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Daughtry by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDaughtry Forrester has a good life. He loves his club, his family, and working on custom builds. What he doesn’t love is the pressure the women in his life have put on him to hire a female mechanic. While trying to juggle health problems and a camera crew who’s always underfoot, Daughtry doesn’t put much faith in his new hire... -
The Merger by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCrushes are harmless—unless they involve your best friend’s grumpy, off-limits brother.Gannon Brewer is the epitome of my type. He’s at least ten years older than me, emotionally unavailable, and highly disagreeable—a walking red flag in a tailored suit. But do I listen to that? No...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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Doctor Untouchable by J. Saman
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe secret I’m keeping from my hot boss is a ticking time bomb. And it’s about to explode…Running out on my wedding and throwing myself onto his car to get away from my cheating ex is not how I thought I’d see Kaplan Fritz again.Which is probably why I didn’t recognize him until I ran into his mother shortly after...Categorized as:
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Bittersweet by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's looking like Anika might be alone for the holidays... unless the very last person she'd ever want to spend them with can convince her otherwise. Is it really enemies-to-lovers if the disdain is one-sided?Bittersweet is a novella...Categorized as:
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Hauling Ashe by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife might be a highway but the last thing this grumpy silver fox expected was a cross-country road trip with a ray of sunshine."My sister is driving to California. She could give you a ride.""What?" Tucker Ashe and I say in unison.Mae FoxSurely, my older sister has lost her mind. There is no way I'm driving her insufferable – albeit sexy silver fox – boss two thousand miles...Categorized as:
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Gotta Be Bayou by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHow do you get over a woman you never should have been, ahem, under in the first place?Just when FBI special agent Spencer Landry had decided to forget about investigative journalist Maxine — Max — Keller and their one hot night together, there's a threat made against her and Spencer's protective instincts get all riled up. Again...Categorized as:
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Wild Temptation by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAsher Wild is a temptation I can’t resist.He’s my grumpy boss.He didn’t want to hire me,But as a favor to a friend -- he gave me a chance.Besides proving I’m a good worker, and can make a difference on his peach farm.It seems I can’t stop throwing myself at him. I didn’t think Asher would rock my world...Categorized as:
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Fighting Mr. Knight by Rosa Lucas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI’d rather work for Satan on designing hell than work for billionaire property tycoon Jack Knight. The arrogant playboy treats London like it’s his Monopoly board.To him, I’m just another architect in a small design firm bidding for his project. To me, he’s a ruthless businessman who plays people like pawns. I should know.Of course, my worst nightmare happens. I get to work for the man I hate...Categorized as:
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Love in Colour by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI will not kill my boss. I will not kill my boss. I will not kill my boss. This is the mantra I tell myself every day. Because I know I won’t survive jail and orange clashes with my strawberry blonde hair. It’s just for the summer, Emily, it will fly by. Lie. Time has stopped. He is probably controlling it to torture me. You are working in the South of France. At least there is wine and cheese...Categorized as:
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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... -
Heartache & Playdates by Shawna Renae
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Love isn’t like milk. It has no expiration date.” ~ Nonna Russo Maddox CruzSingle dad. Tech billionaire. Genius. That is what people saw when they looked at me. Those adjectives might all be true, but inside I was still a kid who grew up in the system and was raised by the streets. Which was why I had no plans to attend my 20 year high school reunion...Categorized as:
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Nanny for the Bossholes by Rebel Bloom
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI got dumped and fired for not making babies with my boss.And now my only way to get revenge is to become a nanny for his enemies...My plan for revenge was simple: Get a job with the Graves Brothers, my ex's biggest competitors...Categorized as:
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Your Christmas Love by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSienna Hensley loves everything about the Christmas season, from hanging decorations to the cozy get-togethers with her family. Despite being part of the well-known Bennett family, Sienna is determined to first gather experience before joining their business. Her job at Statham department store is perfect for that. But her new boss, Winston, is going to be a slight problem... -
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Love You Wild by Becka Mack
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShattered. That’s the best way to describe Claire Thompson after the ultimate betrayal. When her long-term boyfriend cheats on her, Claire decides she’s done with men. Maybe forever. Healing the pieces of her broken heart seems like too impossible a task...Categorized as:
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Empire State Enemies by Rosa Lucas
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKarma’s coming for me. I never meant to screw over New York’s most notorious billionaire playboy. I’m just your average good girl, really. I play by the rules. But when push comes to shove, and my back is against the wall, I make questionable choices.I thought I’d never lay eyes on him again after that night.Boy, was I wrong. Fate has a sick sense of humor...Categorized as:
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One Bossy Date by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn accidental date brings together two instant enemies in this hilarious and steamy grumpy boss romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow.Never sweat the small stuff, they say.How about when you wake up with a giant stranger showering in your hotel room?There's nothing tiny about Brock Winthrope.He even roars like a lion when he sees me. I scream back...Categorized as:
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Wild by Hannah Cole
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt didn’t start out as the worst day of my life. But it was certainly in the top three.The promotion I worked so hard for turned out not to be mine at all but handed to Nick Marks, some social media wunderkind. So, I got mad. I got drunk. Then made the epic decision to blow off a little steam with a wild night out, one night stand included... -
