Books like 'The Chef'
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Clear Water by Nina
Rated: 4.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBirthed from a beautiful ocean given by a rough tide with uncontrollable waves Two head on collusive bodies of water flooded with debris Through hard travels, sunny days, and even colder nights Birthed a new wave. Birthed a new life. Birthed a new embodiment of the ocean and its harsh waters. Made of pure love' conception through rhythmic deception. Another Porter. Clear Water... -
Grow and Tell: A Mason Family Novel by AshleyNicole, Erin B.
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter a meet-cute that’s way too cute, Kahlea and Sherrod can’t stay away from each other. The only problem is neither wants anything serious right now. Oh, also, he comes from a huge family, and she doesn’t do family... -
Kiwi Gold by Rosalind James
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm an adventurer, not a girl-dad. When you grow up with a single mum and quadruplet baby sisters, you find out two things. You can change two diapers at once, and you don't want to. Anyway, my job was finding gold, and however much I liked New Zealand, it had already been explored.Rescuing a woman dressed in a nightdress at a costume ball? That worked for me... -
Daddy's Sassy Sweetheart by Laylah Roberts, Golden Czermak
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen life knocked her down, Kiesha got right back up.Thing was, life seemed to knock her down a lot.There was only so much a girl could take before she got up punching.Only that would likely get her arrested. Not a good look when the sheriff was your pseudo brother and boss.Not that she put a lot of stock in following the rules . . . they were made to be broken.Most of the time... -
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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... -
The Accidental Minecraft Family: Book 34: Millennial Tournament by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAre you ready for the epic conclusion to the World of Ninjas story? Are you sure? It's gonna be intense!Jack, Ricardo, Bruce, and Kitsune face their greatest challenge yet in the Millennial Tournament! With action-packed battles against crazy martial artists opponents, they’ll have to push themselves to the very edge!The Spirit Orb is what brought them to the tournament, but when aanother... -
The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA beautiful lyrical story that introduces the concept of individuality, accepting of others differences, and respect for those around us.This is a tale about conformism and individualism, as Mr. Plumbean's expression of creativity and individuality challenges his neighbor's ideas about the importance of having a “neat street.” By repainting his house to reflect his colorful dreams, Mr... -
Humbled By A Real N*gga by Lisa Austin
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSaije experiences heartbreak at a young age with the death of her father and baby brother, leaving her and her Stepmother to pick up the pieces and move forward in life. From adolescence into early adulthood, Saije has always loved two men. Her best friend, paid and sexy dope boy Holden “Humble” Langsen, and her boyfriend, promising future and cutie-pie star basketball player Keron Denver... -
A Black Christmas : Brothers Black Series Bonus by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBlack Christmas Brothers Black Series Bonus 8Brothers Black 8JoeAlmost thirty-five years ago, I met the love of my life. I wasn't excepting what my father sent me to Ireland for, but I haven’t regretted it either. Not for a single moment. Thirty-five years, seven sons, a growing number of grandchildren later, I’m one of the happiest men on earth and something has become very clear to me... -
Regal by Tina Martin
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis eyes would always follow her signature strut with her tall heels and fitted dresses. He always had something witty to say with her because he just HAD to say something. But the small talk was no longer cutting it. He wanted to know the real Felicity James. Regal St. Claire isn’t single because someone broke his heart. He never desired marriage because he didn’t think it fit him... -
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On Sight: A Holiday Short by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChildish… There’s no better word to describe the way Zenaida and Rook act towards each other. Sworn enemies since they were babies, their feud is the epitome of “on sight.” But this Christmas, after he suffers a loss, can they put their shared animosity aside to offer and accept a moment of comfort... -
It's Not the Hookup, It's the Chase by Elle Wright
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA long time ago, I helped her. Little tips about what to wear, how to leave a man wanting more, ways to be sexy without being too obvious. The guy she’d wanted was wrong for her, though. Still, she’d wanted him anyway and ended up with a broken heart. But she wasn’t the only one, because even after I’d made my own intentions known, she walked away.Now, she’s back in town... -
Duke's Heart by Vivian Rose Lee
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe called him Ellington just to irritate him and he called her Caitlin to irritate her, but to family and friends they were known as Duke and Cat. From the first moment, they met Caitlin “Cat” Smith and Ellington “Duke” Howard had an instant dislike for each other... -
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White Hot by Elise Noble
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen private investigator Daniela di Grassi is given a new case, the evidence is so compelling that even her client himself thinks he did it. Ethan White was one of the world’s top music producers, at least until last week, when his spectacular fall from grace began with the discovery of a mutilated college student in his bed... -
Then Again by Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say the first step is the hardest one. Even more so when it takes you right off a cliff. Jenna Watson never saw her divorce coming until the papers smacked her in the face. Left to pick up the pieces and maintain an upbeat front for her daughters, she struggled to make it through the months that followed. But it’s been two years now, and it’s past time to start again... -
