Books like 'Just This Once'
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What Lovers Do by Jewel E. Ann
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHow did Scottsdale’s sexiest pet store guy get dumped by his wife, forced into shared custody of their dogs, and fall for Dr. Sophie Ryan, the world’s most unavailable bachelorette? What starts out as a disastrous first meeting involving a coffee catastrophe and mistaken flirting, turns into an unconventional friendship.Fake phone sex. Dog park dates. And eighteen holes of golf... -
![Hot Under the Collar by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Hot Under the Collar by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFirefighter Braden Mahoney is devastated when his beloved Weimaraner, Jelly Bean, fails the canine arson investigator test. Faced with the challenge of raising the money for advanced training, it’s Braden’s sweet grandmother and her best friend who suggest he use the services of the new event planner in town. Not that he needs a push in Cassie Santorini’s direction... -
![Peppermint Bark by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Peppermint Bark by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGetting stood up for her high school prom turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to Colleen Kilcannon. That's when Joe Mahoney offered to fill in as her date, and magic happened. By the end of that night, Colleen was ready to give up her dreams of flying the friendly skies and seeing the world…because nothing in that world could compete with her firefighter... -
![Man's Best Friend (The Dogmothers) by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Man's Best Friend (The Dogmothers) by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeclan Mahoney and Evie Hewitt are childhood best friends who become young lovers on one summer night in the Carolina mountains. But the next morning, they learn Declan’s firefighter father has been killed while saving Evie’s family and home. Consumed by grief, and determined to take up his responsibility as the oldest Mahoney sibling, Declan turns from Evie... -
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![Hush, Puppy by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Hush, Puppy by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJohn Santorini has his hands full this summer and not just with Maverick, the wild and willful puppy he recently adopted. He’s trying to franchise his business, he’s got serious staffing issues, and his biggest investor still hasn’t committed to financing... -
![Old Dog New Tricks by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Old Dog New Tricks by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDaniel Kilcannon, the veterinarian known as the Dogfather, has been widowed for four years. He's spent the time running the largest canine rescue and training facility in North Carolina and pulling some strings to make sure each of his six grown children find a love like the one he lost when his beloved Annie died... -
![Three Dog Night by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Three Dog Night by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlex Santorini puts his family first and foremost, and that's going to keep him behind the grill at the family restaurant for the rest of his life, especially if his Greek grandmother has anything to say about it. But when a local winery needs a chef to step in to cook for a celebrity wedding, Alex jumps at the opportunity to showcase his culinary skills.. -
![A Streak of Bad Cluck by Ellen Riggs]()
A Streak of Bad Cluck by Ellen Riggs
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith hens like these, who needs enemies?Ivy is finally starting to feel at home on Runaway Farm and she’s even settled the feathers of a formerly feisty neighbor with frequent gourmet food bribes. Unless the nosy neighbor has an ulterior motive, that is. She’s as sly as Ivy’s runaway sow.New guests descend on the inn and Ivy puts the mayhem of recent weeks behind her... -
![Clover Cottage by Christie Barlow]()
Clover Cottage by Christie Barlow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA page-turning new cosy novel in the bestselling Love Heart Lane series – perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Phillipa Ashley and Milly Johnson! Love Heart Lane – where friends are there for you no matter what. When Vet Rory Scott inherits ramshackle Clover Cottage in the quaint village of Heartcross, Allie MacDonald just knows this is their happy ever after... -
![New Leash on Life by Roxanne St. Claire]()
New Leash on Life by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFormer attorney and current dog whisperer Shane Kilcannon doesn’t like to lose. At anything. So when he messes up his chance with a beautiful stranger whose confident smile and haunted eyes intrigue him more than any woman he’s ever met, he’s ready to snarl like one of his beloved pit bulls... -
![Maverick by Jenna Myles]()
Maverick by Jenna Myles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe day I met Cadence, I was drunk, laying on the floor of her rescue singing Twinkle Twinkle to a dog.The second time I met her, she was waitressing at a club. She was a dream, and the way she lit up around me, I thought I found my future. Until my brother let it slip that I own the club and was technically her boss... -
![The Anonymous Hookup by Jax Calder]()
The Anonymous Hookup by Jax Calder
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’ve never been a strings-free sex type of guy, but when my best friend encourages me to have my first ever anonymous hookup, I figure, why not? One night of steamy sex with a stranger and then I’ll focus back on recovering from my toxic break-up. Only I’m not prepared for how incredibly hot the sex is.Nor am I prepared to run into him again... -
