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Times Like These (Blue is the Color) by Julia Wolf
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNick Fletcher has the voice of a god and a tongue as sharp as a knife. His words can cut, and this time, his quick temper has earned him an intruder in his life and on his tour. Dalia Brenner looks like a grown-up Annie gone bad, but he wants nothing to do with her pin-up worthy curves and smart mouth... -
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Starting Over Scottish: A Grumpy Sunshine Holiday Romance by Tricia O'Malley
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![Awaken My Heart by Kat Baxter]()
Awaken My Heart by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAbraham:I already had my happy ending. Childhood sweethearts, my late wife and I made four beautiful kids together who are now grown and married off themselves. I’m content to be their old dad, tending to my ranch and my tomato plants. Until Emily Carson and her tempting curvy body and her smiles that she hands out like candy, crashes into my life making me want things I have no business wanting...Categorized as:
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![Unbreakable Bond by Hope Ford]()
Unbreakable Bond by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s my best friend’s daughter and I have no business wanting her the way I do. Especially since it’s my fault that her dad died. Call it survivor’s guilt, if you must, I just know, I’m to blame.Still when she comes to me for help, I can’t refuse her. Which means sleeping on my sofa so she can take my bed.Emerson is temptation personified...Categorized as:
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![Just A Kiss by J.H. Croix]()
Just A Kiss by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA swoony billionaire romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!Brainy brings bossy to his knees.Jessica Slater is brilliant. When she was my intern, she was off limits and waaaay too tempting.She’s even more delectable now and wins every battle of wits she faces. A chance encounter ignites a fire between us.It was just a kiss. Just. It nearly brought me to my knees... -
![Black Velvet by Nichole Rose]()
Black Velvet by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery musician needs a muse...ClaytonAddison Kissinger blew my mind the first time I met her.Those sweet little lips whispering my name made me crazy.She hasn't spoken to me since.That hasn't stopped me from watching her.Or kept me from craving her.Half the world is screaming my name.I want her begging it.She's soft. Sweet. Sexy. Mine.She doesn't know it yet, but she's about to find out... -
![The Enforcer by Olivia T. Turner]()
The Enforcer by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe's mean.And grumpy.When he's on the ice, he's the most violent player out there.But there's something about him I just can't shake.There's a sweetness hiding under that gruff, brute exterior.A little boy peeking out who wants to come out and play.I never thought I'd be with someone like Tucker McKinstry.But once I get past that rough hard shell, I can't imagine being with anyone else... -
![Latte Darling by S.J. Tilly]()
Latte Darling by S.J. Tilly
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI have a nice life - living in my hometown, owning the coffee shop I’ve worked at since I was 16.It’s comfortable.On paper.But I’m tired of doing everything by myself. Tired of being in charge of every decision in my life.I want someone to lean on. Someone to spend time with. Sit with. Hug.And I really don’t want to go to my best friend’s wedding alone... -
![A Queen For Christmas: A Forever Safe Christmas Series by Elisa Leigh, M.K. Moore]()
A Queen For Christmas: A Forever Safe Christmas Series by Elisa Leigh, M.K. Moore
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt the young age of twelve, King Holden Montrose was made King long before he should have been. With no guidance, he struggled through it and learned what needed to be done to make sure his country survived. Almost twenty years later, his kingdom is prospering and he’s become the most mysterious and handsome royal bachelor in Europe. The only thing left for him to do is find himself a Queen... -
![Leaping into Love by Loni Ree]()
Leaping into Love by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLeap Year Baby…My horoscope said, “For all those Leap Year Babies out there, it’s your day! Take a leap into something fresh and exciting.”I don’t think my horoscope fairy meant for me hop into Mr. Walker’s pristine, Egyptian-cotton sheets. I had no idea my roommate's gorgeous employer was in the shower when I let myself in to take his dog for a walk... -
![The Atelier Assignment by Annie Dyer]()
The Atelier Assignment by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer assignment is to not fall in love with him…Zeke Brooksbank is in need of a wake-up call. One that shakes him out of the grump he’s permanently in and turns him into a reasonable human being.I’m not staying at his country residence to tame the beast. I’m meant to be cataloguing his art collection, not fangirling over his own paintings, or becoming attached to his little daughter...Categorized as:
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![Shortbread & the Scotsman by Lana Dash]()
Shortbread & the Scotsman by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAINSLIEThere is nothing like Christmas in the Highlands of Scotland. Our village is known for many festivals, but nothing compares to the Christmas Matchmaking Festival. People visit from all over the Highlands, but there is only one Scotsman that I wish to be matched with this Christmas. But after a kiss and a misunderstanding over the summer, he's given me the cold shoulder...Categorized as:
