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The Bluff by Emma St. Clair
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's hard to be professional when you hate and are attracted to your boss in equal measure... -
![The Magnificent Mrs Mayhew by Milly Johnson]()
The Magnificent Mrs Mayhew by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTHE QUEEN OF FEEL-GOOD FICTION! 'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold' Heat The brand new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Perfectly Imperfect Woman - a gorgeous read full of love, life and laughter. Behind every successful man is a woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman... -
![Stiff Suit by Tawna Fenske]()
Stiff Suit by Tawna Fenske
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJames "Iceman" Bracelyn is wound tighter than a vintage Rolex. Besides his CEO role at Ponderosa Resort, he's guardian of the family's biggest secrets, including a doozy that keeps him up at night. Alone. In that big bed he'd rather not share, thank you very much. That's fine with Lily Archer, who likes her flings flaming hot and fleeting... -
![Game Changer by Alley Ciz]()
Game Changer by Alley Ciz
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI had the girl — THE girl.Kay. My Skittles...MINE.Then a blitz from the past flattened me like a linebacker.Time for a new playbook.Mason Nova is...argh!I told myself to stay away.Warned my heart not to fall for him.Did it listen? NOPE.Now it feels like it’s crushed under a fallen cheer pyramid.Sorry to tell you, but you are NOT a game changer... -
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![Slope of Love by Melissa Foster]()
Slope of Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOlympic gold medalist skiers Jayla Stone and Rush Remington have been best friends for years. They've seen each other at their best and worst and have kept each other's secrets without fail. Only there's one secret Rush has kept close to his chest. After months of introspection, Rush realizes he's been filling his bed but not tending to his heart... -
![Tight Hold by Lisa Suzanne]()
Tight Hold by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe pro football player I’m faking a relationship with has the perfect solution to my career woes. He’s encouraging me to lean into the pseudo-celebrity life I was born into instead of trying to outrun it, and for the first time in my life, someone sees me for me.I feel like he’s falling for me, too.And then my ex shows up... -
![Dirty Little Midlife Secret by Lilian Monroe]()
Dirty Little Midlife Secret by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLily Viceroy arrived in Heart’s Cove with a suitcase by her side and two eensy weensy secrets tucked into the corners of her heart.Well, that’s if “eensy” and “weensy” are code for “terrifying” and “dire.”Clearly, the only thing for Lily to do is to engage in a good ol’ bout of denial... -
![Secrets at the Loch by Hannah Ellis]()
Secrets at the Loch by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor years Lexie has kept everyone at arm’s length. Her heart is so guarded it’s almost impenetrable.Until Nick.When the geeky teacher moves in next door, Lexie finds it increasingly difficult to ignore her attraction to him. To protect herself, she pushes him away, convincing herself that hurting him isn’t a big deal.She never imagined him leaving town. Or how much she’d miss him when he left... -
![Always You by Roxie Noir]()
Always You by Roxie Noir
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis could ruin everything. I was born broken, with a past full of ugly secrets and a brother doing life in prison. Not that you’d know it if you read the tabloids. According to them I’m the rock-solid guitarist for the biggest band in the world. I’m the dependable one. The steady one. The anchor. They don’t know the truth...Categorized as:
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![A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis]()
A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe was never meant to fall for her best friend’s brother...Seren has had a soft spot for her best friend’s brother for as long as she can remember. But when she starts to see Kit as more than just a friend, she knows she’s on dangerous ground.Avoiding him is probably her best course of action, but that’s easier said than done when you live on a tiny island...Categorized as:
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![Finding Hope at the Loch by Hannah Ellis]()
Finding Hope at the Loch by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes all we can do is hope things will turn out exactly as they’re supposed to ... A fairy-tale wedding in a castle should be a dream come true for Isla. Unfortunately, she’s not as taken with the idea as everyone around her. While her family and Logan organise everything, she’s left feeling that her opinion doesn’t count. Meanwhile, Lexie is dealing with family problems of her own... -
![Winter Wishes in Hope Cove by Hannah Ellis]()
Winter Wishes in Hope Cove by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA warm and uplifting winter romanceAll Emily wants for her wedding is a low-key celebration with family and friends. But with a best friend like Josie, it’s no surprise that there’s a touch of drama to the day.Meanwhile, Tara is dealing with problems of her own. In a bid to face up to her past, she sets out to make amends with her estranged father and reunite with her half siblings... -
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Play Me by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne kiss…so hot it scalded me. One year later…a second chance to give her the one thing she’s never had. I’ve known Daisy for years. She’s all curves, but I’m not supposed to notice. Because we’re just friends. I want her anyway. She wants two things—commitment and that elusive O. I can only give her one, so I make a deal. One month and more O’s than she can count... -