![Chasing Tail by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Chasing Tail by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFirefighter Connor Mahoney has a well-deserved reputation as a flirtatious charmer, but underneath his playful exterior is a man who hates to lose. When he decides to run for mayor, he's confident of victory because of his brilliant idea to put Frank, a local canine hero who saved a drowning child, as the name on the ticket... -
![Feliz Naughty Dog by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Feliz Naughty Dog by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPru Kilcannon has one goal when she wakes on Christmas Eve – to perform the most “Random Acts of Christmas Kindness” so she can spread cheer and ensure her high school wins the county-wide “RACK IT UP” contest. But when her friends decide to team up with their boyfriends, the ever-helpful Dogmothers enlist the new kid in school as Pru’s partner for the contest... -
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![Harley by Dale Mayer]()
Harley by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReturning to the town he was raised in was hard, except that Harley can once more see the only golden light of those days. He’d walked away from her because she’d been too young, and he would never be good enough. Harley was back to check on the War Dog Bowser, but Harley can’t help but feel like he never really left... -
![Dachshund Through the Snow by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Dachshund Through the Snow by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAgnes Santorini, known as "Yiayia" to her Greek clan, only has one thing on her Christmas list -- a brown short-haired dachshund that matches the one she dreamed about, certain that pup can save her aging heart... -
![Dark Side of the Moo by Ellen Riggs]()
Dark Side of the Moo by Ellen Riggs
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSweet life on the farm turns sour when a guest mooves on to greener pastures. Permanently.Ivy was happy to put her old life at Flordale Corporation behind her, but with a recent murder tarnishing her new inn’s reputation she can’t afford to be choosy about paying guests. So when her former teammates from HR ask to hold their retreat at Runaway Farm and Inn, she throws down the welcome mat... -
![The Park of Sunset Dreams by Ava Miles]()
The Park of Sunset Dreams by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND presents a fun, emotional, heartwarming romance about finding happily ever after…in a dog park. “I am adding Ava Miles to my list of always reads like Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis, Kristen Ashley, and NORA ROBERTS.” Marjay's Reading Blog Jane Wilcox has a secret... -
![Meant for You by Layla Hagen]()
Meant for You by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWill Connor lives his life by simple rules: take care of those he loves, give one hundred percent to his job, and never ignore his instincts. So when he meets Paige, he doesn’t plan to ignore their crazy chemistry, or the way her pretty smile strips him of all defenses… As the development director of a non-profit, Paige Lamonica has met her fair share of people... -
![Untamable by Jamie Schlosser]()
Untamable by Jamie Schlosser
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmery Matheson knows p*ssies. Cats, that is. As the star of a reality show called The P*ssy Tamer, it’s his job to fix extreme feline behavioral issues. When he hears about his next project—a lonely cat hoarder named Estelle—he expects a little old widow, not the blond bombshell who opens the door. With a 100 percent success rate, Emery has never had trouble finishing a job... -
![Must Love Alligators by Erin Nicholas]()
Must Love Alligators by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChase Dawson can't get Bailey Wilcox out of his head. In spite of the clumsiest almost-kiss of his life. A brainy, awkward conservationist is really not his type, but for some reason, this rich playboy can't wait to catch this one under the mistletoe... -
![The Winter Garden by Heidi Swain]()
The Winter Garden by Heidi Swain
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratings***The sparkling new Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!*** Freya Fuller is estranged from her parents and has been following her childhood dream of becoming a gardener ever since. When an opportunity to design a winter garden opens up at a Victorian property in Nightingale Square, Freya jumps at the chance to make a fresh start... -
![A Hairy Tail by Jamie Campbell]()
A Hairy Tail by Jamie Campbell
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the first installment of the Hairy Tail Series, Hannah needed a project to get her through the long summer. Signing up at the local animal shelter, she finds exactly what she needs in the sad, lost dog Basil.She sets her sights on finding his owner, promising him he would be reunited with his family. What she didn’t anticipate was being distracted by her gorgeous co-volunteer, Harry... -
![To Love A Stallion by Deborah Fletcher Mello]()
To Love A Stallion by Deborah Fletcher Mello
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPleasure before business... John Stallion may be a ruthless CEO who thinks he can buy her family's Texas ranch, but Dallas businesswoman Marah Briscoe intends to put her considerable charm and savvy into breaking his iron grip on the proposed deal... -
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![Hot Sauce by Tabatha Kiss]()
