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Blessed By Malakai by Sherelle Green
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery man has his weakness. For prominent painter and sculptor Malakai Madden, that weakness has always been women. Now, he’s finally ready to settle down and shower one woman with his love. There’s just one major problem. Overnight, he’s gained thousands of Twitter followers after his obsessive ex decides to leak some private information...Categorized as:
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Fani em Busca do Final Feliz by Paula Pimenta
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNo derradeiro volume da consagrada série de Paula Pimenta, os leitores irão acompanhar o que acontece com o amor de Fani e Leo. Depois de uma ríspida separação, eles agora têm de seguir por caminhos diferentes. Porém, as juras de amor feitas no passado deixaram marcas profundas em seus corações e, mesmo anos depois, eles ainda sentem as consequências daquele trágico dia em que se separaram... -
Taken by Storm by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChef Storm is moody, antisocial...and he just asked me to be his fake boyfriend.Most people on the island avoid the hot-tempered chef, but he doesn't scare me. Sure, he's prickly, but I've also caught him feeding a stray cat, so I know there's more to him than the sky-high, barbed-wire fence he's built around himself...Categorized as:
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Famous by Marie Force
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI thought I’d finally met the man of my dreams... Marlowe I’ve planned this night for weeks, down to the last detail. I want it to be perfect. Bringing someone new into my private life is not something I do lightly, having learned the hard way over the years that celebrity has a dark downside that I go out of my way to avoid whenever possible. But he is different... -
In Moonlight and Memories by Julie Ann Walker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom NYT and USA Today bestselling author Julie Ann Walker comes an epic tale of sacrifice, friendship, and the awe-inspiring power of love. Maggie: Ten years ago, Cash Armstrong stole my heart. Then he promptly joined the army—dragging my best friend with him—and left me crying on the front porch in a red sequined prom dress. Now he's back. They're both back... -
California Sunsets by Bella Andre, Nicky Arden
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeet the Davenport family! Six brothers and sisters who call picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea home. Successful, brilliant, and passionate, the only thing they all still need is the perfect partner in love and life. Erin Davenport always imagined she’d end up with a quiet man. Someone like her. Then she met Jay Malone. He’s the loudest, pushiest, most sales-oriented man she’s ever met... -
Collateral Damage by A.K. Evans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsClaimed. That’s what Camille Bennett becomes when she crashes into the arms of Deacon Archer. Camille didn’t have a plan when she attempted to fight off a random attacker, but responding well under pressure has never been her strong suit either. She was merely grateful someone who could handle the heat happened to be nearby...Categorized as:
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Illicit: A Contemporary Romance Collection by Calinda B., Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOver 20 illicit romances with the sexy heroes and strong heroines you crave! Lose Yourself in the world of hot hookups, where the stories run from sexy to downright scandalous and the characters will leave you breathless. In these pages, you'll find tantalizing romance, rekindled flames, and forbidden trysts... -
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Wild Spirit by Mari Carr
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaybe if things were different, Leo could date the woman he’s always longed for, the free-spirited Yvonne Collins. For her, life is an adventure, for him, life is all about work and keeping things simple so he can focus on his son. When a tragic event upends Leo’s orderly existence, he’s forced to admit he can’t do it all and he can’t do it alone... -
Divine Phoenix by Heather Rainier
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery woman wants a fairy-tale ending, but Lily Valentine has given up on that. Other women may get their happily ever after, but what she lives is more like a nightmare. Admitted loner Clay Cook has heard all the stereotypes about artists and even lived some of them. He struggles with his craft, wondering if his best work is behind him... -
Friends to Forever: An anthology of trope by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn anthology for the love of trope! Three full-length novels showcasing friends-to-lovers romance.BRING IT ON HOMEForced to take a sabbatical from work, Maggie goes home to Tennessee, where she finds more than she bargained for with life-long friend, Porter. As they navigate their way from friends to lovers, it seems they were made for each other... -
