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Fast Time by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow can you move on when your heart is taken away from you? Axel and Lily Riley live the life most dream of. Seven years after saying, “I do,” they have three great kids and a life full of speed and adrenaline that most men can’t handle. Being a professional racecar driver, Axel’s dream is winning that prestigious World of Outlaws Championship... -
![Line Brawl by Bianca Sommerland]()
Line Brawl by Bianca Sommerland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNot all fights are one on one. In a team, no man should stand alone. ‘You can’t keep me.’ Shawn ‘Easy’ Pischlar has given his speech so often, it should be written on the white board in the Dartmouth Cobra’s locker room. Too many of his own teammates have heard the words. And the games he’s played are finally catching up to him... -
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Spindrift by Anna Burke
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan a hot summer fling mend the hearts of two broken women?Morgan Donovan had everything she ever wanted: a dream job as a large animal veterinarian, awesome friends, and a loving and supportive fiancée. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancée dumps her after realizing that Morgan’s job will always come first... -
![Hot Puck by Skye Jordan, Joan Swan]()
Hot Puck by Skye Jordan, Joan Swan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author who brought you the adrenaline junkie, scorchingly sexy stuntmen of Renegades. Skye Jordan delivers another sizzling series starring her mouthwatering brand of high-octane, insomnia-inducing heroes. Introducing the Rough Riders’ Hockey Series... -
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![Solid Foundation by J.A. Armstrong]()
Solid Foundation by J.A. Armstrong
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife is never simple in the world of politics. The pressure is on Senator Candace Fletcher to make a run for the governorship of New York State. Everyone seems convinced it's the right move for the affable senator. Everyone that is, except Candace. Life took an unexpected turn for the senator when she met and fell in love with Jameson Reid... -
![Scarlett Fever by Claire Highton-Stevenson]()
Scarlett Fever by Claire Highton-Stevenson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOn a girl's night out with her friends; fifty-something, divorced, and really not looking for any attention, Claudia Maddox is somewhat surprised when girls' night takes on a whole new meaning. Ending up in bed with a woman twenty years her junior, hadn’t been the plan, but it was a night she certainly wouldn’t forget. Scarlett was sexy, and fun and knew just what she was doing... -
![#FinishLine by Cambria Hebert]()
#FinishLine by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEvery race has a finish line. Where you go after you cross it is what matters most. And sometimes, that's the most intriguing.Here at GearShark, we've featured lots of drivers. All of them are well acquainted with the finish line. And as race fans, we're well acquainted with cheering as they cross it. What we aren't privy to is riding shotgun, seeing where they drive once the race is over... -
![All In With Him by Lauren Blakely]()
All In With Him by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOnce upon a time all I needed was baseball, friends and extracurricular activities. Then everything changed when Declan Steele stormed into my life and upended all my priorities with his heart, his love, his passion.So my next five-year plan will include this new ground rule—Love big... -
![Perfect Gifts by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Perfect Gifts by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFamily comes first in all things. Whatever the cost.Ten had always heard the saying ‘Out of the mouth of babes,’ but he’d not expected it to hit home as it had. After a comment from their daughter, Ten and Jared find themselves pondering an addition to the family. Moving into the adoption process is nerve-wracking and riddled with anxiety—kind of like how the Railers have been playing of late... -
![Full Coverage by Erin Nicholas]()
Full Coverage by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou can take the boy out of Quinn, Texas, but you can’t take the love for sexy cowgirls out of the boy. Evidently. Nolan Winters left his hometown after high school, wanting bigger things than Quinn could offer... -
![Wanted: Doting Daddy by Sammi Cee]()
Wanted: Doting Daddy by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a small-town Midwestern boy find the freedom to be himself in the Big Apple? Nigel has spent years dreaming of spending time with a Daddy, but the small town he lives in barely tolerates him as it is. Now that he’s won a themed holiday in NYC, his chance is finally here to explore his love of fashion and his desire to be someone's boy... -
![Tigers on the Way by Sean Kennedy]()
Tigers on the Way by Sean Kennedy
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSequel to Tigers on the Run Documentary producer Simon and ex-footballer Declan are taking some big steps toward a lasting life together. They’ve bought a house, and they’ll need it for the family they plan to start. Their friend, Nyssa, has made the generous offer to be their surrogate, and Declan couldn’t be more excited about the idea of a baby... -
![Champagne Kisses by M.J. Duncan]()
Champagne Kisses by M.J. Duncan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFlying solo at a wedding is the absolute last way Aubrey Gill wants to ring in the new year, so when she rolls into Whistler for the event, it’s with one goal in mind—survive the weekend. The Fates have other plans for her, however, as Beau Demers crashes into her life the moment she arrives... -
