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Mace by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMace is the opposite of his brother Angus in most ways. He’s easygoing, quick to laugh, and a man who isn’t afraid to voice his opinion. A favor for his sister-in-law puts him in just the right place to meet a woman who looks like everything he’s dreamed of. A long afternoon chat in a bookstore leaves him wishing for just a little more of her time.Reba is a single mom who can do it all... -
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Forever Protected by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsParker Davies, former rodeo star turned U.S. Marshal, wants something he can’t have—Tilly Bradford. He had met the equestrian, fell for her, and then saw her name on a case that came across his desk. Suddenly he had to step back from the one woman he had wanted... -
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Forever Saved by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJace Davies has devoted his life to helping others. He is opening a new medical practice in his small hometown of Keeneston and is looking forward to starting the next phase of his life. Who knew that the new phase would begin with a 9-1-1 call? Stella Winters left her ex-boyfriend behind for a move to Keeneston to accomplish her dream of opening a garden center... -
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Nick & Cindy by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNick and Cindy are living the fairy tale, or at least, that’s what someone who doesn’t know them well might think. A handsome police officer who marries a caring nurse before they ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after is exactly what fairy tales are made of, right?But in almost every fairy tale, there is a villain that the handsome prince slays for his princess... -
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Until Susan by C.P. Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom the world of NYT and USA Today bestselling author, Aurora Rose Reynolds. See how the Mayson clan began. You've read their sons' stories, now it's James and Susan's turn. Experience the boom all over again in this action-packed novella of insta-love and suspense from Author CP Smith... -
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Sunset Flames by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Baytown Boys Military duty called them away to war zones, but after tours overseas, the group of friends found their way back home as men, seeking the peaceful little seaside town. Now, the band of brothers, together once more, work to provide a place for less fortunate veterans to call home...Categorized as:
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![Hear My Heart by Maryann Jordan]()
Hear My Heart by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMilitary duty called them away to war zones, but after tours overseas, the group of friends found their way back home as men, seeking the peaceful little seaside town. Now, the band of brothers, together once more, work to provide a place for less fortunate veterans to call home... -
![Holding on to Chaos by Lucy Score]()
Holding on to Chaos by Lucy Score
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratings“I want to be upfront with you. No surprises, no secrets. I want you, Eva. And I think you might be it for me.” Eva is a hot mess running from her past and doesn’t mind telling a fib or two to protect her secrets. It’s too bad that she moved to the nosiest small town in the world with Sheriff Sexy—the tall, built human lie detector...Categorized as:
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Head Over Hooves by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsYou know in movies where the big city girl lands in a small town for the holidays and falls for the hunky guy who saves Christmas?This isn’t that story.But this guy does look fantastic in flannel. And out of flannel…Finding true love with his one-and-only soul mate? Drew Ryan’s given up on that... -
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Ronan by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen payback goes wrong, Ronan Conner finds himself on the auction block and there’s no way to get out of it. Try as he might, he can’t force the woman who put him there to help him out, but he might just be able to convince her to let him take her to dinner.An event planner who is damn good at her job, Thea enjoys order. She has her life planned out down to the very last detail... -
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Forbidden Hero: Hometown Heroes A-Z by Jo Grafford
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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Depends On Who's Asking by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…nope. No. Nuh-uh. That’s a lie. The moment that Caro wakes up, she knows that she’s not alone. One thump-thump from the living room and she quickly moves into action. One 9-1-1 call later, and she’s ready to defend herself...Categorized as:
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![Because Of You by Emilia Finn]()
Because Of You by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlex Turner is the chief of police in a small town. He lives a modest life. Truth, honor, and safety are his hard and fast rules. He won’t bend them. He won’t break them. In a world where chaos reigns supreme, he’s happy with his lowly, uncomplicated lifestyle... until Juliette Jones enters the picture. Jules is a successful lawyer, and heiress to the Jones family fortune...Categorized as:
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![Count On Me: Baytown Boys by Maryann Jordan]()
