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  • Pink Lemonade by Pepper North, Paige Michaels

    Pink Lemonade by Pepper North, Paige Michaels

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Welcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Could she dare to live her fantasies?After meeting a handsome man in the park, Tori Reinhart flees back to the safety of Little Cakes. He couldn't possibly be interested in anyone as shy and inexperienced as her, and she's sure she'll never see him again.Evan Parker lives two lives...
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    age-gap  insta-love  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  family  fiction
  • Ghost by C.M. Steele

    Ghost by C.M. Steele

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    My last assignment.The one I didn't want and my family begged me not to take, but I had to do what I could to make our town, our state, our country a little safer.I had no idea that I'd walked into a trap set up by some of the deadliest men in the world.My vision had gone black as I faced the end of my life.All the regrets, all the love I'd miss out on...
  • Breaker by Fiona Davenport

    Breaker by Fiona Davenport

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    All it took was one look for Sebastian “Breaker” Ross to know that Ireland Foster was meant to be his. So when he saw another guy giving the cute rocker chick a hard time, Breaker stepped in…by pretending to be her boyfriend.Ireland thought he was just playing the fake boyfriend to help her out since they’d never met before. But Breaker had every intention of turning the role into a permanent one...
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    age-gap  insta-love  multi-pov  steamy  adult  alpha-mc  biker  book
  • Blue Raspberry by Pepper North, Paige Michaels

    Blue Raspberry by Pepper North, Paige Michaels

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Welcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Lark Adams is a successful real estate agent who’s ready to outsell everyone. While preparing a property for an open house late one night, she realizes how dangerous her job can be.Police officer Wyatt Hazelton is dedicated to equipping women with self-defense skills...
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    age-gap  insta-love  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  humor
  • Trapped with the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart

    Trapped with the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    He's a firefighter trying to prove himself. But now he's trapped in a tattoo parlor with a woman he can't resist.I was just trying to warm up.The tattoo parlor where I work is freezing cold, so at closing time, I decide to hop in one of the few tanning beds in the building and warm up.But when the security alarm goes off for some reason, a hunky firefighter breaks in to save me...
  • Catch of the Day by Jane Fox

    Catch of the Day by Jane Fox

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Zeke: My life is busy enough with the time I spend as a commercial fisherman. The last thing I need is to be distracted by romance, but when I meet Daya, she’s suddenly all I can think about.Daya: I’m not sure that Maine’s the right place for me—until a certain broad, buff, and bearded fisherman walks through the door of the restaurant where I work.Sometimes fate needs a little help...
  • Royal Romance by Jane Fox

    Royal Romance by Jane Fox

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Henry: It hasn't been easy, but I've managed to keep my royal background a secret at work. But when I meet a gorgeous young artist, all bets are off.Will she still want me when she understands what being my wife will entail?Magnolia: Henry is rich, hot, and successful, with an air of mystery around him...
  • Total Knockout by Jane Fox

    Total Knockout by Jane Fox

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Andrei: When I first see Michaela, I figure I must have taken a punch to the head. How can anyone be that gorgeous?Michaela: It's hard to keep my eyes off Andrei and my mind on my job when he's in the ring. But what are the chances he'd even notice someone like me?Sometimes fate needs a little help...
  • Be My Flirty Firefighter by C.L. Cruz

    Be My Flirty Firefighter by C.L. Cruz

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She's a photographer stuck in a rut. He's a firefighter who loves the unexpected. Will the sparks between them amount to something more?AndyAs a photographer, I’ve endured more weddings than any single woman should have to.But I love my job, even if it is a little routine.Then I land a gig shooting promo materials for a local firefighter bachelor auction...
  • Storm by Kali Hart

    Storm by Kali Hart

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    AspenI can’t think of a better place to spend my last week in Alaska than in Three Rivers.Twenty years as a pilot in the Army has come and gone.Many of the veterans I served with have settled in the small town.It’s only fitting I spend my last days catching up with them.Plus, I’m determined to show my bestie a good time...
  • Avoiding Temptation by Tracy Lorraine

