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Heavy Petting by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s her best friend.A reformed bad boy turned hot teacher.And after one spur-of-the-moment Vegas wedding... her husband. Jordan Benoit and Fletcher Landry have been best friends since they were six. He’s always been The Guy. When she needed picked up, cheered up, or lifted up — like literally, to see the stage at a concert — Fletcher was the guy... -
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Secret North by G.J. Walker-Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRyan Décarie could literally charm the pants off anyone. It was his biggest talent and his biggest downfall. When he crosses paths with Bente Denison five long years after breaking her heart, sparks fly. Trying to convince her that he’s finally ready for something more serious isn’t easy – and the reason why is simple. He’s never had anything serious...Categorized as:
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![Chef: Time Served MC, Book 3 (Tenillo Guardians TSMC) by Cee Bowerman]()
Chef: Time Served MC, Book 3 (Tenillo Guardians TSMC) by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings***The Time Served MC series is written in tandem with the Ares Infidel MC series by Ciara St. James. You can read this series alone, but you’ll get more time with the characters of both MCs if you read both series in the order they are written. This is the third book of TSMC which will follow Executioner, Ciara’s second book of her AIMC series... -
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![Conquering Conner by Megyn Ward]()
Conquering Conner by Megyn Ward
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsConner Gilroy was my brother’s best friend.Popular. Smart. Gorgeous. With his cocky grin and perfect family, he was the fantasy of almost every girl I knew, including mine.And for some reason, he wanted me.Me, Henley O’Connell. The ugly bookworm with bright orange hair. Poor white trash with a quick temper and a chip on hershoulder. He confused me and made me angry...Categorized as:
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![Having Henley by Megyn Ward]()
Having Henley by Megyn Ward
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI'm the Gilroy your mother warned you about. I'm a simple creature. I drink. I f*ck. I fight. If you're looking to do any of those things, I'm down. But I never do the same woman twice so if you're looking for something a little more long term than the time it takes us to both get off then don't blame me when you get hurt because you've been warned...Categorized as:
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![Noah & Tallie: Rojo, Tx Book 5 by Cee Bowerman]()
Noah & Tallie: Rojo, Tx Book 5 by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNoah Evans worked hard all of his life. He raised his children after his wife’s death, and now, he’s enjoying watching his kids have children of their own. Early retirement suits him well, but there’s something missing. When he runs into Tallie, he realizes that she’s the last piece of his puzzle. Tallie worked hard to give her son a good life... -
![Love Forever: Texas Knights MC, Book 4 by Cee Bowerman]()
Love Forever: Texas Knights MC, Book 4 by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSarah’s world changed in a heartbeat and she had no choice but to run away. Alone and uncertain, fate brought her to Rojo where she met Kari Duke and her handsome brother, Jace. It was an instant attraction that began with friendship and grew into love. But sometimes love just isn’t enough. Sarah’s refusal to share all of herself with Jace drove him away... -
![A Real Cowboy Knows How to Kiss by Stephanie Rowe]()
A Real Cowboy Knows How to Kiss by Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe returns to Rogue Valley, Wyoming, where a missed opportunity for love a decade ago is given a second chance. It's been four years since Steen Stockton has been able to see the sky without having to look through steel bars. Betrayal got him locked up, and it shut down his heart forever.. -
![Second Chance Love Affair: A Bancroft Billionaire Brothers Novel by Ali Parker]()
Second Chance Love Affair: A Bancroft Billionaire Brothers Novel by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow isn’t the time for a beautiful single mom to steal my heart. Especially not one that I’ve loved before. I’m not that boy anymore, though. Life has been less than kind. My father abandoning us and leaving me to be the man of the house at a young age started the chip growing on my shoulder. He moved on to another life and I helped my family mend as best I could... -
![Our Kind of Love by Kait Nolan]()
Our Kind of Love by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne of Nashville’s fastest rising stars, Kyle Keenan has it all—fame, fans, and a chance at fortune. But the dream he’s busted his tail for means nothing without the woman who holds his heart. With her sassy smile and pull-no-punches attitude, Abbey is his greatest love—and his greatest regret...Categorized as:
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![Powershift by Winter Travers]()
Powershift by Winter Travers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMitch Jensen knows what it’s like to have nothing and claw your way up from the bottom. Living with nothing growing up, he always strives to help those in need. Except, he’s never met someone who didn’t want his help. Scarlett James is running from a life she never wanted but was too afraid to leave...Categorized as:
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![Back in Your Arms by Monica McCallan]()
