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Clean Start by S.M. Shade
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEveryone knows the rumors about Violet Circle and the crazy inhabitants, but becoming a resident was my best option. These are the kind of decisions you’re faced with when you have a baby at eighteen, and your knight in shining armor turns out to be a deadbeat dad in saggy boxers... -
![Letting Go at 40 by L.B. Dunbar, Stella Hunter]()
Letting Go at 40 by L.B. Dunbar, Stella Hunter
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA bereaved widow finds herself with a chance at love after loss with the most unlikely of people: her late husband’s best friend.Anna Kulis has lost her husband. Their love was a perfect kind of love; a once in a lifetime experience. She never intended to find love again. Never expected to have this attraction stirring inside her... -
![Through His Eyes by Nikki Ash]()
Through His Eyes by Nikki Ash
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe moment I saw her walk through the door of Forbidden Ink, I knew she was the one. With her wide hips, thick thighs, and perfect breasts, she’s every man’s wet dream. Add to that her dark, soulful eyes, pouty lips, and a body covered in gorgeous art, and I knew I needed to make her mine... -
![Bet Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant]()
Bet Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeing able to stand on your own two feet, sometimes requires getting knocked off them completely... McKenzie “Kenzie” Lane is newly graduated from college and looking forward to a dream internship she has lined up for the summer in LA. Unfortunately, her controlling mother has other plans. Colby Singer, with his hot-as-sin looks and wicked charm, is never without attention from the ladies... -
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![The Game by Sylvie Stewart]()
The Game by Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey say opposites attract. Someone needs to tell that to Emerson Scott. Gavin: All I ever wanted was to play ball. When an act of sheer stupidity took that dream away, I thought I’d never bounce back. But now I have the opportunity to coach an up-and-coming phenom, and I'm giving it all I've got. The fact that I've been lusting after his smoking-hot sister only sweetens the deal... -
![Stay With You by Melanie Shawn]()
Stay With You by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJust when Chrissy Caldwell thought things couldn’t get any worse, life showed up and said, “Hold my beer.”The past year had been a living nightmare, one she couldn’t seem to wake up from... -
![No Strings by Nikki Ash]()
No Strings by Nikki Ash
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Nikki Ash comes a brand new, contemporary, stand-alone romance about a single dad who thinks he has everything figured out... until he meets her.SavannahA sexy, single dad and his teenage son weren’t a part of my white picket fence fairy tale, but if life has taught me anything, it’s that things don’t always work out according to plan... -
![Love and Pancakes by Lacey Black]()
Love and Pancakes by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMarissa Grayson’s dream went up in smoke. A devastating fire has ripped apart her family’s bed and breakfast, leaving her off-kilter and scrambling to repair the damage. What she doesn’t need, or have time for, is Rhenn Burleski. Sexy, confident, and dangerous to her heart. A man who clearly knows his way around the female body and will leave the moment the sheets start to cool... -
![The Calendar of New Beginnings by Ava Miles]()
The Calendar of New Beginnings by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe last thing international photojournalist Lucy O’Brien expected when she returned to her hometown was for her mother to ask her to shoot photos for a ‘Calendar Girls’-like calendar…Of course, it’s all for a good cause—raising money for breast cancer. Lucy agrees to help—ribald photos and all... -
![Loving the CEO by Layla Hagen]()
Loving the CEO by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLeo Whitley's story is a steamy friends-to-lovers romance. It can be read as a standalone. When I find out on my wedding day that my fiancé is cheating on me, my whole world comes crashing down. The only bright spot?My best friend Leo is by my side every step of the way, offering his unconditional support — including a temporary getaway, which I so badly need right now... -
![French Fancy by Lily Morton]()
French Fancy by Lily Morton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPip Simmonds is the twinkiest twink in London. He’s loud, proud, and packed to the brim with sass. But when he’s laid low by illness, even his hotpants lose their sparkle and his worried boss sends him to the South of France to recuperate in his holiday home... -
![Barefoot at Sunset by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Barefoot at Sunset by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIntroducing Barefoot Bay Timeless…a new trilogy celebrating the sexy silver fox hero! Set on the sun-washed sands of Barefoot Bay, these contemporary novels tell stories of second chances and redemption... -
![Operation Bailey Babies by Piper Rayne]()
Operation Bailey Babies by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBUZZ WHEEL PRESS RELEASE: Don’t drink the Lake Starlight water! Bailey babies are busy growing in their mommies tummies and the Baileys are having a triple baby shower to celebrate. If you want in on the pool on who pops first and when contact me... -