Hot Sauce by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe stand-alone sequel to Muffin Top from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tabatha Kiss! *Available for the pre-order price of 2.99. Price will raise to 3.99 after release day.* I met the father of my child today. It did not go well. I suck at relationships. I never had the time to get them right... -
![Sanctuary by L.P. Maxa]()
Sanctuary by L.P. Maxa
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYOUR LOVE Evie James loves to read, gets great grades, and enjoys being a good daughter. But after two days at SMU, she learns the entire university is disgusted that she's not a rock princess. Never one to disappoint, and desperate to fit in, she reinvents herself and becomes the darling of her sorority, and the girl everyone wants to be. Except Evie needs a little help to keep up appearances... -
![Saying Goodbye to Tuesday by Chrissie Manby]()
Saying Goodbye to Tuesday by Chrissie Manby
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStupendo the dog has died. But that's just the beginning of his story.To love and protect. The code of the good dog is clear. When single mother Tuesday took on mongrel pup Stupendo, she made a friend for life. Through the best and the worst of times, Stupendo has been there for her. Ever faithful, ever loyal, ever true. Nothing could break their bond. Until last week... -
![Houston, We Have a Problem by Dana LeCheminant]()
Houston, We Have a Problem by Dana LeCheminant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHouston Briggs is at a crossroads, facing the possible end of his career after a devastating injury. With an uncertain future ahead of him and his siblings finding their own happy endings, he’s desperately seeking peace and purpose.Enter Darcy Paxton, his refreshing new neighbor who is nothing like the women of his past relationships...Categorized as:
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![Foreclosure Fatality by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson]()
Foreclosure Fatality by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI made a promise, multiple times actually, to my husband, the Bramblett County Sheriff. I promised I wouldn't put my life at risk doing his job. But... when I find my potential client's son standing over her dead body, all bets are off. I just can't let it go, no matter how hard I try... -
![Saving the Game by Susan Renee]()
Saving the Game by Susan Renee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHas this ever happened to you?You’re minding your own business after the game, buying drinks at the bar for your teammates when you overhear a woman talking on the phone. You don’t know her, but she’s telling her mother she’s in a serious relationship with you. You decide to play along and ask her when you get to meet the parents... -
![A Leap of Faith by T. Gephart, Emma Wilder]()
A Leap of Faith by T. Gephart, Emma Wilder
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLexi and Alex's passion for each other shows no signs of waning, but the road ahead is by no means easy. While Lexi loves Alex, she struggles to retain her individual identity while being a partner in a high-profile relationship. On her first international tour as Power Station's publicist and Alex's official girlfriend, Lexi is initiated into the crazy lifestyle of a rock star... -
![907 For Keeps Way by Adriana Locke]()
907 For Keeps Way by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEveryone in town wants the smoldering personal trainer. He has his sights set on a curvy (and newly divorced) single mother. Cherry Falls is filled with returning characters and iconic destinations that will begin to feel like family. When you leave the city, and drive into Cherry Falls, it’s like you’ve finally come home... -
![Christmas Pets and Kisses: 16 Sweet Christmas Romances by Helen Scott Taylor, Mona Risk]()
Christmas Pets and Kisses: 16 Sweet Christmas Romances by Helen Scott Taylor, Mona Risk
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings.SIXTEEN ALL-NEW, NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED SWEET (PG-rated) CHRISTMAS ROMANCES Ring in the Christmas cheer with sixteen all-new sweet and heart-warming romances from New York Times, USA Today bestselling, and award-winning authors... -
![Sugar Pie by Loni Ree]()
Sugar Pie by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s dying for a taste… Devin Mackenzie gave up his day off to help out his brother, and you know what they say, No good deed goes unpunished. His punishment comes with pink hair and the most gorgeous blue eyes. Too bad she has also has a sassy mouth. Between stealing his car and offering him manpons, she’s upending his entire life but he still can’t help himself... -
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![Puppy Love by Evie Mitchell]()
Puppy Love by Evie Mitchell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis small town is paradise. Beautiful beaches, year-round warm weather and friendly neighbors. There’s only one thing missing—single ladies. It’s Raining Men in Spring, Florida and the lonely residents are hungry to find their soulmates.Kat Hayden Dogg is frustrating. Annoying. Arrogant. And way too caring for his own good... -
![Berg by Kate Tilney]()
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![Dating your Bad Boy Boss by Lana Dash]()
Dating your Bad Boy Boss by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRule #1: Don’t Let Your Co-Workers Find Out. JANE I’ve worked for The Covington Group for nearly five years, but when the owner’s slacker son is handed one of the top positions at the company, I’m not alone in the shared resentment that he’s never had to work a day in his privilege life... -
![One Wrong Turn by A.K. Evans]()
