. I know broken... -
![Blood Feud by J.D. Nixon]()
Blood Feud by J.D. Nixon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBook 3 in the Little Town series.A seemingly inexplicable and shockingly violent crime in the beautiful rural locale of ‘Little Town’ has devastating personal and professional consequences for its two police officers, Senior Constable Tess Fuller and her partner, Sergeant Finn Maguire... -
![Twenty-Two by Toni Aleo]()
Twenty-Two by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Lucas Brooks was traded to the Nashville Assassins over a decade ago, he was a brash, brawling hothead without an anchor. Well, four kids and a smokin' hot wife will weigh you down real fast, but Lucas wouldn't change a minute of his happily ever after... -
![More Pleasure than Pain by Kristen Ashley]()
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![Shame the Devil by Rosalind James]()
Shame the Devil by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe thing about Thor is, he’s great at swinging that hammer. But he doesn’t settle down.Harlan Kristiansen may not be good at many things, but he can sure catch a pass. He’s an All-Pro at charming a room, too, and then there’s that Norse God thing. He can even figure out how to tackle a woman and save her from a charging bison.On skis... -
![Keeping Secrets by Weston Parker]()
Keeping Secrets by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s no secret that me and love don’t mix. Not after it schemed to rip my heart out and leave me a single father.The biggest question I have is what to do with forever now that my wife is gone.As much as I hate it, it’s time for a break from my famous life.A year off to spend time with my little girl is what the doctor ordered.Giggles, smiles, and tons of ice cream for the two of us... -
![Brie Surrenders her Heart by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Surrenders her Heart by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrie’s submissive journey has been marked with self-discovery, humor, and sexual exploration. To her delight, Brie is about to enjoy the best scene ever with Master, carrying her to heights never imagined. Friendships deepen, a challenge is accepted, and her film career is launched. But life is a balance.. -
![Breaking Free by L.L. Collins]()
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... -
![Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant]()
Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUnraveled: To become undone. To take apart. To destroy. I thought I had it all with my well-respected job, Hollywood boyfriend, and glamorous lifestyle. Until the truth revealed a different story. In one day, after a single word, my carefully constructed life was obliterated. But it’s only the beginning of my spiral. There’s much further to fall. Then I meet him... -
![Last Chance to Fall by Kelsey Kingsley]()
Last Chance to Fall by Kelsey Kingsley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You look at me like I’m the last woman in the world... -
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![Untamed Devil by Melissa Ivers]()
Untamed Devil by Melissa Ivers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm not ready to be a single dad...I had my life all figured out.Hockey. A revolving door of women. No strings. No worries.Until my sister runs off with a man she's just met and leaves my nine-year-old niece in my living room with nothing but a backpack, a stuffed snake named Leo, and a broken heart.I need help... -
![Pretty Incredible by Lacey Black]()
Pretty Incredible by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBlair Hooking up with my best friend’s brother was a mistake…an unforgettable one. It’s always in the back of mind and having returned to town has brought all those feelings rushing to the surface. This time, I’m only here to cover my dad’s patients and help run the clinic—all work and no play. I haven’t even seen Gabe Rhodes since the steamy night we shared after he rescued me from a snowstorm... -
![A Summer of Secrets by Kay Correll]()
A Summer of Secrets by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA woman with a secret. A man who will never forgive her. Cece Stuart hadn’t planned on ever finding love and she’s made her peace with that. Really, she has… Zach is over women and their secrets. Really, he is… But fate laughed at them, as it often does, and threw them together finishing up a new wedding venue at Sweet River Lodge... -
![Worth the Trip by Tara Sivec]()
Worth the Trip by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings***This is a prequel novella to Fisher's Light. It is about the life of Trip Fisher. Fisher's Light should be read before Worth the Trip*** It’s time for me to tell my story. I know I’m a coward for waiting this long to explain my side of things. I know I should have tried long before now to make amends. There’s nothing like staring right at death’s door to put a fire under your ass... -
![All Tied Up by Ali Parker]()