![The Calendar of New Beginnings by Ava Miles]()
The Calendar of New Beginnings by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe last thing international photojournalist Lucy O’Brien expected when she returned to her hometown was for her mother to ask her to shoot photos for a ‘Calendar Girls’-like calendar…Of course, it’s all for a good cause—raising money for breast cancer. Lucy agrees to help—ribald photos and all... -
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![The House on Lavender Lane by Hannah Ellis]()
The House on Lavender Lane by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne shocking incident forces six friends to re-evaluate everything Emily only meant to spend a week in Hope Cove. But when the quirky locals involve her in various events, she happily extends her stay. She just wishes Jack were with her and not stuck working back in Oxford.For Lizzie, Emily’s visit is well timed... -
![Cougar by M.A. Foster]()
Cougar by M.A. Foster
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt eighteen, I met a man.A man who turned my world upside down and made me the center of his.He claimed us meeting was fate. I agreed.I was the damsel in distress, and he was my white knight.I became his princess, and he was my prince charming.He gave me the fairy tale.The dream.Until fate circled around and turned my dream into a living nightmare... -
![The Assassins Series by Toni Aleo]()
The Assassins Series by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNow all four novels and the companion novella are together in one can’t-miss eBook bundle: TAKING SHOTSTRYING TO SCOREEMPTY NETFALLING FOR THE BACKUPBLUE LINES The Assassins may be the hottest things on two legs and ice skates, but when the gloves come off, the chiseled men of this Nashville NHL team will do anything for the women they love: A reformed bad boy helps a charming, willful beauty... -
![Naughty Neighbor: Falling for a Libra (Falling for the Stars) by Jeannine Colette, Lauren Runow]()
Naughty Neighbor: Falling for a Libra (Falling for the Stars) by Jeannine Colette, Lauren Runow
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs a romance novelist, I’m facing my worst nightmare—writer’s block.No matter what I write, I hit delete, knowing it’s not worth publishing. The future of my career rests on the success of this new book.So, here I am, looking at Tumblr, desperate for inspiration, when I hear a thumping. Annoyed by the music blaring through the walls, I barge into the hall and bang on my neighbor’s door... -
![The Manny by Piper Rayne]()
The Manny by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe needed a nanny. I needed a lead actress. Somehow I became The Manny. Secrets and lies are a killer way to start any partnership--especially a horizontal one. Now, I'm a glass half full kinda of guy, so, after the 'you're fired' speech was directed at me, I figure now's the time to be the screenwriter I came to sunny California to be... -
![New Starts and Cherry Tarts at the Cosy Kettle by Liz Eeles]()
New Starts and Cherry Tarts at the Cosy Kettle by Liz Eeles
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFans of Cathy Bramley, Debbie Johnson and Jenny Colgan will fall in love with the Cosy Kettle café, where slices of lemon meringue pie are served in the sun-dappled garden – and where Callie’s new beginning collides with an old flame… After yet another failed romance, twenty-six-year-old Callie Fulbright is giving up on love... -
![You're So Vain by Whitney Dineen]()
You're So Vain by Whitney Dineen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFamily drama is something Lutéce Choate struggles to avoid. With a mother who’s an award-winning country western song writer, an aunt who’s a Country Music Hall of Famer, and a brother who’s a rock star, it hasn’t exactly been a low-key kind of life, and she’s ready for a break... -
![The Weekend Getaway by Hannah Ellis]()
The Weekend Getaway by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA weekend break changes everything…The chemistry between Keira and Noah is instant. It only takes one date for Keira to realise there’s something special between them.When Noah invites her to a family party in his hometown, she eagerly agrees, and by the end of their weekend away she’s absolutely head over heels. Not only for Noah, but for his close-knit family and the stunning Isles of Scilly... -
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Complete by Kortney Keisel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBen and I are just friends.We've tried to be more, but it never works. There's no chemistry between us.At least that's the story I tell everyone.Truth is, I'm pining for Ben. HARD. Like Taylor Swift, You Belong With Me, hard. I don't know what happened. Suddenly, his casual touch is fire, and his easy smile stops my heart.But Ben has put me in the friend zone. Permanently... -
![The Bridge to a Better Life by Ava Miles]()
The Bridge to a Better Life by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND comes a humorous and emotional romance about the power of love and second chances—perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Mallery. "Ava's story is witty and charming... -
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![Hello Darling by Kayley Loring]()
Hello Darling by Kayley Loring
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMillions of women all over the world would drop their knickers for British movie star Evan Hunter. Now he’s falling for the one American woman who won’t…Yet... -
![Whispers at the Bluebell Inn by Hannah Ellis]()
Whispers at the Bluebell Inn by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRumours travel fast in a village… Josie loves her new life in the country with Sam. But she has a secret that she doesn’t want anyone to know. Unfortunately, it’s hard to keep anything to yourself in a tiny village. Lizzie is adjusting to motherhood, and finding it more demanding than she ever expected...Categorized as:
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![The Truth by Lauren Landish]()
The Truth by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat happens when you fall for your best friend’s dad?On the surface, I’ve got it all – a great job, good friends, a cute apartment, and a smart mouth.The only problem?I’m in love with a man who doesn’t know I exist.We’ve all had that crush.The one you dream about even though he’s ridiculously out of reach.Well, my crush is a lot closer... -
![Escape to Oakbrook Farm by Hannah Ellis]()
Escape to Oakbrook Farm by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsVillage life is supposed to be quiet… Josie Beaumont is a free spirit. She changes jobs about as often as she changes her relationship status. Frequently! The only constants in her life are the comfy old shoes that she refuses to part with.When unemployment looms again, she’s intrigued by a job opportunity at a dog kennels in rural Devon... -
![Miracles in Wild Rose Bay: A completely uplifting Irish romance full of family secrets by Susanne O'Leary]()
Miracles in Wild Rose Bay: A completely uplifting Irish romance full of family secrets by Susanne O'Leary
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA truly unforgettable Irish romance set on the shores of the Wild Atlantic Way.Arriving in Sandy Cove to views of the shimmering ocean, Tara O’Rourke is excited to get to work. She’s been sent from New York City to take photos of Ireland for a travel magazine, and she knows the perfect area to visit: the mysterious, picturesque Wild Rose Bay... -
![Sexy Bad Daddy by Misti Murphy, Tami Lund]()
Sexy Bad Daddy by Misti Murphy, Tami Lund
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce upon a time Garrett Frost, bad boy of professional golf, found out he had a two year old daughter. Okay, okay, it wasn’t that long ago. His escapades are still in the media, and his sponsors are all in a tail spin, but his daughter sure is cute. That’s where I come in. I’m his nanny. The kid’s nanny. Of course, I’m not his. He’s older, my employer, totally off limits... -
![The Permanence of Pain by Desiree Lafawn]()
The Permanence of Pain by Desiree Lafawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo broken people don’t make a whole. But together, they might have a chance at redemption. Regina O’Shea is used to being tested. As a talented salesperson and strong-willed woman in a male-dominated industry, she has to be prepared for whatever they throw at her. But losing her lover to her good friend and client is the one thing she never expected—and her walls start coming down... -
![Just My Brother's BFF by L.A. Pepper]()
Just My Brother's BFF by L.A. Pepper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingssabella was my best friend’s sister-- forbidden. But someone forgot to tell her the rules.I was a billionaire, rich, handsome and powerful with women panting after me…but the only woman I wanted was untouchable.I promised her brother I would NEVER break the Bro code.She was my neighbour, my PLATONIC best friend and totally off-limits...Categorized as:
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![All He Ever Wanted by Tay Mo'Nae]()
All He Ever Wanted by Tay Mo'Nae
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKyonna had wanted Rhys for as long as she could remember. After coming home from college and starting her career, he was the only thing missing from her life.Rhys is adjusting to being a retired NFL player. He's ready to settle down and start a family, but his issue is he hasn't found the right woman to be with.When the opportunity presents itself Kyonna takes matters into her own hands... -
![Rocking His Fake World by Alexis Winter]()
Rocking His Fake World by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI should be celebrating my band signing a major record deal.How can I, when it’s costing me the love of my life? From the very beginning, Daniel and I knew this day was coming.We made a deal early on that when I left on tour, whatever was between us would end.After all, I could never ask him to put his life on hold for me...Categorized as:
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![Smooch by Susan Renee]()
Smooch by Susan Renee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night. No names. No rules. Just fun.Meant as revenge against my ex-boyfriend,And it was hands down the most physical and best night of my life.So, imagine my surprise when my one-night stand shows up at my workplace the following Monday, greets me by name, and asks for my number, adamant that fate is bringing us together.Of course, I refuse...Categorized as:
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![Good Material by Dolly Alderton]()
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFrom the New York Times best-selling author of Ghosts and Everything I Know About a story of heartbreak and friendship and how to survive bothAndy loves Jen. Jen loved Andy. And he can't work out why she stopped.Now he is. . -
![Misconception: A Rock Star Romance by Julia Wolf]()
Misconception: A Rock Star Romance by Julia Wolf
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI know rock stars. I grew up in the business, and now I make a living managing their tours. I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly.Lots and lots of ugly.All that ugly is why I’ve sworn off dating rockers, but sleeping with them, well...I’ve been known to make the occasional exception.One sultry night in Vegas, Mo Aronson, lead singer of Unrequited, becomes one of those exceptions... -
![Marrying My Best Friend's BFF by Alexis Winter]()
