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Come Together by Marie Force
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThree years after his marriage ended in dramatic fashion, Noah Coleman has one goal—to steer clear of romantic entanglements. In fact, he steers clear of most human interaction, studiously avoiding his large, meddling extended family, working until he’s exhausted and then repeating the pattern day after day... -
![Strip Me Bare by Kimberly Brown]()
Strip Me Bare by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens when two people from different worlds find solace in each other?Alaina Jareau was born into a life of privilege. With the world at her fingertips, there was never much that she longed for that money couldn’t buy… except true happiness. For years now, she’s been hiding behind her influencer persona, showing off her life of luxury... -
![Pretty Caged Bird by Kimberly Brown]()
Pretty Caged Bird by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“All that glitters, isn’t gold.”Amina Coltrain always felt like she was born into the wrong family. The lifestyle of the rich and wealthy isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, at least not for Amina. She would gladly trade in her ball gowns, fancy dinners, and arranged marriage for a pair of sweats, movie nights with her best friend, and a man that she can love at her own free will... -
![Pequena coreografia do adeus by Aline Bei]()
Pequena coreografia do adeus by Aline Bei
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJulia é filha de pais separados: sua mãe não suporta a ideia de ter sido abandonada pelo marido, enquanto seu pai não suporta a ideia de ter sido casado. Sufocada por uma atmosfera de brigas constantes e falta de afeto, a jovem escritora tenta reconhecer sua individualidade e dar sentido à sua história, tentando se desvencilhar dos traumas familiares... -
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![Every Last Drop by Sarah Robinson]()
Every Last Drop by Sarah Robinson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow a 2021 RWA's Vivian Award Finalist in Mainstream Fiction with a Central Romance. The first contemporary women's fiction novel by bestselling romance author Sarah Robinson sure to break your heart and test your limits as the characters dive into taboo topics that make you reconsider everything you once knew. Marry the love of my life.Become a mother.Write a book.Number one was complete... -
![No Boyz Allowed by Ni-Ni Simone]()
No Boyz Allowed by Ni-Ni Simone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTrue story: I’m Gem, G-E-M, like a precious jewel, and my life has been nothing like my name. I’ve been on my own since I was nine and now I’m sixteen. But so what. I’m good, and so is my little brother. So why the state won’t let us do our own thing is beyond me. Instead, we’ve been forced to live with a foster family who wants to love us, but I’m not beat—I’m just trying to do me... -
![Blue Columbine by Jennifer Rodewald]()
Blue Columbine by Jennifer Rodewald
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBest friends—maybe more—until addiction shatters everything. Reeling from professional failure, Andrew Harris needs a fresh start. When he moves back to Colorado to join a Denver law firm, he runs into Jamie, his childhood sweetheart. She is still the kind and faithful girl he remembers—not to mention beautiful and still single... -
![The Right Time by Danielle Steel]()
The Right Time by Danielle Steel
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFilled with heartbreak and betrayal, triumph and fulfillment, The Right Time is an intimate, richly rewarding novel about pursuing one’s passion and succeeding beyond one’s wildest dreams... -
![The Next Best Day by Sharon Sala]()
The Next Best Day by Sharon Sala
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeloved and bestselling author Sharon Sala brings you a brand-new contemporary romance filled with second chances, new beginnings, and a Southern small town you won't want to leave... -
![Finding her Forever by Cathryn Brown]()
Finding her Forever by Cathryn Brown
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe wants to find a home. He’s ready to move on.Paige quits her city job for a fresh start in small-town Two Hearts, Tennessee—and brings a stray dog. She bought a Victorian house she plans to turn into a bed and breakfast—no matter how much effort it takes. Romance? She doesn’t have time for it—even with CJ, her handsome carpenter.CJ enjoys moving from place to place... -
![Seasons of Tomorrow by Cindy Woodsmall]()
Seasons of Tomorrow by Cindy Woodsmall
