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![Six of a Kind by Sandi Lynn]()
Six of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJacksonThe day I found my wife in bed with a friend on our first wedding anniversary, I packed my bags, left, and never looked back. That was the day I promised I’d never get involved in another relationship again.Nine years later, I had still held to my promise... -
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Inked Memories by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Montgomery Ink series by NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues when the final Denver Montgomery sibling refuses to fall for his brother’s former flame—the company’s new plumber. Wes Montgomery watched his entire family fall in love, and now finds himself ready to settle down... -
![Never Goodbye by Ruth Cardello]()
Never Goodbye by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the Barrington family, Ian is the fixer. He lives a double life—one that has provided him with the skills to save his family more than once. Reuniting with the brother they’d all believed was dead has shaken him to the core. He is driven to find the responsible party regardless of the consequences... -
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![Tight Fit by Lisa Suzanne]()
Tight Fit by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s okay to admit I’m scared.Outside forces are working hard to tear us apart, but we’ve teamed up against them. It’s the internal struggles we’re battling that could spell the ultimate end.When Ben makes a public show to prove how committed we are, I’m left confused as I struggle to figure out whether his feelings for me are real or if they’re part of the act... -
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![Parentmoon by L.B. Dunbar]()
Parentmoon by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen the divorced mother of the groom goes head-to-head with the single father of the bride, they might be the next couple experiencing a heart-to-heart.When my son asked me to take his ticket for the honeymoon that didn’t happen, I balked...Categorized as:
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![The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant]()
The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe’s a tattooed shirtless bad boy. My best friend’s brother. And the jerk on the other side of my bed.I didn’t know bridesmaid was code for babysitter for the bride’s brother , but if that’s what my best friend needs of me for her dream wedding to go off without a hitch, that’s what I’ll do.Even if Theo Monroe has been a pain in my rear since third grade...Categorized as:
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Try Me by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA heated Russian night and a little Kinbaku Russian intrigue and startling revelations await the young submissive. The bond between Brie and her new Master grows deeper as he opens up about his mysterious past. Rytsar Durov reveals the truth behind his dominant nature, making her shiver in fear and pure pleasure as her ultimate fantasy comes true... -
![Love and Neckties by Lacey Black]()
Love and Neckties by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor Samuel Grayson, everything is black or white. As a funeral director, there’s no room for in-between. He’s accustomed to dealing with life and death, though he’s definitely more comfortable with the latter. Especially when it comes to a chaotic, petite, feisty ball of energy. Freedom Rayne. Samuel’s pretty sure her goal is to make his life hell, or so it appears... -
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Another Motherfaker by Willow Aster, Laura Pavlov
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings...Categorized as:
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Pink Lemonade by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Could she dare to live her fantasies?After meeting a handsome man in the park, Tori Reinhart flees back to the safety of Little Cakes. He couldn't possibly be interested in anyone as shy and inexperienced as her, and she's sure she'll never see him again.Evan Parker lives two lives... -
![Recklessly, Wildly Yours by Nina Levine]()
Recklessly, Wildly Yours by Nina Levine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe thinks I’m a runaway bride.What he doesn’t know is that I’m also a runaway celebrity.Two hours before I'm supposed to say "I do," I run.Right into the arms of Ethan Black.He finds me in a cloud of white lace and sheer panic, stranded in the middle of a Manhattan traffic jam.My savior in a suit.He doesn't care about my last name, my fame, or the scandal brewing in my wake.All he sees is me... -
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![Beneath the Stain - Part Seven by Amy Lane]()
Beneath the Stain - Part Seven by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe one lesson that Trav's learned with the band's return to Tyson is that it should be hard to say good-bye. Mackey, Kell, Jefferson, and Stevie have to say good-bye to the person who helped make them and break them. They have to say good-bye to their bitterness and anger, and they have to say good-bye to lingering hope that one of the best parts of their childhood can be with them always... -
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Callan by Mary Kennedy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCallan Battle loved his time in the military, but owning his own tattoo shop has always been a dream for him. Inking something permanent, something personal on someone is a privilege and he's one of the best in the south. But when his sister gets married and leaves the shop, then his two artists leave, he's in a bind. Frank Robicheaux was the last man he thought he'd see... -
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![Tollak til Ingeborg by Tore Renberg]()
Tollak til Ingeborg by Tore Renberg
