Books like 'As Good as the First Time'
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Set: A Novella by Alexandria House
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA chance encounter and one night of passion leads to a mutually beneficial arrangement for two souls from different worlds. When love creeps into the equation, neither is sure how to feel or what to do. The only thing either is certain of, is their need for the other. Set is book one of the Them Boys novella series. This novella includes strong sexual content and profanity... -
![The Culmination of Everything by Christina C. Jones]()
The Culmination of Everything by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLosing everything doesn't have to be the end.Sometimes, it's a chance to find something different... -
![Force of Nature by Monica Walters]()
Force of Nature by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA man of few words is sometimes a man to fear. Ali Joseph proves that theory to be correct. He keeps his traumatic past under wraps and only trusts a few people, Shyrón Berotte being one of them. He’s been living amidst the turmoil for so long he’s finally reaching his breaking point... -
![Marcus & Reagan: Rojo, TX by Cee Bowerman]()
Marcus & Reagan: Rojo, TX by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMarcus and Reagan have been part of the Texas Knights, Texas Kings, and Tempest family for more than thirty years. They’ve weathered ups and downs and raised their children surrounded by family that may not share their blood but share their hearts.Come to Rojo with Cee Bowerman and attend the wedding we’ve all been waiting for... -
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![Our Muted Recklessness by Love Belvin]()
Our Muted Recklessness by Love Belvin
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOkay… Where do we pick up?Where we left off, of course. Tori’s afraid, but putting forth her toughest exterior to forge ahead with the mess she’s made. And Ashton? Well, he’s confused and angry.“You think it’s possible to put the genie back in the fuckin’ bottle now?”Here he was again, saying cryptic things, using phrases that went over my head... -
![The Little Village of Happiness by Holly Martin]()
The Little Village of Happiness by Holly Martin
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe beautiful new story from the bestselling author of The Summer of Chasing Dreams. Escape to a little seaside village, where the sea sparkles, the sunshine is guaranteed, and change is in the air. The perfect place to fall in love this summer… Willow McKay needs a fresh start. Her recent break-up may not have left her heartbroken, but it’s certainly wounded her pride... -
![I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones]()
I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsJaclyn Love is a magnet for trouble - it seems to follow her wherever she goes. Unfortunately for Kadan Davenport, she also seems to be a magnet for him - even after a disastrous first impression that leaves him - literally - black and blue. Jaclyn is busy trying to find some sort of balance, and Kadan is just trying not to get swept up in the chaos... -
![This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan]()
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Heart-searing, sensual, and life affirming.” ―EMILY HENRY, #1 New York Times bestselling authorSoledad Barnes has her life all planned out. Because, of course, she does. She plans everything. She designs everything. She fixes everything. She’s a domestic goddess who's never met a party she couldn't host or a charge she couldn't lead... -
![Can't Catch Me by Alexandra Warren]()
Can't Catch Me by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReturning to her hometown was not in the plans, and neither was falling for her former best friend…Briyana Hayes can’t seem to catch a break.The job offer she expected after taking an unpaid internship at a major shoe company didn’t come through. The friend who’d offered her a place to stay suddenly gave her forty-eight hours to vacate after a misunderstanding... -
![Bless Your Heart by AshleyNicole]()
Bless Your Heart by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Preto Village novelWelcome to Preto Village, a beautiful black community where everybody knows your business and has no qualms about sharing it…For Charadee, life up north had long become stale and stagnant. It was time for change and adventure. Buying a house in the tiny town of Preto seemed the thing to do. Change and adventure weren’t supposed to include a man, though.Enter Dr... -
![Hints of Spice by Christina C Jones]()
Hints of Spice by Christina C Jones
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Cin Bradley packs up and moves herself, her mother, and her baby girl away from their home in Connecticut, she has no plans to make a love connection. She’s just trying to get settled into her new house, new job, and new life – until Landry Augustin comes to her front door. Together, they explore the potential of a romance neither was looking for – sweet, and a little spicy... -
![Everything I Always Wanted by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
Everything I Always Wanted by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was a mouthwatering kiss that changed everything… One thing that held constant in Shelby Donovan’s life was her career. As a world renowned artist, Shelby’s paintings traveled the globe, landing in museums and homes across the nation. But what she couldn’t seem to get under control was her love life. Her mother insisted it was because of her best friend, Sebastian Cartwright... -
![Pharaoh: Wolf Warriors MC by K.C. Mills]()
