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It Takes a Woman by Piper Sheldon
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust because she’s getting married doesn’t mean she’ll fall in love.Unapologetic bombshell Gretchen LaRoe is happy to play matchmaker to everyone else content in knowing she once had true love. When the best friends of the Scorned Women’s Society take it upon themselves to interfere in Gretchen’s love life, they shouldn't be shocked to learn Gretchen already has a plan of her own... -
![See You by Dawn Lee McKenna]()
See You by Dawn Lee McKenna
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes the promise of something is so good that it's worth having, even when you know that you can't keep it. See You is not a romance, but it is a love story; one filled with the rawness of and risk and redemption and the dry humor that is the backbone of the South.Emma has loved Jack since she was a little girl... -
![The Last Day of Winter by Shari Low]()
The Last Day of Winter by Shari Low
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne December wedding. One runaway bride. One winter's day to bring everyone together again. Today is the day Caro and Cammy are due to walk up the aisle. But Caro's too caught up in the trauma of her past to contemplate their happy ever after. Stacey's decision to return from L.A. is fuelled by one thing – telling Cammy how she feels, before it's too late... -
![Boxed Set Complete Carnage Series: Carnage #1&2 by Lesley Jones]()
Boxed Set Complete Carnage Series: Carnage #1&2 by Lesley Jones
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCarnage Book #1 Out of this world read! Had me gripped all the way. Could not put it down. Fantastic real life raw emotion. If you want an emotional, hot, exciting, blow your mind kinda read then Carnage is what you need There is no way I can describe this book to you. If 10 stars were an option it still wouldn't be enough. I'm declaring this book my most favorite book of 2014.. -
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![Kiss My Giraffe by Erin Nicholas]()
Kiss My Giraffe by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEnemies to friends to almost lovers then back to enemies…to lovers.She's got a lot of baggage...literally and figuratively. And an entourage. And a freaking giraffe. For real.For a guy who wants to keep things simple, this is anything but... -
![All Roads Lead to Here by Abby Jimenez]()
All Roads Lead to Here by Abby Jimenez
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Bonus Chapter, sent out in Abby Jimenez newsletter, set before Part of Your World... -
![Summer Weddings at Pretty Beach by Polly Babbington]()
Summer Weddings at Pretty Beach by Polly Babbington
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe delightfully romantic story continues with Summer weddings, new friendships and romance in Pretty Beach… delve back into the next part of this cosy little town by the sea, guaranteed to brighten your day and leave you pondering a new life on the coast... -
![Reckless Beat Boxed Set by Eden Summers]()
Reckless Beat Boxed Set by Eden Summers
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis boxed set contains novel 1, 2 & novella 2.5 in the Reckless Beat series. Blind Attraction He can seduce with a single glance. Peering down at a sea of fans, rock star, Mitchell Davies can’t deny the innocent beauty of a woman in the front row. He’ll stop at nothing to get to know her... -
![My Kinda Wedding by Lacey Black]()
My Kinda Wedding by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou are cordially invited to celebrate the marriage of Meghan Summer to Nicholas Adams, D.D.S., at four o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the sixth of May, at the beachside home of Alison Jane and Sawyer Randall. Reception to follow. The Summer family comes together once more as the final sister prepares to tie the knot... -
![Dinner at The Beach House Hotel by Judith Keim]()
Dinner at The Beach House Hotel by Judith Keim
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Beach House Hotel, the seaside mansion Ann Rutherford and Rhonda DelMonte converted to an upscale boutique hotel, continues to be a success. Not only is it the spot for breakfast and lunch, it’s become the “IN place” for dinner. However, they still face many challenges... -
![Red Dirt Christmas by N.R. Walker]()
Red Dirt Christmas by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings**14,500 words, gay romance** Travis had been here at Sutton Station for just over a year. We were technically engaged, not that we’d told anyone. He was happy just knowin’ I’d said yes, and I had some head-clearin’ stuff to work through. Knowing I was good enough for Trav was one thing, but knowing if I was good enough to be a husband and father was somethin’ else entirely... -