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDei kallar han Tollak til Ingeborg. Den gamle stabukken som bur oppe ved sagplassen. Alle veit at han har gjort ting på sin eigen måte. Alle veit kva han gjorde med dei gutane. Alle veit at ungane hans ikke kjem heim så ofte. Alle veit han tok til seg han dei kalla Oddotosken. Og alle hugsar den gode kona hans, Ingeborg. Men det er noko folk ikkje veit.Det er på tide å fortelje... -
![La última vez que vi llover by Susanna Herrero]()
La última vez que vi llover by Susanna Herrero
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMucho tiempo atrás, Catalina Berenguer y la cesta de su bicicleta se dieron de bruces con River Cabana.River le arregló la «cestita de la bici», trepó hasta su ventana, la estremeció de pies a cabeza con su mirada azul y se precipitaron juntos hacia el cielo, sin dejar de mirarse ni de esbozar las sonrisas más radiantes jamás vistas.Se casaron. Fueron felices y comieron perdices. O quizá no... -
![The Travis Family Series, Books 1-3 by Lisa Kleypas]()
The Travis Family Series, Books 1-3 by Lisa Kleypas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHere together for the first time in a convenient ebook bundle, the first three books in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas' beloved series featuring the Travis family: Sugar DaddyLiberty Jones has dreams and determination that will take her far away from Welcome, Texas. Hardy Cates' ambitions are bigger than Welcome, and Liberty Jones is a complication he doesn't need... -
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MANFAX by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsManfax: A detailed report containing information about a potential boyfriend/girlfriend’s romantic history.What is it about this bad boy that has women clamoring to date him?Adam Winters is like an ice-cold drink of water on a scorching day—he goes down like a champ.Tall, built, and handy, he’s irresistible and he knows it... -
![Twisted Vows by Candice M. Wright]()
Twisted Vows by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy parents raised me to believe in magic.They showered me with love and told me tales of unicorns and princessesWhat they should have done is warn me about monsters.I wanted the fairytaleAnd for one perfect moment, I thought I had itBut that was before my husband became a monsterBefore he hurt me, before he hurt othersAnd then he diedLeaving me defenseless amid the chaos he created... -
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Hold Me by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen dreams come true...but with a price Brie Bennett's submissive journey has been marked with self-discovery, humor, and sexual exploration. To her delight, she is about to enjoy the best scene ever with Master, carrying her to heights never imagined... -
![Defeat by Evelyn Sola]()
Defeat by Evelyn Sola
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA self-proclaimed bachelor, content on his own. A runaway bride, searching for her freedom.They may seem like they’ve got nothing in common, but the tiniest sparks make the biggest flames.Delaney Lewis is desperate for her freedom. From her controlling mother and the man she left standing at the altar...Categorized as:
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![Melody by Helen Hardt]()
Melody by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s the melody in her mind… Beautiful Brianna Steel has her life planned out. Graduate college early. Check. Work with her father in the Steel family orchard. Check. Marry Jesse Pike. No check there. Jesse has never given her a look. Finagling her way onto a rock and roll tour with Jesse and his band, Dragonlock, should help move her final goal along. At least Brianna hopes it will... -
![The Dealmaker by Jessica Peterson]()
The Dealmaker by Jessica Peterson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHating and dating: I didn’t realize they’re two sides of the same coin until I meet him. Theo Morgan.One of Wall Street’s highest-paid traders, he may be hot as sin in his five-thousand-dollar custom-made suit and six-figure SUV. But Theo is the bane of my existence. He’s arrogant, rude, and as brash as they come.As our bank’s newest star hire, he’s also after the same promotion I am... -
![Perfect Match: Enemies to Lovers Romance by Leia Stone]()
Perfect Match: Enemies to Lovers Romance by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMillie Byers Widowed at twenty-six.When I fell in love with Colin Byers at sixteen, I never expected that I’d lose him the day after we finally got married. The love of my life; my soulmate; stolen from me by a quirk of fate. After this my life spirals out of control, leaving me broke, alone, and losing the only thing I had left: my cupcake shop.Looks like it’s time for an early midlife crisis... -
![No Chance by Lisa Suzanne]()
No Chance by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe screaming fans in the crowd are proof the world loves Brett Pitzer, but I hate him. Those women lusting after him as he bangs on his drums have this fantasy of one night with him. He granted that dream to my sister, except he left her with a baby to raise on her own.She couldn’t tell him about their boy, but with her life on the line the same night he’s back in town, I have no choice... -
![Someone to Love by Kelly Elliott]()
Someone to Love by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Seaside ChroniclesJanuary 3, 2023On the HookSeasiders,News on the beach is Braxton Bradley has caught the eye of Seaside’s very own darling, Harlee Tilson. Now, this might come as a shock to many of you, since the eldest Bradley sibling has been rumored to have made a vow to never marry. After all, his fishing charter has always been his number one love... -
![Catch Me by Red Phoenix]()
Catch Me by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove requires a leap of faith The final week at the Submissive Training Center has arrived! Will Brie survive the last week of training--five extraordinary days of challenge and pleasure? Her graduation night includes interviews with potential Doms, but it gets horribly complicated... A surprising turn of events forces her to make an unexpected choice... -
![Runaway Bride's Guide to Love by Chelle Sloan]()