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs love restores Rhoda, a sudden tragedy is the test of faith she never saw coming.More settled in her heart than ever before, Rhoda Byler feels a newfound confidence living in the Old Order Amish settlement she helped establish in Orchard Bend, Maine... -
![One Day I Saw a Black King by J.D. Mason]()
One Day I Saw a Black King by J.D. Mason
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"He stared at himself in the mirror, wondering how he'd managed to lose track of time. Complacency had managed to set in again. . . A decent job, warm home, food on the table, and a body to curl up next to at night; he'd made the mistake of getting comfortable. Comfort fooled him into thinking it was all good when it wasn't. Damn nightmares had a way of reminding him of that... -
![Under a Sicilian Sky by Lisa Hobman]()
Under a Sicilian Sky by Lisa Hobman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGlobal box office sensation, Ruby Locke, is a long way from her Yorkshire roots. Together with her fiancé, movie heartthrob Tyler Harrison, they are Hollywood’s new glitterati.Overnight, however, Ruby’s life implodes when her social media accounts are hacked with a multitude of vile posts, turning her into an international pariah. Even Tyler breaks off their engagement... -
![Imagine Us by Maureen Smith]()
Imagine Us by Maureen Smith
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNeveah Symon has achieved success beyond anything the Houston native could have imagined. And when Xavier Mayne taps the world-famous artist to design a mural for his family-owned community center, her fame comes full circle. Except Neveah shares a stormy history with the former bad boy... -
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![Finding Peace by Bridget E. Baker, B.E. Baker]()
Finding Peace by Bridget E. Baker, B.E. Baker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKeeping score is the quickest way to lose. Anica Maggard was born under a lucky star. Her big sister became her very best friend. Her debut novel was an instant bestseller. She lived in the apartment of her dreams at the age of twenty-five. But luck changes. . . and sometimes it runs out entirely.Cancer steals her sister, and that loss robs Anica of her words... -
![Sara's Promise by Deanna Lynn Sletten]()
Sara's Promise by Deanna Lynn Sletten
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDo you believe in soul mates? William Grafton had the perfect life with his lovely wife, Sara, and two wonderful children. But one day his perfect forever was shattered when Sara died suddenly, leaving him alone to raise his children and wonder how he would ever get through life without his soul mate... -
![Secrets on the Italian Island by T.A. Williams]()
Secrets on the Italian Island by T.A. Williams
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer work has got in the way of relationships before – but never like thisAnna’s job as a geologist takes her all over the world, including to the beautiful island of Elba, where she’s sent to look for precious metals. And the island isn’t the only thing that’s gorgeous – she can’t believe her luck when she meets windsurfer Marco and sparks fly... -
![The Orange Grove by Rosanna Ley]()
The Orange Grove by Rosanna Ley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings'Utterly enchanting' Woman's WeeklyAn unforgettable story of past love and family secrets, set in sunny SevilleHolly loves making marmalade. Now she has a chance to leave her stressful city job and pursue her dream - of returning to the Dorset landscape of her childhood to open Bitter Orange, a shop celebrating the fruit that first inspired her.Holly's mother Ella has always loved Seville... -
![Love at Last Sight by Jordan Lynde]()
Love at Last Sight by Jordan Lynde
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“Rose, I’m sorry, but your eyesight will be gone by the end of this year.” Who knew one simple sentence could change a life so drastically? Rose is a normal seventeen year old girl with a normal life, normal friends, and what she thought to be normal vision. When she receives the news her vision is slowly deteriorating, she doesn't know what to think. Her life is over... -
![The Bad Mother's Detox (2) by Suzy K. Quinn]()
The Bad Mother's Detox (2) by Suzy K. Quinn
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRomantic Comedy / Funny Romance for ANY MOTHER who wants to laugh, feel good, relax and fall in love. If you liked the Unmumsy Mum, Hurrah for Gin and the List, you’ll LOVE this new romantic comedy. As a mother, I imagined myself somewhere between Mary Poppins and Jules Oliver... -
![All for You by Melody Grace]()
All for You by Melody Grace
