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Ranger Honor by Lynn Shannon
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSecrets never stay buried...When Sheriff Claire Wilson is attacked, she calls Texas Ranger Gavin Sterling for help with the investigation. The handsome lawman is smart and kind, but Claire is determined to ignore the sparks between them. Divorce shredded her heart and left her jaded when it comes to love. She pours everything she has into raising her small son and protecting her hometown... -
Then There Was You by Kara Isaac
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWould you give up everything for a life you hate with the person you love? Paige McAllister needs to do something drastic. Her boyfriend can’t even commit to living in the same country, her promised promotion is dead on arrival and the simultaneous loss of her brother and her dream of being a concert violinist has kept her playing life safe and predictable for six years. Things need to change... -
Cape Corral Keeper by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey agreed to marry. But they never agreed to fall in love.When Cape Corral Fire Chief Dillon McGrath saves a woman wearing a wedding dress from drowning, he knows he’ll have a great story to tell the guys at the station later. He never expected to get personally involved in the woman’s plight to stay alive... -
Proof of Life by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPROOF OF LIFE is book four of the Christian romance series, BLACKTHORPE SECURITY by Kimberly Rae Jordan. Follow the lives of the men and women working for BlackThorpe Security as they face the challenges of life, faith and love. The BlackThorpe Security series is a spin-off from the Christian romance series, The McKinleys... -
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A Sense of Security by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA SENSE OF SECURITY is book six of the Christian romance series, BLACKTHORPE SECURITY by Kimberly Rae Jordan. Follow the lives of the men and women working for BlackThorpe Security as they face the challenges of life, faith and love. The BlackThorpe Security series is a spin-off from the Christian romance series, The McKinleys... -
Always By My Side by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's lived her life under the cloud of her sister's disappearance.Josie Thompson was ten when her sister went missing and her mother's battle with mental illness intensified. Though her family is now fractured, Josie has managed to get a degree and a job as a homecare nurse for a wealthy retired businessman... -
Saltwater Cowboy by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen a mysterious woman washes up in Cape Corral, a wild horse sanctuary off North Carolina's coast, law enforcement officer Levi Sutherland is determined to figure out if she's connected with the crimes recently plaguing the island. The problem is, she can't remember anything . . -
Shadow Rescue by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter nearly dying on her last mission, Fortress Security operative Samantha Coleman is more than ready to return to the job she loves and prove she's still able to protect herself and her partner, Joe. But when an undercover mission in paradise turns deadly, Sam must face her worst nightmare to save the soldier she loves... -
Sarsaparilla Showdown by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen your first two loves are books and ice cream (not necessarily in that order!) who has time to fall for something else? Sadie Mayfield has gotten really good at admiring handsome men from afar… After all, it’s not like they’d be interested in her, would they? But when Shawn starts frequenting her ice cream and soda shop at River’s End Ranch, she sets out to become his friend... -
SEAL's RESOLVE by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWedding dress designer Kristi Stewart handles bridezillas and sewing machines with equal finesse. But when she’s kidnapped, Kristi’s only hope for survival lies in the lethal skills of a black ops warrior. After a harrowing escape, the danger continues to escalate until Kristi must confront an opponent with a fatal agenda... -
Some Bright Someday by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s torn between love and honor...Lucas Danby has always regretted the decisions that caused his dishonorable discharge from the military—and he’s never stopped trying to redeem his honor. He's spent the past decade taking on dangerous short-term missions as an elite private soldier—the only part of his life that's ever gone right. But the high-risk work never cures his shame... -
SEAL'S PROMISE by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNarrowly escaping a terrorist attack, Rachelle Carter believes the threat is over until continued assaults prove the danger's real. With escape impossible, her survival lies in the hands of a battle-hardened Fortress Security operative. But his skill and experience may not be enough to defend Rachelle against a man determined to eliminate her... -
Capturing Sosimo: A Sweet Romantic Suspense by Sara Blackard
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA billionaire inventor hiding her identity. An ex-soldier determined to protect her. Will her lies compromise their chance at love?There’s nothing Sosimo Rivas hates more than liars.But in his new job with Stryker Security Force as private protection for the rich, he sees his fair share of them. Sosimo spends most of his time working on old engines and keeping their clients safe... -