All Tied Up by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’ve never walked down the aisle, but I get paid to stand beside it.Why I’m a wedding planner is beyond me.Oh yeah. I love the pretty dresses, the food, the glamour and glitz.Getting dressed up and owning the night, though I always go home alone.It’s a weird setup.Being in business is all I’ve ever wanted, and yet the one I chose depresses me beyond belief.Either way, I’m damn good at my job... -
![Engagement Rate: The Callaghan Green Series by Annie Dyer]()
Engagement Rate: The Callaghan Green Series by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens when a hook up leaves you hooked? Ripped muscles. Sharp suit. Sharper wit. These weren’t usually enough to make me bite, but Jackson Callaghan was a treat I wanted to taste. But return visits weren’t something on my agenda. I wanted my sole focus to be on my marketing company. I didn’t want just a hook up to turn into an addiction... -
![Curvy Girls Can't Date Rock Stars by Kelsie Stelting]()
Curvy Girls Can't Date Rock Stars by Kelsie Stelting
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMeeting pop sensation Jude Santiago might be the best thing for my singing career. And the worst thing for my heart.Singing is my life, but no agency will sign me because of my size. They want me to lose weight. Dress differently. Be someone other than my size twenty self.They want me to be like Jude Santiago with his perfectly fitted jeans and tight t-shirts and completely sell out... -
![Reid by Melanie Moreland]()
Reid by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsYou’ve met the men of BAM. Now get to know the rebel.Who is Reid Matthews?A child, abandoned and unloved.A teen, adrift and disregarded, using his superior tech skills for the wrong intentions.A young adult, his future overshadowed by his prison record, his life an endless loop of loneliness.Until he is given a second chance and a new life emerges... -
![The Beauty of Rain by Jamie Beck]()
The Beauty of Rain by Jamie Beck
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTwo devoted sisters at a tragic breaking point discover the beautiful and painful truths of being alive in a powerful novel by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Jamie Beck.Winning the lottery changed Amy Walsh’s life, but the cost was greater than she could bear. In the aftermath, she struggles to find joy and purpose... -
![Resisting the CEO: Office Second Chance Romance by Emelia Blair]()
Resisting the CEO: Office Second Chance Romance by Emelia Blair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Kendal’s hired to a job she never applied for, will she recognize her new boss?On the verge of homelessness, Kendal accepts the golden job she’s offered by theCEO of Starr Enterprises. But her new boss, Caleb, looks too familiar…and seems determined to start a flame between them.While Caleb works to steal her heart, Kendal accidentally discovers who he really is... -
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![30 Days: Part Three by Belle Brooks]()
30 Days: Part Three by Belle Brooks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Sometimes in death, a life is ensured.”Strong. Courageous. Determined. Abigail has been given a do-over and she’s not about to waste such an opportunity. Does a single red velvet box hold the key to the future she now hopes for? With lost memories restored and a heart that cries Marcus’ name, Abigail has one more piece of her puzzle to claim...finding ‘The Magician.’Lost. Empty. Alone... -
![Love Everlasting by Julie Lessman]()
Love Everlasting by Julie Lessman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe sets hearts on fire. She’s been burned by love. Can hope survive the flames of the past? School teacher by day, ghostwriter by night, sweet and shy Shannon O’Bryen doesn’t mind writing romance on the sly, but to live it? No, thank you, not since the man she loved turned out to be a player who broke both her heart and her spirit... -
![Winner by Belle Brooks, Karen Harper]()
Winner by Belle Brooks, Karen Harper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRoselette Horton... Miss Prim and Proper. Arm candy for one of the richest men in Hoffman. Fate had her saving my life. Now I'm indebted to repay the favour. Rose has the biggest stick up her arse. It’s surprising she can even put one foot in front of the other. She has no clue what it means to be living, or who she really is... -
![One More Thing: by Lilliana Anderson]()
One More Thing: by Lilliana Anderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI didn't ask to slip on a piece of gum then fall in love with a man who would die before the ink was dry on our marriage certificate. But that's what fate had in store and it broke me. I vowed I would never fall in love again. Five years later, fate has one more thing in store for me. It wants to play around in my life again. Its tool? Another blasted stick of gum... -
![Break by Angel Devlin, Tracy Lorraine]()