![Hat Trick by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Hat Trick by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStan Lyamin has seen many of his dreams come true. He’s found his soulmate, loves Noah like his own, hoisted the Cup, and has his Mama living with him in his new country. But his fantasies of a loud, loving, madcap home overflowing with childish laughter linger... -
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![Journey's End by A.E. Radley]()
Journey's End by A.E. Radley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNewly-retired Olivia Lewis is throwing herself into married life and aiming to be a domestic goddess before the first week is over. In a reversal of roles, Emily finds herself commuting from New York to London every week in order to realise her dreams of becoming a professional scriptwriter... -
![A Shot at Gold by Nicole Pyland]()
A Shot at Gold by Nicole Pyland
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsElodie Booker was a phenomenon. No one had ever taken the sport of archery by storm the way she had. Trophies and accolades piled up around her even in her first years in the sport. Then, something terrible happened. She lost the only father figure she had ever known after losing person after person in her life... -
![Blitzed by S.E. Harmon]()
Blitzed by S.E. Harmon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNFL tight end Andrew McAdams isn’t thrilled to be sidelined with an injury. He’s even less thrilled about his legal troubles. Community service is the only thing standing between him and jail so...yeah. That’s a no-brainer. It's not all bad news, though. He gets to work with Jesse Fox, who is as gorgeous as he is guarded. And there's no rule saying he can't do his hours and have a little fun... -
![Sparks Like Ours by Melissa Brayden]()
Sparks Like Ours by Melissa Brayden
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGia Malone wants one thing and one thing only: to be the best surfer in the world. Her biggest obstacle is the annoyingly perky Elle Britton. Not only is Elle number one in the rankings, she’s also a fan favorite. But there’s a lot about Elle that Gia never noticed, like her surprising sense of humor and picture-perfect mouth. Elle Britton is tired... -
![Always You: Book 6 of the Fated Hearts Series by Aimee Nicole Walker]()
Always You: Book 6 of the Fated Hearts Series by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’d often felt lost in the shadow of my older brother, Sebastian Blake. People either ran from me in fear or tried to use me to get to him. In my struggle to forge my own path, I’d taken a wrong turn a time or two, which nearly cost me my life... -
![Hockey Holidays by Toni Aleo, Shannon Stacey]()
Hockey Holidays by Toni Aleo, Shannon Stacey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings**100% of the proceeds from sales of this anthology will be donated to charity.** This holiday season unwrap a brand-new collection of hockey romances that includes humor, drama, love, and - of course - hockey! Each book is EXCLUSIVE to the anthology and NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED by USA Today, New York Times, and all your favorite bestselling hockey romance authors... -
![Casting Call by J.A. Armstrong]()
Casting Call by J.A. Armstrong
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree years passes quickly in the limelight. Writer Addison Blake, and her wife actress Emma Bronson, have weathered more than one storm together. The popular television show that the two helped create called OFF SCREEN continues to draw audiences, making the couple a hot commodity. But, something is missing for Emma... -
![Shouting Match by Pandora Pine]()
Shouting Match by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter the death of his father, Capone Lombardi was tasked not only with keeping his father’s legacy alive, but also to look after his mother and three younger brothers. Putting his own love life on the back-burner, he’s spent the last five years ensuring the family restaurant, Lombardi’s, thrives... -
![Playing by the Rules by Beth Bolden]()
Playing by the Rules by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEx-quarterback Davis Abernathy knows he’s on his last chance.If he strikes out as Paxton Kelly’s coach, nobody else is going to call him. Not to get back on the field, and not to stand on the sidelines.He’s got a lot to teach Pax, and as a second-year quarterback, Pax has a lot to learn. But Davis doesn’t anticipate the irresistible way they’ll be drawn together from their first meeting... -
![First Christmas: Marcus and Thomas Christmas Vignette by Joey W. Hill]()
First Christmas: Marcus and Thomas Christmas Vignette by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMarcus and Thomas from Rough Canvas celebrate their first Christmas together as a married couple.Found on the Joey W. Hill fan forum:http://www.jwhconnection.com/forums/t...Also found at:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d.. -
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![Intermission by J.A. Armstrong]()
Intermission by J.A. Armstrong
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAddison Blake and Emma Bronson are headed away from the bright lights of Hollywood for the holidays. Emma is eager to take a step back and spend time with her family. The stress and demands of a television production have left Emma feeling fatigued and missing the quiet months she and Addison had spent after their daughter’s birth. Addison is battling her own demons... -
![Catcher Interference by Haven Hadley]()