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![Cameron by C.M. Steele]()
Cameron by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Puffin Bay by Annie Dyer]()
Puffin Bay by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeartbreak led me to Puffin Bay, searching for peace in a small, coastal town. Four years later, my bar is thriving and my next business is just what the town needs. It doesn’t need Roman Tominey. Arrogant, city-boy, suit-wearing grump - he knows how to push every one of my buttons, and after an evening of bad decisions, he knows how to push that one too...Categorized as:
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![Innocent by Khloe Summers]()
Innocent by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan this protective older man convince a curvy virgin to save herself for love, or will she auction it off to the highest bidder?JanieI've spent years trying to find love, but all I've found is heartache and debt.With no way to pay my college tuition, I follow a friend's advice.I auction my virginity online.At first, this seems like a great plan. I'm going to make out huge... -
![My Heart by Flora Ferrari]()
My Heart by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen I lost my best friend in a car accident I wasn’t surprised she donated her heart. She always put others first. I just never guessed she would still be looking after me even after she was gone.When a stranger appears at my door saying, “Lisa left a note. She wanted us to take care of you,” I’m shocked... -
![Rocked by the Roadie by Eve London]()
Rocked by the Roadie by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo hearts, one bed, no looking back.DaisyWhen the hottest boy band on the planet gets back together for an epic reunion tour, there’s no decision to make. I’m going. It’s been ten years since I’ve had the chance to hang out with my groupie besties. They don’t know it yet, but my parents are forcing me to settle into a life they’ve pre-planned, right down to the man they want me to marry... -
![Pure Temptation by Lucy Darling]()
Pure Temptation by Lucy Darling
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe thinks I’m a rule follower. Or, maybe more precisely, a rule enforcer. I suppose I do like things by the book. Straight-laced? Sure. Or I had been before I saw the pink-haired beauty tending bar and realized for her I’d break all the rules.She quickly becomes my obsession, and I admit I may take my interest in her a little far. Breaking the same laws I’d enforced on others... -
![Unwrapping His Package by Cameron Hart]()
Unwrapping His Package by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIndie: I trust my gut, the universe, and the healing power of sugar. I’ll admit I had my doubts in all three of those things when my sister wanted to move all the way here to Christmas, Michigan in the dead of winter. I’ve been scrambling to be the supportive sister after her messy divorce, but I’m exhausted. Just when I think I’m at my breaking point, I sense something... -
![316 Rose Rd. by Frankie Love]()
316 Rose Rd. by Frankie Love
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHarper Higgins is way too sweet for a mountain man like me.But when she shows up at my camp grounds, renting herself a cabin for some “me time”, I can’t help but want her.When I ask her why she needs this alone time … she gets pink in the cheeks and clams up.This girl has a secret, and I intend to figure it out.When I do, all hell breaks loose. I need her. Now... -
![Hell Fires by Mila Crawford]()
Hell Fires by Mila Crawford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI am dangerous in every sense of the word. My scars run deep and I’ve sworn off love.My brothers, my bike, and vengeance are my creed.But then a young girl who can’t see makes me open my eyes.She forces me to face the darkness of my past and brings me to my knees.Loving her is pain, but losing her would destroy me... -
![Adam's Fugitive by Loni Ree]()
Adam's Fugitive by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy curvy little fugitive will pay for her crimes. In my arms.AdamWho knew a night out celebrating my law school graduation would change my life? One look a the gorgeous girl and I know things will never be the same. She steals my heart then disappears like a thief in the night.Seven years later, fate smiles on me and brings her back into my life... -
![At Recess by Loni Ree]()
At Recess by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLetty My darn lead foot is going to land me in jail. Since moving to the small Texas town, I’ve gotten four speeding tickets and the sheriff is tired of giving me tickets—tired of dealing with me. To keep my license, I have to go in front of a grouchy old judge and convince him I’ve finally learned my lesson. Oof...Categorized as:
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![Blade by Cameron Hart]()
Blade by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI was out on a ride to clear my mind when I saw her on the side of the road, frowning at the black smoke pouring out of the engine. I wasn’t looking for trouble, and I certainly wasn’t looking for a blonde-haired, blue-eyed damsel in distress, but I couldn’t just leave her stranded... -
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![Mountain Daddy by S.J. Tilly]()
Mountain Daddy by S.J. Tilly
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKendraMoving into my dad’s house at age thirty-two because my roommate scammed me out of my rent… not exactly what I’d call winning at life.So on my drive to Colorado, I decide I need one more night of freedom, and the cute motel on the side of the road is the perfect place to stop. Bonus that it has a bar.Extra bonus when I spot him sitting at the end of the bar...Categorized as:
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![Heat by C.M. Steele]()
Heat by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a mad dash to get through her hectic sweaty morning and make it to work on time, Violet finds herself struck by...a limo.Dazed but mostly unharmed, she's surprised when the passenger in the limo swoops her up and is shirtless.What kind of limo did she collide with?Pain and agony strike Micah when he sees his little Violet in the middle of the street... -
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Wild by Tory Baker
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs President of the Diamondback Motorcycle Club, settling down never occurred to me. I have my club and that’s all I needed. My mind changed with one look at the dark-haired beauty in need of help. Persephone Chapman should have been dead, the fact that she has the grit and determination to survive is exactly what I want in an old lady. It’s more than that, though... -
![Coming Down Her Chimney by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart]()
Coming Down Her Chimney by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe had the best intentions.Avery Sinclair lives to spread Christmas cheer. Growing up in an orphanage, Christmas was the only time that she got presents, but her love of the holiday is more than that. It’s the only time when people treated her with kindness.That’s why she’s on her neighbor’s roof, trying to untangle the string of Christmas lights that she’s putting up for him... -
![Baby Fever Secrets by Nicole Snow]()
Baby Fever Secrets by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI CAN'T HIDE IT FOREVER. WHEN HE FINDS OUT...OMFG!BEKAHHe was just a hookup.I wasn't supposed to see him again.He wasn't supposed to be my boss. Or dad's new business partner.We weren't supposed to keep doing this, night after sheet-clenching, heart-pounding, lip-biting night.Look, I'm not stupid. Grant Shaw doesn't settle his gorgeous, cocky, billionaire self down with anyone... -
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Virile by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe'd be a fool to let her leave without putting his mark on her.Aiden Savage was happy with his life and his booming tattoo business. He thought he had it all until the night Gracie Franklin arrived at the shop asking for a tattoo. Then he realized exactly what he’d been missing. She was everything he could ever want in a woman, and he couldn’t just let her go... -
![Deviant by Fiona Davenport]()
Deviant by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGrady “Deviant” Walsh could hack his way into just about any computer system, but he had no clue when it came to love. Not until he met Alice Payne and fell head over heels for the first time in his life.Alice wasn’t familiar with motorcycle clubs, but she couldn’t deny the pull she felt toward the Iron Rogues enforcer. Unfortunately, someone wasn’t happy about the their relationship... -
![Sweet Treat by Loni Ree]()
Sweet Treat by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTemptation has never been so sweet… Megan Lennox never thought she would leave her home for tiny Sweetbriar, Colorado but Grammy Lois needs her. Now, running the Sweet Beginnings Cafe and adjusting to this unique place are the least of her worries... -
![Forever Kisses by Loni Ree]()
Forever Kisses by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Kane Triplets try their hand at matchmaking…. Harris Kane When my nephews ask me to help out a friend who needs a job, I make them promise that this girl won’t turn out like the firm’s last three secretaries—husband-hunting, gold-diggers. Just to be sure, I cover all my bases and create a new office policy, no fraternization, no exceptions... -
![Wicked Ways: A Small Town Twin Switch Romance (Hunky Halloween) by Loni Ree]()
Wicked Ways: A Small Town Twin Switch Romance (Hunky Halloween) by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere’s something different about the intern. ZaneShe walks into my office one day and “Bam,” my heart is screaming at me-she’s the one. Why her? Why now? What the hell is happening to me? I blame my dad. His family love at first sight curse has reared its head to bite me in the rear end at the most unexpected moment... -
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![Winter Kisses: An Instalove Possessive Holiday Romance by Flora Ferrari]()
Winter Kisses: An Instalove Possessive Holiday Romance by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA New England blizzard leaves me stranded on the side of the road as I’m driving up to my big sister’s house for the holidays. My plan is to use the break from my barista job to write a bestseller, but my beat-up old car has other ideas.I think I’m lost. But then he finds me. And my world will never be the same again... -
![Anthony by K.L. Fast]()
Anthony by K.L. Fast
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe met Anthony and Charlee in Chocolate Kisses. This is their long-awaited story. Anthony Gallucci has had one person on his mind for two years. He has searched high and low for the one that got away. Charlee Galvington was just looking for a good time in Italy. Oh, she got one all right, then fled. Fast forward two years... -
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![Chocolate Kisses by K.L. Fast, M.K. Moore]()
Chocolate Kisses by K.L. Fast, M.K. Moore
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKissing Junction, the town that speeds life up! (Hey, the new town motto!!) Cameron Galvington: This firefighter and chocolate aficionado is on the hunt for the girl that haunts his dreams. After figuring out who she is, he sets course for their forever. Tiffani Galucci: The object of obsession and baker extraordinaire, has been equally obsessed with Cam from afar... -