    Avoiding Temptation by Tracy Lorraine

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    First rule of teaching... don’t fall for a student. Finally living the life of my dreams in a city I’d always wanted to experience was supposed to be a clean slate. Until him... My prim and proper world is turned upside down when he walks into my college classroom, demanding attention with a single look, his braces and glasses at complete odds with his defined body and bad boy tattoos...
  • New Tune, Old Vinyl by Ember Davis

    New Tune, Old Vinyl by Ember Davis

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    TALLULAHSame Old Spin has always been my second home. Not just because it’s my family’s business but because I love the way music can speak to your soul. I thought I would run the shop forever, but it’s coming to an end and I’m not sure how to feel about it. I have no idea what comes next...
  • The Billionaire's Big Bold Wonder by Nichole Rose

    The Billionaire's Big Bold Wonder by Nichole Rose

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
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  • Right or Wrong: An Alpha Man Curvy Woman Romance by Liz Fox

    Right or Wrong: An Alpha Man Curvy Woman Romance by Liz Fox

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A short, sweet, & steamy romance featuring a curvy woman and the alpha man who claims her. Cassie I wanted to be a mother, not a business owner. But life had other plans.Now, my employees are like my kids and my heart is closed for business.When I need help and I’m all alone, a near stranger sweeps me off my feet. Literally.He's the exact opposite of what I went for in the past.Although..
  • Savage in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox

    Savage in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    She’s a bookworm. He runs a notorious dance club. Will a case of mistaken identity lead to love?KingAll my brothers have fallen.But I’m still single.And I plan on staying that way…Until a deliciously naïve woman walks into my club.She doesn’t belong here.When she mistakes me for her blind date, I want to use every trick in the book...
  • Knox by Kali Hart

    Knox by Kali Hart

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    MayaI’ve had a crush on the Daisy Hills Fire Chief since the very first time I met him.Never mind that there’s at least fifteen years between us.Or that I’ve been dating a lot of duds lately.The first Wednesday is still my favorite day of the month because he comes by the library for a fire code inspection.But this inspection is one for the books...
  • The Firefighter's Secret Santa by Kali Hart

    The Firefighter's Secret Santa by Kali Hart

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The Firefighter's Secret Santa: Christmas in Alpine Valley Book 1A Firefighter Curvy Woman Holiday RomanceThis Christmas, join five best friends as a friendly dare to draw Secret Santas leads them all to find their true loves.LilyI’ve had a crush on my brother’s best friend since I was a shy, geeky teenager.The only thing that’s changed is that I’m all grown up.Still shy. Still geeky...
  • Stepbrother Weekend: Filthy Dirty Desires by Olivia T. Turner

    Stepbrother Weekend: Filthy Dirty Desires by Olivia T. Turner

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    My mother is getting remarried and I was originally thrilled.Not only was I getting a new stepfather, but I’m getting a stepbrother too.My enthusiasm left when I saw Tanner Lawson walk into the room.He’s my new stepbrother.My new filthy-mouthed, dirty-talking, obsessed-with-me stepbrother.I’ve always been a good girl. Responsible, honest, and mature beyond my years...
  • 216 Rancher Way by Olivia T. Turner

    216 Rancher Way by Olivia T. Turner

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    The town of Cherry Falls is a lot of things, but exciting is not one of them.Which makes my job as a reporter for the town paper really freaking hard.The front page of the last issue featured a story about a raccoon who looked like Samuel L. Jackson.Not exactly thrilling.But when I'm forced to cover the new albino calf on the Cherry Blossom Ranch...I find out the meaning of thrilling...
  • The Billionaire's Big Bold Woman by Nichole Rose

    The Billionaire's Big Bold Woman by Nichole Rose

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Two years ago, my ex-wife tried to frame me for embezzlement. My life crumbled, leaving me the single father of two little girls. I swore I'd never trust a woman again… Until Jenna Kirby waltzes into my life and turns it upside down. She's like no one I've ever met. Her bright eyes and big personality hide a heart of gold. I've never felt like this about anyone. Neither have my girls...
  • Doc by C.M. Steele

