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Chess: Conner Brothers Construction, Book 7 (CBC) by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter Chess’s family was decimated by loss, it was slowly healed by his brothers finding love and creating families of their own. At one point, Chess thought he’d found that same kind of love, too, but that relationship just wasn’t meant to be. Brokenhearted, Chess focused on his work and family until a chance meeting introduced him to the woman who would change his life forever... -
![Fences: Smith Mountain Lake Series - Book Three by Inglath Cooper]()
Fences: Smith Mountain Lake Series - Book Three by Inglath Cooper
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCan true love ever overcome betrayal? At eighteen, Tate Callahan left Smith Mountain Lake with no intention of ever coming back. The one thing he'd believed in after a lifetime of growing up in foster homes was his love for Jillie Andrews and her love for him... -
![Having Henley by Megyn Ward]()
Having Henley by Megyn Ward
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI'm the Gilroy your mother warned you about. I'm a simple creature. I drink. I f*ck. I fight. If you're looking to do any of those things, I'm down. But I never do the same woman twice so if you're looking for something a little more long term than the time it takes us to both get off then don't blame me when you get hurt because you've been warned...Categorized as:
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![Brooks' Bride: A Poseidon's Warriors MC Novel - Book 4 by Darlene Tallman]()
Brooks' Bride: A Poseidon's Warriors MC Novel - Book 4 by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHayley Mize is a small-town girl with goals and dreams. A product of the system, she’s used to keeping her head down and making her way through life unseen. She doesn’t make waves. She doesn’t do anything that could possibly attract the wrong attention. The night she goes to a party with her friend, Elsa, at the Poseidon’s Warriors MC clubhouse, those dreams go up in smoke... -
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![You Deserve Valentine's Day Brunch by Sarah Hogle]()
You Deserve Valentine's Day Brunch by Sarah Hogle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsValentine's... -
![All He Desires by Brenda Jackson]()
All He Desires by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Voluptuous Woman More to Hold. More to Love. Bare Essentials Voluptuous Orlando Judge Dominique Kincaid finds lust at first sight in the form of a handsome morning jogger who fuels her fantasies. But when he steps into her courtroom as a hotshot attorney, she finds it hard to remain the Honorable Judge Kincaid... -
![Save the Date: 12-book Collection by Kari Trumbo, Hallee Bridgeman]()
Save the Date: 12-book Collection by Kari Trumbo, Hallee Bridgeman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWeddings for every season and occasion. Adventures, mishaps, and dream destinations—this collection has it all!As our guest of honor, you’re cordially invited on a journey through twelve heartwarming and inspirational novellas that will take you from small-town America to romantic Paris, from the sunny shores of Hawaii to New Zealand... -
![Montana Cowboy Christmas by Jane Porter]()
Montana Cowboy Christmas by Jane Porter
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s almost Christmas and nationally-ranked barrel racer Ivy Wyckoff has returned home to Montana desperate for a miracle. A cowgirl to her bones, she’s always solved her own problems, but when her ex—rodeo champ, Sam Wyatt—shows up offering more than a shoulder to cry on, Ivy’s tempted to grab the safety line he throws.Sam Wyatt just wrapped his most successful year on the PRCA circuit... -
![Midnight Stroke by Té Russ]()
Midnight Stroke by Té Russ
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrenton and Harper are back!And they’re ringing in the New Year in their own special – and sexy – way... -
![Sweet Christmas Kisses 4: A Bundle of 14 Wholesome Holiday Romances by Mona Risk, Josie Riviera]()
Sweet Christmas Kisses 4: A Bundle of 14 Wholesome Holiday Romances by Mona Risk, Josie Riviera
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUsher in the holiday season with 14 heartwarming all-new, stand-alone stories from New York Times, USA Today, national bestselling, and award-winning authors. Sweet Christmas Kisses 4 takes you from the Pocono Mountains to sunny Florida, and as far away as Portugal. Curl up with your favorite hot beverage and enjoy this sweet romance boxed set that’s sure to put you in the mood for Christmas... -