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![30 Days: Part Two by Belle Brooks]()
30 Days: Part Two by Belle Brooks
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Life is not always as it seems, Abigail, it can be masked by many disguises.” Memories are defined as the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information... -
![The Magic of Living (Best of Betty Neels) by Betty Neels]()
The Magic of Living (Best of Betty Neels) by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSHE STOOD NO CHANCE WITH GIDEON… Arabella Birch had a less than happy introduction to Holland when she became involved in a road accident. It seemed destined that the first person on the scene should be Dr. Gideon van der Vorst, who took charge of the situation�and Arabella�in a very commanding way... -
![Full Disclosure by Kate Aster]()
Full Disclosure by Kate Aster
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere’s a hot billionaire in the carpool line that has every mom putting on her lipstick before she drops her kid off to school.Me included. But I can’t be tempted by a body hewn from granite or eyes that could melt the polar ice caps… because that hot billionaire is also my boss, Ryan Sheridan.Single moms like me can’t play with fire... -
![Without Apology by Aubrey Bondurant]()
Without Apology by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s neat, always on time, and a professed workaholic. I’m chaotic, always running late, and looking for more from life than just my job. Yet our mutual attraction is undeniable. The last thing I expected after our first date was to have Simon show up at my office. The warm and funny guy I’d met was now gone, replaced by the cold and calculating man in an impeccable suit... -
![The Deal Breaker by Cat Carmine]()
The Deal Breaker by Cat Carmine
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWorking for my ex-boyfriend? Sure. But falling for him again? That’s a deal breaker. Dancing around my office in my bra isn’t exactly the way I’d have chosen to run into my ex for the first time in twelve years, but what can I say? Wes Lake has always had a knack for showing up at the most inopportune times. Unfortunately, he also has a knack for leaving... -
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![Ask Me to Stay by Terri Osburn]()
Ask Me to Stay by Terri Osburn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom Wall Street Journal bestselling author Terri Osburn comes a bittersweet romance about discovering the past, if only to finally let it go. Author Liza Teller’s new book is something of a mystery. She’s been hired to ghostwrite the memoir of Ray Wallis, an elderly stranger eager to share a very personal and surprising life story... -
![The Promise by Melody Grace]()
The Promise by Melody Grace
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings‘The Promise’ brings together two people searching for a love that can overcome tragedy. A heartbreakingly romantic novel that challenges us to live – and love - every day as if it were our last. “Promise me one thing. Promise me you’ll live... -
![Taming Mr. Walker by Rosa Lucas]()
Taming Mr. Walker by Rosa Lucas
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMr. Walker, my big brother’s arrogant, powerful, handsome, and completely unobtainable best friend.He’s a millionaire tech tycoon, and I take calls from angry clients who can’t reset their passwords.He lives in a Grade II listed mansion with holiday homes worldwide, and I rent a room in a flat-share with my best friend and mice.Our worlds couldn’t be farther apart.Falling for him is not an option... -
![Wish with the Candles by Betty Neels]()
Wish with the Candles by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEmma Hastings was a splendid theater sister, and the devastatingly handsome Dutch surgeon Justin Teylingen was certainly aware of her talents. During his visit to her hospital, Justin had gained the greatest respect and admiration for Emma, but that wasn't quite the same as feeling love-and Emma knew it was love that she wanted from Justin... -
![Indelible Lovin': Max & Jane's Story Vol.1 by D.W. Cee]()
Indelible Lovin': Max & Jane's Story Vol.1 by D.W. Cee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Reid family is back and this time it's Jane's turn to find her happily ever after. We first met Jane in the Indelible Love series where she and Max Davis, appeared to be on their way to finding love. As we all know, love is no easy four letter word, but with the help of Jake and Emily, along with the rest of the Reid clan, life becomes a bit more fun... -
![Rock Bottom by K. Webster]()
Rock Bottom by K. Webster
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook Three in The Vegas Aces Series. This book can be read as a standalone but is best if you know all of the characters from the previous two books. Donnie Jennings has a lifestyle most men only dream of—a life full of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. In his eyes, there’s not much more he could ever want than banging drums and banging groupies... -
