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Scandalized by Ivy Owens
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA one-night stand between two old childhood friends turns into something more, but when a scandal threatens to tear them apart, they must decide how hard to fight for love—a steamy romance debut perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Kennedy Ryan... -
![A Billionaire's Angel by Toy]()
A Billionaire's Angel by Toy
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHave you ever seen someone that sets your body on fire? They wake up every one of your senses.Israel ‘Izz’ Richards didn’t think it was possible until he walked into Stella’s Café and his eyes fell upon the beautiful owner Angel. He may be one of the most eligible billionaire bachelors, and the women may do all they can to snag his heart, but he never lets any of them get close... -
![Pucks & Penalties Pucked Series Outtakes and Deleted Scenes by Helena Hunting]()
Pucks & Penalties Pucked Series Outtakes and Deleted Scenes by Helena Hunting
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn extensive compilation of outtakes, deleted scenes and a crossover novella from The Pucked Series, which now includes:ENDORSE THIS: An Area 51 invasion outtake in which Alex once again tries to persuade Violet that he should go where no man has gone before. And likely never will... -
![Slope of Love by Melissa Foster]()
Slope of Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOlympic gold medalist skiers Jayla Stone and Rush Remington have been best friends for years. They've seen each other at their best and worst and have kept each other's secrets without fail. Only there's one secret Rush has kept close to his chest. After months of introspection, Rush realizes he's been filling his bed but not tending to his heart... -
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![Tight Hold by Lisa Suzanne]()
Tight Hold by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe pro football player I’m faking a relationship with has the perfect solution to my career woes. He’s encouraging me to lean into the pseudo-celebrity life I was born into instead of trying to outrun it, and for the first time in my life, someone sees me for me.I feel like he’s falling for me, too.And then my ex shows up... -
![A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis]()
A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe was never meant to fall for her best friend’s brother...Seren has had a soft spot for her best friend’s brother for as long as she can remember. But when she starts to see Kit as more than just a friend, she knows she’s on dangerous ground.Avoiding him is probably her best course of action, but that’s easier said than done when you live on a tiny island... -
![Play Me by J.H. Croix]()
Play Me by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne kiss…so hot it scalded me. One year later…a second chance to give her the one thing she’s never had. I’ve known Daisy for years. She’s all curves, but I’m not supposed to notice. Because we’re just friends. I want her anyway. She wants two things—commitment and that elusive O. I can only give her one, so I make a deal. One month and more O’s than she can count... -
![His To Hold by Serena Akeroyd]()
His To Hold by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEver hear the kid song, Jack and Beau sitting in a tree K I S S I N G?Well, she met me when I was up in a tree, but kissing her has never been an option. She isn’t the kind to fall for a daredevil.And I’m a Formula One race car driver. Adrenaline Junkie is my middle name. Taking risks and tossing my fate to the wind is what I do.Being her friend is no longer enough... -
![Manster: A Rockstar Romantic Comedy by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott]()
Manster: A Rockstar Romantic Comedy by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m a rockstar on the run from the memories of my past. And pussies in palaces. Record scratch. Rewind. My name is Hudson Wyatt, and I raced cars until an injury ended my career. Now I pound the skins in Hammered, a successful rock band. But I still enjoy living recklessly, hooking up and partying all night... -
![Rainbow Sprinkles by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Rainbow Sprinkles by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Ellie Wilmoth has dreamed of owning her own cupcake bakery. Now that Little Cakes is about to open, nothing can distract her. Okay, maybe one thing. While crafting her first featured cupcake, she's interrupted by her handsome new landlord, and his commanding presence is impossible to ignore... -
![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... -
![Oral Arguments by Loni Nichole]()