Unexpected by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKyle needed a place to stay, he never thought it would turn into so much more. So, your gorgeous boss, Maverick, and his yummy husband, Ari, are letting you stay with them while you get back on your feet? Here are a few simple tips: Don’t call his husband Daddy. I know it’ll be difficult, but seriously, don’t. Don’t leave a pair of red, lacy panties in their bed... -
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Small Town Hero by Olivia Hayle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy new boss is my best friend’s older brother and the golden boy of Paradise Shores. Me? I'm the misfit single mom who never wanted to fit in... Being forced to move back to my hometown after a decade away is embarrassing, but I’ll do anything to protect my little girl. I’ll even wait tables at the elite Yacht Club… now owned by the boy I once had a huge crush on... -
Give Me Forever by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was lust at first sight.Her curves turned my head, but it wasn’t until she became my assistant that I knew I needed far more than her body.She needs me too.Well, really, she needs my money—bad enough to agree to become my fake fiancée.Her family business is going under, and I’m all-in on being the knight in shining armor... -
Admit You Want Me by Taylor Holloway
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy mind says Hell no. My body says Yes please. My heart says You’ve really done it this time.EmmaWard thinks I’m still hung up on him? Please.Who would want that chiseled body? Those broad shoulders? Those strong hands shredding my clothes and exploring every inch… Not me. I got my shallow infatuation out of my system and learned my lesson...Categorized as:
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Game On by Cheryl Douglas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Brianna Cooper accepts a position with the legal team at Titan Records, she knows what to expect. She’s been friends with V.P. of Operations, Ryan Spencer, since they were kids. He’ll try and talk her into skipping out early and taking long lunches… it’s a good thing she’s immune to his charm. Ryan Spencer has earned his reputation as a ladies man... -
If We Dare by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA fake relationship, friends to lovers romance from USA Today Bestselling author J.H. Croix!WalkerI’m definitely not looking for love, but I need a date. A fake date for a wedding.Jade owes me a favor. Because I rescued her from a dumpster—don’t ask. Jade might turn my crank, but she’s hands off when it comes to men. She’s perfect... -
Steal My Heart by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA road trip with some serious complications.All bets are off when Mack unexpectedly crosses paths with his best friend’s little sister. They’re both on the way back to their small hometown.Ash is off limits. Totally. They’re just friends, so no problem, right? Soooo wrong. Mack can’t stop thinking about her and can’t stop wanting her... -
Jordyn's Army by Heidi McLaughlin, Kathy Coopmans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings17 short stories to benefit Jordyn Preston, daughter of Beverly PrestonHeidi McLaughlin - Fighting For Our Forever… Baby styleThe Beaumont Gang comes together for the birth of Ajay and Whiskey’s son.Kathy Coopmans - Pure RoseMeet Rose and Owen in this short sexy story about two single parents in their forties.Think Cinderella meets Prince CharmingOpposites really do attract...Categorized as:
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Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge: New Holiday Romances to Benefit St. Jude Hospital by Sabrina York, Tamara Ferguson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLER! 10 NEW HOLIDAY ROMANCES From NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Authors To Warm Your Heart And Curl Your Toes! Each Sweet and/or Steamy Story takes place at a unique magical Mistletoe Lodge. Curl up in your favorite chair and treat yourself to a Christmassy-Happily-Ever-After Experience full of jingle bells, mistletoe and JOY, celebrating the spirit of the season...Categorized as:
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Best Friends Forever: A Marriage Pact Romance by Jess Bentley, ReddHott Covers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe one I could always rely on, my shoulder to cry on, my BFF.He's back in my life.And he's all man.I'm ready for a new step--best friends with benefits.But now he wants more than this single mom ever expected.To honor our marriage pact--til death do us part.Clay: I never stopped loving Penny...Categorized as:
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You Own My Heart by Juliana Stone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHoney Harrison has come to Crystal Lake for one reason only—to expose a secret and finally move on from a past that won’t let go. But ruining the Blackwells isn’t as satisfying as she wants it to be. And the heart she’d long buried is not so cold and black after all. Complicating matters is the most infuriating man on the planet. Nash Booker makes her crazy. And hot. And bothered... -
