Books like 'Not Even Close'
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Stay With You by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJust when Chrissy Caldwell thought things couldn’t get any worse, life showed up and said, “Hold my beer.”The past year had been a living nightmare, one she couldn’t seem to wake up from... -
Crave by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe next chapter in one of the most romantic love stories ever told Luxury hotel heir Ian Gregson longed for his beloved Tessa from afar for more than two years, forced to keep his attraction towards her well hidden. But now that his feelings no longer have to remain a secret, he is free to indulge his constant craving for the woman of his dreams... -
Hot Daddy Sauce: A Single Dad Romance by Angel Devlin, Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s getting hot around here! Chilli hot! Leah My next-door neighbour, Jenson, is a chef and a successful businessman. He’s also a single daddy to the cutest six-year-old girl. I’m only here as long as it takes to get my parents' old house ready for sale. Then it’s time for me to make a fresh start, away from the tragic events of late... -
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Confetti Hearts by Lily Morton
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJoe Bagshaw doesn’t believe in love or marriage anymore, which is rather a hindrance for a wedding planner.His own marriage was a whirlwind affair that ended before the ink could dry on the wedding certificate. Nevertheless, even with his divorce pending, he’s getting by... -
Barefoot at Sunset by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIntroducing Barefoot Bay Timeless…a new trilogy celebrating the sexy silver fox hero! Set on the sun-washed sands of Barefoot Bay, these contemporary novels tell stories of second chances and redemption... -
Daddy's Little Darling by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe was desperate, homeless and alone… Charlie was used to fending for herself. She wasn’t necessarily that good at it, considering she was currently living in her car, but it was the only life she knew. She didn’t have family or friends and she certainly wasn’t used to anyone caring about what she did... -
Remi's Fight by Shayne Ford
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStranded in Buenos Aires, Remi and Esme face their first hurdle. Will they be able to overcome it? An unexpected invitation pulls them into a different world that brings them closer and helps them sort their feelings.Would Remi learn how to express his feelings?AUTHOR'S NOTE:This book ends on a cliffhanger. The NEXT book will be the last volume of Remi's story. -
Every Time We Touch by J.E. Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s fighting to keep her head above water… He’s drowning in guilt.-Kyle-As a kid my life was perfect.I had everything I could ever want.Amazing parents, a loving little sister. Then it all changed.In the blink of an eye, my heart died. My soul fractured, my happiness vanished. For years I felt nothing but pain. Then Carissa walked into my life.In an instant, she turned my world upside down... -
Whisper Of Attraction by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStand-alone Whisper Lake romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way! Single mom Brynn Daniels has her hands full with her teenage son, working full time, and getting ambushed periodically when her mom rents out the backyard garage apartment on Airbnb without letting her know. She doesn't have time for romance... -
Blue Raspberry by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Lark Adams is a successful real estate agent who’s ready to outsell everyone. While preparing a property for an open house late one night, she realizes how dangerous her job can be.Police officer Wyatt Hazelton is dedicated to equipping women with self-defense skills... -
Grizz's Passion by Loni Nichole
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's a sucker for a happy ending, and this bodyguard won't stop until she has one. With him.GrizzI should have known I was being set up when my boss couldn't stop grinning, but I took the last-minute private security gig anyway. Color me surprised when I show up to a bachelorette party and a crowd of drunk chicks start yelling for me to take it all off... -
Pretty Little Mess by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCordeliaWelcome to Winthrop, WA. Population: Screwed.When I answered Deacon Cromwell's ad for an assistant, roughing it with a mountain man was not what I had in mind.But I'll give anything a shot. Just so long as it doesn't shoot back.When my grumpy new boss finds out he hired...well, me...all bets are off.He's way too hot to handle.And I'm dying to be handled.If we don't kill each other first... -
Stranded with a Very-Kissable Cowboy by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA cocky, arrogant, single Dad.A curvy Nanny that wears her heart on her sleeve.Together, in an age gap, all the feels, cowboy romance... -
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Promise Not To Fall by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKendall is the kind of girl no guy wants to be in a relationship with. She’s controlling, has OCD, and never ever backs down when she thinks she’s right. Which is pretty much all the time. Fearing her last few years in her twenties will be like the last five, she looks for some adventure. That’s when her best friend convinces her to join her on vacation to the Bahamas... -
Fake It Baby One More Time by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Fake Romance Box Set Collection including The NewlyFEDS, Break Me, and Graham. Including BONUS material... -
The Last Kiss by Anna Bloom
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy life began when I found out it was ending.One Frenchman. One night. No questions. No names.The perfect antidote for a stolen future.Fate though has other plans. This doesn’t feel like a one-night stand, it feels like soulmates for a lifetime.One night can’t be enough because I think we’re falling in love... -