Catcher Interference by Haven Hadley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMarcus Warnes. The catcher at the top of his game.A knack for smack talking, a master play caller, and the quickest pop time in the league. The world saw the team playboy when all he wanted was to settle down with someone. To find the one. Marcus longed for holidays at home and a family to spend them with. His time in the spotlight didn’t make it easy to find... -
![The Score Keeper by Gina Azzi]()
The Score Keeper by Gina Azzi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBoston Hawks owner Scott Reland is my father’s biggest rival and the last man who should catch my eye. But when he does, I don’t look away.We’ve circled each other for years, two outliers in a small club of NHL owners. We know the rules, manage similar pressures, and understand that this lifestyle — hockey over everything — isn’t for everyone. Which is why I want out... -
![Handle With Care by Michele L. Rivera]()
Handle With Care by Michele L. Rivera
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNewly divorced Quinn Gellar is rebuilding her life—something she never thought she’d be doing in her forties. A creature of habit, she’s trying to embrace change and go with the unexpected. But when the unexpected appears to her in the form of an alluring bartender, Quinn becomes uncertain of exactly how much change she’s ready to embrace.Theo Harrington isn’t much of a planner... -
![Heartstrings by Rachel Spangler]()
Heartstrings by Rachel Spangler
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMira Collins has her life together. She’s built a solid career as a financial planner, a comfortable home, and an uncomplicated and regimented routine…until her wayward sister, Vannah, shows up unexpectedly and drops a bomb on her orderly world... -
![Save The Date by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Save The Date by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEver since he first set foot in Harrisburg, Tennant’s life has been a rollercoaster. Ups and downs too numerous to mention, hard knocks and championship rings. Through all of those monumental moments, one thing has been a constant for him, Jared Madsen. Now that their wedding day is drawing nearer, Ten is seriously considering eloping... -
![Line Drive by Sloan Johnson]()
Line Drive by Sloan Johnson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPJ Nolan just has to get through this year. He’d been hoping for a trade to Milwaukee, where he wouldn’t have to hide the fact that he was gay, but that didn’t pan out. He’s close enough to achieving his goal that he can’t walk away, no matter how hostile the Miami clubhouse had become... -
![Neutral Zone by Catherine Gayle]()
Neutral Zone by Catherine Gayle
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Catherine Gayle presents another novella in the emotional Portland Storm hockey romance series. Being stuck in the Neutral Zone is no way to live… Portland Storm defenseman Cole Paxton never intended to be the poster boy for gay hockey players... -
![#HookUp by Cambria Hebert]()
#HookUp by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMissing your favorite #family? This is your exclusive invitation back into their world. #HookUp is an explosion of the award-winning #Hashtag series by Cambria Hebert and makes the perfect collector’s item and addition to the series... -
![Finding Home by Jamey Moody]()
Finding Home by Jamey Moody
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsASIN B089T81STS moved to the more recent editionHow do you find something you didn’t know you’d lost?Olivia King has had it. She’s out of shape and tired of being alone. When she takes a tour of a fitness center, she had no idea how much she would gain while trying to lose.Frankie Dean and her two best friends own Your Way, a place where fitness means more than improving your body... -
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![Baby Makes Three by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Baby Makes Three by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen baby makes three, Christmas will never be the same for Ten and Jared.There's not much that Tennant Rowe hasn't accomplished, and all before reaching thirty. Hoisting the Cup, marrying the man of his dreams, and becoming a spokesman for LGBTQ2+ athletes' rights have filled his world with great joy... -
![Dirty Daddies Pride by Eden Bradley, Siobhan Smile]()
Dirty Daddies Pride by Eden Bradley, Siobhan Smile
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDirty Daddies presents PRIDE Love is Love and romance comes in all shapes, sizes, and pairings. So do Daddies. Eleven authors. Eleven brand new stories. Eleven Dominants that prove being a Daddy is about more than just your gender identity or who you desire. They have the attitude, the need to protect and provide, and a certain someone they can't wait to make their own... -
![The Number 94 Project by Cheyenne Blue]()
The Number 94 Project by Cheyenne Blue
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRenovation takes a sexy turn when a cute country girl rocks up with a tool belt and plans that throw the whole gay neighbourhood into disarray in this light-hearted lesbian romance.When handywoman Jorgie’s uncle leaves her an old house in Melbourne, it’s a dream come true... -
![Unwritten Rules by Brigham Vaughn]()
Unwritten Rules by Brigham Vaughn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRule #1: Don't fall in love with your family's sworn enemyTaylor Hollis brought home gold at the Olympics, then quit competitive skating at the height of his career.Four years later, he lives a quiet life teaching figuring skating classes and looking for the perfect guy to settle down and build a family with... -