    Doc by C.M. Steele

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    As a part of the Steele Riders, Dr. Joseph "Doc" Simmons knows that things aren't easy for those in power. Being one of the most successful motorcycle clubs in the region, there's always someone eager to dethrone, butcher, and bury them.One of those very attempts on their existence led Sophia into Doc's arms...
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    age-gap  insta-love  multi-pov  steamy  adult  alpha-mc  biker  book
  • Bear by Fiona Davenport

    Bear by Fiona Davenport

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Garrison “Bear” Shaw was only supposed to warn Alyssa Bartley to stay out of Silver Saint’s business. Falling for her complicated everything. She was too young for him…and the sheriff’s daughter. The grumpy biker had no business touching the innocent high school senior, but that didn’t stop Bear from making Alyssa his...
  • Dash by Fiona Davenport

    Dash by Fiona Davenport

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Brynn Thomas desperately needed a job and jumped at the chance to work for the cleaning company owned by Dallas "Dash" Smith. But she never expected to find her boss cleaning up a crime scene. Or to be swept off her feet by him.The men of the Silver Saints MC moved fast when they found the women meant to be theirs. Dash was no exception. They’d also do anything to keep their women safe...
  • Whiskey by Fiona Davenport

    Whiskey by Fiona Davenport

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Zane “Whiskey” Thomas never expected to need a nanny. Not until he became an instant single dad to the infant niece he didn’t even know about. Which brought Ellery Grace into his life.She was too young for him and didn’t know anything about motorcycle clubs. But that wasn’t going to stop Whiskey from claiming Ellery...
  • The Rookie by Olivia T. Turner

    The Rookie by Olivia T. Turner

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    I’m the last of the original crew still working at the pub.Bridget met a guy online and moved to Australia, James got fired, Ivy had a kid, Zara went to work for her dad in Miami, and now Lauren is leaving too.I’m the only one left.With no prospects and no opportunities.Until out of the blue, I get one.I had long given up my career as a real estate agent.It was over before it even started...
  • The Veteran by Olivia T. Turner

    The Veteran by Olivia T. Turner

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Five years ago, I had the night of my life with Harris Sutton.Out of all the people in the bar, the famous hockey player chose me.He was in town for a game and when he left, he took my virginity with him.And he unknowingly left me with a souvenir.Five years later, my souvenir is my whole world.A five-year-old boy that I never told him about.Lucas.We’re happy and comfortable in our little life...
  • Alpha Heroes: A Me, Myself & I Collection by Fiona Davenport, Rochelle Paige

    Alpha Heroes: A Me, Myself & I Collection by Fiona Davenport, Rochelle Paige

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    This collection is jam packed with alpha hero yumminess. It features three, ALL-NEW stories from the duo behind Fiona Davenport.Locked Up by Elle Christensen: Hot cops and handcuffs sounded like a sexy combination. Until Kaia was the one being arrested...
  • Pulling Her Strings by Jane Fox

    Pulling Her Strings by Jane Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Austin: As a well-known singer, I’m used to women throwing themselves at me. But it’s the caterer at one of my venues that I can’t get out of my head.Aida: Catering for Austin Smith is the biggest job I’ve ever had. So I have to try my hardest to stay professional—no matter how hot he is.Sometimes fate needs a little help...
  • Fire and Ice by Jane Fox

    Fire and Ice by Jane Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Ben: It's my final hockey season, and I don't have time for distractions. So why can't I stop thinking about Jenna? Jessa: I might be a hockey fan, but I'm no puck bunny. Although for a player as hot as Ben Crewe, I might make an exception. Sometimes fate needs a little help...
  • Inked by Jane Fox

    Inked by Jane Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Linc: When you’ve been a tattoo artist as long as I have, you’ve seen pretty much everything. At least, I thought so—until Cass walked through my door. Cass: I’ve wanted a tattoo since I was in high school. It’s taken me this long to work up the nerve to get one. I researched to make sure I found the most skilled tattoo artist. I had no idea he’d be the hottest one as well...
  • Securing Her Heart by Jane Fox