One Wrong Turn by A.K. Evans
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLucy Stark is on the run. After making one wrong turn and witnessing a violent crime that left a woman dead, Lucy became a target. So, she packed up and moved to the beaches of the New Jersey shore. Years ago, Carter Downs made a vow to protect and serve his community... -
![A Wedding and a Killing by Lauren Carr]()
A Wedding and a Killing by Lauren Carr
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Mac Faraday decides to do something, there’s no stopping him … even murder!Not wanting to wait until their big day to start their life of wedded bliss, Mac Faraday and his lady love, Archie Monday, decide to elope to the little church where his ancestors had all married—along the tranquil shore of Deep Creek Lake... -
![Jude by Kathy Coopmans]()
Jude by Kathy Coopmans
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJude I faked my way long enough by keeping my mouth shut, painting a fake smile on my face and focusing hard on my job. I quit going out to find that random piece of ass. Not a one of them would stand up to her anyway. She hates me, loathes me even... -
![Ugly Sweater Weather by Jessica Gadziala]()
Ugly Sweater Weather by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… twelve days to prove to her that we weren’t just best friends, that it was more than our dogs who were madly in love.When her mom bailed on their plans, she found herself stuck in the city with nothing to do.Well, I was going to give her something to do.Fall as in love with me as I was with her.. -
![Reunited on Dragonfly Lane by Annie Rains]()
Reunited on Dragonfly Lane by Annie Rains
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this romantic adventure, anything is paws-ible when a single shop owner makes a connection with her new vet.Boutique owner Sophie Daniels certainly isn't looking to adopt a dog the day veterinarian Chase Lewis convinces her to take in Comet. A rambunctious puppy with a broken leg may not be the best choice for a first-time pet owner... -
![10-80: Line of Duty Series by Xyla Turner]()
10-80: Line of Duty Series by Xyla Turner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsD'asia lives in one of the worst housing projects (The Trap) in Harlem. She is trying to make moves and figure out her life while raising her brother. Ryan is a police officer in Harlem and while on a case, he notices D'asia and couldn't really get her out of his system... -
![Hot Cop by Natasha L. Black]()
Hot Cop by Natasha L. Black
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDo you want me to lose control?”I’d keep my hands to myselfIf I knew what was good for me.What fun is that?My new recruit is nothing but trouble.Laura’s a big city cop, home to take care of her dad.She’s my best friend’s baby sister AKA forbidden territory.All grown up.Lush curves.Smart mouth.Everything I can’t resist.Whatever I have to do,I’m going to keep her reckless, gorgeous ass safe... -
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![My Forever Love by D.E. Haggerty]()
My Forever Love by D.E. Haggerty
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI may be back in my hometown and down on my luck, but I know better than to fall for Lyric again. Been there. Done that. Have the heartbreak to show for it.When my business and apartment burn down, there’s only one thing I can do – return to my hometown of Winter Falls with my tail tucked between my legs. I won’t be here long, though... -
![Puppy Love by Kelly Moran]()
Puppy Love by Kelly Moran
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter a passionless marriage under the scrutiny of high society, Avery Stowe is taking back her life. All she wants is a little privacy and a quiet place to raise her autistic daughter, Hailey. Redwood Ridge, Oregon, seems to offer all the right ingredients. Except for the problem of the local sexy veterinarian... -
![Tracking You by Kelly Moran]()
Tracking You by Kelly Moran
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLove isn't always loud. Sometimes it's silent. Gabby Cosette has always been dubbed the good girl of quaint Redwood Ridge, Oregon, and being permanently put in the friend zone has left her dating life stagnant. With no prospects in sight, she clings to her friends and resolves to not let loneliness drag her under... -
![Blame it on the Kiss by Robin Bielman]()
Blame it on the Kiss by Robin Bielman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLibrarian's Note: this is an alternate cover edition - ISBN 13: 9781943336340The one guy she shouldn't want...Honor Mitchell has lived with guilt and regret for a long time, so when she promises to do the things on her dying best friend's wish list, she's determined to follow through and do something right for a change... -
![Trouble Walks In by Sara Humphreys]()
Trouble Walks In by Sara Humphreys
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe could be the man to rescue her Big city K-9 cop Ronan McGuire loves women, loves his dog, loves his job-but when old flame Maddy Morgan moves into his jurisdiction, he can't think about anyone else. Ronan knows she's way out of his league, but he's determined to help Maddy live life to the fullest... -
![You Were Made For Me by Tinnean]()
You Were Made For Me by Tinnean
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Continuing Adventures of Mark Vincent and Quinton MannCan things possibly run smoothly when a CIA spook moves in with a WBIS spy? If they’re Quinton Mann and Mark Vincent, they damned well better had. Quinn, having resigned from the CIA after the debacle of a covert agent being outed, is now living with Mark...
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