Breakwater Protector by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne secret will tear them apart. The other will pull them closer.Lizzie McCreary needs to disappear. As danger stalks her, she escapes to windswept Cape Corral with her eight-year-old son, Preston. The isolated island offers her a desperate hope for safety.Saltwater cowboy Dash Fulton isn’t looking for love...Categorized as:
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Beyond Dreams by Abby Brooks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou know that feeling when the famous musician you're totally crushing on shows up at your brother’s wedding dressed as Elvis? Really? Huh. Guess it’s just me, then... Collin West isn't just hot. And he's not just 'the next big thing,' either. He's the biggest thing to happen to music since...music. He's got heart. And soul. And the most adorable ginger hair that’s somehow always a little mussed... -
Beauty from Ashes by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBEAUTY FROM ASHES is book five of the Christian romance series, BLACKTHORPE SECURITY by Kimberly Rae Jordan. Follow the lives of the men and women working for BlackThorpe Security as they face the challenges of life, faith and love. The BlackThorpe Security series is a spin-off from the Christian romance series, The McKinleys... -
Keep Holding On by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSwoon-worthy Romance. Small-town Charm. Best friends reunite in Tagg's latest novel of second chances and enduring love. Beckett Walker hasn't stepped foot in Maple Valley in years. There's no getting past the painful memories, and there's every chance he'll be arrested as soon as he shows his face. Which is exactly what happens when he finally returns... -
All this Time by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBear McKinley’s past refuses to let go. Ten years ago, Bear gave up everything—his freedom and his reputation—for his mess of a family. But after years of distance and too many attempts at starting over, he finally has a new life doing noble work in Brazil . . . until his past catches up to him once again... -
Treasured in Turtle Bay by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen celebrity assistant Molly Whitman gets left at the altar, she doesn't waste any tears. She's ready to regroup, readjust, and rewrite her future. Unfortunately, her close friend and boss isn't letting her off that easily. Now Molly is being ushered to the airport on a forced vacation in the name of self-care.US Marine Roman Russo is living his best life while stationed in Hawaii... -
A Marriage for the Marine: A Fuller Family Novel by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Marine, a maid, and a match made in heaven. Tate Benson can't believe he's come to Nowhere, Utah, to fix up a house that hasn't been inhabited in years. But he has. Because he's retired from the Marines and looking to start a life as a police officer in small-town Brush Creek. Wren Fuller has her hands full most days running her family's company... -
Beyond Us by Abby Brooks
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo roommates. One pact. And a kiss that changes everything. Moving in with Eli Hutton was supposed to keep my heart safe. After both our relationships crashed and burned, cohabitation seemed like a no-brainer. A reset from chaos back to stability. A chance to protect one another from Cupid and his stupid little arrows... -
Chasing the Italian Dream: Escape and unwind with bestselling author Jo Thomas by Jo Thomas
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good story about making your dreams come true, set in sun-kissed southern Italy.Pre-order your perfect slice of escapism now!-----A summer escape she'll never forget . . .Lucia has worked hard as a lawyer in Wales, aiming for a big promotion she hopes will shortly come her way... -
Marine's Mission by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Gigi Warren lands in the crosshairs of terrorists, she turns to a Marine with the lethal skills necessary to keep her alive. Owen Montgomery will do whatever it takes to bring down the terrorist organization threatening the woman he loves and protect national security, but he never expected to partner with Gigi on a mission so dangerous neither may survive... -
Her Hidden Falls Ex Military Billionaire Cowboy by Taylor Hart
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA cowboy avoiding his hometown. The woman from ten years ago. When he stumbles upon a man proposing to her, all he knows is that he has to get her back!Kane Hardman, ex-soldier turned computer programmer billionaire, only wanted to hang out with his business partner and grow their Forbes top 100 company. When he sees the woman he never stopped loving being proposed to, he takes swift action...Categorized as:
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Mistaking the Cowboy by Mandi Blake
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe kissed the wrong cowboy, but what if he was the right one?Haley Meadows was so excited to meet the man she’d been chatting with online that she greeted him with a kiss only to find out she’d planted a big, messy, passionate wet one on his brother instead! She has to spend the rest of her vacation at Blackwater Ranch pretending that she didn’t kiss the wrong cowboy and like it...Categorized as:
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Loving the Entertainer by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA famous hotshot and the woman who broke his heart.Being famous isn’t enough for Sawyer, he has to make everyone around him famous. When the woman who told him he’d never be enough comes back into town it’s time to show her all she’s missing out on... -
Tara by Ginny Baird
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrab your beach hat and a towel and prepare for a brand new series brought to you by twelve New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors… Beach Brides! Fun in the summer sun! Twelve heartwarming, sweet novellas linked by a unifying theme... -
Under Fire by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFortress Security operative Matt Rainer races to a friend's side when she is attacked. Determined to keep her safe, the medic appoints himself as Delilah's bodyguard. Within hours, he foils another attempt on her life. Soon, they find a connection between events in Otter Creek and Delilah's past... -
Tangled Up In You by Barbara Freethy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDetective Adam Cole has been a loner for as long as he can remember. He's very good at protecting people. He's great at being a friend, but relationships that go beyond that—not so much. A darkness in his past prevents him from making himself open and vulnerable... -
Her Forever Cowboy by Donna Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHER FOREVER COWBOY Harland County Series/Book 4: Kevin 83,000 words Heat index: Hot Single mother Shayla Ryan is tired of running, and longs to put down roots to create a stable environment for her baby girl and her younger sister. Having grown up with the opposite, she’s determined to raise her daughter right, and Harland County holds a lot of appeal... -
Flyboy's Fancy by Kirsten Osbourne, River's End Ranch
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDebbie White visited River’s End Ranch over Christmas to spend time with her daughter, and she fell in love with the place. When she realizes there’s a job open in her chosen field, she jumps at the chance to move there. As the director of the Kids’ Korral, she has a lot to do to get it ready to open before one of the daughters of the family has her baby... -
Snickerdoodle Secrets by Cindy Caldwell, River's End Ranch
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf anyone had told Erica Sloan a year ago she’d end up on a ranch in the middle of Idaho, baking snickerdoodles and running the inventory office, she’d have called them crazy. But here she was, doing just that, at River’s End Ranch, working for Dani Weston. Even more crazy, she loved every minute of it...Categorized as:
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Home with You by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy dream girl is my kid’s favorite teacher, making her off-limits. But my eight-year-old son isn’t taking ‘no’ for an answer. When I got my orders to San Diego, I knew it would be a fresh start for me and my son. Our old town held so many memories of what happened years ago when we lost his mom. My wife.The water, sand, and sun sounded like the perfect distraction for us both.And I was right...Categorized as:
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Cold Dawn by Susan Sleeman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn inferno meant to destroy… Blackwell Tactical operator and former criminalist Samantha Willis discovers forensic evidence to prove her friend has been murdered. But before she can gather the evidence, an explosion erupts and a fiery inferno traps her in a building. She helplessly watches the evidence go up in flames and prays that she can escape before the encroaching flames take her life... -
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Dreaming of Italy by T.A. Williams
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUp for a dream promotion, Emma won’t let anything get in her way – not even love. Working for a major Hollywood film company isn’t all glitz and glam. But when Emma gets sent to tour around Italy to scout the perfect location for a new blockbuster movie, she’s not going to complain... -
Guarding Her Heart by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLindsay Hamilton has watched as people around her have fallen in love and gotten married. She knows she needs a change in her life, but she also knows it doesn’t involve romance or love, let alone marriage. When their church announces a two-week mission’s trip to the Philippines, Lindsay feels that this may be the change she needs... -
Dreaming of Florence by T.A. Williams
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFresh pasta, red wine, fine art… and love? Find enchantment this year in the magical city of Florence When Debbie Waterson’s bicycle crashes into handsome doctor Pierluigi, she wonders if her luck has changed. Determinedly single after ending a long relationship, at last, a man worth bumping into! Inspired to visit Florence, she soon runs headlong into that old foe: reality... -
Her Unexpected Roommate by Laura Ann
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTwo halves, One house...When dreams clash can these two find love in an old fixer-upper?Genevieve Winters is finally seeing light at the end of a long, dark tunnel, when her sole living relative passes away. The situation leaves her alone in the world, but offers something she's always dreamed of... -