    Securing Her Heart by Jane Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Jon: Cybersecurity is serious business. I'm committed to training the next generation of young analysts to detect and neutralize threats. But when the most gorgeous women I've ever seen walks into my intern program, I'm not sure if I can keep our relationship strictly professional. Talia: Most cybersecurity analysts don't look like action movie stars, but clearly Jon is the exception...
  • Behind the Velvet Rope by Jane Fox

    Behind the Velvet Rope by Jane Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Luke: As the bouncer for the hottest club in town, I see my share of beautiful women. So why am I so taken with the shy girl in line who’s dressed like a small-town librarian? Parker: My sister’s bachelorette party is definitely not going the way I expected it to. I’m dragged to a noisy club—with a gorgeous bouncer. I’m pretty sure his type isn’t quiet girls in floral dresses, though...
  • Whipped Cream of the Crop by Frankie Love

    Whipped Cream of the Crop by Frankie Love

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    When I see her at the coffee shop sipping hot cocoa, I know she’s something extra sweet.And it’s not just the whipped cream on her nose. It’s her curves, her smile, and the way she laughs as I choose a seat right across from her.Thing is, this woman has unrealistic expectations of her dream man. He’s got to be the cream of the crop, and I’m not sure any guy is gonna live up to it...
  • Her Older Fireman: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox

    Her Older Fireman: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She wants to escape the trailer park. He’s an older hero. Can they look past their differences to find love? Her Older Fireman is a steamy, short romance with a curvy, younger woman and a handsome older hero. It is the fifth book in the Daddy Knows Better series. Maddie Growing up in a trailer park hasn’t been easy.That’s why I’m focused on my education and getting out of there...
  • Texas C.H.A.O.S. by Sable Hunter

    Texas C.H.A.O.S. by Sable Hunter

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The letters C. H. A. O. S. don’t just refer to reality out of control, it’s an alert–the Chief Has Arrived On Scene! Logan Gray is that chief. He covers the ground he stands on and people show respect when he walks by. In his late thirties, Logan is a confirmed bachelor. While he may adore the young Jenna from afar, at 18, he considers her to be a lifetime too young for him...
  • Healing Hearts by Jane Fox

    Healing Hearts by Jane Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Branson: My job as a paramedic keeps me too busy for romance. But after meeting Lilly, a curvy obstetrics nurse, I might have to make an exception.Lilly: A detour to the ER puts me right in the path of a hot, strong, and serious paramedic named Branson. I quickly discover he’s not an easy man to forget.Sometimes fate needs a little help...
  • Mr. March by Kate Tilney

    Mr. March by Kate Tilney

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    an older man, curvy younger woman short instalove...
  • Sweet Curves by Mia Brody

    Sweet Curves by Mia Brody

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    This small-town firefighter is ready to claim the curvy woman from the big city.HavenI’m a hopeless romantic. But as a famous curvy singer, I’m tired of being used by guys that just want to further their career.I need a man who doesn’t know my true identity. One who can fall in love with the real me, not the woman on stage.Now I plan to search for love on a dating app where I can stay anonymous...
  • Win a Date with a Firefighter by Kate Tilney

    Win a Date with a Firefighter by Kate Tilney

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A curvy woman wins a fantasy date with a grumpy firefighter at a bachelor's auction and winds up taking on more than she ever could have imagined.It's finally my turn to go on a date with one of the handsome bachelors from the charity auction. And they must have been saving best for last, because I'm going on a date with a firefighter...
  • Jump Start My Heart by Jane Fox

    Jump Start My Heart by Jane Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Spencer: Her classic car isn’t the only thing with perfect curves. But, after I put my foot in my mouth, there’s no way she’ll consider dating me.Eva: I’m tired of guys assuming that I don’t know cars just because I’m a woman. But it’s hard to stay mad at a guy as gorgeous as Spencer.Sometimes fate needs a little help...
  • My Heart by Flora Ferrari