Count On Me: Baytown Boys by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMilitary duty called them away to war zones, but after tours overseas, the group of friends found their way back home as men, seeking the peaceful little seaside town. Now, the band of brothers, together once more, work to provide a place for less fortunate veterans to call home. Scott Redding served his time in the Army and paid the price...Categorized as:
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![Ask Me If I Care by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Ask Me If I Care by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAres saw him for the first time at a Kilgore Police Department benefit dinner. She’d gone with her dad as his plus one. Hayes Greer had gone by himself and brooded silently across the same table as her, drinking whiskey and not saying a word.It only took that one time for her to become interested...Categorized as:
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![Absolving Blue by Freya Barker, Operation Alpha]()
Absolving Blue by Freya Barker, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor long-time Durango Fire Department EMT, Ava ‘Blue’ Navarro, her teammates at Station 3 represent a family more loyal than her own. However, when patients start dying on her watch, she draws the attention of local law enforcement. In particular the smooth-talking detective she’s successfully evaded for years, fearing he might stir up her quiet existence... -
![Daddy on Duty by Taryn Quinn]()
Daddy on Duty by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’ll do anything for the cookie… I’m used to playing the field. But specialty baker Tabitha caught my attention the first time I tasted her…frosting. Suddenly I’m offering my services in any way I can. Need some furniture moved? Check.Followed by rogue ducks? Check.Weird noises late at night? Check. Except that late night when I’m on patrol and she calls for assistance, we fall into bed... -
![Going To Find Temptation by Melanie Shawn]()
Going To Find Temptation by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSign divorce papers and sell the house…check Road trip to Sapphire Falls…check Fall in love… Sara Kellan was ready to start the next chapter in her life. With two little ones, the blue-eyed beauty had no choice but to find her way again. What she didn't know was that she would find something more in Sapphire Falls. Visit family in Wishing Well..Categorized as:
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Suppression by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling author, the second book in the Laurel Springs Emergency Response Team Series If you don't love, you can't get hurt... Nick Kepler One thing my childhood taught me was never show my emotions. Don’t make memories. Don’t count on other people. Don’t hope for the best. All that changed when I was adopted by Ryan and Whitney Kepler... -
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Dissecting Meredith by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSince taking over the county coroner’s office, Meredith “Doc” Carter has been working hard to gain the respect of both her peers and local authorities. Reporting the circumstances surrounding the death of a loved one is often a thankless part of her job. Still, those are the easier cases...Categorized as:
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Coal by Teagan Brooks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAspen After losing my apartment and my job on the same day, I had to ask for help. There was only one person I could call, and thankfully, he came through for me. Then, an epic snowstorm hit while I was moving, leaving me stuck on the highway for fourteen hours. I thought my bad luck was over when I finally made it to Devil Springs. Little did I know, it was only just beginning... -
![Reckless Fall by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Reckless Fall by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s back in town. He needs a nanny. It should be simple. But in the small town of Misty Peak, simple is never easy.Sadie Sandler wouldn’t consider herself a quitter. But then, she did walk out on her own wedding twenty-three minutes before she was supposed to walk down the aisle... -
![Any Day Now by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Any Day Now by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAmelia loves her good friend, Avery. So much so that she agrees to do the stupidest thing ever. A stranger photo shoot. You know the type. The photographer takes photos of two individuals. Two individuals that, until that day, have never met in their life. The moment she shows up at the photo shoot, she knows that she made a terrible decision... -
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![Say It Ain't So by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Say It Ain't So by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe should’ve never left his house. He should’ve stayed at home. He has a legitimate excuse—he’s running a fever and he’s fairly sure he’s developing pneumonia. He should have called in sick…but he doesn’t. He goes to work, because his team is relying on him. First, he has to sign about eight thousand calendars—all from women who purchased said calendars to benefit the Fallen Officer fundraiser...Categorized as:
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![The Devil's Spare Change by Samantha A. Cole]()
The Devil's Spare Change by Samantha A. Cole
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFBI agent Sean Malone put in a transfer to return home to North Carolina in order to be closer to his expanding family. What he didn’t expect was a pleasant surprise from his youth. Little Gracie Whitman is all grown up now and drop-dead gorgeous, and he finds himself thinking about her in ways he’d never done before... -