Remi's World by Shayne Ford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe needed a challenge, and I was it. Caught between two worlds, Esme follows Remi's lead in an adventurous journey that sweeps her senses as much as it leaves her baffled. The more she learns about the mysterious tycoon, the more she feels confused, and yet she goes head-to-head with him, determined to uncover his secrets... -
Mr. Bad Influence by M.A. Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne year. That was how long it took to plan the wedding of my dreams, from the dress all the way down to the shoes.It wasn’t until the shoes went missing that I discovered the man I was supposed to marry in twenty-four hours wasn’t the man I thought he was.Unfortunately, life doesn’t always go according to plan. That’s why my mom told me to always have a backup... -
Curvy Persuasion by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the VP of the Raging Angels. She’s his brother’s little sister. When they get stuck together, will they be able to resist the heat between them?One click this curvy woman possessive biker romance!TalonThe members of the MC are my family,They’re like brothers.So you know who should be off-limits?My brother’s little sister.But when we’re trapped together for the weekend,Things really heat up... -
Remi's Love by Shayne Ford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA twist of events takes Esme across the world where a conversation with a mysterious woman sheds life on Remi's life. More than ever, she wants all or nothing when it comes to him. Would Remi give her what she wants? Digging deeper into Remi's life, Esme gathers more information about his past, and yet, she misses a few critical pieces of the puzzle... -
Creative Casanova by K. Street
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"What's the craziest thing you've ever done?" When Ryder DeLuca posed that question to me at my cousin’s wedding reception, the last thing I expected was to end up in his bed. I was the kind of woman who lived inside the lines—until I broke the rules for a smooth-talking, creative Casanova. I really shouldn’t have been surprised when I woke up alone in his hotel room... -
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Starting Over With You by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsManuel “Manny” AlvarezI will never regret my actions that led to me spending five years in prison... -
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New Tune, Old Vinyl by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTALLULAHSame Old Spin has always been my second home. Not just because it’s my family’s business but because I love the way music can speak to your soul. I thought I would run the shop forever, but it’s coming to an end and I’m not sure how to feel about it. I have no idea what comes next... -
Achilles and the Houseboy by Gillibran Brown
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf Achilles, ancient hero of the Trojan War, had worn proper footwear then Gillibran Brown, modern hero of the Domestic Empire, would get into a lot less trouble, or so he believes. A kiss heralds the arrival of a most unwelcome and troublesome visitor who throws the eponymous houseboy out of kilter with life and his beloved dictators, Dick and Shane... -
Read With Your Heart: a small town romance by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a small town teacher meets her new neighbor, she’s failing at remaining professional.Tricia Carter loves teaching, but as a high school teacher, her newest student puzzles her. When she calls home to discuss her concerns, she learns the child lives with a much older brother. She also discovers he’s her next door neighbor and dangerous... -
Leaning Into Forever by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGeordie De La Rosa is a legend among wine lovers in Napa Valley. His ultra-fabulous style paired with a penchant for leading impromptu sing-a-longs has made him a star attraction at Conrad Winery. Co-owning a well-respected winery was never Geordie’s aspiration but he likes the niche he’s made for himself... -
Drilled Deep by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBefore today I wasn’t sure I believed in love-at-first-sight. Now? Hell, I feel like my heart’s been drilled deep. Ana Clemente fills it. Entirely. Problem is, how exactly do I explain that to this sweet little bookworm without scaring her away? She’s young, innocent, and way out of my league. I’m a salt of the earth man; I believe in family, faith, and forever... -
The Very Worst by Julia Wolf
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJames O’Malley is hot.Built like a lumberjack with a beard to match, I can’t take my eyes off him.I really should be able to, considering we had the very worst sex of my life six months ago. But he won't stop looking at me with his broody, soulful gaze every time I take a seat at his bar and I’m quickly becoming addicted to it... -
Ridden Hard by Kim Loraine
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey call me the wild one. The Ryker brother who'd rather have more notches on his bedpost than rodeo championships.I'm good with horses, even better with women. I've been warned that sowing my oats might have consequences, but I'm always careful. And there's nothing wrong with having a little fun.But the truth is I want more than fun. I want it all. With the right girl... -
Sugar Kisses: a BBW Christmas Romance by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBad weather forces Sophia to remain in the city for Christmas instead of visiting her family.Miserable, and all alone on the holiday, she does what anyone else in her situation would do and visits a crappy dinner to eat crappy food and be around other people feeling just as sad and lonely as she is. bah-humbug!Things have to look up at some point! It's Christmas after all... -
Her Older Mountain Man: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox
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With Kol by K.L. Donn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKol Daniels has spent years raising his sister after their parents passed away. Finally gaining the freedom to live his own life, he meets a girl… Who runs away. Thea Andrews only wants to be normal. She wants to drop the scars of her past and move forward. After finding a friendship with a woman who didn’t demand to know all her secrets, Thea feels comfort in her surroundings... -
Bachelor #10 by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRemember that time you went to a bachelor charity auction and bid on the sexy Scottish bad boy of soccer for your supermodel boss from hell only for the press to get things wrong and think you’re the one who spent a ridiculous amount of money to go on a date with him? No? Right, that was me... -
Tyson by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrylee - It was supposed to be a one-time thing which quickly turned into two, and then three. Don’t ask me how, but now I can't seem count the times on one hand, let alone two. I'm in trouble. I never intended for this to be something more, but he has the ability to keep drawing me back in. He's coming for me. He's always wanted more, but this time, I don't think he's going to let me go... -
Teaching Foster's Cowboy by Izaia Winter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne drink. Three times a week. For thirty minutes and no more.Foster knows he should stay away from him. As the owner of the largest BDSM club in the state, he accepts the big, sweet bartender next door isn’t for him. It doesn’t matter if Elias’s blushes set his body on fire... -
Michael by Karla Sorensen
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrooke Rossi knows how to stay in control. After all, finding herself a single mother to twins after her ‘allergic to responsibility’ ex-boyfriend left town has kinda set the bar for whatever might come her way. Except the day-to-day realities of single motherhood has her juggling in a way that she couldn’t anticipate, which is why she's one sleepless night away from a padded cell... -
Blue Bayou by Jiffy Kate
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe road to self-discovery leads Maverick Kensington deep into the heart of New Orleans. The colorful characters, beautiful scenery and a hot mess of a woman he finds along the way offer him the perfect place to reinvent himself. The French Quarter and Blue Bayou are exactly the change of pace he’s looking for, helping him escape the soul-sucking work he does for his father’s company... -
New Year's with the Single Dad by Whitley Cox
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA lot can happen in twenty-four hours ...Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to The Single Dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again.This is Emmetts story ...Single dad of Seattle, Dr. Emmett Strong doesn't believe in soulmates... -
Dash by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrynn Thomas desperately needed a job and jumped at the chance to work for the cleaning company owned by Dallas "Dash" Smith. But she never expected to find her boss cleaning up a crime scene. Or to be swept off her feet by him.The men of the Silver Saints MC moved fast when they found the women meant to be theirs. Dash was no exception. They’d also do anything to keep their women safe... -
Scandalous Scotsman: A Hero Club Novel by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne trip down the stairs, caused by a lone Lego, while wrapped in a towel, spewing a plethora of profanities, and my cell phone went flying.I landed on my ass, and then the ER.Between those two occurrences was a FaceTime call, placed by a bouncing phone, to the number of a man I didn’t even truly look at, who had now seen more of my body than anyone had since my Tinder days, over a year ago... -
Say You're Mine by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI swear I didn’t mean to flirt with Brayden Clarke—especially not right in the middle of an interview for a job. It was a gut reaction to his smoldering eyes and deep voice. To my total disbelief, he gives me the assignment. I can handle the job, but the sexy man who's intent on getting under my skin might be too hot to resist. But our lives are too different. He’s under constant scrutiny... -
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Brayden by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn Insta-love Police Officer Hero and Curvy Younger Woman RomanceSashaI’m running late to my client's first book signing event.I promised Sienna I wouldn’t miss it for the world.She’s my best client and has become an even dearer friend.It’s the only reason I ignore her warning not to speed my way through Stryker County.And the only reason the world’s hottest police officer pulls me over... -
Her Older Single Dad: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer Older Single Dad is a steamy, short romance with a curvy, younger woman and a handsome older hero. It is the second book in the Daddy Knows Better series. Piper Food delivery isn’t a great job, but it pays the bills… usually.Most importantly, I get to be independent. When a walking break turns into an amazing job opportunity, I can’t say no... -
Saving the Guy Next Door by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSaving the Guy Next Door: Guy Next Door Book 6An insta-love blue collar hero and curvy younger woman romanceClaireI’m not thrilled to be moving into an apartment.But things start to look up when I realize my neighbor across the hall is smokin’ hot.And single.I think there may even be a spark between us.Then Evan asks me to go with him to sister’s wedding.Not as a date—as a fake girlfriend... -
Hailey by ChaShiree M., M.K. Moore
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHailey I thought I knew. I thought I knew what life had in store for me. Until the day I met HIM. Until the moment he said hello. Until the second he touched me. Until the times he made love to me over and over claiming me EVERY. TIME. Then our time was up, and I left my heart with him. Fate brought us back together. But, does he still want me, as much as I want him? Plans be damned... -
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