Pharaoh: Wolf Warriors MC by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPharaoh Vaughan was the type of man that you don’t want to cross. As Wolf Warriors MC’s, enforcer, if you were on his radar, you had better be prepared to dance with the devil.When it came to women, there was only ever one he considered giving his heart to, but the debt he felt he owed the only family that ever showed up for him forced Pharaoh to choose loyalty over love... -
![Rocky Mountain Rescue by Elle James]()
Rocky Mountain Rescue by Elle James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFormer Green Beret Max Thornton’s career ended when he fell two hundred and fifty feet during a training exercise and broke nearly every bone in his body. Left with a permanent limp and in need of a job, he is recruited by Brotherhood Protectors where he can use his combat training and skills to protect, guard and rescue others. He didn’t expect his first assignment to be the resident mechanic... -
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![The Wisteria Tree Cottage by Holly Martin]()
The Wisteria Tree Cottage by Holly Martin
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGet swept away to the sparkling Welsh coast this summer, where the sea glitters in the sunshine and love is in the air. From the bestselling author of The Blossom Tree of Dreams, this is the perfect romantic treat to escape with this summerMeadow has only ever loved one man – the very gorgeous Bear Brookfield... -
![The Prodigy by Shae Sanders]()
The Prodigy by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"First day back home and already in some mess."Jakari Windermere hasn't been home to Midling in eight years. He's been laying low in Atlanta, and nobody knows why. But it doesn't matter now, because a tragedy draws him back to the town he grew up in...the town his family basically owns. But this won't be a pleasant homecoming, and he finds that out the moment he sets foot back in Midling... -
![The Outlaw's Claim by Brenda Jackson]()
The Outlaw's Claim by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese friends with benefits are about to become parents…and all bets are off! A Westmoreland Legacy: The Outlaws story from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson... -
![Sandcastles Under the Christmas Moon by Vickie McKeehan]()
Sandcastles Under the Christmas Moon by Vickie McKeehan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQuentin Blackwood has come to Pelican Pointe to replace Jack Prescott as the town’s one and only doctor. But he’s in for a rough time, especially since nurse Sydney Reed doesn’t quite trust him. But that’s just one of the many problems Quentin must face as he tries to help a teenage boy and his grandmother going through hard times... -
![The CEO's Companion by Rose Fresquez]()
The CEO's Companion by Rose Fresquez
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDespair held him captive. Can her love break his chains?After a deadly fire robbed him of his wife and children, billionaire Eric Stone clings to God and buries himself in work to distract himself from his grief. But when a mysterious illness takes away his ability to work, Eric must retreat to his childhood home to rest and recover... -
![Taste of Passion by Brenda Jackson]()
Taste of Passion by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSOME LONGINGS Attorney Mackenzie "Mac" Standfield swore off love when her heart was shattered into a million pieces. But there’s one man who has managed to tempt her beyond reason—rodeo star Luke Madaris... -
![Shots Not Taken by Nicole Falls]()
Shots Not Taken by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“If there isn’t a risk, is it worth wanting at all?” Starting Forward for the Tennessee Trojans Nikolas Verette hasn’t always lived the golden life. After personal setbacks placed barriers in his path to professional basketball superstardom, he took to approaching life with the motto “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”... -
![My Forever by Tiffany Patterson]()
My Forever by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSavannahI was only eighteen years old when I thought I had found my happily ever after.After the tragic death of my mother, I married the love of my life, Ace Townsend.Yes, we were young and idealistic, but we had it all figured out. He was going to be a fighter pilot in the Air Force. I would go to medical school to become a doctor for people who couldn’t afford healthcare. People like my mother... -
![Sweeter Than Honey by Joy Avery]()
Sweeter Than Honey by Joy Avery
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA talented baker and a small-town sheriff forced into a fake relationship decide whether to take a chance on love in this delectable romance from Joy Avery.Baker extraordinaire Rylee Harris has a recipe for everything—except love. It’s been five years since she lost her husband, but romance is still a struggle for Rylee... -
![From Replied To Wifey by Jahquel J.]()
From Replied To Wifey by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSade Benjworth has always had her life planned out.Graduate college, work for a few years and then try to find her husband.She has accomplished mostly all her goals, except finding a husband.Sade is the last of her siblings to get married or have a serious relationship.It doesn’t help that her mom has put a lot of pressure on her to find the perfect man... -
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![A Wish and a Prayer: A Blessings Novel by Beverly Jenkins]()
A Wish and a Prayer: A Blessings Novel by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAnyone worried that living in a small town could be boring certainly hasn't lived in Henry Adams, Kansas. From the wealthy divorcée who saved this historic town founded by freed slaves to the romantic entanglements that have set tongues wagging and hearts fluttering (and everything in between), there's plenty to keep the lovably eccentric townsfolk busy... -