![Texas Homecoming by Carolyn Brown]()
Texas Homecoming by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe bestselling Queen of Cowboy Romance delivers a heartwarming novel where a doctor and veterinarian get a second chance at true love when a storm traps them together.Cody Ryan had been the smartest kid that ever came out of Honey Grove, Texas, and one of the few who went on to become a doctor... -
![Second Chance Love Affair: A Bancroft Billionaire Brothers Novel by Ali Parker]()
Second Chance Love Affair: A Bancroft Billionaire Brothers Novel by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow isn’t the time for a beautiful single mom to steal my heart. Especially not one that I’ve loved before. I’m not that boy anymore, though. Life has been less than kind. My father abandoning us and leaving me to be the man of the house at a young age started the chip growing on my shoulder. He moved on to another life and I helped my family mend as best I could... -
![The Irresistible Billionaire by Serenity Woods]()
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![A Merry Little Christmas by Melanie Schuster]()
A Merry Little Christmas by Melanie Schuster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMerry Little Christmas, A, by Schuster,... -
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![It's Always Been You by Jacob Parker]()
It's Always Been You by Jacob Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove is quickly becoming my least favorite four-letter word.I let a girl into my heart once, and she nearly destroyed me.The last time I saw her she was in the back seat of her father’s car, leaving me forever.No goodbye.No mercy.That was ten years ago.Now the sexy vixen from my past is back in town looking to hire a consultant.This is my way back in.But not for redemption or a second chance... -
![A CATALINA COVE CHRISTMAS by Brenda Jackson]()
A CATALINA COVE CHRISTMAS by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year ago Isaac Elloren returned to his hometown of Catalina Cove seeking peace, quiet and happiness. However, his high school's holiday homecoming is about to cause turmoil in his life when his childhood sweetheart/ex-wife returns for the reunion. He wants to hate her for choosing a career over their marriage but discovers there's a thin line between love and hate... -
![Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge: New Holiday Romances to Benefit St. Jude Hospital by Sabrina York, Tamara Ferguson]()
Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge: New Holiday Romances to Benefit St. Jude Hospital by Sabrina York, Tamara Ferguson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLER! 10 NEW HOLIDAY ROMANCES From NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Authors To Warm Your Heart And Curl Your Toes! Each Sweet and/or Steamy Story takes place at a unique magical Mistletoe Lodge. Curl up in your favorite chair and treat yourself to a Christmassy-Happily-Ever-After Experience full of jingle bells, mistletoe and JOY, celebrating the spirit of the season...Categorized as:
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![The Long Route by Kiersten Modglin]()
The Long Route by Kiersten Modglin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLydia never planned to return to Love, GA. She never planned to see Adam again or to rehash the night that changed their lives forever.But when an assignment at work brings her back to Love, she discovers the boy she left behind is not the same man there waiting for her. Adam once thought his future with Lydia was set... -
![Deep Check by Kimberly Kincaid]()
Deep Check by Kimberly Kincaid
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis story was previously published in the HOT ON ICE anthology. Hotshot hockey center Finn Donnelly wants nothing more than to take The Cup to his best friend's grave after the Rage's big win. The problem is, that also means returning to his hometown and seeing January Sinclair, a.k.a., the woman he left behind. She might be as beautiful and fiery as ever, but Finn's ghosts belong in the past... -
![Love is Coming to Town by Alexa Rivers, Claire Wilder]()
Love is Coming to Town by Alexa Rivers, Claire Wilder
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s a small town Christmas without a little romance?Fake relationships, second chances, friends to lovers, and sexy brother’s best friends.Mix in some small town gossip, meddling matchmakers, and Christmas magic and you have a perfect holiday escape. Finding His Cheer by Claire WilderHe loved and lost. She’s just lost... -
![Buried Castles by Monica Alexander]()
Buried Castles by Monica Alexander