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Kissing Beau by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStand-alone Wishing Well, Texas romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way!Beau BriggsExes and weddings don't mix.I'd never been a big fan of weddings... -
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Rebel by Renee Rose, Vanessa Vale
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's the law in town.Holds the handcuffs. The beauty can put them on me. Anytime.One look and I'll do anything for the woman.Even help her break every rule she's vowed to uphold.Because sometimes doing things wrong is the only way to make it right... -
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Dams by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDams is a man of few emotions, apathetic if you will. His past carved him into the man he is today; a strong body and mind but lacking the desire for connections beyond his brothers. He’s stoic. Unflappable. You can throw anything at him and he will divide and conquer making him the perfect VP of Areion Fury. He’s got everything he needs in life, or so he thought... -
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Just One More Chance: Baytown Boys Series by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Baytown Boys Mysteries Military duty called them away to war zones, but after tours overseas, the group of friends found their way back home as men, seeking the peaceful little seaside town. Now, the band of brothers, together once more, work to provide a place for less fortunate veterans to call home... -
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Tangled by Vanessa Vale
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCricket is used to relying on no one but herself. Working two jobs to get through nursing school, she has no time for anything but studying and paying the bills. When three hot cowboys give her a night to remember, she believes it's just that. One night. For Sutton, Archer and Lee, Cricket's the one who got away. Hell, she's The One. Period...Categorized as:
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Torrid by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI would do anything to give her what she wants.I try to be a good man and help when I’m needed. But because of my past I’ve accepted that I’ll never have a family of my own. That is until I met Katie. She’s everything I could ever want and her son already has me wrapped around his finger.I would give anything to keep Katie and little Lane as my own. But the one thing Katie wants, I can’t give her... -
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Dare Me Once by Shelly Alexander
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLove is a risk worth taking in this sizzling romance about secrets and second chances… Scarlett Devereaux’s life on the Gulf Coast went from riches to rags so scandalously fast that she barely had time to kiss her Jimmy Choos goodbye... -
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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...Categorized as:
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![Playing with Danger by Riley Edwards]()
Playing with Danger by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s strange how quickly life can go from predictable and boring to…not.How a chance meeting can set off a chain reaction.How a single moment can offer much-needed clarity.How a kiss can alter the course of your life.Valentine Malone fell into my life…correction, I fell into his in the aisle of a grocery store... -
![Master of Solitude by Cherise Sinclair]()
Master of Solitude by Cherise Sinclair
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSince childhood, Mallory McCabe has dreamed of falling in love with a hero. And then one saves her life. He’s honest…and blunt. Deadly, but filled with pain. Overpowering, yet ever so gentle with her. Oh yes, she’s found her hero. Taking him to her bed is simply…right. As is losing her heart. How could she have known he’d want nothing more to do with her? His indifference hurts... -
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Crossing the Line by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSome lines are meant to be crossed.Trent Montgomery knew all about loyalty and responsibility. Tracking down his friend’s long-lost sister and making sure she was safe was just another job, a favor from someone he cared about. He wasn’t supposed to get attached. But when he started to fall for the woman who had been hiding from the world, things got a lot more complicated than he ever expected... -
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Holiday Heart Strings by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHartbridge Christmas Series - Book FourEnglishman Braithe Branson arrives in Hartbridge, Montana, to take on a brief substitute kindergarten teacher position. His introduction to the sleepy town is being pulled over for speeding. Not an ideal start, but at least the deputy was cute.Colson Price takes being a deputy very seriously. After all, his job is all he has... -
![Charmed by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz]()
Charmed by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCharmed by Her Curves is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a curvy heroine and a sexy alpha hero. It is the third in the Holly Street Holidays series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers!Tiegan‘Tis the season to be jolly.Unless, like me, you're homeless and jobless just in time for the holidays... -
