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Tall, Dark and Irresistible by Erika Wilde
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA complete stand-alone story, TALL, DARK & IRRESISTIBLE is a fun, flirty swoon-worthy romance! When it comes to love and happily ever after, Leo Stone is a disbeliever. Having been left at the altar by the one woman he thought he'd spend the rest of his life with, he's vowed to keep his heart to himself and enjoy the one thing he knows won't affect his emotions . . . hot, dirty sex...Categorized as:
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![Forever Now by Ruth Cardello]()
Forever Now by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKade: For the first thirty years of his life, Kade Thompson knew exactly who he was and where his life in Australia was going. He made tough choices he thought his family needed—even if it meant leaving behind the one woman who had his heart. A phone call changes everything... -
![Beauty and the Bayou by Erin Nicholas]()
Beauty and the Bayou by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA sexy small town, opposites attract rom com! Sawyer Landry knows he's been beastly to be around for the past few months. But he can't seem to remember how to be fun-loving and friendly. Until he sees Juliet Dawson on his boat dock... and realizes that hip waders are, apparently, one of his turn-ons... -
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![Running After a Heartbreaker by Jami Albright]()
Running After a Heartbreaker by Jami Albright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“This is a bad idea.” “The worst.” He placed his hands under her butt and lifted. “Should I stop?” “I’ll murder you if you do.” Hailey Odom’s life is out of tune. The bar she owns with her father is a Texas-sized money pit that she has four months to save. Her mean as a snake ex-husband is breaking their daughter’s heart daily... -
![With Love, This Christmas by Kimberly Brown]()
With Love, This Christmas by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNoelle Ackerman loves Christmas and plans to make this Christmas the most special of all. After five years of living in Paris, she has returned home to Grand Hills, the place where love has always dwelled for her. Love for Noelle is not only her family but with the man who stole her heart at the tender age of five.Kane Weston aka Noelle’s tall, dark, and handsome best friend... -
![Double Feature: The Game Plan & Double Dare by R.L. Mathewson]()
Double Feature: The Game Plan & Double Dare by R.L. Mathewson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the NY Times Best Selling Series comes a Double Feature... The Game Plan Spend the next 40 years in prison or break her lease early? Normally she’d be able to say that this one was a no-brainer, but things have definitely changed since she was forced to move in across the hall from Danny Bradford... -
![Unseen Academicals: Adapted for the Stage by Stephen Briggs, Terry Pratchett]()
Unseen Academicals: Adapted for the Stage by Stephen Briggs, Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings‘Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Ankh-Morpork, where we lay our scene…’Football divides the city. Each area has its own team – and rivalry means supporters never mix. Until a Dimwell fan falls for a Dolly Sisters girl.And now an ancient bequest means the wizards of Unseen University must win a football match, without using magic... -
![Sugared by Jamie Farrell]()
Sugared by Jamie Farrell
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“I literally laughed out loud while reading. Kimmie is just hilarious, even when she's not trying to be.” - Books, Beauty, and Beyond When Chicago’s Hottest Snack Cake Heir… Josh Kincaid went from rags to riches when he was adopted by the family who owns the Sweet Dreams Snack Cakes empire... -
![Tales of a New York Waitress by Samantha Garman]()
Tales of a New York Waitress by Samantha Garman
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsChoose the best phrase to describe Sibby Goldstein's life:1) Sucky.2) Really sucky.3) Major suck-fest.D) All of the above.I started my day with a boyfriend and a job. I ended my day with a bottle of tequila. I'll let you connect the dots.Somehow, I wound up working as a waitress at an Italian restaurant. I have no idea what I'm doing. And I'm not just talkin' about life.This should be interesting... -
![Una perfecta confusión by América Rodas]()
Una perfecta confusión by América Rodas
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratings«Conocerte fue descubrir un género musical diferente al que suelo escuchar, pero que al final me terminó gustando.»La vida de Andy está rodeada de decisiones. Jugar verdad o reto, declararse o no, el casillero tres o el cuatro, ser honesto con sus emociones o reprimir lo que siente... -
![Works of P. G. Wodehouse by P.G. Wodehouse]()
Works of P. G. Wodehouse by P.G. Wodehouse
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTable of ContentsList of Works by Genre and TitleList of Works in Alphabetical Order. P. G. Wodehouse BiographyNovels:A Damsel in DistressThe Coming of BillThe Gem CollectorThe Girl on the BoatThe Gold BatThe Head of Kay'sIndiscretions of ArchieThe Intrusion of JimmyJill the Reckless or The Little WarriorThe Little NuggetLove Among the Chickens Illustrated by Armand BothMike Illustrated by T. M... -
![Stop Ghosting Me by Tara Sivec]()
Stop Ghosting Me by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHarvest Grove News:Another Halloween season is upon us! As usual, please be mindful of the movie fans traveling from Vine Street to Cinnamon Way. Favorite bar owner, Ford Prescott, is back in town for his yearly stay, making this his sixth October in Harvest Grove! Be sure to welcome him warmly when you see him at the Wicked Pub and Grub... -
