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The Auction by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou're invited to New York City's hottest dating event: Kingsley Edge's annual King's Trust Charity Auction.New on the auction block this year is Daniel, a wealthy widower and Dominant. However, he happens to have his eyes on another first-timer in the club's auction: Anya, a strikingly beautiful virgin submissive from his native Canada.Too bad Anya hates him on sight... -
![My Hot Boss by Betty Shreffler]()
My Hot Boss by Betty Shreffler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmma From the moment I met Grayson Cole, I knew he was someone I wanted to let in my panties and maybe, even in my heart. One night, one sexy-as-sin kiss, and several drinks later, our incredible evening turns into a disaster and I’m apologizing for the vomit spatter on his fancy, black shoes. I never thought I’d see him again after that, no matter how many nights I spent wishing I would... -
![Just One Taste by Carly Phillips]()
Just One Taste by Carly Phillips
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne grumpy billionaire.One sassy-sweet supermodel.Add in a tropical private island paradise.What could go wrong?As owner and CEO of Dirty Dare Spirits, thirty-three year old, Asher Dare has it all. Money. Power. Women whenever he wants. A private island retreat when he doesn’t. People he trusts? He can count those on one hand... -
![Love in Colour by J.A. Low]()
Love in Colour by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI will not kill my boss. I will not kill my boss. I will not kill my boss. This is the mantra I tell myself every day. Because I know I won’t survive jail and orange clashes with my strawberry blonde hair. It’s just for the summer, Emily, it will fly by. Lie. Time has stopped. He is probably controlling it to torture me. You are working in the South of France. At least there is wine and cheese...Categorized as:
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![Reese by Candice M. Wright]()
Reese by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the Candy shop Where poison never tasted so sweet... Being a Candy Girl is more than just a job, it’s who I am.But before I became ReeseI was known as Malice, the street kid who killed a man before disappearing without a trace.Now seven years later a serial killer is using those same streets as his hunting ground...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Downfall by Evelyn Sola]()
Downfall by Evelyn Sola
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe thought he had his life figured out, but he had no idea.Summer Madison is the opposite of everything Maxwell Sutton finds attractive in a woman. And yet, here he is, fighting powerful feelings for the new personal assistant his brother hired while he was out of town.Everything about her is wrong, yet his thoughts are consumed with nothing but her...Categorized as:
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![One Bossy Date by Nicole Snow]()
One Bossy Date by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn accidental date brings together two instant enemies in this hilarious and steamy grumpy boss romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow.Never sweat the small stuff, they say.How about when you wake up with a giant stranger showering in your hotel room?There's nothing tiny about Brock Winthrope.He even roars like a lion when he sees me. I scream back...Categorized as:
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![Wanted: Mistletoe by Stephanie Morris, Kimberly Ann]()
Wanted: Mistletoe by Stephanie Morris, Kimberly Ann
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDear Santa,Before I explain, how much have the elves told you?Who's ready for a little naughty & nice? With some mistletoe and holiday cheer, anything can--and does--happen during Christmas.Your favorite contemporary authors have gathered around the Wintery hearth to bring you scintillating holiday romances. These sexy stories will deck your halls with filthy balls...Categorized as:
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![Say My Name by Logan Chance]()
Say My Name by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Logan Chance comes a thrilling and sizzling romantic suspense that will have you heating up as you race to uncover the truth!Devereaux Huxley has a problem his billions can’t fix…me...Categorized as:
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![Just A Kiss by J.H. Croix]()
Just A Kiss by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA swoony billionaire romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!Brainy brings bossy to his knees.Jessica Slater is brilliant. When she was my intern, she was off limits and waaaay too tempting.She’s even more delectable now and wins every battle of wits she faces. A chance encounter ignites a fire between us.It was just a kiss. Just. It nearly brought me to my knees...Categorized as:
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![Seducing his Wife by Elizabeth Lennox]()
Seducing his Wife by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove at first sight…a whirlwind romance…a Las Vegas wedding followed by days and nights spent in bed. Then regret. Gabriella couldn’t believe what she’d done and ran from the powerful feelings that Teague Steele generated in her. She couldn’t…wouldn’t…stay with a man like Teague! She’d been poor all her life and she wanted more for her children than the humiliation of poverty... -
![Model Behavior by Nichole Rose]()
Model Behavior by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe heat between this curvy model and an infamous photographer will melt the camera. But will it lead to forever?Trinity LarsenI may own a modeling agency, but it's been a long time since I was in front of the camera.Until I was named one of Le CRV Magazine's Women of the Year.The infamous photographer, silver fox and certified grump, Sage Grimes, is in charge of the photoshoot... -