She's My Baby by Adrianne Byrd
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"No husband, no boyfriend, no pets and definitely "no" children..." These were the "rules" that took magazine CEO Leila Owens to the top. Always in charge, in control, she was never rattled. Until she finds a baby in her kitchen on Christmas--and a sexy neighbor wearing next to nothing knocking at her front door... -
The Beginning of Forever by A.E. Valdez
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHarlow and Acyn are on their way to happily ever after…Or so they thought.When their wedding is in jeopardy from outside forces and well-meaning family members, they decide to take matters into their own hands and escape to the Oregon coast.Follow their journey from there to the Beginning of Forever... -
The Sandwich Swap by Rania Al-Abdullah, Kelly DiPucchio
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLily and Salma are best friends. They like doing all the same things, and they always eat lunch together. Lily eats peanut butter and Salma eats hummus--but what's that between friends? It turns out, a lot. Before they know it, a food fight breaks out... -
Lobsters, Bisques, and Berries by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLakota Simjak is nothing like he looks. A laid-back kind of fella that takes life as it comes, while enjoying the simple beauty of the day to days. However, the lonely nights and eternal mornings tells him it’s time for a change. He wants a wife.Melody Willis’ trophy case displays thirty years of being in the music business and performances all over the world. Yet, she goes to bed alone... -
Love, Lies and Obsessions by Demettrea
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMia is a gorgeous 24 year old Puerto Rican bomb shell with a crucial problem. She is in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend Raymone. Tired of being forced to deal with his baby mama drama and sidechicks, Mia finally decides that enough is enough! She decides to move on and turns to Harlem, who has always been there for her. However, Raymone won’t make it easy... -
All In by Renee Williams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLisaThere was no way that I could have screwed my life up this bad. I would not sleep with a hockey player after one night of doing way too many shots at my cousin’s anniversary party in Las Vegas. I certainly wouldn’t do a walk of shame early in the morning after leaving his room after sleeping with him all night, at least not before peeping to see what type of equipment he was working with... -
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A Gentleman's Agreement by Joy Avery
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen it comes to love, all deals are off! Blake Farrington knows exactly who to call when he finds himself needing crisis management. Yes, this task is outside Eunice Howard's usual realm of responsibilities, but he's willing to make it worth her time. Plus, she's ideal for the role... -
By Chance by Diana W.
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove is patient… Love is kind… And it sometimes has the ability to make you lose your mind! Zoe Daniels is a high school teacher, who is recovering from a devastating breakup with a cheating ex. One night when Zoe's cousin invites her out to stop moping, live a little, and have some fun; fate steps in with both feet and offers up a remedy... -
The Tennessee Mountain Man by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKhloe Burgess was having a bad week. The last entry into her week long journey down the slope into Hell, ended with her standing in the rain on a sidewalk in New York. The nice lady took her inside and began a conversation which changed her life. In Tennessee, Beauregard Montgomery was tired. The lonely mountain existence he lived needed a shake up...Categorized as:
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Conflict of Interest: A Savannah Martin Novel by Jenna Bennett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"The hilarious dialog and the tension between Savannah and Rafe will delight fans of chick-lit mysteries and romantic suspense." Jo Ann Vicarel, Library Journal Savannah Martin has always been a good girl, doing what was expected and fully expecting life to fall into place in its turn... -
Royally Duched Up: by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPreparing to marry Kellan Kenningston, Prince of Doctenn, Duke of Rockbridge, hasn't gone as smoothly as Brie Sanders was hoping. However, her fiance who seems hell bent on breaking traditions is equally hell bent on giving her the special day she's always dreamed of. After their whirlwind wedding and hot honeymoon, the two embark on the adventure known as happily ever after... -
The Bachelors of the Ridge: The Complete Series by Karla Sorensen
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Her Little Secret by Elle Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSex therapist, Paityn Young, couldn’t get much sex in her city. So she developed her own line of naughty toys to get the job done. Now, she’s bringing her talent to LA, hoping to launch her new company. Only her new business consultant has her thinking about more than just her product line. As a favor to his boss, Bishop Lang agrees to help Paityn develop her new business... -
Kierstie: Knights Wrath MC, Book 2 by Renee Alan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer family sees her as the one with the temper. She sees herself as average. Middle of the road. Average height, weight, job. Hell, she's even the middle child.One night she makes a decision to be anything but average. It leads to the hottest night of her life. One she planned to keep all to herself till those 2 pink lines showed up... -
Streams and Schemes by Rebecca Kinkade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sizzling neighbors-to-lovers romantic comedy about two strangers who waited until their final minutes to act on their feelings…and then lived. Awkward.Emergency Ballistic threat inbound to DC. Valeria Fuentes and Lander Dawson have fifteen minutes left to live. One last chance to tie up loose ends and live out their wildest dreams. So…they screw each other’s brains out, naturally... -