![Falling in Love All Over Again by Bella Andre]()
Falling in Love All Over Again by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Sullivans Babymoon Novella Catch up with the whole Sullivan clan in this funny, sizzling hot, heartwarming novella! Lori "Naughty" Sullivan has always been a force of nature--and marriage to Grayson Tyler, her sexy cowboy, hasn't mellowed her out one bit. She's still dancing in stilettos, laughing too loud, and lovingly plotting new ways to drive her husband crazy... -
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![Un cuento perfecto by Elísabet Benavent]()
Un cuento perfecto by Elísabet Benavent
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 34 ratings¿Qué sucede cuando descubres que el final de tu cuento no es como soñabas?Érase una vez una mujer que lo tenía todo y un chico que no tenía nada.Érase una vez una historia de amor entre el éxito y la duda.Érase una vez un cuento perfecto...Categorized as:
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![The Dare Before Christmas by Emma V. Leech]()
The Dare Before Christmas by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA case of unrequited love… Lady Victoria Adolphus is the beautiful daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Bedwin. Wherever she goes, men follow, eager to win the hand–and the dowry–of such a powerful man’s daughter. Torie is not interested in the gloriously handsome, the titled, the wealthy and powerful... -
![Sterling by Willow Summers]()
Sterling by Willow Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCODE NAME: STERLING What are you looking for? To be treated like a princess? Or a queen? They call me Sterling because I make women feel like royalty. I give ladies a taste of the good life. But all that has to be put on hold when I go visit family for the holidays. My dad would pitch a fit if he knew what I did for a living. Especially considering what I gave up... -
![The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson]()
The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo wolf shifters agree to be fake mates but unexpectedly find something real in this steamy paranormal romantic comedy by Lana Ferguson. Mackenzie Carter has had some very bad dates lately. Model train experts, mansplainers, guys weirdly obsessed with her tail—she hasn’t had a successful date in months...Categorized as:
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![Resting Beach Face by Melanie Summers]()
Resting Beach Face by Melanie Summers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMelanie Summers welcomes you back to Paradise Bay for a ridiculously romantic, laugh-out-loud tale of reluctant homecomings, lost loves, and second chances…Yoga instructor, Hadley Jones, has loved Chase Williams since high school. Fifteen years later, she still does. And while he hasn’t popped the question yet, she knows it’s only a matter of time... -
![A Tempting Friendship by Kylie Gilmore]()
A Tempting Friendship by Kylie Gilmore
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEven Angels have their limits… Widow Julia Turner is finally ready to date again after five years of mourning her husband. She confides to her long-time friend, Angel Marino, that she’s signed up for an online dating site and is shocked when it’s Angel that shows up at her door on the night of her first date. And the look in his eye is anything but friendly... -
![Calm the F*ck Down: An Irreverent Adult Coloring Book by Sasha O'Hara]()
Calm the F*ck Down: An Irreverent Adult Coloring Book by Sasha O'Hara
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings**WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE! IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN!**Calm the F*ck Down is the perfect way to unwind and relax for those with a subversive and irreverent sense of humor. Color the things you can't say.•Twenty-one single sided adult coloring pages•Two color test pages.•Illustrations range from moderate to complex detail... -
![On His Face: A Brother's Best Friend Romantic Comedy by Tabatha Kiss]()
On His Face: A Brother's Best Friend Romantic Comedy by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings5 Goals for a Perfect Freshman Year1. Learn a new life skill.2. Get a tattoo.3. Pay off my car.4. Enter the Art Fest. Win.5. Fall in love with a stranger.Yes, I know #5 isn’t technically a goal, but I couldn’t think of anything else. Little did I know, I’d cross it off my vision board two weeks into my first semester at Chicago North University.He was the model in my art class... -
![Blue Balls by R.C. Boldt]()
Blue Balls by R.C. Boldt
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBLUE BALLS Truth: A painful condition caused by a prolonged state of sexual arousal without release. Myth: Only affects males. SARAH I’m beyond frustrated with the man who’s left me high and very far from dry. Multiple times. But, somehow, even though I’m not interested in a relationship, Mr... -
![Play Boy by Cassie-Ann L. Miller]()
Play Boy by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's my best friend. He's a player...And now, he wants me in his bed. Charlie Hartley is the thing that addictions are made of. At least that's what I've heard from the parade of desperate women who've gone through his bedroom's revolving door. Brash and unapologetic, tattooed and insanely handsome... -
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![Extreme Vinyl Cafe by Stuart McLean]()
Extreme Vinyl Cafe by Stuart McLean