![Four Kicks by Stephanie Brother]()
Four Kicks by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI want a man who’s ready to settle down and make babies with me, but I can’t seem to stay away from the bad boys – especially when there are four of them! I've always loved men, and I've had my fun, but now I'm looking for a commitment.My four new bosses, Nathan, Ash, Derek, and Landon – each of them sexier than the last – have different ideas...Categorized as:
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![Billionaire Bosshole by Laura Lee]()
Billionaire Bosshole by Laura Lee
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBosshole (ˈbȯs - ˈhōl ) -noun 1. A person who turns into a massive jerk ten seconds after being made supervisor. 2. An employer completely devoid of empathy or concern for anyone else. 3. A manager with whom you often disagree. Also see: jerk boss, a$$hole, egomaniac Do you know the one thing you should never do at work? Your boss...Categorized as:
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![Knocked Up by Sharan Daire]()
Knocked Up by Sharan Daire
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom homeless single mom broke down on the side of an icy road... to living in a mansion with four gorgeous men.Not only have the Blakely Four Brothers taken me and my kids in, but they've also given me a dream-come-true job as an exclusive model for their new fashion line. I have a magnificent roof over my head. My kids are happy, fed, and safe. I have four incredible men in my bed...Categorized as:
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![Following His Rules by Kylie Kent]()
Following His Rules by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFollowing His Rules is book 1 in The Tempter Series; a series of stand-alone, office, best friend’s brother romances. ⚠⚠⚠ T his book contains adult language, sexual content, age-gap relationships, and so much spice it'll have you dripping sweat as you read . ⚠⚠⚠ Shardonnay I need this job...Categorized as:
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![Keeping Denver by Sandy Alvarez, Crystal Daniels]()
Keeping Denver by Sandy Alvarez, Crystal Daniels
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLife has never been easy for Denver Hollis. But at twenty-three years old, she didn't foresee losing everything, becoming homeless, sleeping in shelters, and sometimes on the cold city streets of New York. One day, her luck turns. With help from an unlikely friend, Denver lands a promising job as an assistant for Callan Hawk Attorney at Law. Callan Hawk is an attractive man... -
![Think Outside the Boss by Olivia Hayle]()
Think Outside the Boss by Olivia Hayle
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThinking outside the box resulted in the best night of my life.Until I discover the man I spent it with is my new boss.Attending a secret party where clothes are optional wasn’t a life goal of mine. But when the exclusive invitation ends up in my mailbox by accident… well. Who wouldn't be curious? It's not like I'm going to do anything.The handsome stranger I meet has different plans...Categorized as:
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![Fail to Fight by Maci Dillon]()
Fail to Fight by Maci Dillon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn emotional story of unrequited love… Chloe Now, I ask you not to condemn the man I loved without knowing all the details. What he did was inexcusable and unforgettable, yes, but I wanted to forgive. What I struggled with was why he left me scared and broken, without a fight. With no goodbye, no closure. And without closure, there was no moving on... -
![Sinful Abandon by Jeannine Colette]()
Sinful Abandon by Jeannine Colette
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeather McCallister wants one thing: A rich husband. When she catches her trust fund wielding boyfriend with his pants around his ankles she finds herself fighting over a taxi with a stranger she meets on the streets of Chicago. Ryan Pierson is handsome, fun and doesn’t have a penny to his name... -
![Mr. & Mrs. by K.L. Donn]()
Mr. & Mrs. by K.L. Donn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when you find yourself alone, pregnant, and wanting to be loved? Jordan Maxwell Melting chocolate brown eyes suck me in. A sinful smirk calms my nerves. An arranged marriage wasn't supposed to bring me love...Categorized as:
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![Innocent by Khloe Summers]()
Innocent by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan this protective older man convince a curvy virgin to save herself for love, or will she auction it off to the highest bidder?JanieI've spent years trying to find love, but all I've found is heartache and debt.With no way to pay my college tuition, I follow a friend's advice.I auction my virginity online.At first, this seems like a great plan. I'm going to make out huge... -
![Grumpy Boss in Love by Alina Parker]()
Grumpy Boss in Love by Alina Parker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWalking down the wedding aisle,I never imagined I'd say "I do" to the man I despise the most—Elliot Sinclair.He was my former professor and my current boss from hell.My plan was simple:Complete my marketing course, save up, and start my business.That was until Elliot barged into my life on a mission to torment me...Categorized as:
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![Playing With Her by Tory Baker]()