![Last Chance to Fall by Kelsey Kingsley]()
Last Chance to Fall by Kelsey Kingsley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You look at me like I’m the last woman in the world... -
![Billionaire Lover by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
Billionaire Lover by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today Best Selling Author Ali Parker The ring is beautiful, and the wedding is set. Nothing can get in the way of our plans—other than a wild teenager with a chip on her shoulder and a blowup at Andrew’s company. Raising a kid is hard enough, but with the extra pressure all around him, Andrew is ready to crack... -
![Don't Fall for Your Ex-Boyfriend's Brother by Logan Chance]()
Don't Fall for Your Ex-Boyfriend's Brother by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Logan Chance comes a wickedly, funny romcom that'll have you laughing out loud one minute and swooning the next. What happens when you fall for your ex-boyfriend's younger brother?Everyone has secrets. Even me, the quiet bookworm who owns the small-town bookstore. But my secret? It's a doozy. I've never experienced the big-O... -
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![She's Dating the Gangster by Bianca B. Bernardino, Boizei Malicdem]()
She's Dating the Gangster by Bianca B. Bernardino, Boizei Malicdem
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt all started when 17-year-old Athena Dizon unwittingly plays a trick on resident heartthrob and bad boy, Kenji de los Reyes. All of a sudden, she finds herself pretending—unwillingly at that—to be his girlfriend to make his ex jealous... -
![Maintenance Required: A small town romance by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
Maintenance Required: A small town romance by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEricI live my life by a certain standard. There are right and wrong ways to do things, and I always make sure that I'm on the right side. My brothers call me a wet blanket. They say I'm buttoned-up, boring, and that I don't know how to let loose. There's a reason I'm that way, and she just walked through my door. With one wild night, I've thrown all my moral guidelines out the window... -
![Talon & Claree: Rebel Guardians Next Generation by Liberty Parker, Darlene Tallman]()
Talon & Claree: Rebel Guardians Next Generation by Liberty Parker, Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsClaree When I came to live with Chief and Trinity as a teenager, I met Talon. He understood what I was feeling and going through and we became best friends. Our friendship grew and despite everyone’s best efforts, we found times to slip away and be together. All was going well until we became a teenage statistic... -
![Overdrive by Jessa York]()
Overdrive by Jessa York
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTick, tock. It's deafening. The damn biological clock. There's only one way to silence it And it's not with the hot, sexy, rideshare driver. He's too young--even if he gets my motor running. One night is all he's getting, All I'm willing to give. Cutting him loose is my only option. But when we meet up again, I realize one thing... -
![The Nicholas Sparks Holiday Collection by Nicholas Sparks]()
The Nicholas Sparks Holiday Collection by Nicholas Sparks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree of Nicholas Sparks's beloved bestselling novels are now available as a boxed set. TRUE BELIEVER: A skeptical science journalist travels to a small town to investigate ghostly apparitions. When he hopelessly falls in love with a local woman, he must take a giant leap of faith... -
![A Very Vegas St. Patrick's Day by Kayley Loring, Connor Crais]()
A Very Vegas St. Patrick's Day by Kayley Loring, Connor Crais
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou might think the problem would be waking up in Vegas, hungover,next to a beautiful woman who’s wearing your boxer briefs and finding out ya married her in the middle of an epic drunken night of festivities.But you’d be wrong.I, Nolan Cassidy, international charmer and maker of mischief have fallen head over heels for Cora Delaney. I want to be married to the lass... -
![Just One Kiss: Bea & CJ by Melanie Shawn]()
Just One Kiss: Bea & CJ by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStand-alone Crossroads romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way!With her Type A personality, Bea Porter meticulously planned her friend Bailey's bachelorette party in Vegas... -
![The Little Shop on Silver Linings Street by Emma Davies]()