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmily Cole thought she was going to have the best summer of her life when she met Zack Easton, the dark, mysterious, gorgeous, guitar playing guy who captured her heart at first glance. He encouraged her to take risks and act without thinking, but more than that, he taught her what it was like to fall head-over-heels in love with someone...Categorized as:
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![Christmas by the Lighthouse by Rebecca Boxall]()
Christmas by the Lighthouse by Rebecca Boxall
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHappy-go-lucky journalist Summer has always managed to focus on the silver lining. But nothing in her life has prepared her for her husband Seth’s recent revelation: he wants a six-month break from their marriage.Determined to stay positive, Summer decamps to Jersey to spend six months by the sea, where every passing week makes Seth more of a distant memory... -
![Coming Home for Christmas: A Clean & Wholesome Romance by RaeAnne Thayne]()
Coming Home for Christmas: A Clean & Wholesome Romance by RaeAnne Thayne
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLook for Coming Home for Christmas, the exciting new novel from RaeAnne Thayne, available from HQN books Oct 27, 2020... -
![Sleigh Bells Ring by RaeAnne Thayne]()
Sleigh Bells Ring by RaeAnne Thayne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratings"[Thayne's] books are wonderfully romantic, feel-good reads that end with me sighing over the last pages... -
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![Heartless by Cheryl Douglas]()
Heartless by Cheryl Douglas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDerek McCall was devastated when his college girlfriend married his best friend, Josh Cooper. He respected the boundaries of friendship for years, but one night they gave in to temptation. Feeling guilty for betraying his best friend, Derek left town determined to put the past and Ashley behind him. Ashley Cooper has loved two men in her life, her ex-husband, Josh, and her ex-boyfriend, Derek... -
![Not Leaving by Leigh Ann Lunsford]()
Not Leaving by Leigh Ann Lunsford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAddison Parker has loved one boy all her life, Tyler James. She met him the first day of school after moving to Tennessee to live with her grandparents. Through death, raising her younger siblings, betrayal, and heartbreak, he has been there. She has forgiven him for many things, but this time when he leaves, she decides he is not her future anymore. Tyler James loves Addison Parker... -
![Blackthorne by Lexxie Couper]()
Blackthorne by Lexxie Couper
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJosh Blackthorne never planned to follow in his father’s rock-star footsteps. But music is in his genes, and he was born into this world of fame. Finding someone who isn’t fazed by all that is unique, but the novelty of being liked for who he is by Caitlin Reynolds quickly turns to something more when he gets to know her better. Josh makes Caitlin laugh, something she hasn’t done in a while... -
![A Crystal Lake Novel Boxed Set 1-3 by Juliana Stone]()
A Crystal Lake Novel Boxed Set 1-3 by Juliana Stone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis boxed set includes the first three titles in the Crystal Lake series. The Thing About TroubleCam Booker learned the hard way that commitment and love aren’t for him. Fresh out of a relationship that nearly saw him go to jail, he’s focused on building a life and his business. But when he suddenly finds himself responsible for a motherless five-year-old, his world is turned upside down... -
![Operation Mistletoe by Elizabeth Maddrey]()
Operation Mistletoe by Elizabeth Maddrey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVictoria Spencer hates Christmas. For the last ten years, disaster has struck on Christmas Eve, leaving Tori dreading the holidays. When she’s assigned to cover the light displays for her newspaper, she’s determined to spend as little time on the article as possible. Especially once she realizes she’s to feature frat boy Gabe “The Babe” Robertson, her former college crush...Categorized as:
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![Guilty For You by A.M. McCoy]()
Guilty For You by A.M. McCoy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFox St. Claire is everything I shouldn't want. He's dangerous, dark, and the muscle of a secretive motorcycle club. Even worse? He's my brother's best friend.I knew falling for him wouldn’t end well, but our simple friendship quickly morphed into more, blurring the lines of what we knew was wrong but felt so right... -