Oral Arguments by Loni Nichole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA rowdy bar fight and a feisty lawyer have this growly hockey player ready to serve his time in Silver Spoon Falls.Reid LawlessI had one job in Silver Spoon Falls: make the hockey team, the Falcons, look good. My plan went off the rails when fists started flying at a local bar, and a Barney Fife lookalike took me to jail... -
![The Assassins Series by Toni Aleo]()
The Assassins Series by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNow all four novels and the companion novella are together in one can’t-miss eBook bundle: TAKING SHOTSTRYING TO SCOREEMPTY NETFALLING FOR THE BACKUPBLUE LINES The Assassins may be the hottest things on two legs and ice skates, but when the gloves come off, the chiseled men of this Nashville NHL team will do anything for the women they love: A reformed bad boy helps a charming, willful beauty... -
![The Season: Kaufman by Nicole Edwards]()
The Season: Kaufman by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSpencer Kaufman When I signed on to the NHL, I promised to give 150% to the game. I’ve done that. Little did I know, but they would ask more from me than merely my skill on the ice. The team wanted me to be their captain. It’s an honor, one I’ve done my best to fulfill. Although I can’t take all the credit, I was there to lead when we won the Stanley Cup... -
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![Making His Play by Mari Carr]()
Making His Play by Mari Carr
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlex has a big name in hockey, famous for his stick skills—on and off the ice. But he’s also got a freckle-faced female problem. He took his sister’s tomboy best friend, Charley, to a Vegas wedding to cheer her up after a bad breakup.Too much champagne later and he’s waking up with Charley in his bed and his ring on her finger. And the crazy part is…Mrs. Alex Stone has a nice ring to it... -
![Lemon Chiffon by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Lemon Chiffon by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Daisy Galante adores hanging out with the Littles at Blaze, until she meets creepy member Leo. While escaping the pretend Daddy’s unwarranted punishment, she is rescued by her friend and dungeon master, Tarson. Between Leo and the thugs terrorizing her shop, she’s in desperate need of some tender loving care... -
![Only One Love by Natasha Madison]()
Only One Love by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a brand new stand alone sports romance. The seventh installment of the Only One Series. A spin off from the Something So Series and This is SeriesWilsonI was the bad boy on and off the ice.I loved it — owned it.Hockey. Women. Money.Until she came into the picture.Now, all I want to do is be better... -
![Devoted by Hope Ford]()
Devoted by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s a beautiful model.And she’s from the city.Two big reasons why I shouldn’t want her.I enjoy my life in Whiskey Run.I’m a small-town, blue-collar mechanic.And I know where I stand.Half the women in this town can’t get past the grease under my nails.So I know better than to get mixed up with her.I think I can forget about her.Then I get to know her.Then I start to like her... -
![Mr. Fixit by Lauren Landish]()
Mr. Fixit by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe's good with more than just his hands. I’ve known Caleb Strong for over a year. We have a special kind of friendship—we make crude comments, double entendres, and tease each other mercilessly. But we’ve never crossed that line. We’re just friends . Until we start working together to renovate my childhood home... -
![Swagger and Sass by Autumn Jones Lake]()
Swagger and Sass by Autumn Jones Lake
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author, Autumn Jones Lake, sometimes white knights arrive on a motorcycle to rescue you from drowning in three feet of water... Ladies love the c*ck. No, seriously, my road name is Rooster, and women flock to me. The feeling’s mutual, but life is too short to fall in love with anyone in particular... -
![Lucky Harbor Collection 2: Lucky in Love, At Last, Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis]()
Lucky Harbor Collection 2: Lucky in Love, At Last, Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpend the Summer in Lucky Harbor! Lucky in Love Mallory Quinn has had enough of playing it safe. As the local good girl, she's expected to date Mr. Right. But for once, she'd like to take a risk on Mr. Wrong. And who could be more wrong than Ty Garrison? The mysterious new guy in town has made it clear that he's only passing through, which suits Mallory just fine... -
![Date The Billionaire by Summer Cooper]()