The Little Shop on Silver Linings Street by Emma Davies
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThirty-two-year-old Daisy Turner has worked at Buchanan’s Family Jewellers since the day she finally escaped her troubled home... -
![Blame it on the Moonlight by Emily Harvale]()
Blame it on the Moonlight by Emily Harvale
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn utterly gorgeous and heartwarming romantic comedy about friendship, family and following your heart - no matter where it may lead. Luna Blake wants a fresh start. Moving in with her uncle will give her that. She also wants to earn a living from her photographs and paintings of the moon. What she doesn’t want is to fall in love because the last time she did that, it broke her heart in two... -
![Finding Me by Judith Keim]()
Finding Me by Judith Keim
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSheena Sullivan Morelli and her sisters, Darcy and Regan, receive the unexpected news that their Uncle Gavin Sullivan, the black sheep of the family, has left them a hotel on the Gulf coast of Florida. The gift comes with a twist. They must live together for one year at the hotel and prepare the hotel to receive guests within a year... -
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![New Hope for the Little Cornish Farmhouse by Nancy Barone]()
New Hope for the Little Cornish Farmhouse by Nancy Barone
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNina Conte has written three novels and lives in a rambling farmhouse on the outskirts of a beautiful Cornish seaside village with her family and German Shepherd Minnie.Nina's life sounds great on paper. Or, more precisely, in her author bio... -
![Heartwood by L.G. Pace III, Michelle Pace]()
Heartwood by L.G. Pace III, Michelle Pace
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"When we were kids, my cousins planned for their weddings like they were coronations. Sleepovers revolved around notebooks stuffed with clippings from bridal magazines and elaborate plans scrawled in purple ink. Horse drawn carriages, twenty tiered cakes, groomsmen in tails, and scads of bridesmaids, none of whom were nearly as pretty as the bride... -
![Thirty Days: Part One by B.T. Urruela]()
Thirty Days: Part One by B.T. Urruela
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGavin is a struggling writer with a complicated past, who’s reeling from the loss of the only woman he’s ever loved. More than a year after the breakup, he’s still suffering major heartbreak and a serious case of writer’s block. In an attempt to help him out of his funk, Gavin’s best friend and fellow writer, Bobby, sets up an account for him on the new dating app SwipeDate... -
![Game Ender by B.J. Harvey]()
Game Ender by B.J. Harvey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author BJ Harvey comes the fourth and final book in the Game series and this time, it's the last two single friends left standing; the reformed playboy and the single mom. *** "You have chlamydia." Three words no man wants to hear... -
![Tommy Boy: A Panty Whisperer Prequel by Sloane Howell]()
Tommy Boy: A Panty Whisperer Prequel by Sloane Howell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor a LIMITED time Panty Whisperer: The Complete Series is ON SALE for 99 cents Can your whole life change in one moment? Away at college, Crystal Castles Clark loves programming computers and playing video games. She doesn’t have time to waste with relationships that are going nowhere and jerks that just want to get in her pants... -
![Resisting the CEO: Office Second Chance Romance by Emelia Blair]()
Resisting the CEO: Office Second Chance Romance by Emelia Blair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Kendal’s hired to a job she never applied for, will she recognize her new boss?On the verge of homelessness, Kendal accepts the golden job she’s offered by theCEO of Starr Enterprises. But her new boss, Caleb, looks too familiar…and seems determined to start a flame between them.While Caleb works to steal her heart, Kendal accidentally discovers who he really is... -
![Stranded with the Tempting Stranger: Stranded with the Tempting Stranger\The Executive's Surprise Baby by Brenda Jackson, Catherine Mann]()
Stranded with the Tempting Stranger: Stranded with the Tempting Stranger\The Executive's Surprise Baby by Brenda Jackson, Catherine Mann
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRISKY BUSINESS High-powered lawyer Brandon Washington knew how to win. He had to be ruthless, cutthroat and, for his latest case, irresistible. His biggest client, the family of the late hotel magnate John Garrison, had sent Brandon under an assumed name to the Bahamas to track down their newly discovered half-sister. He would find her, charm her and uncover all her secrets... -