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMillions of readers around the world have fallen in love with Melody Grace’s bestselling contemporary romances. Now discover the romance, laughter, and happily-ever-afters waiting for you in her new series, Sweetbriar Cove! Summer Bloom lives for adventure -- and buttercream bourbon frosting...Categorized as:
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![The MacGregors: Robert & Cybil by Nora Roberts]()
The MacGregors: Robert & Cybil by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Winning Hand When Darcy Wallace spends her last three dollars at the hotel casino and wins a jackpot worth almost two million dollars, all casino manager Robert MacGregor Blade wants to do is look out for her. But something about the lovely young woman is getting under Mac's skin and playing havoc with his big brotherly intentions... -
![Until I Knew Myself by Tammy L. Gray]()
Until I Knew Myself by Tammy L. Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRITA Award-winning author Tammy L. Gray delivers an unforgettable new series following five struggling friends in search of the true meaning of family through secrets, betrayal and the unexpected influence of an outsider… Tyler Mitchell grew up an orphan, taken in by his best friend’s family when he was only sixteen... -
![Sunshine and Second Chances by Kim Nash]()
Sunshine and Second Chances by Kim Nash
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s never too late for second chances.Liv wants her friends to think she has the perfect life. But honestly? She’s running on empty. Desperate for a break from her needy family, Liv is determined that as she and her three life-long friends turn fifty they will honour their promise to each other – made on a beach at sunrise twenty-nine years before – to celebrate this milestone together... -
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![Disaster Girl by Michelle Dayton]()
Disaster Girl by Michelle Dayton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe only thing she knows better than walking into a disaster is digging herself out of one.Tess Greene knows disaster—dating disasters, computer disasters, family disasters, you name it. But just when her life is finally almost perfect, she’s targeted by an internet celebrity who runs a revenge porn site admired by douchebags across the country... -
![Any Rich Man Will Do by Francis Ray]()
Any Rich Man Will Do by Francis Ray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this new novel from the national bestselling author Francis Ray, a bad girl falls on hard times, and forgiveness and redemption are the only things she has left. Broke and living in a shabby motel, beautiful bad girl Jana Franklin has become an outcast in the elite Dallas society she once ruled... -
![This Fire Down in My Soul by J.D. Mason]()
This Fire Down in My Soul by J.D. Mason
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Faylene Watkins begins counseling women of her husband’s congregation at Hope Filled Christian Center church, three women teach her the perils of love, sex and obsession. Choir girl Elise thinks she’s found a good man in Jay, a truck driver who came blowing into her life one sultry night. Irresistible and sensual, he’s caught up in romancing Elise... -
![Finding the Rainbow by Traci Borum]()
Finding the Rainbow by Traci Borum
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHolly Newbury’s life is on hold in the cozy English village of Chilton Crosse. While her friends are marrying, having children, and embarking on successful careers, Holly is raising her three younger sisters and working part time at the village art gallery. Her life feels incomplete, but family is more important to her than anything... -
![The Memory of You by Catherine West]()
The Memory of You by Catherine West
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThirteen years ago, Natalie lost a part of herself when her twin sister died. Will traveling back to the family winery finally put the memory to rest, or will it completely destroy her? When Natalie Mitchell learns her beloved grandfather has had a heart attack, she’s forced to return to their family-owned winery in Sonoma, something she never intended to do... -
![Come Home To Me by Abby Brooks]()
Come Home To Me by Abby Brooks
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings(Previously named 'When Sarah Falls'.)Abby Brooks presents the captivating story of a broken woman and the man who helps her heal from her past in the fifth book in her sweet and sexy BROOKSIDE series...I say I've set out on an adventure, but I'm lying. Deep down, I know the truth. I'm running. From my past. From my future. From everything... -