Runaway Bride's Guide to Love by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA swoony, age gap, brother’s best friend, runaway bride romance from bestselling author, Chelle Sloan... -
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![Just Getting Started by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black]()
Just Getting Started by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGabby My life isn’t exactly going as planned. I’m basically floating up a certain creek without a paddle... -
![The Truth about Us by B. Celeste]()
The Truth about Us by B. Celeste
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOur story is far from perfect, but there's not one risk I regret taking to get the girl.Not the judgment. Not the whispers. Not the stares. Because age is just a number, and we survived. Ollie and Charlie against the world. Except now ... there's Milo... -
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![অপেক্ষা by Humayun Ahmed]()
অপেক্ষা by Humayun Ahmed
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsমানুষের জীবন কি চক্রের মত? চক্রের কোন শুরু নেই, শেষ নেই। মানব জীবনও কি তাই? রহস্যময় চক্রের ভেতর এই জীবন ঘুরপাক খেতে থাকে? শুরু নেই, শেষ নেই। চক্র ঘুরছে।এই চক্রের ভেতরে ঘুরপাক খেতে খেতে অপেক্ষা করে কেউ কেউ। কিংবা সকলেই কিসের... -
![Liquid Assets by M.J. Carnal]()
Liquid Assets by M.J. Carnal
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMax Callum has a secret that has the power to destroy lives. He’s been running from his past for years but as Liquid Regret heads out on tour, hiding becomes impossible. He’s lost the love of his life, he’s haunted by nightmares, and the very thing he fears the most has found him. He’s also falling for the one person who is off limits... -
![My Bad Decisions by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
My Bad Decisions by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe first time he kissed me, we kept it a secret.Tanner and I have been at each other’s throats ever since.The second time he kissed me, I told myself not to fall.I should have known something burned beneath the surface and I couldn’t resist him.The third time led to something more and now one positive test later, neither one of us can walk away... -
![Top of the Mountain by Jessa Aarons]()
Top of the Mountain by Jessa Aarons
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBlueIt's been twenty-one years since I married him, and up until a year ago, I was living every woman's dream. When the stress of everything going wrong around us puts a strain on our marriage, I start wondering if leaving is the right thing for me. But can I leave the only man I've ever loved and my home - the Rebel Vipers MC clubhouse... -
![The Last Kiss by Anna Bloom]()
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... -
![Alpha’s Innocent Nanny by J.P. Comeau]()
Alpha’s Innocent Nanny by J.P. Comeau
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn any other world, I’d be wildly attracted to him.His tailored slacks and blazer were contoured by his stacked muscles.And his electric blue eyes were definitely swoon-worthy.But every time Charlie opened his mouth, I was reminded why I hated him.Cheeky Frat-Boy.Pompous A$$hole.Cocky Billionaire.He promised all he wanted was two hours of conversation.With no touching whatsoever... -
![Rock Me Harder by Jenna Jacob]()
Rock Me Harder by Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI dazzle the world when I play the guitar, But I never let anyone dazzle my heart… Until I spent one night with her. Darren Ash is living the dream. As lead guitarist for iconic rock band Licks of Leather, he seemingly has it all. But secretly he’s struggling to forget the woman he shared a scorching encounter with over two years ago... -
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![Strong and Wild by Sloane St. James]()
Strong and Wild by Sloane St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMickyI’m new to this city, but things are looking up. My bestie’s husband hooked me up with a great apartment above the hockey bar where I currently work, and I’ve got a great side gig bringing in plenty of cash to help fund my dream of opening my own cocktail lounge, Sugar & Ice. Life is sweet. My new neighbor, on the other hand, is not.When he reveals his true self, I hate what I discover...Categorized as:
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Control by Lasairiona Lewis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThor:Protocol. Routine. Control.Not anymore.My life turned on a dime in the blink of an eye. From making pancakes for the curvy redhead I met at the club, to being the single dad of an autistic, eleven-year-old boy.I need help.She needs a job.I’m usually a one-and-done kind of guy, but she draws me in, holding me hostage with her green eyes and sass.I’m playing with fire... -
![Tempted and Taken by Mari Carr]()
Tempted and Taken by Mari Carr
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBillionaire Enemies to Lovers RomanceSome mistakes are worth repeating.Liza knows that cocky billionaire Matt Russo is the wrong man for her... -
![You Gotta Sin to Get Saved by J.D. Mason]()
You Gotta Sin to Get Saved by J.D. Mason
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCharlotte Rodgers has always wanted too much. Too much love, too much attention, and had too many big dreams. It was how she ended up abandoning her two daughters, Connie and Reesy to chase after a man and the promise of a dream life. But Charlotte never anticipated how her world would be irrevocably changed... -
![Mother Bucker by Elle Thorpe]()
Mother Bucker by Elle Thorpe
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGetting pregnant then realising your baby daddy is a cheating, lying, scumbag? That happened.But then Abel James walks into my life. One hot look from the broad-shouldered cowboy and I’m ready for all the sexy fun I won’t be having once I start showing.Only one problem. He’s my father’s best friend and almost twenty years older than me.He’s off limits. I’m completely forbidden...
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