Date The Billionaire by Summer Cooper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m sick of the billionaire lifestyle. I’m sick of f*cking women who are just after my money! So, I go back to the only place I feel truly safe... grandma’s, my only family. Just as I started to think I might finally catch a break, grandma announced that she’s going to ‘help’ me find true love — she’s signed me up to a reality TV dating show! Life is just f*cking great... -
![Curvy Cravings: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz]()
Curvy Cravings: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCurvy Cravings is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a strong, independent heroine and the man who wins her heart after it's already been broken before. Curvy Cravings is the 3rd in the series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers!LyricAfter enduring an embarrassing, high-profile divorce, I just want to fade into the background... -
![Sundae Funday: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz]()
Sundae Funday: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSundae Funday is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a strong, independent heroine and the man who wins her heart after it's already been broken before. Sundae Funday is the 4th in the series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers!InesSixteen years ago, everyone told me to steer clear of my ex, but I didn’t listen... -
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![My Favorite Mistake by R.L. Kenderson]()
My Favorite Mistake by R.L. Kenderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy First Mistake:Breaking up with my boyfriend right before I turn thirty.Second Mistake:Requesting my expert in the sack best friend, Griffin, give me a leg-shaking orgasm as a birthday gift.My Third Mistake:Lying to myself that I wouldn’t fall for my best friend just because we slept together.My Fourth Mistake:Accidentally telling Griffin I love him.And losing our friendship forever... -
![Merciless in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox]()
Merciless in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s winning at life. She’s just off the streets. When they meet again, will they get a second chance?EliasI have everything…Except a woman.That’s because only one girl ever had my heart.But we were just kids.When I run into Maggie again, it feels like my last chance.She’s curvy, stubborn, and knows what she wants... -
![I Kissed A Ghoul by Kat Baxter]()
I Kissed A Ghoul by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReidI have everything I want. I make truckloads of money playing the game that I love. Plus, I have a lucrative sportswear endorsement. Still something’s missing. I even know what it is. Or rather WHO it is. But she's back in my beloved Texas and my current contract has me living thousands of miles away... -
![Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe, Claire Smith]()
Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe, Claire Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Ryans have always had exceptionally bad luck in love. Reed Ryan avoided it by never falling in love, but meeting Bria Adams threatens all the boundaries he's put in place. With a rival racing team at his door and his family's 'curse' always in the background, Reed knows he must overcome his fears in order to protect the woman who's found a place in his heart... -
![The House of Morgan: Books 1 - 3 by Victoria Pinder]()
The House of Morgan: Books 1 - 3 by Victoria Pinder
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis USA Today Bestselling Author includes three full House of Morgan novels, and is over 700 pages of dazzling romance and family drama! Secret Crush When FBI agent and Billionaire John Morgan returns home for his father’s funeral, he’s interested in Alice Collins. His interest in her gets her in trouble, and he’ll protect her no matter the cost... -
![Sexy Bad Daddy by Misti Murphy, Tami Lund]()
Sexy Bad Daddy by Misti Murphy, Tami Lund
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce upon a time Garrett Frost, bad boy of professional golf, found out he had a two year old daughter. Okay, okay, it wasn’t that long ago. His escapades are still in the media, and his sponsors are all in a tail spin, but his daughter sure is cute. That’s where I come in. I’m his nanny. The kid’s nanny. Of course, I’m not his. He’s older, my employer, totally off limits... -
![The Permanence of Pain by Desiree Lafawn]()
The Permanence of Pain by Desiree Lafawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo broken people don’t make a whole. But together, they might have a chance at redemption. Regina O’Shea is used to being tested. As a talented salesperson and strong-willed woman in a male-dominated industry, she has to be prepared for whatever they throw at her. But losing her lover to her good friend and client is the one thing she never expected—and her walls start coming down... -
