Books like 'Forbidden Touch'
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Antes de diciembre by Joana Marcús
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsUna historia de amor y pasión con una cuenta atrás. Todo acabará Antes de diciembre.Una de las historias de amor más adictivas de Wattpad.Para Jenna Brown, su primer año en la Universidad suponía alejarse de su familia y sus amigos y enfrentarse al mundo por primera vez en su vida.Su novio le había dejado claras sus intenciones: a partir de ese momento, tenían una relación a distancia y abierta... -
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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... -
![All You Need Is Love by Janet Nissenson]()
All You Need Is Love by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWas the wedding of their dreams about to become a living nightmare? For those who fell in love with Julia and Nathan in Serendipity, see how their story continues to unfold in this sweet, funny and sexy novella. After overcoming all of the obstacles in pursuit of their happily ever after, Julia and Nathan are determined to plan their dream wedding in just six months time... -
![Me + Somebody's Son: A Heights Story by Christina C. Jones]()
Me + Somebody's Son: A Heights Story by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI don't aspire to memes - I'm more inclined to have a "hot girl summer" than getting mixed up in any type of "relationship goals".Not that there's anything wrong with that, if that's your thing.It's just not MY thing.Well, it wasn't.But then I walked into-and then he -and OH, my supposed "friends"...man.. -
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![Bayside Heat by Melissa Foster]()
Bayside Heat by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBayside Heat is a USA Today BestsellerFall in love at Bayside, where sandy beaches, good friends, and true love come together in the sweet small towns of Cape Cod. Bayside Summers is a series of standalone steamy romance novels featuring alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They're fun, flirty, flawed, deeply emotional, always passionate, and easy to relate to. In BAYSIDE HEAT.. -
![Unsuitable Men by Nia Forrester]()
Unsuitable Men by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeautiful, accomplished and a little uptight, Tracy Emerson thinks she has it all figured out, particularly when it comes to the kind of man she wants to end up with. And she knows for sure that Brendan Cole is not The One. First of all, he works in the music business, with rappers no less! His lifestyle is wholly unsuitable for a long-term partner, and not at all compatible with hers... -
![Ezekiel's Heart: A Valentine's Day Short Story by Genesis Woods]()
Ezekiel's Heart: A Valentine's Day Short Story by Genesis Woods
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's been gone for twelve years. She still feels some type of way... -
![Devil's Dilemma by Manda Mellett]()
Devil's Dilemma by Manda Mellett
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMelissaI wasn’t the type of woman a biker would go for. I’m a homemaker type, not adventurous or bold.I fought it hard, but he dragged me into his world, and I found I liked it. Loved the family vibe, how everyone would gather around to protect what was theirs.Until, he vanished. Disappeared off the face of the earth. He’d pulled me in, now he’s gone...Categorized as:
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![Santa's Kiss by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Santa's Kiss by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Stuffie love is wonderful, but it's no substitute for a Daddy's affection.After investing in the store franchise of her dreams, Rose Stewart creates cuddly friends for stuffie fans of all ages. A true Little at heart, the only thing missing from her life now is the Daddy of her dreams... -
![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... -
![Ask Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant]()
Ask Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHow do you ask the question, when you know the answer may change everything?Sasha Brooks has been focused on one thing her entire life: her career. Newly promoted as the vice president in a New York advertising company, she has beauty, brains, and one hell of a fierce reputation. But she also has a secret that she keeps carefully guarded... -
![Frosted. Whipped. Buttered. by Christina C. Jones]()
Frosted. Whipped. Buttered. by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGreer and Rich have always been a little more than friends. Maybe it's time to take it a little further... Very short Equilibrium story... -
![Friends to Forever: An anthology of trope by Kait Nolan]()
Friends to Forever: An anthology of trope by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn anthology for the love of trope! Three full-length novels showcasing friends-to-lovers romance.BRING IT ON HOMEForced to take a sabbatical from work, Maggie goes home to Tennessee, where she finds more than she bargained for with life-long friend, Porter. As they navigate their way from friends to lovers, it seems they were made for each other... -