Don't Love an Army Ranger by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn honorably discharged vet searching for peace. A savvy businesswoman hiding from her psychotic ex. Will he save her, or will she be the one doing the rescuing? Don't miss any of the bestselling, fast-paced, and fun Strong Family romances. Strong Family Romance Novels: 1. Don't Date Your Brother's Best Friend - Ella Strong 2. Her Loyal Protector 3... -
Don't Abandon the Superstar by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA hockey superstar who’s charmed his way through life; a woman who’s never had anything go right, desperate to free her wrongly accused mother. When their mixed luck crosses paths, life will never be the same. Is love at first sight possible? Austin Strong didn’t believe it, until Kate Joy met his gaze, and he crashed into a glass door... -
Edge of Forever by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter suffering an unexpected and devastating loss, I return to my job with the FBI and focus on finding the answers I need.Now, forced to live without the person I've come to love the most, I feel more alone than ever.And if missing Belfast and trying to navigate my life without him isn't difficult enough, every direction I turn danger lurks--waiting for me... -
Saving His Heart by Jennifer Youngblood, Agnes Canestri
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRule #1: Don’t date a fireman. Rule #2: Don’t fall for your best friend. Rule #3: Never forget rules one and two. Firefighter Colton Myers lives for his work. His relationships with women are only pleasurable distractions for the moments when his pager is quiet. The only exception is his childhood-friend Amy, who would never expect him to put her before his duty anyway...Categorized as:
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The Rebound Rescue: A K9 Handler Short Story (Disaster City Search and Rescue) by Jo Grafford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter a bad breakup, former bodybuilder Jett Channing decides to go on a girlfriend diet. So when his normal responsibilities as a forest ranger are interrupted by a request to search for a missing camper, he jumps at the chance to work off his wounded pride by doing something so meaningful and worthwhile... -
Only Her Blue-Collar Billionaire by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA woman hiding from her dangerous ex; a billionaire hiding his wealth beneath his hard hat. When their paths cross will romance or fireworks ignite?Escaping from her ex, Chelsea Renlund discovers the beautiful Mystical Lake. She and her son feel safe and loved in this magical forest... -
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My Favorite Moosetake by Jacqueline Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sous chef with her life in limbo, the Army veteran who broke her heart, and their second chance at forever.Sous chef Tessa Whitmore has always had it all figured out, and she’s never been afraid to go after what she wants. When she’s selected to be a contestant on the reality cooking competition show Order Up: Las Vegas, it never occurs to her that she won’t take first place... -
Loving the Contractor by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn undeniable connection. A kiss before the first hello. The spark between them is incredible, but … it’s complicated.When Chloe’s new boss protects her from a crime lord, will she fake an engagement with Zane to stay safe? If they can’t appease his employees and her conscience, she’ll be in danger of losing her life and any chance at love... -
Perfect Casanova by Fabiola Francisco
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's a single mom. He's her sexy cowboy neighbor. Will he be able to break through her guarded heart? When I move next door to a sexy cowboy, I know right away that he’s trouble. I won’t fall for his charms, though. My priority is keeping my son safe and starting fresh in this new town.Levi keeps on knocking on my door, though, showing me what life could be like if I let my guard down...Categorized as:
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The Bridesmaid by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve heard she’s always a bridesmaid and never a bride. But I’d make her mine, if she’d let me.Three years ago, I left South Carolina and the woman I loved without looking back. Okay, that’s a lie. I’ve spent a fair amount of time imagining myself lounging under that Spanish moss with her.Back then, we didn’t have a care in the world. It was simple. Easy. Right. In fact, I’d been about to propose... -
A Wild Heart by Amie Knight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI lost a huge piece of myself the day my husband was killed in action. In the months that followed, I felt like my grief would swallow me whole.My only solace was my daughter, whose bright light guided me through the darkest of times.I never wanted to meet someone else.I vowed to never fall in love again, especially with a marine.It was supposed to be no strings attached and for a while it was... -
Jenny by Melissa McClone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrab your beach hat and a towel and prepare for a brand new series brought to you by twelve New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors… Beach Brides! Fun in the summer sun! Twelve heartwarming, sweet novellas linked by a unifying theme...
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