![Shot on Goal: Seattle Sockeyes Hockey by Jami Davenport]()
Shot on Goal: Seattle Sockeyes Hockey by Jami Davenport
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen you're at the top, there's nowhere to go but down. Two talented skaters. Two bright futures. Two shining stars. One ruined by a career-ending scandal and another by a father's ruthless ambition. She was the darling of the winter games, winning a bronze in pairs figure skating one week after losing both parents in a car accident... -
![Chaos by Brittany Crowley]()
Chaos by Brittany Crowley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRules of Play for Bagging and Banging 1. No clingers 2. No repeats 3. No innocents 4. No complications Should be easy right? So why the f*** am I looking at the cult babe like a starving man and she's a succulent prime rib? Georgie's everything I've ever avoided, all wrapped up in a sexy little package that plays havoc with my di... er, boyish ways... -
![Undertow by Willow Summers]()
Undertow by Willow Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLaugh-out-loud romantic comedy by USA Today Bestseller Willow Summers! CODE NAME: UNDERTOW The ladies see this wave coming at them, and they don’t know whether to swim away, or toward it. It won’t matter. They call me Undertow for a reason. Nights with me are sweet agony. I’m a wild spirit. No one has tied me down, and no one has come back from the pull of the undertow... -
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![Playoff Passion by London Casey]()
Playoff Passion by London Casey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m pregnant. By a hockey player.My father is the head coach of the team.There’s literally no way I can tell anyone who got me pregnant… right?* * *Don’t ask me ‘how did this happen?’ because I don’t have time to talk about the birds and bees and what goes on between the sheets.The fact of the matter is this - I’m pregnant by the goalie of the Inci Warriors... -
![A.D.I.D.A.S.: All Day I Dream About S*x by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook]()
A.D.I.D.A.S.: All Day I Dream About S*x by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve loved her since we were ten years old, when she almost died in my arms. Dramatic? Not at all. I almost lost Joanne once, it’s not happening again. Thing is, she’s a scared little butterfly, living in a cocoon of her own making. It’s time for her to spread her wings. And her legs. Scandalous? Hell no. She wants it as bad as I do. I’m not the only one dreaming about it all day... -
![A Dangerous Kiss: A Grayson Friends Novel (Grayson Friends (7)) by Francis Ray]()
A Dangerous Kiss: A Grayson Friends Novel (Grayson Friends (7)) by Francis Ray
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBestselling author Francis Ray will have fans cheering for the Grayson family's friends--when two perfectly matched opponents go one-on-one in A Dangerous Kiss.Sexy, single sports consultant Payton "Sin" Sinclair has tackled the world's most valuable players--and most eligible women... -
![Mountain Seeking Pilot by Marley Michaels]()
Mountain Seeking Pilot by Marley Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHelicopter Pilot, Rhys Cooper, has spent his life flying to new heights in dangerous and daring rescues. Wanting to slow down, he decides to move to his family's spiritual home to lay some roots just like his doctor brother before him. But first thing's first, knocking down the old house he just bought and building his dream home with a picture-perfect view of Moose Mountain... -
![Smooch by Susan Renee]()
Smooch by Susan Renee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night. No names. No rules. Just fun.Meant as revenge against my ex-boyfriend,And it was hands down the most physical and best night of my life.So, imagine my surprise when my one-night stand shows up at my workplace the following Monday, greets me by name, and asks for my number, adamant that fate is bringing us together.Of course, I refuse...Categorized as:
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![To Win Her by J.H. Croix, Clarise Tan]()
To Win Her by J.H. Croix, Clarise Tan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA steamy, full-length, standalone romance with a guaranteed HEA from Bestselling author J.H. Croix! If you like smoking hot sports romance with alpha men and the women who challenge them, you’ll love this series! A footballer legendary for keeping his cool. A young woman immune to the charms of men, particularly cocky, swoon-worthy athletes... -
![Even Better Than the Real Thing by Melanie Summers]()
Even Better Than the Real Thing by Melanie Summers