![Oh Baby by Jolie Vines]()
Oh Baby by Jolie Vines
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA mind-blowing kiss, a phone call he never thought he wanted... Ally is about to fall in love. Twice. Ally gets by on his looks. Avoiding responsibility and not tackling his dyslexia is second nature to him, but there’s one rule he’s stuck by: ignoring Scarlet Storm. Until a chance encounter in a hotel leads to an unstoppable kiss... -
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![Beneath, You're Beautiful by Tori Madison]()
Beneath, You're Beautiful by Tori Madison
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFour words continue to haunt me . . . You. Have. Breast. Cancer. I associate them with the upheaval of my life to this point. The last few months have been a test of my strength . . . mentally, emotionally, and physically. Cancer is a monster. It preys on your mind and it consumes you, consistently reminding you of how your life used to be. Life before cancer... -
![Protecting Her Heart by Chance Carter]()
Protecting Her Heart by Chance Carter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm going to make her beg. Emma asked me to take her all the way. She wants to experience every delicious thing a woman can feel. She wants to be brought to the very edge of ecstasy, and then she wants to leap right off the cliff. I'm a complete playboy, an expert in the ways a man can make a woman beg, so naturally I accept. I love a good challenge...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![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... -
![Tore by Kat Mizera]()
Tore by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSwedish-born hockey player Tore Brekken thought he’d be a bachelor for life. The parties, the women, the lavish vacations— and the Ferrari. He had everything he could ever want, but his extreme lifestyle has been taking a toll. As much as he hates to admit it, he needs to settle down. He just doesn’t expect to go from seriously single to daddy material overnight... -
![Without Regret by Aubrey Bondurant]()
Without Regret by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRejection and I have an understanding: I don't put myself out there and it doesn't screw with my life any more. I keep my feelings hidden, and my heart locked away. It was working well until he came along and threatened my impenetrable armor, one honeyed word at a time. With his clean cut looks, and southern manners, I'm convinced he's not my type... -
![Daddies of the Castle: A Masters of the Castle Anthology by Maren Smith, Tabitha Black]()
Daddies of the Castle: A Masters of the Castle Anthology by Maren Smith, Tabitha Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome back to the Castle. After almost a year of construction, the Castle looms on the cusp of its grand reopening. The only problem is, it isn’t ready. Something is up with the construction crew Marshall had hired to get them back to full working order...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Falling For You: A Brother's Best Friend Romance by Jennifer Van Wyk]()
Falling For You: A Brother's Best Friend Romance by Jennifer Van Wyk
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRex, Fake it ‘til you make it has been the motto I live by since my mother died. I’m also doing a really bad job at the making it part. The night we met, I was at my lowest. But you gave me a reason to feel happy again. For the first time in over a year, I was optimistic. Too bad it all got washed away As hard as I try, I can’t deny that I’m Falling For You... -
![Seductive Nights: The Standalone Novels by Lauren Blakely]()
Seductive Nights: The Standalone Novels by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRed-Hot Sale! 80% off regular price for LIMITED TIME! Seductive Nights: The Standalone Novels is a box set of the two New York Times Bestselling standalone novels in the wildly popular SEDUCTIVE NIGHTS series by bestselling romance author Lauren Blakely... -
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![Happy Hour Hoe by Shae Sanders]()
Happy Hour Hoe by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAccording to office gossip, Cairo King has bagged every single woman in his department. A couple of married ones, too. The man is so legendary, the employees at Billingsley-Davis have dubbed him the "happy hour hoe." So when Taylor Knowles is unceremoniously dumped by her boyfriend, her coworkers take her for drinks after work and point her right in Cairo's direction...Categorized as:
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![Happily Ever Maybe by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Happily Ever Maybe by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan’s Montgomery Ink Legacy continues with a workplace romance that started with a fling and ends with something more. It was only supposed to be one job. I know the rules.Get in. Get out.Protect the girl, then move on.Only it never works out the way it should.Now Jennifer and I work with each other and there’s no going back to normal... -
