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Pretty It Up: The Donovans by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDescriptionSometimes love just isn’t enough, or is it?Lana Gold, one of the Donovan triplets, found her one true love in college but lost him when the life he’d dreamed of became reality. Being an outsider looking in and so far away from her family and hometown took its toll on Lana and her marriage until she’d finally had enough and left it all behind... -
Love Me Forever by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA surprise baby romance from USA Today bestselling author Layla HagenThe first time I met Travis Maxwell, he completely charmed me. We spent a glorious week together, knowing that we'd go our separate ways in the end.One month later, two blue lines turn my life upside down. I'm pregnant. And the number Travis gave me is no longer in service... -
Could Be the One: (Lucas and Becca) by Claire Kingsley
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’ve always been the good girl, doing what people expect. But when I find myself dumped, instead of engaged, I realize it’s time for a change. I want to stop being so timid. Take risks. Find my naughty side. And who better to help me than my friend Lucas? Sure, Lucas is sexy as sin, with a smile that turns my brain inside out and a body that makes me think a lot of very bad girl thoughts...Categorized as:
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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... -
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The Knockout by Bella Matthews
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Knockout is a hot new hockey romance between a broken ballerina and the forbidden bad boy who saves her.We all have dirty secrets. Some are just more fun to hide than others.Ares Wilder is a so-called bad boy. A ladies man. The teammate most likely to fight both on and off the ice...Categorized as:
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Broken Arrow by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAnnie Hancock is finally following her dreams, studying for her graduate degree to become a professional artist. But when someone starts to leave threatening notes around her studio and dorm, Annie can’t help but wonder…who’s after her and why? She doesn’t know who to trust or keep herself safe.Arrow has been grinding for years as a bounty hunter and private investigator...Categorized as:
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Tight End by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI knew playing with my feelings was a huge gamble with someone like him, but I did it anyway. And now I’ve learned the hard lesson that gambling and life in Vegas just aren’t for me.I have a lot of decisions I need to make on my own, so I take a job that will allow me to relocate, regroup, and make new friends as I try to figure out what comes next for me... -
Fallen Snow by Jolie Vines
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHot rock star meets injured snowboarder. Even broken hearts can melt.ViolaAfter a hit and run, my gold medal dreams are forced on hold. I can’t walk, let alone snowboard, and a wheelchair is my new way to get around.Everything I worked for has been destroyed.Then the world’s number one rock star strides into my life.He’s staying in my castle and working with my family... -
Micah: A Brash Brothers Billionaire Romance by Jenna Myles
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is Micah and Holly's story! Love big, tough billionaires who are complete softies for their women? You're going to love Micah.I'm worth billions, but i'd trade it all for her ring on my finger.Holly's husband was an abusive POS, and now that he's out of the way, it's time to make her mine.She's been hurt, scarred, but she's so f*cking tough, she saved herself. She made it out alive...Categorized as:
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Maxim by Samantha Whiskey
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe leading scorer on the Reapers has the unspeakable yips…and it’s me.The second my NHL legend of a father appears, I can’t shoot to save my life.And my mistakes might cost my team our playoff spot.No pre-game superstition can fix it—I’m broken.Adding to the pressure, my little sister’s best friend just became my roommate for the next five months.Evangeline Walsh... -
Running Hot by Ainsley St. Claire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe must marry. She’s the only one he wants but can’t have. Can he convince her in time?WalkerBecoming Governor is the next step toward my destiny.But, my history will be a problem. The voters always favor a family man.I've done Marcella favors for years and now it’s time to collect.She'll make the perfect Governor's wife.It's all for show, and she knows that... -
At First Meet by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues the Montgomery Ink Legacy series with an emotional, friends-to-lovers romance where second chances begin with a promise.I fell in love with the wrong man and learned the hard way to ask for help.I don’t plan on falling again and have no intention of trying.But when I get invited to a high-powered CEO retreat, I know I can’t say no...Categorized as:
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The Season: Kaufman by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSpencer Kaufman When I signed on to the NHL, I promised to give 150% to the game. I’ve done that. Little did I know, but they would ask more from me than merely my skill on the ice. The team wanted me to be their captain. It’s an honor, one I’ve done my best to fulfill. Although I can’t take all the credit, I was there to lead when we won the Stanley Cup... -