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Jesse's Girl by Hannah Brixton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBuckle up, Buttercup…Three nosy relatives, two jobs, one fledgling side hustle, and zero roommate prospects. No wonder Ada Russo is saltier than the rim of a margarita glass. When her brother’s best friend lands in Lennox Valley needing a place to stay for the summer, Ada’s spare room is the logical choice... -
Thank You for Holding by Julia Kent, Elisa Reed
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHaving it all is a fantasy, right? Carrie Shelton thought her boyfriend was too good to be true. Her best friend's brother? A guy who loved antiquing? Who cuddled on the couch while watching foodie YouTube clips and talking about artisanal spices? Who helped her accessorize her outfits? Right. Fantasy... -
Canvas by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJoshua Dawson is my best friend's ex-boyfriend. That alone should be reason enough for me to keep my distance. Add in that he's a well mannered, loyal, hardworking artist and I should be running in the other direction. He's damn near perfect, and I prefer my men hard to love and easy to leave. Josh's only flaw is he wants forever, and for the first time I might want the same... -
Jagger: Billionaire Hotshot by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLusting after my father’s protégé and friend is plain stupid considering I’m invisible to him…Jagger Halsey…He’s sinful, much older and talented beyond words.My father thinks the world of him.So do I.And I’ve tried to tell him in not-so-subtle ways. Even after my numerous, persistent attempts to catch his attention, he ignores me.Exasperated and heartbroken, I give up... -
Pieces of Us by T.B. Markinson, Miranda MacLeod
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe nanny is hot for her boss, but she’s been burned falling for a straight woman in the past. Julianna Bristol is on the brink of success as her fledgling video game design company goes after the opportunity of a lifetime. But her ex-husband is intent on making her fodder for late-night comedy... -
Birthday Cake by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Her birthday wish never changes. Maybe this year, she’ll find her Daddy.Valerie Hopkins loves her dream job. Who wouldn't like being the personal assistant of a world-famous photographer? Working from home is great, but it also has a few disadvantages... -
King of Kings: by Betty Shreffler
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI told myself I didn’t want her. Didn’t need her. But it was all lies. I craved her touch. Craved the way her sweet red lips took away the pain. Yet I knew I couldn’t have her. Not when my enemies are determined to put a bullet in my back. They believe the way to get to me is through her. Coming for her will be their downfall... -
Wild Kisses by Skye Jordan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNewly divorced, Avery Hart returns home to Wildwood eager to take on her dream opportunity and transform her family’s dive bar into her own bakery. The contractor for hire isn’t just a master with his hands—he’s big, built, and wears a tool belt like nobody’s business. Despite being an ex-con, Trace Hutton is irresistible. Too bad he’d never go for someone as inexperienced as Avery... -
His Best Friend's Baby by Barbara Hannay
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe needs a little favour…Polly Martin has given up on love, but not on becoming a mother. She returns briefly to her hometown of Wirralong to proposition her childhood best friend, Seth Ramsay, confident he’ll agree to be her IVF donor.Seth walks out of their reunion dinner date after Polly’s clinical and unemotional proposal... -
4 Months by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA woman who can’t be found. A man who can’t connect. Barrett has worked hard to get his life exactly how he wants it. Solitary. Free from external pressure to try to be someone he isn’t. Nothing could convince him that he could possibly want anything more... -
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Marked by Rebecca Barber
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLogan-freaking-Oliver. Sure the million-dollar pretty boy can play football. At least that’s what the papers lead us to believe. Me though, I’m not so convinced. Sure he's got a backside you could bounce quarters off, arms you want wrapped around you, dimples you’d drown in and hair you’d sell your mother to pull... but is he a nice guy or has he let fame go to his head... -
I Just Want You by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew Standalone from New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Kaylee Ryan “Go to college,” they said. “Get a good job,” they said. “It will be a piece of cake.” Well, whoever they are, they lied. Sure, college was a blast, but after college, not so much. The finding a job to go with my expensive education, that part was not so easy... -
Együtt by Laura Leiner
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAz új magyar ifjúsági könyvsorozat második kötete a nagyon tehetséges fiatal szerző tollából!Ha elkezded, biztosan nem tudod majd letenni!!! Tuti, hogy függővé válsz!Kilencedik második félévében az iskolai élet ezerrel pezseg: farsangi bál, Valentin-hét, Valentin-napi bál, tavaszköszöntő buli, osztálykirándulás és még sok minden más...Az osztályközösség eközben egyre jobban összekovácsolódik... -