![Cougar by M.A. Foster]()
Cougar by M.A. Foster
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt eighteen, I met a man.A man who turned my world upside down and made me the center of his.He claimed us meeting was fate. I agreed.I was the damsel in distress, and he was my white knight.I became his princess, and he was my prince charming.He gave me the fairy tale.The dream.Until fate circled around and turned my dream into a living nightmare... -
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![Shutdown by Winter Travers]()
Shutdown by Winter Travers
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRacing has been Roc Krinston’s entire life. He’s sacrificed everything to be where he is today. When an accident throws a caution flag in his face, he realizes its time to jumpstart his personal life and think about something other than racing... -
![Over Hard by Jessa York]()
Over Hard by Jessa York
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove looks easy, but it’s harder than you think… Done. Harper is done with men. They’re too complicated, frustrating—and dangerous. After a run-in with her ex-husband, Harper ends all contact with her boyfriend, Jack, the one man who stole her heart. But when Jack and Harper are thrown together to help a friend, all her old feelings reignite... -
![Letters Book One by Michael Robert]()
Letters Book One by Michael Robert
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNew York City financier, thirty-nine-year-old Perry Jackson, discovers a letter from his deceased husband, Jack. Jack’s recent death leaves Perry reeling and alone. After eighteen years together, Perry has no idea how he can move forward.Lucas Jenson, a nineteen-year-old residing in Beaufort, South Carolina, has lost both his mother and the man he dreamed of sharing his life with... -
![Only You Series Boxset by Elle Thorpe]()
Only You Series Boxset by Elle Thorpe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA hero facing a HIV diagnosis. A wheelchair bound heroine forced to work with her high school bully. 5 steamy romances, unlike any you've read before. HEA guaranteed. Only the Positive All she wanted was one night. That, I could do. I'm the king of casual. Love them and leave them, before they leave me... -
![A Rancher's Heart by Vivian Arend]()
A Rancher's Heart by Vivian Arend
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis cowboy has given up on love, but the new nanny might just make him change his mind. The first in a brand-new series from New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend. Caleb Stone is wearing too many hats and it’s making him crankier than usual. He’s a cowboy, a father, and the head of his large family—and has been since tragedy claimed his parents over ten years ago... -
![Falling for the CEO by Layla Hagen]()
Falling for the CEO by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBillionaire s ingle d ad seeking sexy next-door neighbor to be his Happily Ever After.Being the CEO of a thriving billion-dollar company has its challenges. We're talking hard work, long hours, and tough decisions. But if you compare it to being a father, running a company is a piece of cake.Raising an infant alone is tough... -
![Broken Records: A Rockstar Marriage of Convenience Romance (Sparrow Hill Stories Book 1) by Bree Bennett]()
Broken Records: A Rockstar Marriage of Convenience Romance (Sparrow Hill Stories Book 1) by Bree Bennett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLucy ran away from home to restart her life and find some peace and quiet at last. Instead, she finds a washed-up rockstar who splits his time between the bottom of a whiskey glass and the front page of the tabloids... -
![32 Rowan Blvd by Kelsey Kingsley]()
32 Rowan Blvd by Kelsey Kingsley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGet married.Buy a house.Have a baby.That's every girl's dream, isn't it? Well, maybe not every girl, but for Christy Bush, it was.So, when her boyfriend realized he didn't want any of those things, the obvious answer was to set him free and find a man who did... -
![Whisper Of Attraction by Melanie Shawn]()
Whisper Of Attraction by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStand-alone Whisper Lake romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way! Single mom Brynn Daniels has her hands full with her teenage son, working full time, and getting ambushed periodically when her mom rents out the backyard garage apartment on Airbnb without letting her know. She doesn't have time for romance... -
![Too Dangerous by Bethany Lopez]()
Too Dangerous by Bethany Lopez
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJasmine's worked hard to get where she is, a tough, savvy woman in a male dominated business. Shane's just trying to get by. Trying to build a life for himself away from the pitfalls of his past. She's always kept him at arms length, afraid to ignite the passion that sparks whenever he's near. He does everything in his power to remind her of what she's missing... -
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![Rules to Ignore by Susan Hawke]()
Rules to Ignore by Susan Hawke
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDavey’s Revised Rule #1: A good Daddy will love his boy with all his heart. Davey Hendrickson doesn’t mind being forever single when he’s got his bestie at his side. It’s not that he wants to be single. He’s spent most of his adult life searching for his own perfect Daddy... -
![Coral Weddings by Jan Moran]()