![Revolution by Rebecca Sharp]()
Revolution by Rebecca Sharp
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDr. Rebecca Sharp’s Revolution is a hot and angsty enemies-to-lovers romance written in K. Bromberg’s Driven World.No tits in the pits!You can grab my pole, Kacey! If Kacey Snyder was a lady, she’d be at home!I’d heard it all before—all the ways I didn’t belong—and it never stopped me. Until a well-deserved punch to a fellow driver banned me from NASCAR for the season... -
![Bad Mood Billionaire: A Grumpy Billionaire Boss Novel by Ali Parker]()
Bad Mood Billionaire: A Grumpy Billionaire Boss Novel by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe hottest guy I know is grumpy AF and already married—to his job!No clue why I thought signing up to be an assistant to a billionaire with a stick up his butt was a good idea.Scratch that. It’s the money.I need to make my own way and stop living on a wing and a prayer. You know, be more like my big brother. The superstar... -
![Fake Pet by Jamie Knight]()
Fake Pet by Jamie Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEileenMy billionaire boss is known for taking pets.And now he wants me to submit to his every command.He's older, experienced, powerful, and hella hot.But he's also so damn cocky and demanding.I always thought I'd be too independent and strong-willed for that.But now I find myself craving his touch, his kiss, and even his control... -
![Deep Blue by Kristy McCaffrey]()
Deep Blue by Kristy McCaffrey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Contemporary Adventure RomanceDr. Grace Mann knows great white sharks. As the daughter of an obsessed shark researcher, Grace spent her childhood in the company of these elegant and massive creatures. Now, finally, she’s testing a prototype shark array that may lead to a reliable alert system for swimmers and sharks to coexist...Categorized as:
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![His Uptown Girl by Liz Talley]()
His Uptown Girl by Liz Talley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife doesn't follow rules... Jazz pianist Dez Batiste knows this all too well. It's taken him years to return to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina swept away what mattered most. His musician's soul is still lost in the wreckage, but he's after a brand-new future by opening an Uptown jazz club. Too bad the distractingly sexy Eleanor Theriot is getting in his way... -
![Hey Jude by Hannah Brixton]()
Hey Jude by Hannah Brixton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Sinkhole, take me now.”Olena MacMillan is a hot mess. Feeling like she has a permanent seat on the struggle bus, she can’t seem to get her act together—or stop embarrassing herself.Desperate for a fresh start in her hometown, Olena needs to focus. On getting her life on track. On resuscitating her landscape design business. Definitely not on the gorgeous landscaper she’s stuck working with...Categorized as:
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![Halstead House by Aspen Hadley]()
Halstead House by Aspen Hadley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrace Natalie Burke was named after her mother's two favorite Hollywood actresses, but the only thing they seem to have in common is the ability to put on a good show. Growing up under the iron thumb of her mother, she's never made a mistake or gone off script. But as her 30th birthday comes, the illusion shatters... -
![Until Mitchell (Happily Ever Alpha World) by Emma Louise, Boom Factory Publishing]()
Until Mitchell (Happily Ever Alpha World) by Emma Louise, Boom Factory Publishing
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMitchell Black declares his love for Bailey Nash the moment he sees her.Everyone might think it’s because of the baseball he just took to the head, but he knows the truth.It’s not just how hot she is in her nurses’ uniform, or that she’s the prettiest thing he’s ever seen. It’s the lightning bolt he feels every time they touch... -
![Lessons Learned by Sydney Logan]()
Lessons Learned by Sydney Logan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA young girl needs to spread her wings, but a young woman needs roots. English teacher Sarah Bray never thought she’d return to Sycamore Falls, but a traumatic event at her inner-city school leaves her desperate for the sanctuary of home. By returning to her roots, an older and wiser Sarah hopes to deal with the demons of her present and confront the ghosts of her past... -
![How to Deal by Shey Stahl]()
How to Deal by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI loved my job. After meeting the owner’s son, I hate it. He's making my life difficult, and I'm positive he only comes to work to annoy me. I contemplate quitting just because of him. That is until I realize who he really is. A famous wedding photographer whose clientele ranks among the rich and famous...
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