Playing With Her by Tory Baker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI always get what I want and what I want is Amelie. One month after leaving, my only thoughts were of the woman I left to protect. Thoughts of her consumed me night and day, pushing me to work harder and faster in order to have her back in my arms. The need to protect her from my own blood, a father who would ruin me and anyone that means anything to me in order to further his political career... -
![Boss Abroad by Rachel Kellar]()
Boss Abroad by Rachel Kellar
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsImagine having the best date ever, only to find out he thought you were someone else.Blind dates are challenging enough, but when my best friend hijacks my Tinder account and sets me up? On my first night in a foreign city? That’s just asking for trouble.Especially when the man I find waiting for me leaves me speechless and feeling all kinds of things...Categorized as:
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![Rocked by the Roadie by Eve London]()
Rocked by the Roadie by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo hearts, one bed, no looking back.DaisyWhen the hottest boy band on the planet gets back together for an epic reunion tour, there’s no decision to make. I’m going. It’s been ten years since I’ve had the chance to hang out with my groupie besties. They don’t know it yet, but my parents are forcing me to settle into a life they’ve pre-planned, right down to the man they want me to marry...Categorized as:
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![Plaything by Beanie Harper]()
Plaything by Beanie Harper
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsInnocent college student Odette Whitlock is excited to start her last semester at university. Due to a housing mix-up, she moves into a shared house with four attractive and charismatic Aiden, Dominic, Niko, and Wyatt. Each has a distinct personality and area of expertise, keeping her on her toes. As Odette adjusts, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to her housemates...Categorized as:
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![Grump and Grumpier by Stephanie Brother]()
Grump and Grumpier by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy job interview started with two scowls and ended with a bang. Yeah … that kind of bang!There’s absolutely no way I can accept the position after the jaw-droppingly amazing and completely unprofessional things I did with the two gorgeous but grouchy men who own the buzz-worthy coffee company, Community Bean...Categorized as:
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![An Alpha's Desire by Amarie Avant]()
An Alpha's Desire by Amarie Avant
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDaniel As heir to Titan Aerospace, the world believed my every wish was at my disposal. Yet, for my family's many accolades, we've endured just as much tragedy. In reality, I fight for my legacy, and I fought for her. At first sight, I was hypnotized by the curvy beauty, Desire Taylor. Then she opened her plush lips and cursed me. I won't stop until she's mine... -
![Unwrapping His Package by Cameron Hart]()
Unwrapping His Package by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIndie: I trust my gut, the universe, and the healing power of sugar. I’ll admit I had my doubts in all three of those things when my sister wanted to move all the way here to Christmas, Michigan in the dead of winter. I’ve been scrambling to be the supportive sister after her messy divorce, but I’m exhausted. Just when I think I’m at my breaking point, I sense something... -
![Reserved by Ashley Jacobs, S.S. Rich]()
Reserved by Ashley Jacobs, S.S. Rich
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReserved is a spicy contemporary age-gap romance about a perky entrepreneur and the brooding billionaire who always gets what he wants–and he has his sights set on her.- Grumpy/sunshine- He falls first- Insta-love- Opposites attract- Possessive MMC- Lots of spice- Guaranteed HEACamiIn the Bay, Van Costa is synonymous with ruthless...Categorized as:
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![Blade by Cameron Hart]()
Blade by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI was out on a ride to clear my mind when I saw her on the side of the road, frowning at the black smoke pouring out of the engine. I wasn’t looking for trouble, and I certainly wasn’t looking for a blonde-haired, blue-eyed damsel in distress, but I couldn’t just leave her stranded... -
![Four Men and a Baby by Sharan Daire]()
Four Men and a Baby by Sharan Daire
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBaby makes EIGHT?!?!First, I was broke down alongside an icy road in the middle of nowhere, divorced, and homeless with two small children. Then four gorgeous men took me and my kids in. They gave me an incredible job, an over-the-top mansion, and...A baby.Have you ever seen four macho men make goo-goo sounds for a baby? Let alone a tough alpha Marine...Categorized as:
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![Undescribable Box Set by Shantel Tessier]()
Undescribable Box Set by Shantel Tessier
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings**ON SALE FOR .99 CENTS UNTIL JAN 19TH. REGULAR PRICE WILL BE 5.99** The Undescribable Box Set is three books in one. Undescribable, Unbearable and Uncontrollable. Burned by her past, Samantha begins to build a new life for herself. Focusing on her new friends and rebuilding her broken life, Samantha is content...Categorized as:
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![Bad Boss by Clarissa Wild]()
Bad Boss by Clarissa Wild
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Clarissa Wild brings you BAD BOSS, a STANDALONE Romance Novel. What do men want more than anything? Money and women. As the CEO of one of the biggest companies in the city, I am one lucky man. Everyone wants a taste of what I've got to offer, and it's massive. Girls fight over me in droves. In my fantasy, of course... -