Coral Weddings by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhile Marina and Jack contemplate their future, her sister Kai and her new fiance Axe are planning their wedding. When disagreements threaten to derail the wedding, the sisters' grandmother, the indomitable Ginger Delavie, doles out unusual advice. Soon, an unforgettable event unfolds... -
![Rock Bottom: (A Dawson Family Novel) by Emily Goodwin]()
Rock Bottom: (A Dawson Family Novel) by Emily Goodwin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRory's life is a mess. After getting dumped by her boyfriend, let go from her job, and losing her apartment, she takes a chance on a new job in a new town. Things can't get any worse, right?Wrong.When the foundation of Dean Dawson's life crumbles to pieces at his feet, he swears off relationships of any kind and goes back to a life of bachelorhood, loving and leaving different women every night... -
![Jonty's Christmas by Barbara Elsborg]()
Jonty's Christmas by Barbara Elsborg
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHave you ever had something that you’re really looking forward to but dreading at the same time? Jonty’s always longed for a traditional family Christmas, and his boyfriend Devan thinks it’s the perfect time for Jonty to meet his big, boisterous, Christmas-loving family. But Jonty’s sure Devan’s parents aren’t going to think he’s good enough for their son. He probably isn’t... -
![Crossroads: by D.D. Prince]()
Crossroads: by D.D. Prince
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe biker was leather, wind, muscles, and Alpha. Christian Forker was a beautiful biker. And if I had my way, he was going to be mine. Jojo Valentine, biker princess, wants a beautiful biker of her own.Unfortunately, her father is Prez and her three brothers are members of The Dominion Brotherhood and act as a virtual chastity belt... -
![Loving Irish by Katy Regnery]()
Loving Irish by Katy Regnery
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Blueberry Lane series comes a new trio of romances featuring the Haven triplets! Ian Haven and Halcyon Gilbert haven't seen each other since Hallie's 17th birthday... ...the same day Hallie pledged she would never, ever speak to Ian again as long as she lived. Hallie Gilbert has had an especially awful year... -
![Autumn Leaves at Mill Grange: a feelgood, cosy autumn romance by Jenny Kane]()
Autumn Leaves at Mill Grange: a feelgood, cosy autumn romance by Jenny Kane
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAt Mill Grange, the work – and the fun – never stops! As autumn brings coolness and colour, change is in the air for all at the manor...Sam Philips' time in the forces changed him forever. Supported by his friends, Sam is keen to help make beautiful Mill Grange a safe retreat for injured army personnel.. -
![Off the Record by Chelle Sloan]()
Off the Record by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFans of the Nashville Fury come to me for all things regarding their favorite professional football team. Stats, rumors and even what the players like on their pizza. What they don’t turn to me for is information about how their offensive coordinator is in the bedroom. The answer? It’s too hot for print... -
![I've Got You by Becca Seymour]()
I've Got You by Becca Seymour
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen a single dad and a newly outed veterinarian meet by chance, it takes red-cheeked conversations, a tentative friendship, and the willingness to put their hearts on the line to show these men they’re made for each other. Single dad Davis Jackson is busy balancing his coffee shop and being the best dad he can be. That doesn’t mean he’s not lonely... -
![Work Violation by B.J. Harvey]()
Work Violation by B.J. Harvey
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings**Book 2 in the Cook County Rom com series** Ronnie Nelson likes to be chased. Jaxon Cook loves a challenge. Ronnie wants a man who pulls out all the stops. Jax doesn't stop until he gets what he wants. Seems like a match made in heaven... -
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![Unhitched by Jamie Farrell]()
Unhitched by Jamie Farrell
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas! Tarra Blue found out the hard way that her Vegas annulment didn’t take, and now she’s hunting down her accidental husband to finish what they started ten years ago. Ben Garcia left the corporate world behind when his business partner dropped dead of a heart attack, and he’s doing his best to embrace life as a beach bum... -
![Xavier's Kitten by Nichole Rose]()
Xavier's Kitten by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou've met his twin, Tate Grimes, now get ready to meet Xavier in Xavier's Kitten! Welcome to Silver Spoon Falls, TX. The men here are known for having it all. Except there's a shortage of eligible ladies in town to share it with. These determined men won't let that slow them down... -
![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... -
![Jonty in Russia by Barbara Elsborg]()
Jonty in Russia by Barbara Elsborg
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Devan, Best Boyfriend in the Entire World, books them a trip to Russia in February, Jonty’s excitement knows no bounds. There’s packing to do, plans to be made, and places to see.Armed with his smile and a handful of dubious Russian Phrases, Jonty is ready for the delights Vladivostok has to offer—the famous glass beach he’s dreamed about, ice skating on a frozen sea, and snow... -