![Seduced by a Knight by Té Russ]()
Seduced by a Knight by Té Russ
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter being burned by love, Londyn Freedman ends up in Sweet Rapids, Nevada, helping out at her uncle’s bookstore. She’s not looking to get caught up in another relationship, but she can’t deny the instant attraction she feels when she meets artist, Ramsey Knight.Ramsey is caught up in Londyn’s spell from the first moment he hears her sing... -
![Carwrecked by Francesca Penn]()
Carwrecked by Francesca Penn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCeleste FontanneComplicated is too simple a word and doesn’t quite describe my life. I’m trapped in between prison and truly being free. Figuratively, I may have escaped from my cell, but I’m still very much in the building. I’d gotten a glimmer of freedom, which lasted mere minutes until it came to a screeching halt. Now, I must climb out of the dregs of my former life and begin anew... -
![Mixed Signals by B.K. Borison]()
Mixed Signals by B.K. Borison
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLayla Dupree has given up on love.She’s waded through all of the fish in the sea, each one more disappointing than the last. Apparently owning the bakery at Inglewild’s most romantic destination does not help one’s love life—despite her best efforts. All she wants is a partner who gives her butterflies, not someone who ghosts her at dinner and leaves her with the check... -
![Finding My Bodyguard by A. Blossom]()
Finding My Bodyguard by A. Blossom
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsClaim my heart and protect me like a bodyguard.Protection. Monroe Iris has lived her entire life seeking it. She longs to have a safe space to fall in love—to be vulnerable. She’s surrounded by things and people that were put in place to fill her with security but has none. Her entire life has been molded around being the perfect wife for an imperfect man...Categorized as:
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![Caden's Situationship by Sherelle Green]()
Caden's Situationship by Sherelle Green
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaden Madden is the epitome of a southern gentleman. Polite. Respectable. With an undeniable sexiness and country bred abs that could only be the result of a hard-working rancher. The only thing you can’t rely on this cowboy for is relationship advice. No woman has ever come close to making him want to settle down… until her. Cordelia Sugar Rose is as sweet as her name... -
![Maple Sundaes and Cider Donuts by Olivia Gaines]()
Maple Sundaes and Cider Donuts by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvan Eaton spent three years waiting for the right Mail Order Bride to bite the hook. Time was not on his side and the note was coming due. He had to marry and produce an heir. Believing he’d finally found the perfect bride in Claudia, but as the months turned to days and the days turned into hours, he soon realized his bride to be was not going to show... -
![Duty or Desire by Brenda Jackson]()
Duty or Desire by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens when a man of unshakable conviction ... meets the woman who rocks his world? Pete Higgins is an honorary Westmoreland, a man of his word—of course he’ll put duty to his orphaned niece first. Too bad the temporary nanny is tempting him with every look. Myra Hollister captivates him... -
![Something So Sweet by Joy Avery]()
Something So Sweet by Joy Avery
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA devoted small-town mayor confronts an old flame over the fate of a historic inn in this delightful romance from author Joy Avery.Honeybees, history, and small-town charm are what Honey Hill, North Carolina, is all about. Its mayor, Lunden Pierce, will stop at nothing to protect the town’s historical landmarks and distinctive character. She’s Honey Hill’s greatest champion... -
![Chasing Fire by Pamela Clare]()
Chasing Fire by Pamela Clare
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor fans of Pamela Clare’s acclaimed I-Team and Colorado High Country series…An I-Team/Colorado High Country Crossover NovelFire chief Eric Hawke knows it’s only a matter of time until the next big wildfire. He’s done everything he can to prepare his crews for the inevitable... -
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![The Problem with Players by Brittainy C. Cherry]()
The Problem with Players by Brittainy C. Cherry
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs a female coach, I’ve always lived by a simple mantra: throw hard, swing for the fences, and never, ever look back--especially when it comes to past flames.So when my ex-boyfriend somehow manages to land the job as my new assistant coach, my life is flipped upside down. The game I thought I'd mastered is now being played with a whole new set of rules.My ex is baseball's all-star Nathan Pierce...Categorized as:
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![The Woman He Wanted by K. Alex Walker]()
The Woman He Wanted by K. Alex Walker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe was the woman he wanted. This wasn’t something Kellen Edwards believed; it was what he knew. It was what he felt the first moment he laid eyes on Bailey Green. It was like they’d known each other in a previous life and their souls had sought each other out, hers moving to Atlanta from Barbados at a young age, and his moving back to Atlanta after a hiatus in Baltimore and Louisiana... -
![Summer at my Sister's by Emily Harvale]()
Summer at my Sister's by Emily Harvale
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwin sisters. One scorching summer. A bucketful of secrets.Diana’s life is perfect. Her twin sister, Josie’s – not so much. But when secrets are revealed this summer, everything will change.Diana has a rich and successful husband, two talented youngsters and an adorable dog. She always looks as if she’s stepped from the cover of a magazine... -