![The Rock Star's Secret Baby (Rock Stars in Disguise: Cadell) (Friends With Benefits): A Contemporary Rock Star Romance (Billionaires in Disguise) by Blair Babylon]()
The Rock Star's Secret Baby (Rock Stars in Disguise: Cadell) (Friends With Benefits): A Contemporary Rock Star Romance (Billionaires in Disguise) by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe first time that Dr... -
![Hope Falls: If I fall by S.J. McCoy]()
Hope Falls: If I fall by S.J. McCoy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe has no intention of falling for anyone--he's duty bound. Sully, Special Agent James Sullivan, to give him his full title, is on his way to Hope Falls. He's going to visit an old friend, but he couldn't tell you why. If pushed, he'd say that he had some time off after his boss and friend died, and he didn't know what else to do with himself... -
![So Unlike Me by Nikki Lynn Barrett]()
So Unlike Me by Nikki Lynn Barrett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow to survive an unexpected breakup with your ex-fiancé on national TV: 1. Hide out under the covers at home. 2. Let your agoraphobic twin sister talk you into going to Paris in her place! Lizette Monroe would be crazy to turn down her sweepstakes entering addicted twin's offer. Paris, France? It's the perfect getaway after all she's been dealing with... -
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![When Lulu was Hot by Sandra Hill]()
When Lulu was Hot by Sandra Hill
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Cajun Series Prequel Novella TANTE LULU HAS A PAST: No one knows how old Louise Rivard, the notorious Cajun folk healer/matchmaker, really is. Nor do they know what happened to make her the way she is today, bless her bleeding heart... -
![The Promise: A second chance romance. by Claire Highton-Stevenson]()
The Promise: A second chance romance. by Claire Highton-Stevenson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*A heartwrenching, yet heartwarming, book that will have you reconsidering what matters most!* Ali and Susan Jenkins have it all. Their life together is mapped out on a one-way path to happiness, that is until Susan is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Ali refuses to accept it - her world is shattered... -
![Loving Kate by D. Kelly, Tiffany Tillman]()
Loving Kate by D. Kelly, Tiffany Tillman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKatherine Moore has loved Michael Matthews since they were children. She’s also in love with his best friend. After her world was turned upside down, she made an impulsive choice which may have cost her the loves of her life. Now, as she tries to make amends, she has to choose one of them... -
![Slut Shamed: A Violent Circle Short Story by S.M. Shade]()
Slut Shamed: A Violent Circle Short Story by S.M. Shade
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOver the years, I've heard all the insults. "That woman has been on more wieners than ketchup." "Her legs open more than a refrigerator. " Yeah, the neighborhood slut, that's me. It drives some people crazy that I date and sleep with whoever I want. Men are allowed to do that exact thing without suffering the same judgment so I have no plans to stop living my life. Relationships are not for me... -
![Summertime at the Cornish Confetti Agency by Daisy James]()
Summertime at the Cornish Confetti Agency by Daisy James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s Summertime at The Cornish Confetti Agency!When Lexie Harrington is asked to co-ordinate Kat and Dylan’s ‘English village fête’ wedding, she’s determined that this time everything will go according to her carefully laid plans; no ice bucket challenges, no whoopee cushions, and absolutely no googly eyes attached to everything in sight!With gorgeous journalist-cum-wedding columnist Theo Barker... -
![Goose by Scott Hildreth]()
Goose by Scott Hildreth
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsALLY - He looked like he needed a "pick me up," so I gave him one. In passing, I shoved my panties into the pocket of his leather jacket. It wasn't typical behavior for me, but he wasn't a typical biker. It didn't matter. I'd never see him again. When he appeared at my favorite diner a few days later, my jaw hit the floor. My panties weren't far behind... -
![Tilly's Tuscan Teashop: A gorgeously uplifting summer read by Daisy James]()
Tilly's Tuscan Teashop: A gorgeously uplifting summer read by Daisy James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Tilly's Tuscan Teashop, the first book in a brand new series from the author of the Hummingbird Hotel and the Cornish Confetti Agency series.When photographer Natalie Nicholson’s beach hut studio – and everything she’s spent the last two years working on – is destroyed in a fire, she doesn’t think things can get any worse... -