![Loving the Chase by Sharla Lovelace]()
Loving the Chase by Sharla Lovelace
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCharming, adventurous Zach Chase has always craved the spotlight, and now he’s on the hunt for publicity for his family’s storm-chasing business. So when a reality TV network approaches him with the idea for a show profiling their work, he can’t resist. But the last person he expects to walk into the meeting is the former love of his life...Categorized as:
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![Throttle by Kira Blakely]()
Throttle by Kira Blakely
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m a boss with my hands. Right about now is when I mention how big my… wrench is. No need. It speaks for itself. My story is simple: Michelle comes to my body shop and can’t pay for the repairs. I give them for free. I guess that’s a turn on. We crash against my desk both wanting it like fucking animals. Then, poof, she’s gone... -
![The Christmas Letters: A Magnolia Bay Romantic Comedy by Brenna Jacobs]()
The Christmas Letters: A Magnolia Bay Romantic Comedy by Brenna Jacobs
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan an old letter spark a new flame?Yes, Dahlia Ravenel did manage to trap herself in a bathroom stall. And yes, the paramedic that talked her out of a panic attack was insanely hot. If only he was interested. Connor McKay has a mysterious Christmas pen pal, a woman who replied to a newly found letter he sent to Santa back when he was a kid... -
![Daring Wes by Jules Barnard, Zachary Webber]()
Daring Wes by Jules Barnard, Zachary Webber
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA second chance could either save him or destroy him...Wes Cade was born with a competitive streak a mile wide. Ever since he could walk, he's made it a point to never lose. And he never did, until his girlfriend left him senior year of college and his professional golf career tanked.Over the past four years, Wes has fought to regain his winning edge... -
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![Merry Mistletoe by Emma Davies]()
Merry Mistletoe by Emma Davies
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the best-selling author of Letting in Light, a deliciously romantic Christmas novella...Sherbourne Mistletoe has been prized and sold at the annual Mistletoe Fair for over a hundred years; but could this year possibly be the last? With her father’s sudden death and debts mounting up it looks as though Freya’s only hope for the future is to sell her beloved family home... -
![Because It's Christmas by Kathryn Shay]()
Because It's Christmas by Kathryn Shay
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChristmas is a time for loving and giving To most people in the small town of Bayview Heights, high school principal Seth Taylor's a hero. But Seth's never forgiven himself for a mistake he made years ago. And neither has Lacey Cartwright - the woman he's falling in love with. Seth's mistake cost her and her family dearly... -
![Christmas in Sweetbriar Cove: A Holiday Collection by Melody Grace]()
Christmas in Sweetbriar Cove: A Holiday Collection by Melody Grace
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCelebrate the holidays in Sweetbriar Cove with this festive romance collection, containing two sizzling small-town holiday stories - perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Sophie Kinsella, and Lucy Score... -
![Prince Bryan by J.S. Scott]()
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... -
![Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky by Holly Martin]()
Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky by Holly Martin
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis year spend a wonderful Christmas on Juniper Island, where love can melt even the iciest of hearts… Piper Chesterfield lives a glamorous life travelling the world and reviewing the finest hotels. She calls nowhere home, she works alone and that’s how she likes it. For long ago Piper decided that to protect her heart she should lock it away... -
![I'm Glad I Found You This Christmas by C.P. Ward]()
I'm Glad I Found You This Christmas by C.P. Ward
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI'm glad I found you this Christmas - an uplifting sweet romance set against the magical backdrop of Christmas. Maggie Coates is frustrated. Her longterm boyfriend, Dirk, recently moved to London to take a job she fears puts him out of her league. Despite the assurances of her best friend Renee, Maggie is convinced Dirk is slowly drifting away... -
![Blink by Rick R. Reed]()
Blink by Rick R. Reed