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA swoon-worthy, buttery, uber-fun romance about a fake marriage between two people who couldn't be more wrong for each other... You know what’s great about applying for an art history PhD program at one of the world’s most prestigious universities? I get to study what I love and land my dream job at the end of it... -
![Dirty Talk by Tara Crescent]()
Dirty Talk by Tara Crescent
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSecret confession – I love Dirty Talk. A standalone romance with an HEA ending and no cliffhangers. James Fowler and Lucas Bennett are the sexiest guys in New Summit. Vloggers, celebrities and hosts of the hottest, steamiest show on the internet. Dirty Talk. I might be a teeny bit attracted to them. Oh, who am I kidding? I can’t get enough of them... -
![DIRTY REBOUND: A Slayers Hockey Novel by Mira Lyn Kelly]()
DIRTY REBOUND: A Slayers Hockey Novel by Mira Lyn Kelly
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI care too much about Cammy Wesley to marry her…Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. But hear me out. Cammy’s my best friend. The one person I can’t live without. The girl with the sunshine smile, the loaded fridge, and the most awesome kid I’ve ever met. She’s also the hot AF single mom I’ve made it my mission to protect from guys like me... -
![My Best Friend's Brother by Alexis Winter]()
My Best Friend's Brother by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's no secret I’ve always had a crush on Damon Strickland. My best friend’s older brother and the center of every single one of my fantasies. He’s a walking, talking temptation. That cocky grin and those broad, athletic shoulders. You know what they say about a man with big hands right? Growing up, we always tormented one another. I was the nagging, annoying little girl he hated... -
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![Thirst Trap by Chelle Sloan]()
Thirst Trap by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRule #1 of social media: Don't post anything you might regret. Rule #2: Don't fall in love with a thirst trap. Definition of a thirst trap: A sexy photograph, video or message posted on social media for the intent of causing others to profess their attraction.Thirst traps are meant to entice. To make women wish for something they can’t have.You’re not supposed to fall in love with one... -
![Felix by Lulu Moore]()
Felix by Lulu Moore
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI have a secret. Twelve years ago I crushed on my teammate’s little sister, before firmly putting her in the friend zone. Which then became the best friend zone. And my teammate became more of a brother.But now we have two problems.1. I just found out she’s been crushing on me too, and my feelings have come hurtling back like a puck heading for the net2... -
![Strictly Forbidden: A Billionaire Secret Baby Romance by JA Low]()
Strictly Forbidden: A Billionaire Secret Baby Romance by JA Low
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLenna Lund plans everything. So much so she thought her boyfriend was going to ask her to take their relationship to the next level and move in together. She was wrong. The last person she expected to help nurse her broken heart was her grumpy yet gorgeous billionaire boss, Logan Stone. She wasn’t expecting his kisses to light her body on fire the way that they did... -
![Polo by Jilly Cooper]()
Polo by Jilly Cooper
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn Jilly Cooper's third Rutshire chronicle we meet Ricky France-Lynch, who is moody, macho, and magnificent. He had a large crumbling estate, a nine-goal polo handicap, and a beautiful wife who was fair game for anyone with a cheque book. He also had the adoration of fourteen-year-old Perdita MacLeod. Perdita couldn't wait to leave her dreary school and become a polo player... -
![T.Y.P.O.: Take Your Pants Off by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook]()
T.Y.P.O.: Take Your Pants Off by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA typo in a text brought us together.Auto-correct gone wrong? It's never been so right!Aylee is scared of a couple things: Being in the water for one and being with a man for another.Good thing I'm the guy who got the message because I can kill two birds with one stone. Alpha-hole much? Let's call it confident.I know what Aylee needs because I have my own demons to conquer... -
![Pretty Things by Donna Alam]()
Pretty Things by Donna Alam
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI have been dying to read this book and I was not disappointed. I was so excited. This is one thing I look for in a book. I want to be spellbound. I want to sink my teeth into the characters & take myself into their world. To feel this kind of emotion is phenomenal & not something I can feel with every book I read. The author did that with the 3 books in this trilogy...
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