![Sunlight over Crystal Sands by Holly Martin]()
Sunlight over Crystal Sands by Holly Martin
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLove is in the air on the sun kissed sands of the Cornish coast, where the sea sparkles and romance sizzles on golden beaches. This stunning new novel by Holly Martin, bestselling author of Ice Creams at Emerald Cove, is guaranteed to steal your heart this summer.Lyra Thomas has dreamed of living on Jewel Island ever since she first visited its breathtaking shores... -
![Forget Me Not by Brenda Jackson]()
Forget Me Not by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBrenda Jackson welcomes you back to Catalina Cove, where love is waiting to be reclaimed…Ashley Ryan never doubted that her husband, Devon, was the love of her life. Even now, three years after Devon died in a car wreck while on a business trip, Ashley can’t bring herself to move on... -
![Playing Along: A Small Town Second Chance Romance by Cassie-Ann L. Miller]()
Playing Along: A Small Town Second Chance Romance by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen I came back to Sin Valley, the mission was simple—avoid the ex-girlfriend who broke my heart. At all costs.Too bad I just (accidentally) moved in next door to her. And her battery-operated boyfriend(s). Plural.Crap! No matter how hard I try to steer clear of Desiree Grant, fate keeps tossing us together.And, so far? It’s not going too well for me... -
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![Simon's Surprise by Taylor Rylan]()
Simon's Surprise by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSimon has been married three years and he loves his husband more than life. He’s patiently waited for a time when Sean was ready for a family, but if that never happened, he was okay, as long as he had Sean by his side. Sean wanted to make Simon happy and he knew his husband wanted kids. He finally felt he was at a place that he could slow down enough to start the family he’d always dreamed of... -
![An Unlikely Proposal (Love Inspired) by Toni Shiloh]()
An Unlikely Proposal (Love Inspired) by Toni Shiloh
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTheir friendship can survive almost anything...For two best friends,marriage could be their greatest test yet...Trinity Davis must not have heard firefighter Omar Young correctly. Did her handsome widowed best friend just suggest they get married? Omar needs a mom for his adorable little girls, and it'll fix Trinity's financial woes. But saying "I do" isn't just business...Categorized as:
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![A Dash of Love by Té Russ]()
A Dash of Love by Té Russ
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings'Traditional relationships' aren't their thing, so a no-strings attached arrangement seems to be a no-brainer that they both find to be mutually beneficial...and satisfying. But one thing that arrangements usually don't account for...falling in love. **Note: If you have not read the Nobles of Sweet Rapids series, this novella has spoilers from the series... -
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![Enduring Love by Toni Shiloh]()
Enduring Love by Toni Shiloh
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"There comes a point in every woman’s life where she must decide what to believe: the truth of the past or the circumstances of the present." Belle Peterson is hiding a secret. Seeking sanctuary in the small town of Maple Run, she’s intent on starting her life over—one she hopes honors Christ... -
![The Summer Cottage by Annie Rains]()
The Summer Cottage by Annie Rains
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis summer, they'll learn that home is where the heart is.Somerset Lake is the perfect place for Trisha Langly and her son to start over. As the new manager for the Somerset Cottages, Trisha is instantly charmed by the property's elderly residents and her firecracker of a new boss, Vi Fletcher. But Trisha is less enchanted by Vi's protective grandson Jake... -
![The House on Blueberry Lane by Brenda Jackson]()
The House on Blueberry Lane by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"If there's one thing Jackson knows how to do, it's how to pluck those heartstrings."—BookPageAll he needs is a second chanceAll she wants is no strings attachedThe biggest mistake of Jaye Colfax’s life was letting Velvet Spencer leave. For three years, they were together exclusively and it was great—at least for Jaye. But Velvet wanted more... -
![Springtime at Hope Cottage by Annie Rains]()
Springtime at Hope Cottage by Annie Rains
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFans of RaeAnne Thayne and Debbie Mason will want to cozy up with this small-town series from USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains. When opposites attract... As an editor at a major New York City magazine, Josie Kellum is always on the go...until an injury sidelines her in the small town of Sweetwater Springs. Luckily, her new physical therapist is easy going and easy on the eyes... -
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Midnight by Shon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was supposed to be one night.A one-off. To quell my curiosity and quench my thirst.It didn't really go that way though.. -
![That One Heartbreak: A Small Town Single Mom Romance by Carrie Elks]()
That One Heartbreak: A Small Town Single Mom Romance by Carrie Elks
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMarley and Kate's story is coming soon. A small town single mom romance..Categorized as:
season-summer romance in-uniform small-town contemporary death friends-to-lovers fiction
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