![Ryan: A Contemporary Romance by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
Ryan: A Contemporary Romance by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRyan is a contemporary romance and the final book in the series, For The Love Of A Good Woman.It can be read as a standalone, but the characters are intertwined throughout the series. “Ugh. I wish Jack was good. I swear he’s a swish and flick.” “What the-” I put my hand up to silence Jack and glared at him. He had a look of indignation on his face. “Drew always leaves a mess... -
![Finding Spring by Bridget E. Baker]()
Finding Spring by Bridget E. Baker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife gave her lemons, so Trudy chucked them back.Trudy’s life is a wreck. No job, a sick son, and a thick stack of unpaid medical bills. Her family and friends keep trying to set her up. (As if a man will solve all her problems!) Trudy shuts them all down, because she’s got a foolproof plan this time around... -
![Catch by Deborah Bladon]()
Catch by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat would you do if you discovered your new boss in his office with no pants, a magnum of champagne, and a glitter cannon?Asking for a friend. I found something that belongs to Keats Morgan, the notorious bad boy sports agent. So I do the right thing.I return it.You’d think the man would be happy to have it back. He’s not.Instead, he proceeds to fire his assistant right in front of me... -
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![Choosing Henley by Anne Jolin]()
Choosing Henley by Anne Jolin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings***Can be read as a standalone or as part of the Rock Falls series Lennon Montgomery is scared. Absolutely scared shitless of love. When the floor fell out from underneath her perfect childhood, it shattered her ability to trust. The one man in her life who was genetically programmed to love her left her... -
![Reckless Weekend by Eden Summers]()
Reckless Weekend by Eden Summers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn Vegas, a lot can happen in twenty-four hours. What do you get when you mix a rock band as hot as Reckless Beat, women strong enough to capture several of the bad boys’ hearts, and a bet that sparks a competitive streak? Boundaries will be pushed, alcohol will be abused, and loads of sarcasm will be shared. Once the games are over, it’s time to make a commitment... -
![El tiempo que tuvimos by Cherry Chic]()
El tiempo que tuvimos by Cherry Chic
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLiam y una historia de amor y recuerdos imposible de olvidar. Un nuevo e imprescindible standalone de la mano de Cherry Chic.Liam O'Callaghan y Grace Fitzgerald siempre han estado en la vida del otro.Desde pequeños han estado unidos por una la de reunirse cada dos años para firmar un contrato que los señala como mejores amigos y enterrarlo de nuevo dentro de una cajita bajo el Árbol de las Hadas... -
![Pillow Talk by Luke Prescott]()
Pillow Talk by Luke Prescott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow do you get someone to spill their secrets? With a little pillow talk, and that’s exactly what Brooke Alexander does. Find their secrets and expose them. With her calculating ways, and cunning personality, there’s a reason she’s the best. She’s very successful with her expertise in getting men to talk and business is booming. Until her next client, Owen Thompson... -
![Mollywood by L.G. Pace III, Michelle Pace]()
Mollywood by L.G. Pace III, Michelle Pace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"A good chef can throw seemingly random ingredients into a pot and create something delicious. On rare occasions, fate does the same thing with hearts. With the right combination of elements at just the right time, a couple can fall head over heels in love. That being said, blending two lives can get messier than any kitchen and also a hell of a lot harder to clean up... -
![You got to Me by Kay Harris]()
You got to Me by Kay Harris
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I could definitely use a man in my life, it has been way too long. But he is, without a doubt, not what I am looking for. If only I could get past the sound of his voice, the way he looks standing in front of me all perfect and handsome, the way he kisses…” Lisa Roberts is stuck on a stuffy rock tour bus with her sister’s husband, his friends, and his stupid little brother...
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