Declan: A Brash Brothers Billionaire Romance by Jenna Myles
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's all I've dreamed of for years, but she's my employee...and around her, I turn into a stuttering teenage boy.We’ve been dancing around each other for years. It’s not a dance I’m proud of. The day we met, I fell out of my chair. Now, we’re stuck in this repeating pattern: she corners me, I freeze then I bolt. I’m 33 years old and I should be able to handle a woman better than this...Categorized as:
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Doctor Playboy by J. Saman
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe was older. Impossibly gorgeous. And had no clue I existed.Luca Fritz was the worst sort of playboy, constantly falling in and out of love with every woman he met. I used to spend hours of my life staring at the huge Fritz mansion from the window of the staff house dreaming of him... -
Taking Control by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsStella Price has always had a crush on her boss, even with his reputation of being the ‘Playboy Chef of New York.’ But she gets to see another side to him outside of his celebrity persona. Stella’s also a realist and knows nothing can ever happen between the two of them.Except everything changes that fateful day in Vegas when she nearly lost her life... -
Broken King by Bella Matthews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne night.I let myself have one night with him after avoiding him for years. But one night was all it took for history to repeat itself.Cade St. James was my past. He was the boy who stole my heart before he left for the Marine Corps. Now he’s back in Kroydon Hills, and there’s no mistaking he’s all man. A former MMA champion, running his own gym, and taking care of his adorable little girl... -
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Happily Ever Maybe by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan’s Montgomery Ink Legacy continues with a workplace romance that started with a fling and ends with something more. It was only supposed to be one job. I know the rules.Get in. Get out.Protect the girl, then move on.Only it never works out the way it should.Now Jennifer and I work with each other and there’s no going back to normal... -
Fake it Baby: A Best Friend's Brother Romance by Tia Siren, Cosmic Letterz
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m back to adopt my sister’s baby girl. My sister’s best friend wants her too. She hates me. Too bad she's stuck with me. Because a fake marriage is our only chance at a real family. They say I'm a playboy. Having billions makes it easy. I can get any woman I want, except the one who really matters. Avery - my little sister's best friend. Years ago, she begged me to take her...Categorized as:
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Mr. Anything: A Billionaire Romance by Emily Bishop
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDamn, I’m not supposed to fall in love… My billion-dollar Texas oil company just had a spill. Nothing like forced time off. Meeting Fiona while visiting my small home town was an unexpected surprise. Beautiful curves fit snugly into tight jeans and enough confidence to take on a lion. Just being near her has got me all tongue twisted... -
Almost a Wedding by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBarrett When Paul asked me to be his best man, I didn’t think we’d make it this far. He’s 0 for 3 on engagements, but he says he’s serious this time. The moment I meet Audrey, the maid of honor, I’m conflicted. She’s recovering from an injury. She needs my help, but all I want is to help her into my bed... -
Mr. Dean by Mary Jennings
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs a New York City realtor, I’m not afraid of driving a hard bargain.But negotiating with Elijah Dean, the chiseled jaw, billionaire real estate developer, is enough to take my breath away.Especially when it comes to the sort of deal he’s proposing.For the next three months, Elijah wants me to be his fake fiancé... -
DIRTY REBOUND: A Slayers Hockey Novel by Mira Lyn Kelly
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI care too much about Cammy Wesley to marry her…Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. But hear me out. Cammy’s my best friend. The one person I can’t live without. The girl with the sunshine smile, the loaded fridge, and the most awesome kid I’ve ever met. She’s also the hot AF single mom I’ve made it my mission to protect from guys like me... -
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Rival Hearts by Maggie Rawdon
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPro football might see me as their favorite underdog, but Madison Westfield would rather see me six feet under.My ex-best friend’s little sister has every reason to hate me. I took her boyfriend’s spot on this team, her brother might lose his too, and our short-lived engagement years ago is part of the reason our families are locked in a grudge match that has the whole league on edge...Categorized as:
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Crossland by Samantha Whiskey
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom Amazon top ten bestselling author Samantha Whiskey comes the billionaire, fake relationship romance you won't want to miss!I hold several NHL Calgary Team Owner, McClaren Empire Heir, and Insatiable Playboy.My friends believe I’m more likely to walk on the moon than hold down a monogamous relationship, and that’s never bothered me…Until now... -
Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if the one who got away… comes back? They say you never forget your first love. But does time truly heal all wounds?Levi Fawkes knows hockey, and not much else. As the captain of the Astoria Bay Thunder, his eyes are always locked on the goal... -
One Week Wingman by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFake date. Real trouble. Fall for a new trope-tactic, fake dating rom-com read from USA Today bestselling author, Lila Monroe! Sebastian Wainwright is handsome, British, and charming… and the last man you can rely on. Bartending at Mavericks, I’ve seen his love-em-and-leave-em routine up close, and I know better than to become another notch on his king-sized bedpost...Categorized as:
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My Favorite Mistake by Claudia Y. Burgoa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUSA TODAY BestsellingAuthor Claudia Burgoa brings us a brand new hockey romance about missed opportunities, accidental weddings, and found family. What happens in Vegas might go viral!The first time I met Caspian Spearman, we had the perfect night.The second time, I was on the arm of his biggest rival.The third night… was a string of mistakes... -
Honey Pot by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVincent and Kira might seem like an unlikely pair of best friends—he’s big, brawny, and fun-loving, while she’s short, soft-spoken, and practical—but their friendship is like none other.Together, they’ve even built a thriving honey farm together in the foothills of Sugar Valley.Life isn’t perfect for either of them, but it’s pretty damn sweet...Categorized as:
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The Manhattan Series by Willa Thorne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce upon a time, In a city not so far away, There lived a girl who was in love with her brother's best friend. Years later, their paths crossed again. But he wasn't the same man she once knew. Jaded by the world, he decided to use her as his pawn in a plan for revenge… British businessman, Mason Woodward, seems to have everything going for him... -
Dirty Score by Skye Jordan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRafe “Savage” lives up to his name on the ice and in the bedroom. Forging a legacy as the Rough Riders’ most notorious playboy is easy when the woman he really wants is off limits. Mia’s brother isn’t just Rafe's best friend, he’s also a teammate. With the Cup in site, Rafe won’t screw with anything that threatens the team’s winning streak... -
More Than A Billionaire by Christina Tetreault
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen billionaire Grayson Sherbrooke returns to Providence for his brother’s wedding, he plans to spend some time with his family before getting back to his own life. A single dance with his childhood friend Kiera Renault changes all that. Soon Gray finds himself longing to settle down with the woman he loves. Unfortunately, the secret he’s kept for years keeps getting in the way... -
Trick or Treat by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTreats to Tempt You, Book 4. A fun and sexy “marriage of convenience” romance. Fox Wilde loves working at Aqua Blue, his seafood restaurant in Doubtless Bay, New Zealand. But when he lands an interview for head chef at the famous Rutland’s Restaurant in Auckland, the opportunity to work at the exclusive hotel is too good to turn down...Categorized as:
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Serves Me Wright by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA new stand alone fake relationship romance set in the world of the Wrights from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde… I never thought I’d say yes to a fake date. Let alone with Julian Wright. But I’m stuck attending my perfect brother’s doctoral graduation, and I can’t suffer through another round of parental disappointment...Categorized as:
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Pastries and Proposals by Alina Jacobs
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings...Categorized as:
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Hometown Hottie by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI thought my best friend’s little sister was hot then.Now? Wicked hot.It’s hard to stay away. But she’s hands off.We had our love affair years ago.She’d made our small town feel like it was the whole world.When I left for the glory of my NFL career, I realized that wasn’t true.I’ve lived a lot of life while I’ve been gone.But now I’m back home to stay.And some things haven’t changed...Categorized as:
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Man Spread by Vanessa Vale
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm a famous TV star—how hard can it be to pretend that real love is fake?To women around the world, I’m Dr. Dark and Dangerous, sexiest bachelor alive.I meet the only one who has no idea who I am. To single mom Aspen, I’m just the guy who rocked her world one night. Nothing more.With the tabloids out to destroy my career and a movie deal on the line, I need help...Categorized as:
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Pax by Brenda Rothert