![Hard and Fast by Mari Carr]()
Hard and Fast by Mari Carr
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPenny is tired of being seen as the gamer, the crazy cat lady, the mom-jeans-wearing, YouTube-bingeing, quirky IT girl. She’s barreling toward 29 and ready to make some changes…in her appearance and her nonexistent love life. But she’s smart enough to know she needs help—and who she needs it from. Her billionaire playboy boss, Gage Russo... -
![Entwined by Lacey Black]()
Entwined by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSidney 10 years. 3,650 days. 87,600 hours. That’s how long it has been since I saw my best friend. But who’s counting? Walking away from Luke Thomas was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but the choice was out of my hands. I left Las Vegas a seventeen-year-old girl, afraid and alone, and returned about the same. I was forced into a situation I didn’t want to be in. Until that day... -
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![Birthday Cake by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Birthday Cake by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Her birthday wish never changes. Maybe this year, she’ll find her Daddy.Valerie Hopkins loves her dream job. Who wouldn't like being the personal assistant of a world-famous photographer? Working from home is great, but it also has a few disadvantages... -
![Summer Fling by Mari Carr, Jayne Rylon]()
Summer Fling by Mari Carr, Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSummertime and the lovin’ is easy…until it’s not. Compass Girls, Book 3 Too much love and loss taught Jade Compton to protect her heart and her sanity by steering clear of all that romance nonsense. She’s doing just fine, working two jobs, hanging out with her cousins and her best friend, Liam... -
![Friends with Benefits: A Steamy College Romance by Hazel Kelly]()
Friends with Benefits: A Steamy College Romance by Hazel Kelly
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWe were only supposed to be friends with benefits. We even made rules. So things wouldn't get complicated. So no one would get hurt. But somewhere along the way, feelings got involved. Looking back, I guess I should've seen it coming. Should've seen him coming. But I didn't...Categorized as:
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![Falling for Colton by Jasinda Wilder]()
Falling for Colton by Jasinda Wilder
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI wasn’t always in love with Nell Hawthorne; I was in love with a girl named India before I ever met Nell. India? She was my first love, the girl who made me want to be better than my past, better than the blood and violence. Live by the sword, die by the sword, that’s what they say, right? It should have been me, that day. But it was’t. It was her. And that changed me... -
![All The Right Moves by Becca Taylor]()
All The Right Moves by Becca Taylor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA must read Romantic Comedy. Being called the worst boyfriend can do a number on a man’s ego. But I handled it the way any full-grown adult male would—by eating copious amounts of carbs and wallowing over whether I was good enough...Categorized as:
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![The Harmony Series Boxset by Angela Graham]()
The Harmony Series Boxset by Angela Graham
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNow's your chance to grab the boxset of New York Time & USA Today Bestselling Harmony Series. Inevitable, Book 1- After experiencing a humiliating breakup, twenty-two-year-old Cassandra Clarke is fresh out of college and living a simple solitary life without any intentions of pursuing love anytime soon... -
![Seductive Nights: The Complete Series by Lauren Blakely]()
Seductive Nights: The Complete Series by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpecial PRICE! Grab it while it's on sale! SEDUCTIVE NIGHTS: THE COMPLETE SERIES is the first and only box set that contains every title in the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Seductive Nights series. This box set includes five bestselling novels: NIGHT AFTER NIGHT, AFTER THIS NIGHT, ONE MORE NIGHT, NIGHTS WITH HIM, FORBIDDEN NIGHTS and their companion prequel novellas... -
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![Seduction Creek by Avery Flynn]()
Seduction Creek by Avery Flynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I do believe I can arrest you for looking at someone like that. You've got to be breaking some indecency laws." Taking a deep breath, she recovered her bearings. Mostly. "You're out of your jurisdiction, sheriff." Dry Creek County Sheriff Hank Layton is the stuff of dreams... -
![Anthony by Kelsie Rae]()
Anthony by Kelsie Rae
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings****Can be read as a standalone**** He lost everything. Then he found her. Anthony After losing everything that has ever mattered to me, I find myself in a downward spiral with no hope in sight. I'm broken. Battered. And more bitter than I'd like to admit. Then I meet Sway Swenson. She's sexy, fun, spontaneous, has zero inhibitions, and thinks relationships are a waste of time... -