Marrying My Best Friend's BFF by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m THAT guy…The one that rejected his best friend and broke her heart on national television—then secretly fell in love with HER best friend, got her pregnant...and took off.Before you write me off and think I’m just another heartless dick,My best friend got her happily ever after….with my brother.I’ve always been the love ‘em and leave ‘em type.There’s no point in denying it... -
![The F It List by Alexis Winter, Sarah Kil]()
The F It List by Alexis Winter, Sarah Kil
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt started when my hot-as-hell coworker offered to give me my first O.Let me back-up.It actually started when I got dumped at the altar.If I have to see one more sympathetic head tilt from someone asking me how I’m holding up…I might lose it.After some serious self-reflection (and momentarily swearing off men forever) I decided the only way to figure out what I want in life is to make a list... -
![Christmas Cheer by Bella Osborne]()
Christmas Cheer by Bella Osborne
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA cosy and heartwarming seasonal romance, perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley.Beth is running away. With her young son Leo to protect, Willow Cottage is the lifeline she so desperately needs. Overlooking the village green in a beautiful Cotswolds idyll, Beth sees a warm, caring and safe place for little Leo... -
![Bad Boy by Janet Elizabeth Henderson]()
Bad Boy by Janet Elizabeth Henderson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Bad Boy trying to be good, a Good Girl driven to be bad and a five year old who wants to rule the world… Being good is so freaking hard. And boring. Flynn Boyle has only been doing it for a couple of hours and already he’s had enough... -
![Even Better Than the Real Thing by Melanie Summers]()
Even Better Than the Real Thing by Melanie Summers
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA swoon-worthy, buttery, uber-fun romance about a fake marriage between two people who couldn't be more wrong for each other... You know what’s great about applying for an art history PhD program at one of the world’s most prestigious universities? I get to study what I love and land my dream job at the end of it... -
![Michael by Karla Sorensen]()
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... -
![Mancandy Crush by Tawna Fenske]()
Mancandy Crush by Tawna Fenske
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJosh Mattis is totally over getting his heart stomped six years ago, so what’s with the mule kick to the chest when he spots the girl who ghosted him? Turns out she’s not his teenage fling, but her twin sister—and she needs a fake date to her cousin’s wedding. Valerie Vincent would rather shove sewing needles in her eyes than have one more person tell her she needs adventure...Categorized as:
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![Our Song: The Wilder Books #1 by Savannah Kade]()
Our Song: The Wilder Books #1 by Savannah Kade
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJD Hewlitt gave up the good life. He quit his high-stress job, sold his high-rise condo, and left his high-maintenance girlfriend behind to start over in Nashville. Three years later, his band Wilder is still struggling for the recognition they deserve and his hopes aren’t what they used to be... -
![Summer at the Old Boathouse: A wonderfully heartwarming romantic comedy by Hannah Ellis]()
Summer at the Old Boathouse: A wonderfully heartwarming romantic comedy by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOf all the guys, she falls for the one who’s off limits… Emily Winters would do anything for her best friend Josie. Every week they meet for a catch up at the Old Boathouse - an idyllic little café by the Thames where Josie’s boyfriend Jack works. As the summer draws on, life seems perfect. Emily’s writing career is taking off and she’s throwing herself into the dating scene...Categorized as:
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Felix by Lulu Moore
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI have a secret. Twelve years ago I crushed on my teammate’s little sister, before firmly putting her in the friend zone. Which then became the best friend zone. And my teammate became more of a brother.But now we have two problems.1. I just found out she’s been crushing on me too, and my feelings have come hurtling back like a puck heading for the net2... -
![Day One by Lauren Runow]()
Day One by Lauren Runow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I read the entire story grinning ear to ear and even finished it with happy tears. In fact, I started trying to slow down at the end because I didn’t want it to be over. Day One by Lauren Runow totally broke my reading slump and I look forward to reading more of her books." - Ana's Attic Book BlogI reactivated my Tinder account out of pure boredom... -
![Playing With Attraction by Melanie Shawn]()
Playing With Attraction by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSafe. Loved. Protected.As a single mom, my son was my world.From the moment I gave birth to Anthony when I was just a scared teenager, my fate was sealed. I knew that I would do anything; sacrifice anything, to make him feel the love I'd never had. And most days, I was pretty sure I succeeded. Life hadn't always been easy. In fact, it pretty much never was. But that was fine... -
![Not by the Playbook: A Fake Relationship Football Romance by Ivy Hunt]()
Not by the Playbook: A Fake Relationship Football Romance by Ivy Hunt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat do you do when the witness to your one-night stand turns out to be your potential boss?There are consequences when you stop following the rule book.Rule #1: Don't celebrate your new job before you have it.Especially not by having a one-night stand with a star quarterback.Rule #2: Don't sneak out of said star quarterback’s bedroom the next morning...
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