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn peak physical shape from hitting the gym hard in the offseason? Check. Officially the highest paid defenseman on the Sin City Saints? Check. Faking a relationship with a woman he’s secretly crazy in love with? Yeah, that’s a big check.The son of a legendary pro basketball player, Pax Bishop was poised to follow in his father’s footsteps when life took him in another direction...Categorized as:
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A Maine Christmas...or Two - A Duet: The Billionaire's Angel & A Mermaid Isle Christmas (The Sinclairs 0.5 included) by J.S. Scott, Cali MacKay
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Maine Christmas…Or Two 180 pages - Estimated This book contains two brand new, steamy, contemporary romance Christmas stories from NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author J.S. Scott and Cali MacKay.Although these stories are connected to both authors’ current series, they are easily stand-alone reads with no cliff hangers. The Billionaire’s Angel by J.S... -
The Lying Games: The Complete Love Games Duet by Mickey Miller
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMickey Miller brings you both The Lying Game and The End Game, now in one complete Duet! Living with a sexy-as-sin roommate in a luxury penthouse should be a fantasy brought to life, right? Not when it's Carter Flynn--my teenage crush--who hates my guts. When I’m in town for a once in a lifetime dance camp, my living arrangements fall through at the last second...Categorized as:
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One Wright Stand: A One-Night Stand Small Town Romance (Wright series) by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA one-night stand prequel romance to USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde’s Wright with Benefits… I can’t tear my eyes away from the stranger.He’s too hot for this small town. Too polished for this seedy bar. And a hundred percent my type. Tall, dark, and handsome in a suit with brooding eyes that say he’d lay waste to my body. And I’d let him.Our connection is immediate... -
Mr. Surprise Daddy by Annabelle Love
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne night of fun.Two pink lines.And only one explanation…I’m pregnant with the best man’s baby.I’ve been rehearsing what to say…Hey Mr. Football Super-Star, you’re gonna be a daddy,But we can’t talk about this until next week.I will not steal the thunder from my sister’s wedding.Especially when I’m the one organizing it... -
Forbidden Game by Susan Renee
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI think I’m screwed. Seriously. Why, you ask? Because when one of the first warnings you get after joining the Chicago Red Tails hockey team is to never even think about touching Dex Foster’s sister, you abide by your teammate’s wishes. You do not find her adorably attractive.You do not befriend her.You certainly do not kiss her,And for the love of hockey, you Do. Not. Sleep. With. Her...Categorized as:
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My One Week Husband by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA week-long trip. A fake marriage. And seven delicious nights with only one bed in the hotel room.He's my business partner, my good friend, and the man I've craved for years.But I've resisted the sexy Brit, and I plan to keep up my walls because I've been there, done that, and I know how much it hurts when you let someone into your heart...Categorized as:
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Prince Bryan by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPrince Bryan by J. S. Scott Get married . . . or die. Prince Bryan Demande was left with only two unpalatable choices. When he decides to take his chances rather than marry, his father and the busybody royal adviser take matters into their own hands. Like it or not, Bryan is delivered a kidnapped bride, and it isn't a woman who's a total stranger... -
Tall, Dark and Charming (Tall, Dark, and Sexy) by Erika Wilde
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAiden Stone loves life as a bachelor and has no intentions of settling down anytime soon. He has a great job and a career he enjoys, and women adore him . . . except for Daisy Parker, who doesn't seem fazed by his flirtatious attempts or the sexy smile that normally has panties dropping to the floor... -
A Very Fake Boyfriend by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe commitment phobic billionaire agreed to be my fake boyfriend to a wedding from hell. He never signed up for a surprise baby.When my evil stepsister announces her wedding to the cheating boyfriend she stole from me, I’m determined to be a no-show.My Irish mother won’t hear of it. She’s dead set on her crusade to hold this family together, so she makes it mandatory I suck it up... -
Dare To Resist by Carly Phillips
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHe’s sexy. Alphalicious. And suddenly a dad. . Austin Prescott is a lot of things. Ex football player. Sports agent. And as of this morning? Father. Finding a baby on his doorstep should have been a joke but the pink sticky note and baby carrier she came in is deadly serious...Categorized as:
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Hot on Ice by Avery Flynn, Robin Covington
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings18 brand new sexy stories from bestselling authors, every one too steamy for the penalty box...20% of royalties from sales of Hot on Ice will go to Homes for our Troops, a charity that builds specially modified homes for injured veterans.Get ready to fall in love with the smokin' hot hockey players of the New Orleans Cajun Rage...Categorized as:
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