The Accidental Pinup by Danielle Jackson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRival photographers are forced to collaborate on a body-positive lingerie campaign, but they might have to readjust their focus when sparks fly.Photographer Cassie Harris loves her job—her company Buxom Boudoir makes people look beautiful and feel empowered with her modern twist on classic pinup photography... -
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The Broody Brit: For Christmas ( A Hot Single Father Second Chance Romance) (A Holiday Springs novel) by M.J. Fields, Jessica Ruben
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Bestselling Authors MJ Fields and Jessica Ruben comes a laugh-out-loud romance with steamy banter, British accents, wild best friends, set in the picture perfect holiday hometown located in the snowy foothills of Colorado, with the happiest of endings!The snowy road salted, the coast was cleared, and everything was turning up tinsel. Hard earned Ivy League education? Check... -
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Moonlight in Vermont by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAngelis Franklin arrived in New York with one goal in mind, sign the paperwork and secure a mail order bride. The night before the contract signing, in the hotel lobby bar, he met a woman that could derail all of his well laid plans. He offered her one cautionary warning, “Should our paths cross again, you’re not going to get away from me... -
Oregon Trails by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKalinda Marsh, the toast of the internet, soon found out how quickly web based fame can become a nasty reality. Needing a fresh start, she answered an ad for a mail order bride for an Oregonian Outfitter in need of a wife with internet marketing skills... -
InstaLove: The Reunion by Danielle Allen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe show is over and now the fun begins. From the producers of The One, InstaLove is taking reality TV dating shows to the next level. And if you thought this past season was hot—wait until the couples reunite for a reunion to remember. The ReunionA follow-up novella to InstaLove... -
Come Over to My House by Theo LeSieg
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI can read it all by myself beginner books,... -
The King Who Rained by Fred Gwynne
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA king who rained for forty years? A coat of arms? Boars coming to dinner? No wonder a little girl is confused by the things her parents say... -
Please, Baby, Please by Kadir Nelson, Spike Lee
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsVivid illustrations from celebrated artist Kadir Nelson evoke toddlerhood from sandbox to high chair to crib, and families everywhere will delight in sharing these exuberant moments again and again... -
Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Sherman Alexie and Caldecott Honor winning Yuyi Morales comes a striking and beautifully illustrated picture book celebrating the special relationship between father and son. Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name...one that's all his own. Dad is known as big Thunder, but little thunder doesn't want to share a name... -
King's Pleasure (House of Kings) by Adrianne Byrd
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe sexy King brothers own a successful bachelor-party-planning business and a string of upscale clubs across the country. What could be better than living the single life in some of the world's most glamorous cities?Finding a woman worth giving it up for… Jeremy King's brothers may have turned in their player cards, but that just leaves more action for him... -
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The Man You Need by Kay Harris
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I want a rock star. But my brother (who is a rock star) is like a giant (and I do mean giant) roadblock to hooking up with any of the hotties he plays with. And now he’s enlisted the help of his stuffy (yet insanely good-looking) tour manager to keep me celibate… Someone get me off this bus!” Meet Stacey Rush. Stacey isn’t an easy person to love... -
Sweet Silver Bells (The Eatons) by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrief encounter…or forever love? Then… Being chosen to design luxury hotels in Charleston is a career coup for privileged Crystal Eaton. Meeting charismatic corporate attorney Joseph Cole-Wilson is an unexpected bonus. Until one passion-filled night in Joseph's penthouse changes her life forever... -
Already Designed by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho says no to one of the hottest rising stars in Hollywood? Kadence, that's who. When laid-back Hollywood heartthrob, Levi Stone, asks Kadence Allan out for a date he isn't expecting to be rejected. He isn't expecting to have to practically beg for a chance. He isn't expecting to be challenged every time she opens her mouth... -
Baewatch by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the best selling romance author that brought you Hike, Hike Baby comes a brand new laugh out loud comedy about trying not to drown in the trickery waters of love and life ...Budget cuts.Beach candy.Baby stingrays being called baby sharks resulting in momentary mass panic.All part of the gig for lifeguard section chief, Brooklyn Headley... -
The Single Mother's Christmas With A Billionaire by Shay Violet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt was supposed to be a Christmas vacation.No cell phone. No computer. No work.No men.Just time for me to relax with my best friends and my kids.And then, I threw a snowball and it hit him.Oh no. This retreat was supposed to be a way to cool my head...but this billionaire is bringing on the heat.I'm not used to this.I've spent years focusing on my work and raising my kids... -
Hairdresser's Honey by Merry Farmer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDenise Bonneville has made a lot of mistakes in her life. In high school, she was the mean-girl cheerleader, dating the captain of the football team, Wes. When Wes dumped her after finding out she was pregnant, it only made Denise meaner. All she had for the next fifteen years, was her daughter, Destiny…right up until Chastity Culpepper’s kindness changed her life and set her on the right track...
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