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Amazed by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmazed by Her Curves is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a curvy heroine and a sexy alpha hero. It is the second in the Holly Street Holiday series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers! Esther I like old things—antiques and my best friend, Grandma Ruthie.When she invites me to her annual holiday bash, I’m looking forward to it... -
![Enchanted by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by Liz Fox]()
Enchanted by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnchanted by Her Curves is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a curvy heroine and a sexy alpha hero. It is the fourth in the Holly Street Holiday series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers! Hazel When my husband passed two years ago, he had a few last requests.One of them was a message for his old friend, but getting a hold of Callum hasn’t been easy... -
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His Holiday Surprise: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe holidays are ruined when a blizzard keeps Evelyn from getting home, until a handsome stranger offers her a place to stay...One click this curvy woman holiday romance!EvelynAll I want to do is give my son a great Christmas.But when our flight is canceled,I don’t know what to do.Until a handsome stranger invites us to his place.Shep is handsome, generous, and makes me want to decorate his tree... -
![Mikah: Mountain Man Cop and Younger Curvy Heroine by Tarin Lex]()
Mikah: Mountain Man Cop and Younger Curvy Heroine by Tarin Lex
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn Alpha Mountain Man Cop & Younger Curvy Heroine RomanceLanaApparently, I just turned 18. I’m smart and focused. Genuine and empathetic. A rule-follower.At least that’s what everyone keeps telling me.A skiing accident near Wylder Peak stole almost all of my memories.What remains are tiny glimpses. Flashes. Feelings.I don’t remember who I was before. I only know who I am now...Categorized as:
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![Watch Over Me: A Small Town Romantic Suspense by Kait Nolan, The Forge Book Finishers]()
Watch Over Me: A Small Town Romantic Suspense by Kait Nolan, The Forge Book Finishers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe only thing Rowan Beale ever wanted was to be a cop. But in the wake of her partner’s death, she still hasn’t been cleared to return to duty. Amid rumors of PTSD and struggling under the weight of survivor’s guilt, she’s starting to believe she never will be. Already at loose ends, when her Uncle Robert has a heart attack, she doesn’t hesitate to go to Wishful to take care of him... -
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Smitten with the Girl Dad by Carly Keene
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLauren:I’ve been on my own since my broken engagement a few years ago.Now I’m focusing on my career, but I can’t help wishing for someone to share my life with —Someone who cares about me and not just himself.Someone who has a tender side as well as a protective side.Someone who rocks my world.The sexy dad of the little girl who lives across the street is looking like he might be the one... -
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Beloved by Rebecca Sharp
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year ago, Gwen Reynolds loaned her car to the beautiful, bloodied man in her emergency room. No name. No questions. No expectation she’d see him again.Until he shows up in the hallway of her building… moving into the apartment next door.Chevy McIntyre is in town for one reason only: to find the men responsible for his fiancée’s death. He’s not looking for friends, and he doesn’t need help... -
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Bound to Fall by Pamela Clare
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFeaturing characters from Pamela Clare’s acclaimed I-Team series.She barely survived.Sasha Dillon, a five-time world champion climber, moved to Scarlet Springs to join the Rocky Mountain Search & Rescue Team. She loves the tiny mountain town and its quirky residents and finds happiness using her climbing skills to save lives... -
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Colorado Golden Sunrise by Jill Haymaker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsForty-three year old, Kelly Charm, feels her life slipping away in Prairie, Nebraska. A single mom, she longs for a better life for herself and her teenage son, Ethan. Having scoured online job ads for months, she finally finds an ad for a hardware store manager in picturesque Peakview, Colorado and decides to take a chance... -
![Wild Hearts by Reina Torres]()
Wild Hearts by Reina Torres
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPilar Bravo moved from San Antonio to Center City not just for the job, but because she needed a new start. Including, time away from her huge and over attentive family. In Center City she could focus on her job as a Police Officer and live her own life. She wasn’t expecting to find anyone who could handle a woman who didn’t need a man to protect her. She could do a fine job on her own...Categorized as:
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Tyler by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTyler doesn’t have many things to worry about in his life. Fully patched in to Areion Fury MC, he finally has a solid spot in the brotherhood he calls his family. When a girl steps up to defend him against the teasing of his brothers, he’s stunned...
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