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf you ask them, Dave and Morley's friends will tell you that no matter how long you've known people, they can still surprise you. After all, no one expects to see a grown man dive into the trunk of his car to chase a rat... -
![It's Raining Men by Rich Amooi]()
It's Raining Men by Rich Amooi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne Wish. Infinite Possibilities. The ultimate feel-good romantic comedy about love, friendship, and living life to the fullest!Sleep-deprived Faith Daniels is desperate for help to plan the charity bachelor auction for the fall festival. Surprisingly, her best friend agrees to chip in, but the offer comes with strings attached... -
![Going All In by Stephanie Kay]()
Going All In by Stephanie Kay
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Darcy Collins wants is to focus on finishing her master’s degree. She doesn’t have the time to get involved with anyone. But her meddling mother is persistent in her unwanted matchmaking for Darcy. When her mother tries once again to set her up on a date, Darcy tells her she’s already seeing the San Francisco Strikers' latest handsome hockey star, Jake Northman... -
![Love, From A to Z by Robin Alexander]()
Love, From A to Z by Robin Alexander
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt started with a hair-pulling incident in third grade and soon Alicia Seguin and Zoe Rivers were sworn enemies. Unable to escape one another in the small town of Pitre, Louisiana, they traded insults and dirty looks well into adulthood. It took a flood and a determined grandmother armed with a bullhorn to turn the tide of their rivalry... -
![Resisting the Rancher by Kadie Scott]()
Resisting the Rancher by Kadie Scott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRusty Walker has spent her entire life trying to earn her tough, ranching father's respect and approval by learning the business inside and out. But now her uncompromising parent has decreed she must marry if she wants to inherit. Worse, her husband has to be someone who can help her run the business... -
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![Love in Writing by Dana LeCheminant]()
Love in Writing by Dana LeCheminant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAllie has sworn off dating.Which is unfortunate, because the cute guy at the grocery store has finally struck up a conversation, and shy and sweet Ben is even more adorable than he looks. When an ex shows up trying to rekindle the flame at the same time her mother tries to set her up with a neighbor, Allie ropes Ben into being her fake boyfriend to get everyone off her back...Categorized as:
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![The Worst Book Ever: An interactive read-aloud for reluctant readers by Beth Bacon]()
The Worst Book Ever: An interactive read-aloud for reluctant readers by Beth Bacon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMost bad books look forward to hanging out at rummage sales. Not this bad book. Its goal is to be featured in the library’s Banned Books List. Problem is, no one seems to notice… until the book teams up with its boisterous readers. Together, the book and its readers shout, wiggle, and sing to get the attention of a local librarian... -
![Half Moon Holler by Taryn Bradley]()
Half Moon Holler by Taryn Bradley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne U-turn. That's all it takes to set the world spinning for Nate. Nathan J. Bentley, is a 100% All-American backwoods southern boy, with tattoos, piercings, and muscles. Life in the small town of Half Moon is all Nathan wants…that and his holler. A hollow in the woods next to Half Moon pond. It’s not just home for Nathan; it's a refuge, a place to breathe easy and find peace in a hectic world... -
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![Must Love Hogs by Xavier Neal]()
Must Love Hogs by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThirty.Single.And apparently a pig parent in a custody battle...Olivia "Ollie" Steele isn't expecting to take care of the pet pig her ex boyfriend randomly leaves behind, but when a handsome, green eyed stranger comes by demanding custody, she absolutely refuses to let go of her new pink pal... -
![Seedless in Seattle by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly]()
Seedless in Seattle by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLike the great Jesus Christ himself, I had a lot of shit on my mind when I hit 33 ... I had three new-born future Ireland internationals to feed, a daughter in need of psychiatric evaluation and a teenage son obsessed with uncovering the shameful secrets of our family's 1916 past... -
![Hard Byte by Misha Bell, Dima Zales]()
Hard Byte by Misha Bell, Dima Zales
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of facial hair must be in want of a shave. And tidying. And a fake date.My name is Holly Hyman. I love order and prime numbers—and I’m in trouble. The company I work for is pivoting, and not in a way I like. Our new management? Alex Chortsky, a gorgeous, scruffy Russian devil... -
![First Kiss Train Wreck: A Sweet Romantic Comedy Novella by Michelle Pennington]()
First Kiss Train Wreck: A Sweet Romantic Comedy Novella by Michelle Pennington
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'm officially kiss-cursed!Lately, all my first dates have ended with disastrous lip locks. After cracking teeth with my latest victim, it's official. I'm a first kiss train wreck.But I can figure this out. I just need a nice long break from romance while I focus on my job at Booms and Nibbles and flipping houses with my best friend Troy... -
![Bad Boy Summer by grraciie_]()