![The Getaway by Isabelle Broom]()
The Getaway by Isabelle Broom
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes it takes losing everything to find the person you need . . .Most people travel to Croatia for its endless sunshine, pebbly beaches and crystal clear sea.Kate goes there to disappear.She needs to escape from a life that has fallen apart in spectacular and public fashion, and no one on the beautiful island of Hvar knows who she is or what she's running away from... -
![The Greatest Gift by Rachael Johns]()
The Greatest Gift by Rachael Johns
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA mother’s wish, a woman’s bequest, a family found?Mother: Female parent of a childMum: The woman who nurtures, raises and loves a childRadio host Harper Drummond lives for her glamorous career. Every day she meets fascinating people doing extraordinary things, but has begun to wonder whether there’s something more for her out there... -
![Just One Wish by Rachael Johns]()
Just One Wish by Rachael Johns
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThree women, three secrets, one life-changing journey. Alice has always been a trailblazer as a scientist, activist and mother. She knew her choices would involve sacrifices, but now, on the eve of her eightieth birthday, she's beginning to wonder if she's sacrificed too much... -
![Neverending Mercy by Latisha Sexton]()
Neverending Mercy by Latisha Sexton
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReturning home to Lavender Falls should have been simple.Ruth Peterson spent her childhood trying to gain the approval of Haley Burnham and squelch her crush on Haley’s older brother, Crosby. But after years of pushing Ruth away, Haley does the unthinkable, effectively ending their friendship and ruining any chance Ruth might have had with Crosby... -
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![No Perfect Fate by Jackie Weger]()
No Perfect Fate by Jackie Weger
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCleo Anderson’s people skills are hesitant and her life broken, yet she is determined to leave her past behind. Alone is good and she is finding her way. Drawn to a fish camp in the wilds of the Okefenokee Swamp, she parks her Play-Mor where gators yawn, bears slumber, and snakes slither. The camp pace is slow, the owner kind, and the people friendly... -
![The Daddy Quest by Lori Handeland]()
The Daddy Quest by Lori Handeland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Daddy Quest by Lori Handeland released on Jul 25, 2003 is available now for purchase... -
![Eternal Vows by Rochelle Alers]()
Eternal Vows by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn irresistible attraction Among Virginia's horse-country elite, Nicholas Cole-Thomas is the ultimate eligible bachelor. After escaping one disastrous relationship, Nicholas plans to remain single. Yet, when the beautiful veterinarian working on his horse farm needs help, he invites her to stay under his roof. And the closer he gets to her, the closer he wants to be... -
![Tumbleweed by Heather Huffman]()
Tumbleweed by Heather Huffman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this long-anticipated prequel to international hit THROWAWAY, Heather Huffman takes her readers on a journey of friendship, love and family ties. The message is clear: Never stop fighting for the life you believe in. Longing for a fresh start and a place to belong, Hailey leaves behind her city life, trading her cubical for a struggling horse ranch in the Ozark Mountains... -
![The Deadline by Lorhainne Eckhart]()
The Deadline by Lorhainne Eckhart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYes, upon fan request The Friessens are back in a brand new series! "This book will steal your heart & have you waiting for the next one. It will also teach you to speak your mind when necessary. I do hope this situation never happens in real life! Don't miss a very good emotional read." - Whodunnit, Reviewer "I love these Friessen men and their families... -
![One Night With a Star by Merry Farmer]()
One Night With a Star by Merry Farmer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne summer night… Jenny Young fulfilled every girl’s most sizzling fantasy the night she ended up with mega movie star, Simon Mercer, in her bed. It was hot, it was intimate, it was the stuff of dreams. One big mistake… Until the next morning, when Simon skipped out on her. Nine months later, Jenny’s whole world changed when her son was born... -
![Tiny White Lies by Fiona Palmer]()