Fani na Terra da Rainha by Paula Pimenta
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDepois de conquistar milhares de leitores e leitoras, a nossa doce e querida Fani volta ainda mais divertida e encantadora. O segundo volume do livro Fazendo meu filme apresenta as aventuras de Estefânia Castelino Belluz na terra da rainha. Sim, na Inglaterra! Longe do grande amor, ela passa por momentos de alegria, dor, saudade, tristeza e, mais do que isso, pode conhecer melhor a si mesma... -
O Roteiro Inesperado de Fani by Paula Pimenta
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsO livro começa com Estefânia Castelino Belluz, a Fani, personagem central do romance, retornando de uma temporada na Inglaterra com onze quilos a mais em relação ao início da viagem... -
A minha vida fora de série: 2ª temporada by Paula Pimenta
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPriscila, agora com 16 anos, mantém a personalidade extrovertida e um grande afeto pelos animais. Em 2.ª Temporada enfrentará problemas mais sérios como a proximidade dos exames e o fim de algumas amizades. A relação com Rodrigo tornou-se mais estável, mas não menos emocionante. Embora esteja mais adulta, Priscila terá de lidar com decisões erradas do passado... -
H de Harry by Darlis Stefany
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKaethennis ha disfrutado de los placeres de la vida. Mucho. Casi se puede decir que demasiado. Es un alma libre, o al menos así se definiría ella. Kaethennis sólo tuvo una debilidad, un Jake. Jake le dio la espalda a Kaethennis, él simplemente huyó, literalmente... -
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Tempting The Billionaire by Christina Tetreault
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes temptation strikes when you least expect it. Straight-laced Courtney Belmont prefers to avoid the spotlight that the media always has focused on her family. She leaves any behavior that might catch its attention to her younger sister. All that changes when Josh Williamson, better known to his fans as J.T., sits down next to her while she’s on vacation... -
Double Dog Dare You by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsQuinnOne simple text message can change everything. I found that out the hard way. One minute I’m complaining about a horrible picture of a guy’s you-know-what, and the next, I’m having conversations with a stranger. A gorgeous, rebel of a man who makes my heart skip a beat and does a number on my panties.The only problem is we’re not looking for the same things in life... -
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Memories of You by J. Kenner
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J. Kenner comes a new story in her Stark Security series…Hollywood consultant Renly Cooper is fed up with relationships. His recent breakup with a leading lady played out across the tabloids, and the former Navy Seal is more than ready to focus on his new position as an agent at the elite Stark Security agency...Categorized as:
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Second Chances: A Romance Writers of America Collection by J. Kenner, Christina Lauren
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDo you believe in second chances? Romance Writers of America® brings together seventeen of today's hottest authors in an anthology of never-before-published tales that reveal true love always deserves a happy ending. Follow New York Times best-selling authors J. Kenner and Christina Lauren back to reader-favorite worlds... -
Resisting Romeo by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStand-alone Steamy Weekends romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way!Juliette PierceAs a type-A planner, I lived my life by lists. I thrived off of completing projects. Yet, one task had eluded me. I was still a virgin. With a milestone birthday right around the corner, my status was looming over me like a dark cloud... -
Reveal by H.J. Welch
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I wish this were real with you.” Geeky Jason Miller has never really been with a man, and his bullying colleagues at NASA know it. But when an innocent white lie gets out of hand, Jason never would have guessed his gorgeous-but-straight childhood friend would leap to his rescue...Categorized as:
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Seduction Creek by Avery Flynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I do believe I can arrest you for looking at someone like that. You've got to be breaking some indecency laws." Taking a deep breath, she recovered her bearings. Mostly. "You're out of your jurisdiction, sheriff." Dry Creek County Sheriff Hank Layton is the stuff of dreams... -
Hard Lessons (A Wild Minds Prequel Novel) by Charlotte West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDown-on-her-luck teacher, Daisy Clemmens, is about to learn some hard lessons. (Not like that, you perv.) Lesson One No matter how broke you are, never agree to a job that includes a rabid eight-year-old, requires a tetanus shot or where your boss is a sexy (and cranky) rock ‘n’ roll god...Categorized as:
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