    My Heart by Flora Ferrari

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    When I lost my best friend in a car accident I wasn’t surprised she donated her heart. She always put others first. I just never guessed she would still be looking after me even after she was gone.When a stranger appears at my door saying, “Lisa left a note. She wanted us to take care of you,” I’m shocked...
  • Drawn to the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart

    Drawn to the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Getting lost on a hiking trail has never been this much fun.It was supposed to be a simple walk.My coworkers were getting on my last nerve, and I needed to get away from everything. I walk at the park every day back home. It can’t be all that different here.But I don’t have cell phone service, and I somehow lose track of how to get back to the campground...
  • Summer Love by Fiona Davenport

    Summer Love by Fiona Davenport

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Billionaire Aiden Bryant didn’t get to stay at his beach house as often as he liked. He was happy to loan it to his friend so his daughter could use it for her graduation trip. But he never expected to meet the woman who was meant to be his when he went to check on the girls.Aiden searched high and low for his mystery beauty, never realizing she was Bianca Kendall...
  • Grace and Mercy by Chance Carter

    Grace and Mercy by Chance Carter

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I'm looking for trouble ... and I think I found her! I'm Hollywood's hottest bad boy. I have no trouble getting girls to drop their panties ... and that's the problem. When you're looking for the thrill of the chase, it's no fun when they just jump in your lap. I'm past looking for a quick lay. Give me a challenge. Give me a real woman. A woman who knows who she is...
  • Hard As Wood by Frankie Love

    Hard As Wood by Frankie Love

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I'm an axe-wielding alpha with absolute resolve:I will not fall in love with Honey. She's my ex-stepdaughter -- and off limits.But it's a hell of a lot easier said than done.Her mom's long gone, and she's still here, in my secluded cabin.She's sweeter than sugar, with a body that makes me think of one thing alone:But I see her eyes linger... and the way she licks her lips.I may be a hard ass..
  • Claiming Caroline: An Older Man/Younger Curvy Girl Romance (Claimed) by Nichole Rose

    Claiming Caroline: An Older Man/Younger Curvy Girl Romance (Claimed) by Nichole Rose

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Even Prince Charming has a wicked side…Jared I didn't believe in love until I met a princess at a ball.And then she vanished.Imagine my surprise when she shows up in my office a day later.She's beautiful, fierce, and has the courage of a lion.She's also a student at my college…and her sister is my star student.Claiming Caroline Thorne may destroy everything I've worked for...
  • Dangerous Curves Ahead by C.L. Cruz

    Dangerous Curves Ahead by C.L. Cruz

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    She’s a free-spirited college student. He’s a trucker who loves those curvy backroads. He can give her a ride home, but can he also give her a happily ever after?JennaAfter my Spring Break plans fall through, I decide to go home to visit for a couple of weeks.That means finding my way across the country with no car and no money...
  • Healing the Hitman by Jane Fox

    Healing the Hitman by Jane Fox

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I never should have taken this job.When I offered to help an old friend, I knew I was on my own if things went sideways.Which, of course, they did.So I find myself bleeding out on a veterinarian’s table, relying on a complete stranger to save my life.A gorgeous, headstrong stranger.Now all that matters is keeping her safe...
  • Learning Curve by Nichole Rose

    Learning Curve by Nichole Rose

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Two wrongs make the best right for an over-the-top professor and curvy graduate student.Maya DenverMy mom always said there are plenty of fish in the sea.But she never met Kane Maxwell.He's the only fish I see.He's everything I've ever wanted in a man—caring, intelligent, hot, and bossy.The only problem?He has no clue who I am until I sign up for a curvy dating app and match with him...
  • Always Right by Liz Fox

    Always Right by Liz Fox

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A short, sweet, & steamy romance featuring a curvy woman and the alpha man who claims her. Izzy I thought when I got older, people would take me more seriously.Just because I have frizzy hair and sexy curves doesn’t mean I can’t build a successful business.When I try to get funding for my personal care products line, one of the potential investors has that same familiar judgy attitude...
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