Tiny White Lies by Fiona Palmer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo families escape the rat race to holiday at a remote coastal retreat, but what lies are they telling themselves and each other? The new family drama by beloved Australian storyteller Fiona PalmerAshley has recently lost her husband. Daughter Emily is being bullied online.Best friend Nikki is holding a huge secret... -
![Ryders Ridge by Charlotte Nash]()
Ryders Ridge by Charlotte Nash
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill escaping to Ryders Ridge help Dr Daniella Bell forget her past, or force her to confront it head on? Shaken after a tragic incident in the city hospital where she worked, Daniella figures that the small north-west Queensland cattle town of Ryders Ridge is just the place to hide... -
![Snowbound in Sweetwater Ranch by RaeAnne Thayne]()
Snowbound in Sweetwater Ranch by RaeAnne Thayne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnjoy this fan-favorite by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne, originally published as Intimate Surrender in 2010 After an unbelievable makeover gave her the confidence to strut her stuff at a charity ball, Kate Crosby went from harmless flirt to bedroom vixen. But she wasn't about to let a single night of ohsosultry passion with archenemy Peter Logan become anything more... -
![The Gamble by Tara Crescent]()
The Gamble by Tara Crescent
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m a gambler. I can’t resist the draw of a good game. But I never, ever, risk my heart.Seven months ago, I had an unforgettable one-night stand with Dominic and Carter. The two of them were tempting—so tempting—but in the middle of the night, I panicked. Before the fantasy could give way to cold reality, I ran away, never to hear from them again.Or so I thought... -
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![The Redemption Duet by T.K. Leigh]()
The Redemption Duet by T.K. Leigh
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's my sister's best friend.She thinks I've never noticed her.She couldn't be more wrong.Now I just need to prove it to her...before she says "I do."You know that phrase "the one who got away"?Well, Brooklyn Tanner is mine.My worst mistake.My biggest regret.My one true love.But as much as I wish I could take back everything I've done to hurt her, the truth remains...I don't deserve her... -
![North Star by Karly Lane]()
North Star by Karly Lane
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Kate escapes to the vast but rundown property of North Star after a bitter divorce, it doesn't take long for her realize that she's going to need every ounce of determination to restore the homestead to its former glory Since her divorce a year ago, Kate Thurston feels like she's lurched from one disaster to another... -
![A Mother's Conviction by Karen Lenfestey]()
A Mother's Conviction by Karen Lenfestey
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSingle mom Bethany Morris loves her 6-year-old foster daughter, Willow, as if she were her own. When Willow’s real mother is released early from prison, Bethany isn’t ready to let the little girl go. Trying to justify her reluctance to say good-bye, she digs into the mother’s shady past and struggles to deal with what she finds out... -
![Clara Meets The Parents by Lacey London]()
Clara Meets The Parents by Lacey London
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsClara is Back!! Clara Andrews is back, in this much anticipated sequel to Meet Clara Andrews! Almost a year has passed since Clara found love in the arms of delectable American Oliver Morgan and things are starting to heat up. The nights of tequila shots and bodycon dresses are now a distant memory, but a content Clara couldn't be happier about it... -
![A Family Affair: Spring by Mary Campisi]()
A Family Affair: Spring by Mary Campisi
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Family Affair: Spring is a story of betrayal, forgiveness, and redemption, all wrapped up in the lives of the people we love to love, and even a few we love to hate. Harry Blacksworth is rich, handsome, the ultimate playboy with a killer smile and a clever wit. He’s fought it, denied it, ignored it, but the damn truth won’t go away: He’s fallen in love... -
![The French for Christmas by Fiona Valpy]()
The French for Christmas by Fiona Valpy
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEvie used to LOVE Christmas, but this year she can’t wait for the tinsel and presents to be a distant memory. When her best friends offer the use of their cottage in the beautiful French countryside, Evie jumps at the chance. With her soon-to-be-ex-husband, celebrity chef Will Brooke, plastered over the news with his latest ‘love interest’, leaving the country seems like the perfect plan...
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