Mr. Jerk by Leslie North
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first time I met Noah Parker, he asked if I was an escort.Apparently when you’re a billionaire sports agent, finding strange half-naked women in your hotel room is…normal?That didn’t stop me launching a stiletto at him.He’s fine—good reflexes.Still, he walked into my hotel room—claiming it's his—and has no plans on leaving.Neither do I.Which is how I end up sharing a bed with Mr. Jerk...Categorized as:
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Temptress by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWho knew the grumpy single dad next door would turn out to be The One?As Sloane Chambers stood at her window and creeped on the new guy moving in next door, she was immediately drawn to the tattoos, muscles, and the way his jeans hugged his perfect . . . frame. But when she caught him hacking up her rose bushes with a chain saw, the battle was on...Categorized as:
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Better. Obsesión by Carrie Leighton, Elena Rodríguez
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratings«¿Y si te dijera que prefiero un amor equivocado a un sueño perfecto?»La historia de Thomas y Vanessa ha llegado a su fin. Las mentiras y las traiciones pesan demasiado, y no siempre es posible reparar lo que está roto...Categorized as:
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Work: Strictly Professional by Jesse H. Reign
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“Not to worry, I’ll compensate you for your time and your… skill.”My boss is a walking red flag. He’s bolshy and rude. Impossible to please. A big, broody man with dark eyes that carry an unmistakable message – I am not manageable. Seriously, he’s the worst. If it’s not bad enough that he’s a nightmare in the office, he’s all but ordering me to be his date to his son’s wedding...Categorized as:
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Spill the Sweet Tea by Lyra Parish
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSome describe me as a quirky, free-spirited journalist who charges her crystals by moonlight.They’re not wrong.My instincts ensure I know everything that goes on in my small town. And not much surprises me. But when the man who destroyed my heart returns to care for his family’s business, I’m shaken to the core.After our messy breakup, Hayden Shaw swore he’d never come back to Valentine, Texas...Categorized as:
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Love Me Tomorrow by Maria Luis
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey call her America’s Sweetheart. And me? I’m the so-called “inked god” she dumped on TV. I’ve tried to forget her. I’ve tried to move on. Until I discover that her family is opening a new restaurant next to my tattoo parlor. If I were a gentleman, I’d offer my congratulations and go my own way. If I were a gentleman, I’d let her be . . . but I’m not...Categorized as:
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Billionaire Bosshole by Laura Lee
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBosshole (ˈbȯs - ˈhōl ) -noun 1. A person who turns into a massive jerk ten seconds after being made supervisor. 2. An employer completely devoid of empathy or concern for anyone else. 3. A manager with whom you often disagree. Also see: jerk boss, a$$hole, egomaniac Do you know the one thing you should never do at work? Your boss...Categorized as:
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Following His Rules by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFollowing His Rules is book 1 in The Tempter Series; a series of stand-alone, office, best friend’s brother romances. ⚠⚠⚠ T his book contains adult language, sexual content, age-gap relationships, and so much spice it'll have you dripping sweat as you read . ⚠⚠⚠ Shardonnay I need this job...Categorized as:
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The Boss + The Maid = Chemistry by Louise Bay
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA grumpy, reclusive New York billionaire meets his match in the maid who makes his bed (in more ways than one).When an older guy with a dirty grin and an expensive suit flirts with me from the next barstool, I don’t realize I’m about to have a one-night stand with the man I desperately want to work for...Categorized as:
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Very Bad Things by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe said he wants to do bad things to me…very bad things.The first time I met single dad Weston Vaughn, I thought it was my meet cute.I was in Paris looking to start over and he was right in the path of my hot coffee.But it turns out, my knight in shining armor was just a grumpy billionaire in a custom suit...Categorized as:
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Never Kiss the Bad Boy by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA full plate? More like an overflowing platter.The last thing I have time for is the bad boy next door.Even if he’s hot, sweaty, muscled, pierced, and makes sexy promises that keep me on edge.Survival Mode is how I live. My ghost kitchen is the place to be for every work crew in the city, and I bust my butt from sunup to sun down, while rubbing every nickel and dime together to scrape by...Categorized as:
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Billion Dollar Beast by Olivia Hayle
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMy brother’s billionaire best friend is my new boss.The same man who’s hated me for years, you ask? Yep, the very one.Nicholas Park has the worst reputation in the city. He isn’t a man you befriend—trust me, I’ve tried.No, he’s made it crystal clear what he thinks of me. Vain. Spoiled. Underserving. I could probably continue, but then I’d have to ask Nick for his list, and he’d say no... -
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... -
Taming Mr. Walker by Rosa Lucas
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMr. Walker, my big brother’s arrogant, powerful, handsome, and completely unobtainable best friend.He’s a millionaire tech tycoon, and I take calls from angry clients who can’t reset their passwords.He lives in a Grade II listed mansion with holiday homes worldwide, and I rent a room in a flat-share with my best friend and mice.Our worlds couldn’t be farther apart.Falling for him is not an option... -
13 Locuras que regalarte by Alice Kellen
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAutumn ha crecido en hogares de acogida y su pasado es como un lienzo en blanco...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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Tame Me by Natalie Rios
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Wild Child. That's me. A loud and crazy former Park Avenue princess who just fell from grace. I went from traveling the world to making copies and fetching coffee for Satan. Okay, so my boss isn't really Satan. But he might as well be. Brody Connors is infuriating, incorrigible, unsympathetic, stern, and...gorgeous. Yes, he's a handsome devil...Categorized as:
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Surrender to the Stars by Swati M.H.