![The Sweetest Thing: The Blackburn Brothers Duet Book 1 by E.M. Denning, Designs by Dana]()
The Sweetest Thing: The Blackburn Brothers Duet Book 1 by E.M. Denning, Designs by Dana
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsScotty St. James has led a complicated life. He was once on the fast track to a career in professional sports but turned his back on a promising future to barge out of the closet in the most dramatic way possible. Now, he’s a hairdresser with a love of feminine fabrics, and a crush on his brother’s best friend, Nathan. Nathan Blackburn is fleeing his over-protective mother... -
![Drama Queen by Charlie Novak]()
Drama Queen by Charlie Novak
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNote to self: dumping cocktails into a man’s lap does not count as a meet cute.Accidentally throwing a jug of Sex on the Beach onto the hottest guy at drag brunch was not how I wanted to start my performance, and forgetting to ask for his name was the cherry on top.But when he finds me online and invites me out for drinks, it seems like my chaotic shenanigans might have worked out for once... -
![Chance Encounters by Lise Gold]()
Chance Encounters by Lise Gold
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe boarded as Ally Brenner, her dreams neatly folded in her carry-on. She landed with her heart in beautiful chaos, forever altered by a chance encounter. Ally Brenner, a driven project manager from Vancouver, boards a flight to Amsterdam, focused solely on landing a career-changing contract... -
![Last Chance by Claire Highton-Stevenson]()
Last Chance by Claire Highton-Stevenson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn injured athlete desperate for a comeback. A career-driven team owner. Passion ignites when they meet, but will victory cost them true love?Nora Brady has one last shot at the career she adores. After a devastating injury knocks her off the women’s football A-list, the tenacious midfielder accepts an offer to play for a struggling young team longing to compete in the big time... -
![Be My Endgame by Zarah Detand]()
Be My Endgame by Zarah Detand
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSometimes the endgame is only the beginning. In the heated world of the Premier League, Earl Alex Beaufort, a charming Liverpool midfielder, collides on-pitch with Lee Taylor, Manchester United’s top striker. But when England’s World Cup dream brings them to sunny Spain, the real game sharing a room... -
![The Professor's Date by Lane Hayes]()
The Professor's Date by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe professor, the hair stylist, and a wedding date…TommyHelp! My sister is getting married and according to her, I need a date. And a makeover. I’m a busy man, though. I don’t have time to meet eligible bachelors, and the tape holding my glasses together works just fine. Until my hair stylist steps on them... -
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![Traded by Carly Marie]()
Traded by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDangerous is moving the new trade in when you have secrets to hide Trevor Cane’s built a name for himself in the NHL. At 5’4” he’s one of the shortest players to ever play professional hockey. He also has a secret. A secret that he’s kept from everyone. But a surprise phone call from a friend leaves Trevor risking it all... -
![Legendary Daddy by Mia Monroe]()
Legendary Daddy by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI knew he would be my Daddy one day. Now I have to convince him.My vision board has three things on it:Move to LABecome a popular directorMeet my idol and make him fall for meWhat can I say, I’m a dreamer. My chances of making that last one happen were slim to none, until one day, fate shined upon me and I was standing face to face with the man himself, Legend... -
![Risking the Shot by Amy Aislin]()
Risking the Shot by Amy Aislin
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTime for distractions? Hardly. A chance at making the playoffs? It’s a dream for NHL forward Taylor Cunningham that just might come true. If he can keep his eyes on the ball—ahem, puck. And study for midterms. Dakota Cotton, eleven years his senior, isn’t just a distraction, though—he’s everything Tay’s ever wanted... -
![Straight Dad by Raleigh Ruebins]()
Straight Dad by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStraight dads don’t get crushes on 22-year-old star quarterbacks. Right? Kace Tomlin is the nation’s hottest, youngest pro quarterback at age 22, and he’s out and proud. When Kace hired my little construction company to work on his multi-million dollar mansion, it was the quickest hell yes of my life. Usually I’m in Dad Mode, 24/7—boring, predictable, and dependable... -
![Assisted by Carly Marie]()
Assisted by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFoolish is judging a book by its cover… or a hockey coach by his suitAs assistant coach of the Nashville Grizzlies, Imil Bouchard has everything he needs, except maybe a Daddy. On the wrong side of forty and not looking for a traditional Dom, he knows there’s no point wishing for what he can’t have. And of course, he’s drawn to the extra-anxious director who exudes the need for a Daddy not a boy... -
![A Perfect Fit by Kellan McKnight]()
A Perfect Fit by Kellan McKnight
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsElla Gardner is a high school English teacher and former volleyball star who lost out on her chance to play in college when she became pregnant with her daughter in her senior year of high school. Fed up with the direction of her life, she acknowledges her sexuality at thirty-five and decides to try online dating...
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