![Something Borrowed, Something You by Vi Keeland]()
Something Borrowed, Something You by Vi Keeland
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNo Strings Attached meets Me Before You in SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING YOU, a slow-burn, swoony romance from #1 New York Times bestseller Vi Keeland.My relationship with Hunter Delucia started backwards.We met at a wedding—him sitting on the groom’s side, me sitting on the bride’s. Stealing glances at each other throughout the night, there was no denying an intense, mutual attraction... -
![Runaway Bride's Guide to Love by Chelle Sloan]()
Runaway Bride's Guide to Love by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA swoony, age gap, brother’s best friend, runaway bride romance from bestselling author, Chelle Sloan... -
![You're Bacon Me Crazy by Suzanne Nelson]()
You're Bacon Me Crazy by Suzanne Nelson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTessa loves working at the trendy food truck her aunt runs in their native San Francisco. Whipping up creative treats, serving yummy BLTs to her classmates after school… Tessa feels like she’s living the dream. Then the dream turns into a nightmare. Popular, arrogant Asher starts working at the truck! He can’t make a sandwich to save his life, and on top of it all, he’s frustratingly cute... -
![Unsupervised by S.M. Shade]()
Unsupervised by S.M. Shade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI am in over my head.My decision to run from my comfortable upper-class life was an impulsive one, but I’m determined not to regret it. It’s true I have no car, have already been fired from my first job, and can’t cook without starting a fire, but I can do this. Anything is better than the life I was raised to lead as some successful man’s arm candy... -
![Filthy Playboy by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell]()
Filthy Playboy by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFilthy Playboy is the third book in the Cocky Suits Chicago series. If you loved Cocky Playboy and Possessive Playboy then you will fall head over heels in love with Filthy Playboy as we introduce you to Dexter and Abigail... -
![Worth the Wait by Jessica Prince]()
Worth the Wait by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCloverleaf was Mackenzie Webster's escape. It was the place where she'd dreamed of starting over, of creating a new life for her and her children. She had a carefully thought out plan for what this new life would look like, and nowhere in it was there room for a new relationship. But the one thing Kenzie never counted on was meeting Brett Halstead. Brett's life was all about fun and friends... -
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![My Kinda Night by Lacey Black]()
My Kinda Night by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPayton Summer doesn’t have time for love. Between running her own business in her hometown of Jupiter Bay and her monthly night out with her sisters, Payton has no room for men, dating, or the drama that it entails. Her life is fine just the way it is. Yet, her attraction to the one man she shouldn’t want can’t be ignored. Dean McIntire has one rule: don’t date clients... -
![Summer in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk]()
Summer in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA widow at twenty-six, Primrose Bloom returns to idyllic Good Hope, Wisconsin, with her two rambunctious young boys, seeking the beauty of the lakeside landscape and the comfort of home. After the loss of her husband and her job, all she’s looking for is peace... -
![Van by Melanie Moreland]()
Van by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsVince Morrison, known to most people as Van. Good with his hands, be it crafting a piece of wood, playing his guitar, or pleasing a lover—he excels at them all. Friendly, flirty, and talented, he’s cool under pressure, and hot everywhere else. But he keeps his heart closed, even as his interest and emotions are tested. Olivia Rourke works alongside him at BAM... -
![Boy Toy by Sarina Bowen, Tanya Eby]()
Boy Toy by Sarina Bowen, Tanya Eby
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA brand new romantic comedy from your favorite snort-laughing duo! Liam The moment Sadie Matthews walks through the daycare center door, I feel my world tilt in her direction. Again. I fell for her when I was fourteen, and I'm still not over her. Problem: she still thinks of me as a teen she used to babysit. But I've learned a few things about pleasing a woman in the last fifteen years... -
![Suite on the Boss by Olivia Hayle]()
Suite on the Boss by Olivia Hayle
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFake dating my billionaire boss to get revenge on my ex? Yes please. But falling for him? That’s something I vowed never to do again. Isaac Winter is the fourth-generation owner of the legendary 5th Ave hotel that bears his last name. He’s at the top of New York high society… and I’ve just left it behind... -
![Random Acts of Baby by Julia Kent]()
Random Acts of Baby by Julia Kent
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou know those television stories about the woman who goes to the emergency room thinking she has a bad case of indigestion or kidney stones or a burst appendix and she comes home with a bouncing baby boy?Stupid woman, right? Who the hell doesn’t know she’s pregnant for nine and a half months? I used to think those mamas were one block short of a level trailer.Used to...
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