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVik Bedi was not supposed to be the one.Arrogant, smooth-talking surgeons—who also happen to be Geminis—are bad news. Our chemistry might be off the charts, but I’ve been burned by guys like him before.You’d think I’d have learned my lesson . . .But in a moment of weakness, I foolishly allowed a one-time fling to get him out of my system...Categorized as:
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Needing the Next-Door Neighbor by Kristin Canary
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy next-door neighbor, Ryan Rosche, is pretty much the perfect guy.He’s a freaking doctor, for one.Humble…Mature (Did I mention he’s eleven years older than me?) …And flat-out gorgeous.If only he wasn’t also … my boss.Look, if I wasn’t the nanny to his nieces, I’d be all. over. that... -
Tongue Deep: A Novella by India T Norfleet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShantay Anderson doesn’t loathe many people but if she had to appoint anyone to the number one spot on her practically nonexistent list, the name Harlem Demetri would instantly appear. From the moment Shantay first met the cocky, arrogant yet dangerously sexy man, she wanted to wring his neck but quiet as it’s kept, she wouldn’t mind him giving her a ride while doing so... -
Just One Summer: A Dirty Dare Series Novella by Carly Phillips
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carly Phillips comes a new story in her Dirty Dare series…Gabriella Davenport is a gorgeous, twenty-two-year-old virgin with a trust fund, vacationing in the Hamptons for the summer and running from family pressure to marry someone she doesn’t like, let alone love.Maddox James is a sexy bar manager, older than Gabby by a decade...Categorized as:
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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... -
The Write Off by K.M. Gillis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere’s a fine line between love and loathe.Rilla Pine is ready for her main character moment, but first her debut fantasy novel must pass inspection by her uptight editor. Easy on her eyes but hard on her head, he seems determined to dissect her life’s work.Logan Carmichael turns manuscripts into bestsellers...Categorized as:
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Love MD by Devon Atwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Dr. Brady saw my bra.And then I set him on fire.All in all, the whole debacle had been his fault, and after I got over my embarrassment, I was going to make him pay. "Being a young, semi-talented artist with big dreams is hard enough for June Matthews, but to make matters worse, her boss is a total dick. Dr...Categorized as:
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Boss Abroad by Rachel Kellar
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsImagine having the best date ever, only to find out he thought you were someone else.Blind dates are challenging enough, but when my best friend hijacks my Tinder account and sets me up? On my first night in a foreign city? That’s just asking for trouble.Especially when the man I find waiting for me leaves me speechless and feeling all kinds of things... -
Grump and Grumpier by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy job interview started with two scowls and ended with a bang. Yeah … that kind of bang!There’s absolutely no way I can accept the position after the jaw-droppingly amazing and completely unprofessional things I did with the two gorgeous but grouchy men who own the buzz-worthy coffee company, Community Bean... -
Boss of Me: A Billionaire Boss Romance by Maureen Smith, Skylar Hunter (Maureen Smith)
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the worst boss I’ve ever had. And the most irresistible…I’m not the kind of girl who sleeps with strangers. But when my blind date turns out to be the sexiest man of my dreams, I’m willing to make an exception.Until I realize I’m making out with the wrong stranger.Mr...Categorized as:
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One Look by Lena Hendrix
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m a full time single dad. A former NFL player turned coach, tasked with turning around a college team full of kids who either don’t take it seriously or are determined to get injured. I will absolutely not be falling for my new neighbor, despite the number of times my meddling brothers try to set us up.Lark Butler is pure chaos wrapped in gorgeous, infuriating sunshine...Categorized as:
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Walking the Dawg by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBuster Padfoot terrorized the community and his owner Dawg wasn't much better. Kieran "Dawg" Dunagan wasn't about to bring his guard dog to heel no matter how much the new neighbor stirred his blood. Linda Blaine didn't care for the high handed tactics of her muscled bound neighbor pr his predatory pup... -
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...
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