![After the Rain by Ember Davis]()
After the Rain by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRYLANDI planned to avoid Sycamore Mountain for a lot longer than ten years, but when my dad dies, I have to go back. Hammond Whiskey Distillery isn’t the only thing waiting for me in my hometown.Magnolia’s the girl I always wanted and could never have because she’s my sister’s best friend and too young for me. Now, she’s all grown up and even more captivating than I remember...Categorized as:
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![Catch & Release by Loni Ree]()
Catch & Release by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis girl stole my heart.And I'm a stubborn jerk.While I'm attempting to come to terms with this surprising event, my curvy little love leaves town.There's no way I can live without her so I'll have to find my girl and make things right.I know I have my work cut out for me but I'll do whatever it takes to make her mine forever... -
![Claimed by the Lumberjack by Clara King]()
Claimed by the Lumberjack by Clara King
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's a lumberjack who thinks he's better off alone...But a curvy damsel in distress is about to make him question everything.I never expected to find myself running from the cops in the middle of a blizzard, but when I'm saved by a big, grumpy lumberjack, my world is changed forever. Ivor is gruff and protective, and I'm immediately intrigued by him...Categorized as:
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![Big Grumpy Fireman by Cassi Hart]()
Big Grumpy Fireman by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCamillaAll I wanted was a traditional Thanksgiving celebration with my family. What I got was a near-death experience. But I can’t say I regret what happened, not when it reunited me with the only man I ever loved . . . and lost. After Damian disappeared without a word seven years ago, my naïve heart never stopped hoping I’d someday find him again... -
![Dating Your Grumpy Neighbor by Lana Dash]()
Dating Your Grumpy Neighbor by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings: a curvy girl romantic comedy (curvy girls' guide book...Categorized as:
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![All for You by Elyse Kelly]()
All for You by Elyse Kelly
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLexTrouble seems to follow me these days. I thought finding out my boyfriend was cheating was the worst thing to happen, but it turns out it was just what I needed. When I find my myself in more trouble than I can handle on my own, the Viking Sex God known as Rhys, comes to my rescue... -
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![Drilling Deep by Cameron Hart]()
Drilling Deep by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve spent the last decade and a half on this oil rig, aside from the few times my supervisors forced me to take time off out of concern that I would go stir-crazy. They don’t understand that I like the solitude and manual labor this job requires. No one does.As the Drilling Rig Foreman, it’s my responsibility to oversee daily operations and jump in when necessary. That part, I don’t mind...Categorized as:
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![His Toughest Case by Cassi Hart]()
His Toughest Case by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCurtI’m not built for relationships.I don’t like having someone crowding my space or my bed.At least, that’s what I thought… until she showed up on my doorstep.My little sister's best friend has grown into the perfect woman.I’m not sure how I’m supposed to keep my mind – or my hands – off of her.LondonI’ve been in love with my best friend’s older brother since I was a little girl...Categorized as:
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![Curvy Girl and the Sheriff Next Door by Jessa Joy]()
Curvy Girl and the Sheriff Next Door by Jessa Joy
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy brother's best friend thinks he's the boss of me. And I'm starting to like it... DaisyMy brother's best friend Rion is huge, bossy and gorgeous. He's not afraid of taking control and he has the law on his side. The sheriff of Snowflake Falls takes his responsibilities seriously. But that doesn't mean he can boss me around. When he needs a fake date to a big event he asks me and my heart leaps... -
![Until Forever by Jenika Snow]()
Until Forever by Jenika Snow
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings*Each book in the You're Mine series can be read as a complete standalone.*She was the shy new girl who’d walked into class. I instantly knew we’d be inseparable.Abigail and Max. That sounded perfect.Everything about her mesmerized me, from her sandy blonde hair, to the sweet scent of cotton candy bubble gum that clung to her... -
![Sweet Surrender by C.M. Steele]()
Sweet Surrender by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the third book in the Sweetheart’s Treats Series. Although it can be read alone, you may want to read them in order. Derek: Being a single dad has never been easy, but I’ve never regretted my decision to keep my daughter and raise her alone. I regret how it happened, but never her. Now that she’s grown, maybe I should start looking for the one who will make me happy... -
![Zeke's Eden: The Beginning by K. Webster]()
Zeke's Eden: The Beginning by K. Webster
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFollowing Daddy’s rules has always been easy. Smile. Nod. Repeat. Until I met Zeke. Dark. Dirty. Sinner. A hungry beast, released from his cage. And I’m on the menu. Tonight, I’m Zeke’s Eden. His sugar. His whore. Daddy’s little girl is all grown up… ***Warning: This is an erotic novella...
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