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife can change in the blink of an eye. That's a truth Andy Slater learns as a young man in 1982, taking the Chicago 'L' to work every morning. Andy's life is laid out before him: a good job, marriage to his female college sweetheart, and the white picket fence existence he believes in. But when he sees Carlos Castillo for the first time, Carlos’s dark eyes and Latin appeal mesmerize him... -
![Unforeseen Heartbeat by Maureen Mayer]()
Unforeseen Heartbeat by Maureen Mayer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings**Now available: Amazon, B&N, iTunes, and Kobo!**Used… Broken… Confused…It only took one drunken mistake four years ago for Maddie Harrington to learn that when you fully give yourself over to a man, you should never expect anything in return. Since that night, her views on love have become distorted, believing men would only want her for the pleasure her body could bring them... -
![The Once And Future Prince by Olivia Gates]()
The Once And Future Prince by Olivia Gates
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt Her Royal Ex-Lover's Command He would have been king of Castaldini...until scandal sent Prince Leandro D'Agostino into exile. Now Phoebe Alexander, his secret lover who'd refused to leave with him, had come to convince him to accept his rightful crown. But the pain of betrayal still coursed through Leandro's veins. He would rule only if Phoebe bowed to his wishes... -
![Deciding Tomorrow by Renee Ericson]()
Deciding Tomorrow by Renee Ericson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if a love, once lost, came around for a second chance? After a fated meeting with the one person who captured her heart many years ago, Ruby Miller is taking a leap of faith, right into the arms of her past. Four years have gone by since the tragedy that tore Ruby and Brent apart, setting them on different paths, battered and searching... -
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![F*cking Awkward Holidays by Taryn Plendl, A.D. Justice]()
F*cking Awkward Holidays by Taryn Plendl, A.D. Justice
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings25 Authors, Awkward Sex, Epic Cause Holidays conjure up many thoughts - long, chilly nights snuggled up by the fire, bare feet tucked under the one you love. Some are hallmarks of summer when your skin is warmed by more than the sun. There is the after-Thanksgiving dinner nightcap, and the feel of the smooth, sultry burn of whiskey warming your chest, rendering your limbs heavy... -
![Picture Perfect Wedding by Lynnette Austin]()
Picture Perfect Wedding by Lynnette Austin
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThird in the heartfelt and charming Magnolia Brides series from Lynnette Austin One mistake can change everything...forever Beck Elliot and Tansy Calhoun were inseparable-until Tansy left Misty Bottoms, Georgia, promising to come back after she finished school. Beck stayed behind to save the family business, dreaming of the day when Tansy would return... -
![The Daddy Dilemma by Tia Siren]()
The Daddy Dilemma by Tia Siren
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe doesn't know he's a daddy...Ashley left me standing at the alter six years ago like a jackass, and then skipped town.All I've thought about ever since is getting even.F*ck me if she had her reasons.And now that she's returned, the least she can do is tell me what happened.There's no f*cking way I'll ever take her back in my arms.It's too late for that... -
![Safe Place by Shani Greene-Dowdell]()
Safe Place by Shani Greene-Dowdell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I don’t want anyone to know right away,” I whispered between kisses. “Your secret is safe with me,” he said, and I dropped the book from my hand as I snaked my fingers around his neck and deepened the kiss. It was time to just take that leap, no matter what dangerous curves were ahead. ~*~ Tameka Oliver has one job: dance with the best man at her sister’s reception... -
![A Christmas Bun for Ulysses by Sarah Morgenthaler]()
A Christmas Bun for Ulysses by Sarah Morgenthaler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Christmas short story in Moose Springs, Alaska... -
![Rock Me Slower by Jenna Jacob]()
Rock Me Slower by Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI command the keyboard, but the only woman to command my heart is back… bigger, badder, and more beautiful than ever. Ozzy Page has it all—fame, fans, and a fortune too massive to spend. As keyboard player for renowned rock group Licks of Leather, he’s on top of the charts—and the world...
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