![Broken by Elise Faber]()
Broken by Elise Faber
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was forty years old.He was single.He had his dream job as GM of the Baltimore Breakers hockey franchise, and he was happy.Lie.Because the woman he was in love with was married.To a perfectly nice man who loved her and cared for her and treated her like the queen she was.But then Lexi showed up at his house, tears in her eyes, Caleb out of the picture, and he finally had a shot.A real shot... -
![Best Match by Pippa Green]()
Best Match by Pippa Green
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Pretty Broken Hearts: A Pretty Broken Standalone by Jeana E. Mann]()
Pretty Broken Hearts: A Pretty Broken Standalone by Jeana E. Mann
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne “special” girl plus one hot widower equals a love story to make you cry, scream, and shout for joy. Rhett: My days are haunted by regrets and unpleasant memories until Bronte Hollander serves me coffee at the local java shop. I can hear her counting under her breath. I’m counting too—the minutes, the hours, the days—until I can see her again...Categorized as:
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![Kidnapped by the Mountain Man by Mia Brody]()
Kidnapped by the Mountain Man by Mia Brody
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis filthy mountain man is taking what he wants—his best friend’s little sister!GingerGrizz has been staring at me for a lifetime. My brother’s best friend lights my body on fire, but he’ll never make a move unless I push him. That’s why I show up at his cabin and pretend I’m looking for another man.But I didn’t count on the fact that he would tie me to his bed and say filthy things to me... -
![Workin' On You by Claire Hastings]()
Workin' On You by Claire Hastings
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Small Town, Friends to Lovers RomanceEveryone has secrets.Mine? I’ve loved Sylvie Forde since we were eight years old. Not that she has any idea.Being stuck in the friend zone with her is better than nothing at all. Love from afar is all I’ve ever been able to muster up the courage for, even though I want so much more. I finally get my chance when Sylvie asks for my help...Categorized as:
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![Dirty Score by Skye Jordan]()
Dirty Score by Skye Jordan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRafe “Savage” lives up to his name on the ice and in the bedroom. Forging a legacy as the Rough Riders’ most notorious playboy is easy when the woman he really wants is off limits. Mia’s brother isn’t just Rafe's best friend, he’s also a teammate. With the Cup in site, Rafe won’t screw with anything that threatens the team’s winning streak... -
![Whiskey Dreams by Hilary Storm]()
Whiskey Dreams by Hilary Storm
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKimber has left behind every single thing she knows to start a new life. She's looking for something secure and away from her past. She’s moved into her friend’s cabin until she decides what path she wants to take. Trying to distress a little she decides to go somewhere for a drink. Aiden works all the time and doesn't play often... -
![No Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio]()
No Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Steamy Stand-Alone RomanceI don’t normally stare at men’s butts. Especially not random guys in my local coffee shop. I mean, I’m a single working mom, completely devoted to my four-year-old daughter. This so isn’t me. It’s just that his backside is … phenomenal.Turns out his name is Tanner and he’s been watching me right back... -
![Meant to Be by R.L. Kenderson]()
Meant to Be by R.L. Kenderson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe doesn't do commitment. She's his dead friend's wife. They can never be more than friends.Piper Stevens had already met—and lost—the love of her life. When she buried her husband, she buried her chance for a happily ever after…but also found a shoulder to lean on in Nate... -
![Temptation by J.D. Hawkins]()
Temptation by J.D. Hawkins
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens when the boy you've wanted your whole life finally wants you back? I'm used to taking what I want, being the best at what I do. During the day, I make big bucks as New York's premiere consultant. At night, I can get any girl I lay my eyes on... -
![Sin by Deborah Bladon]()
Sin by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSIN, a hot new standalone from New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Deborah Bladon. West. That’s what he said his name was when I met him on the flight from New York City to Las Vegas. I was on my way to sin city for a bachelorette party. West had business there. He was wickedly handsome, demanding, and the intensity in his eyes melted me from the inside out...Categorized as:
domestic-drama friends-to-lovers steamy adult book cheating coming-of-age contemporary
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