Back in Your Arms by Monica McCallan
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSeventeen years ago, Quinn McKinley left her small town of Kingsford for a shot at a happier life. Now a successful real estate agent in New York City, she’s brought back on behalf of a client, begrudgingly accepting her return home in order to close the deal of a lifetime...Categorized as:
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![It All Comes Back to You by Melissa Wiesner]()
It All Comes Back to You by Melissa Wiesner
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn absolutely unforgettable and heart-shattering romance, perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Lucy Score and Carley Fortune, that does keeping secrets destroy true love?Anna works two jobs to get herself through college and never, ever talks about her family. It’s easier to keep her distance from everyone until she can finally leave her old life behind...Categorized as:
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![Saving Sara by Kat Mizera]()
Saving Sara by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBest friends to lovers is a risky game... Pro hockey player Aaron Ferrar has shit luck with women. With one divorce, one psycho, and far too many one-night stands under his belt, he can’t seem to break his bad dating habits. He knows he’s not good enough for his sweet, sexy best friend, so he would never go there, but it’s getting harder and harder to resist her...Categorized as:
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![Steal My Heart by J.H. Croix]()
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... -
![Bourbon & Bonfires by Andrea Johnston]()
Bourbon & Bonfires by Andrea Johnston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLandon Montgomery has suddenly found himself the lone bachelor in his group of friends. With a new career handed to him and a string of unsuccessful blind dates behind him, Landon is ready to search for love. A chance meeting and immediate attraction have him wondering if things are about to turn around or if he’s stuck in the single life forever... -
![Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge: New Holiday Romances to Benefit St. Jude Hospital by Sabrina York, Tamara Ferguson]()
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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![The Long Route by Kiersten Modglin]()
The Long Route by Kiersten Modglin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLydia never planned to return to Love, GA. She never planned to see Adam again or to rehash the night that changed their lives forever.But when an assignment at work brings her back to Love, she discovers the boy she left behind is not the same man there waiting for her. Adam once thought his future with Lydia was set... -
![Resting Beach Face by Melanie Summers]()
Resting Beach Face by Melanie Summers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMelanie Summers welcomes you back to Paradise Bay for a ridiculously romantic, laugh-out-loud tale of reluctant homecomings, lost loves, and second chances…Yoga instructor, Hadley Jones, has loved Chase Williams since high school. Fifteen years later, she still does. And while he hasn’t popped the question yet, she knows it’s only a matter of time... -
![Cowboy True by Michelle Beattie]()
Cowboy True by Michelle Beattie
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s back in his life… and this time he’s not letting go.Gage Granger knew back in high school that his friend and secret crush was desperate to get out of Last Stand, Texas. But with his roots running deep into the Hill Country soil of his family’s ranch, he couldn’t leave and so made the tough decision to let her go...Categorized as:
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![Keeping You Away by Kennedy Fox]()
Keeping You Away by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe last time I saw my first love was twelve years ago. We fell hard and fast, but it didn’t stop me from leaving. I never expected to see her again, but when I move back to my small hometown, there’s no avoiding it—especially since her dad’s my new boss.The more time we spend together, the more I want a second chance to be the man she deserves. As old sparks resurface, we grow closer...Categorized as:
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![Layover Lover: A Hero Club Novel by Jeannine Colette, Lauren Runow]()
Layover Lover: A Hero Club Novel by Jeannine Colette, Lauren Runow
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFlying the friendly skies has been more than just a job to me. It’s my home.Ten years ago I ran away from everything I’ve known and vowed never to return. That is until my flight is canceled due to weather, and I’m stuck in San Francisco. Fate is not on my side when I end up in an Uber rideshare with the one man I thought I’d never see again... -
![Days like This by Laurie Breton]()
Days like This by Laurie Breton
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA relationship in transition. A husband with old insecurities. A wife with new uncertainties. A teenage daughter who crashes into their lives with no warning. The love story that began in COMING HOME continues! For two decades, their friendship survived the roller coaster ride to fame and the tumult of her first marriage to his best friend... -
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![Collide by Melissa Toppen]()
Collide by Melissa Toppen
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook One in the Two Hearts Series. Grace Morgan is just like any other new college graduate. Driven, head strong and full of life, or so that’s what she lets everyone think. But Grace is not the girl everyone believes her to be and she hasn’t been for years...Categorized as:
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![Run Away with Me by Taylor Holloway]()
Run Away with Me by Taylor Holloway
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOur small town wasn't enough for Jason, so he left to conquer the music world. Now he’s come back to conquer me. Jason and I both dreamed of escaping our tiny town, and those dreams brought us together. I was the wholesome cheerleader and Jason was the hot, older bad boy I couldn't resist. Everyone but me thought Jason would never leave the junkyard where he'd been born. Everyone was wrong... -
![Grinding by Sean Ashcroft]()
Grinding by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo childhood best friends. One accidental fake engagement. One Labrador puppy. One week to fall in love.When Harvey runs into his childhood best friend—literally—on the way into Otter Bay for his cousin's wedding, he doesn't plan to end up playing the part of the guy's fiancé...Categorized as:
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![Dream Again by Mona Kasten]()
Dream Again by Mona Kasten
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsJude Livingston hat alles verloren: ihr Erspartes, ihre Würde und ihren Traum, eine erfolgreiche Schauspielerin zu werden. Am Boden zerstört zieht sie zu ihrem Bruder nach Woodshill und trifft dort ausgerechnet auf Blake Andrews. Jude und Blake waren einst ein Paar, bis sie entschied, nach L.A. zu gehen und Blake zurückzulassen – was dieser ihr nie verzeihen konnte...Categorized as:
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![Blackness Within by Norma Jeanne Karlsson]()
Blackness Within by Norma Jeanne Karlsson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFighting to find his worthy place in life… This is the story of a woman that has worked tirelessly to build her own life from nothing. While the task has been exhaustive, it’s been worth every drop of sweat to earn her own slice of normal. Natasha Reynolds has built a life beyond an absent mother and a drug addict brother to become a home-owning, dog-loving nurse... -
![Trouble by Kira Blakely]()
Trouble by Kira Blakely
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis time, I screwed up. Walking into a charity event in your birthday suit doesn’t make a good first impression. The boys flapping in the wind doesn’t encourage investors. But it happened, and now my future is on the line. I need to clean up my act. Margot’s business is the perfect cover. My new business partner wants me out. Too bad I’m infatuated with her... -
![Stories for Amanda by Karen Avivi, Kahlen Aymes]()
Stories for Amanda by Karen Avivi, Kahlen Aymes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNote: "Defying the Dust" from this compilation is part of "The Artists Trilogy" series.An anthology collection benefit for the fight against bullying by sixteen of today's bestselling authors in romance and young adult.All proceeds go to the Amanda Todd Legacy. @ amandatoddlegacy... -
![Fixing Him by Miranda Elaine]()
Fixing Him by Miranda Elaine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne summer. Three months. Ninety days spent learning every inch of Sam Matthews’ body. We agreed to no strings when our time was up. We promised we could both handle this. I lied. I never expected to fall for this man or this town. This was just supposed to be a stop on the way to starting my real life. But now, time is up and everything feels wrong. He says I’m too young... -
![Double Dog Dare You by Lacey Black]()
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... -
![Man For Me by Laurelin Paige]()
Man For Me by Laurelin Paige
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Laurelin Paige comes a new story in her Man In Charge series…Brett Sebastian is the very best kind of friend...Categorized as:
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![The I Do Over by Samantha Chase]()
The I Do Over by Samantha Chase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor 48 hours, they were married. But that was a long time ago.Seventeen years ago, Maddie Christopher told one little white lie, and it has been wreaking havoc on her life ever since. At the time, the lie was worth it—it meant she got to marry the man she loved, however brief a marriage it was—but now she’s ready to finally move on...Categorized as:
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![Winning the Season by Beth Bolden]()
Winning the Season by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCoach Asa Dawson has fallen wildly in love only twice in his life.First with football.Then with Scott Callaway.But Scott isn’t just the one who got away.He’s the one person—the one man—Asa hoped might finally show him how all-consuming passion could be.Instead, fate (and football) intervened and they never got the chance to explore their attraction...Categorized as:
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![Big Man For Christmas by Penny Wylder]()
Big Man For Christmas by Penny Wylder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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![First Love Second Chance by Kira Blakely]()
First Love Second Chance by Kira Blakely
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy heart says yes. My mind says no. I can't believe Jude just swaggered back into town like nothing happened… It's been ten years since he took my virginity. Ten years since he ran away from town and never turned back. He’s a famous daredevil, and he's offering me the opportunity of a lifetime. Go on the road and write about his life. All of it...Categorized as:
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![Resisting Romeo by Melanie Shawn]()
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... -
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Second Nature by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe last time I saw Gabriel, he was putting me on a bus and sending me to some relatives I’d never met, with the hope of a fresh start after rehab. That was four years ago. Now he’s back in my life. I’ve wanted him for years, while he’s always thought of me as just a friend. This is my one shot at turning our friendship into so much more... -
![Working Back by B.J. Harvey]()
Working Back by B.J. Harvey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGirls weren’t on Bryant Cook’s radar until the day he moved next door to the most beautiful girl he’d ever seen. Fortunately for him, Faith Baker fell just as hard that first day as well. From ages eight to twenty-two, it was the ‘Faith and Bryant’ show, and their happily forever after seemed certain. Until it wasn’t. Now she’s back after twelve years and she wants what they had...Categorized as:
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![Just a Taste by Tawna Fenske, Erin Nicholas]()
Just a Taste by Tawna Fenske, Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of five heat-up-the-kitchen romances, including: Chef Sugarlips by Tawna FenskeChef Sean has loved Amber since he wore Batman Underoos, but she doesn’t know he’s alive until she clocks him with a dead turkey. Things heat up for them now that Sean’s back in town with his siblings transforming their father’s ranch into a resort... -
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Spring Break by Andrea Johnston
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Go on Spring Break!” They said. “It’ll be fun!” They said. What they failed to say was Madsen Secksin – who, like his name is pure sex and sin - would be laying in the bed next to me. I’m determined to have fun. I will not get my groove on with Madsen even if there are four years of pent up sexual tension between us. I will not allow myself to fall for his charming ways...Categorized as:
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Heartstring by Ana Ashley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMikIf I had a dollar for every mistake I made… But there’s only one mistake I regret.Breaking my promise to the only person who ever understood my need to get away from a future I didn’t want…Tyler.I’ve reached many hearts through my music, but the only one I’ve ever wanted might be lost to me forever.TylerFool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice…Mik broke a promise a long time ago... -
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![Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton]()
Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsComing home isn’t always easy…Three years ago, nurse Sindy Carruthers returned to Bunya Junction wounded, wary and shamed by a relationship gone wrong. Welcomed home by her family and supportive community, she now manages the local medical practice and enjoys her newfound confidence. She’s perfectly happy on her own, until a blast from the past in the form of Ryan Flanagan appears.Dr... -
![The Cowboy's Challenge by Sinclair Jayne]()
The Cowboy's Challenge by Sinclair Jayne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe needs a favor. He needs a bride.Langston Carr is back in her hometown Marietta as the temporary event planner for the Graff Hotel...Categorized as:
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![Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton]()
Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan she find the courage to love again?With running the busy small-town hospital at Waratah River and setting up a foundation to help others achieve their dreams like he has, Dr. Scott Carruthers has his plate full. So when a beautiful specialist obstetrician is employed to ease his workload, his inconvenient attraction toward her is a complication he doesn’t need.Dr...Categorized as:
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![Once Again at the Falls by Becky Monson]()
Once Again at the Falls by Becky Monson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn one day, London Walsh finds out her ex is going to be her boss and that her parents are getting a divorce—and they want her to referee the situation. So when she’s offered the chance to spend the holidays in her old hometown of Christmas Falls, far away from all the drama, she jumps on it. But the quaint town doesn’t feel quite like the home it once was... -
![Always Been Mine by Weston Parker]()
Always Been Mine by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo one ever tells me no. Not in the office. Not in life. My military background has me giving direct orders and expecting quick, compliant responses. And I’m in need of an office assistant. Someone to step up when I need her to. I just never expected it to be my first love. She’s a single mother now. The girl from across the street when I was just a kid. My little sister’s best friend...Categorized as:
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![Beautiful Mistakes by Felice Stevens]()
Beautiful Mistakes by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe other side of loathing might be lust ...Or love ...WolfDesire: What Wolf struggles with from the moment he sees Spencer Hawkins the first day of college.Fear: Not a word in Wolf’s vocabulary except when it comes to facing his feelings for Spencer.Lust: What he gives in to that changes everything between them. And his life forever...Categorized as:
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