![Dirty Little Secret by Alexis Winter]()
Dirty Little Secret by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’ve been a saint for three years.I kept my hands off her curvaceous body and my filthy thoughts to myself.Until last night when she asked if I had any dirty little secrets... Theo Carmichael might be an alpha grump-hole supreme but curvaceous Wren Adler won't be intimated by the much older tycoon... -
![Six Single Dads' Nanny: A Holiday Reverse Harem Romance by Nicole Casey]()
Six Single Dads' Nanny: A Holiday Reverse Harem Romance by Nicole Casey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI signed up for one, and guess how many I got? - SIX. Alright, girl. Now, keep calm. They might be flirty, wild and irresistible, but they are still the Dads of the seven kids I now babysit. What kids? You ask. Sorry. Allow me to start over. When I applied for the position for a nanny, I was for real. I mean, I majored in Children Psychology, so I am damn serious... -
![Craving Us by Kat T. Masen]()
Craving Us by Kat T. Masen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeau Romano was always the annoying boy who teased me when we were kids... But we’re not kids anymore. Things have changed between us ever since I started college. He’s kind of become my guy bestie. With him, things are just easy. And everything with my father is finally going great for once... -
![Resisting Asa by Emily Rose]()
Resisting Asa by Emily Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAsa:Jade Kanoska is a puzzle I want to figure out. Not only because she’s beautiful, smart, and sharp-tongued, but because she’s hiding something, and I want to know what it is. The problem is, the more time I spend with my new temporary assistant, the more I’m seeing her in an unprofessional light, and the more I realize I want her permanently. Only not as my assistant...Categorized as:
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![Lone Wolf by Mia Madison]()
Lone Wolf by Mia Madison
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“That a**, those t**s, you throwin’ me attitude. That I do like. All of it.” Reid “Wolf” Calhoun is the president of Firestorm MC. I’ve spent years avoiding him and the heartache he’s sure to bring. But now I’m back home, and the fire that burns between us is too strong to deny. I just hope I can survive the flames... -
![Her CEO by Flora Ferrari]()
Her CEO by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlysonEric Chambers. Man of the year and some might say media hog, but I’ve seen enough of his face and chiseled body in those Italian suits on TV and in the papers to know I want to work for him.What I don’t count on is working directly under him... -
![The Billionaire’s Sham Girlfriend by Leslie North]()
The Billionaire’s Sham Girlfriend by Leslie North
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGregor Beaumont is in a world of hurt that all the charm in his gorgeous, well-toned body can’t fix. His late grandfather, God rest his soul, wanted to make sure Gregor and his two playboy brothers settle down. He had the brilliant idea of buying up a huge share of the brothers’ engine company and using that as incentive for each brother to find Mrs. Right... -
![His Curvy Treat by Erin Havoc]()
His Curvy Treat by Erin Havoc
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis Curvy Treat (Curvy Holiday Series) An Alpha Man and Curvy Younger Woman Holiday Romance Daniel As the CEO of my company, I never miss our Halloween parties. Costumes let me go incognito so I can blend in... But not to find a date. No, I have sworn dating off. That is - until she walks in. Jessica I am an intern at the hottest pharmaceutical company of the past years...Categorized as:
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![Chef's Kiss by Abby Knox]()
Chef's Kiss by Abby Knox
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBishopMy Las Vegas boutique hotel got lucky when it snagged one of the region’s top young pastry chefs. But my unlucky heart suffers a blow when I learn that the enchanting Cherise is engaged to another man. Is it wrong that I want to break them up? Probably. One thing that all my money can’t solve? It won’t help me steal Cherise away... -
![Bred for Them by Mae Harden]()
Bred for Them by Mae Harden
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHaileyWhen I registered to be a surrogate, I just wanted to help someone have a baby. No one told me that my clients would be hotter than Hades. No one prepared me for what to do when just the sight of them sparked some seriously filthy fantasies. And when those fantasies evolve into feelings… yeah, there’s no handbook for that... -
![Grating on the Boss by Ember Davis]()
Grating on the Boss by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAUTUMNWhen James, one of the brothers behind J&J Construction, hired me as a receptionist I thought my luck was turning around. I should have asked more questions about the other J because where James has an easy smile and rolls with things, Jaxson is rigid and doesn’t know the definition of coloring outside the lines...Categorized as:
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![The DILF by Kimber Lee, KanyeInterruptedMe]()
The DILF by Kimber Lee, KanyeInterruptedMe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You should be careful,” Devin said calmly, bending over to scoop Rory into his arms. “This bathtub can get incredibly slippery.” “So I noticed,” she said dryly. Mortified, she noticed how erect her nipples were. They stabbed the air like tiny knives of arousal and she was positive that Devin had noticed. “I think I can walk now,” she said quickly... -
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