Bad Boy Summer by grraciie_
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHayden Jones has been through a lot. a lot more than someone her age should. now finished her second year of college, Hayden needs a break. Lucky for her, her fabulous cousin Spencer is celebrating his twenty-first birthday in Hayden's hometown... -
![Endless in Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully]()
Endless in Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sexy billionaire and the one woman he can’t have…Dane Harrington is the epitome of power, wealth, and success. The self-made billionaire is used to getting what he wants, when he wants it. And he’s well aware he wouldn’t be able to get it all done without his brilliant personal assistant, Cammie Chandler.Cammie is smart, beautiful, and fiercely independent... -
![A Cow Called Boy by C. Everard Palmer]()
A Cow Called Boy by C. Everard Palmer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA story of Josh's fight to save his hand-reared bull-calf, Boy, from the butcher's greedy hands... -
![Breaking Bro Code by Misti Murphy]()
Breaking Bro Code by Misti Murphy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTo my brother’s best friend, I didn’t mean to break the rules when I kissed you. I’d like to blame the tequila. But the truth is I’ve been obsessed with you for years. Your brooding baby blues. That carved from marble jaw. Those Clark Kent glasses. I tried to keep my crush under wraps. Believe me, I tried. For a long time I managed to follow the rules. I know you’re a heart breaker... -
![Molly's Misadventures by D.E. Haggerty]()
Molly's Misadventures by D.E. Haggerty
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYikes! Walking in on my husband getting it on with his secretary was definitely not on my agenda for the day. But I don't have time to deal with my marriage exploding. I'm headed home to deal with yet another family crisis. Enter my best friend. Rebound sex is just what I need or at least that's what she thinks. Sneaky little brat even signs me up for internet dating... -
![Sweet Texas Kiss by Monica Tillery]()
Sweet Texas Kiss by Monica Tillery
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSmall town. Big secrets. Welcome to Sweet Ridge. The Cooper brothers receive the shock of their lives when their deceased father, owner of the lucrative Guac Olé company, wills away their inheritances to three random women. No one’s more surprised when Jack Cooper leaves the family estate to music superstar Macy Young than his oldest son... -
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![Never Kiss a Stranger by Logan Chance]()
Never Kiss a Stranger by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKikiEllis Atwood is the devil. Ok, maybe that’s too harsh. Ellis Atwood is ruining my life. First, he demolishes a perfectly good wedding trellis. Second, he destroys a gorgeous doggie wedding that I spent ages planning. (I kid you not.) Third, he makes me feel all warm and fuzzy, and that is not ok. I prefer the cold and harsh way my fiancé makes me feel so much better... -
![Friends with Way Too Many Benefits by Luke Young]()
Friends with Way Too Many Benefits by Luke Young
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs Jim and Victoria learn to live together and raise their new baby, Jillian and Brian embark on a challenging and hilarious struggle to conceive one of their own. Getting pregnant seems like a piece of cake compared to what's involved in bringing Jillian's novel to the big screen as an unwelcome guest and an ill-advised celebrity free pass complicate matters immensely... -
![Five First Dates by Erin McCarthy]()
Five First Dates by Erin McCarthy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery perfect rom-com has a twist that leads the heroine to her happily ever after.Me? Somehow, in any room full of Prince Charmings, I always manage to find the one frog. So this time, I’ve found my own twist. Four of my friends will each set me up. Four first dates. Four chances at my own happily-ever-after.My brother’s best friend even offered to watch my baby while I’m out finding true love... -
![Dashing for Love: A Small Town Sister's Best Friend Romantic Comedy by Valerie Pepper]()
Dashing for Love: A Small Town Sister's Best Friend Romantic Comedy by Valerie Pepper
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dating app that hides your identity is great—until you realize who’s on the other side.In the margarita-fueled wake of his thirtieth birthday party, small town veterinarian Matty Brodigan takes the plunge into Blinding Love, an app where pictures aren’t allowed and users are paired based on personality tests... -
![A Perfect Moment by Becca Lee]()
A Perfect Moment by Becca Lee
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“When life threatens perfect, it’s time to step up and kick life in the balls.” Ella's perfect moment was taken from her is the worst possible way. Humiliated, heart broken and absolutely determined not to allow her heart be destroyed for a second time, she builds an ice wall around her heart. Preston has known that he was in love his big sister's best friend since the age of fifteen... -
![Breaking the Friendzone by May Lynn]()
Breaking the Friendzone by May Lynn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLacey Mason spent her absolute happiest of summers in the Hamptons with her family from the ages of six to ten. That was where she met her friends, including Lucas Drake. Days of playing on the beach brought Lacey and Luke to be the best of friends.That changed when they sold their beach house...
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