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Her Russian Returns by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRytsar Durov should be dead.But in the BDSM world, loyalties run as deep as kinky passions. Sir Thane Davis is determined to save his Russian brother, but must call on his friends at the Center to execute the plan.Clinging to hope, Brie trusts she will see Rytsar again... -
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Seaside Summers: Books 1-3 Boxed Set by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBOXED SET CONTAINS: The first three (3) full length novels from the Seaside Summers series. SEASIDE DREAMS (Book 1) SEASIDE HEARTS (Book 2) SEASIDE SUNSETS (Book 3) IN SEASIDE DREAMS... Bella Abbascia has returned to Seaside Cottages in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, as she does every summer. Only this year, Bella has more on her mind than sunbathing and skinny-dipping with her girlfriends... -
![Thrill of Love by Melissa Foster]()
Thrill of Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDiscover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster's writing, and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the Bradens. Fall in love with Ty Braden and Aiyla Bell in this epic love story... -
![Eight of a Kind by Sandi Lynn]()
Eight of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was incredible how one single action could change the balance of a person’s life within seconds.NathanI was an artist and one of the best plastic surgeons in Los Angeles. My business was thriving, and helping people was my specialty. Growing up, I’d endured a lot of pain where my mother was concerned. After she passed away, I still carried that pain and resentment into adulthood... -
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![Seven of a Kind by Sandi Lynn]()
Seven of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsConnerMy life was simple yet complicated, and Dr. Charlotte Roman knew it.Our first encounter was when I left my phone in the shopping cart at Target. I called it, she answered, and I politely asked if she’d bring it to me. She had a few choice words to say before telling me to come and get it myself. When I did, she proceeded to psychoanalyze me... -
![The Wicked Truth by Melissa Foster]()
The Wicked Truth by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsScorching heat, laugh-out-loud humor, and swoon-worthy moments abound in this sexy new standalone romance by New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melissa Foster. What happens when you’re not looking for love, but it walks in the door? Madigan Wicked’s heart is not up for grabs. She’s been there, done that, and she’s not going back for seconds... -
![Temptation After Dark by Marie Force]()
Temptation After Dark by Marie Force
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCooper James and Gigi Gibson take the lead in the next Gansett Island novel! Find out what happened on their crazy first date and whether these two can make a go of it after Gigi finishes shooting her show on the island... -
![Whisper of Love by Melissa Foster]()
Whisper of Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Bradens are a series of stand-alone romances that may also be enjoyed as part of the larger Love in Bloom series. Tempest Braden adores her family and her small hometown, but sometimes too much of a good thing can be confining... -
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Royal by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA favor for his twin brother put Royal Conner under the spotlight. The highest bidder won and she’s nothing like he thought she’d be. One look and he’s smitten, one conversation and he’s intrigued, one kiss and he’s lost.Paula has too much on her plate to deal with a man... -
![In Sir's Arms by Red Phoenix]()
In Sir's Arms by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA man in love is unstoppable. Sir Thane Davis is a fighter and has survived countless tragedies. Now he must deal head-on with Lilly to protect the woman he loves and the baby she carries. He is relentless, wanting to end this threat once and for all. But unseen forces are at play which will challenge the Master... -
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Under His Protection by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMisunderstood Hero Faelan is a passionate Master with a hidden past that holds him hostage. Having his heart recently broken, he accepts the challenge of keeping Brie safe and vows to protect her by Any. Means. Necessary. But when a curvy little sub catches his eye at the Haven, he is forced to choose loyalty over love... -
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Wild Island Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSparks fly between a PR rep and an A-list actor who want nothing to do with each other. Leni Steele might be looking for love, but she’s definitely not looking to be someone’s fake date. Especially not one of the most infuriatingly handsome and annoyingly cocky actors on the planet, Duncan Raz... -
![Then Came Love by Melissa Foster]()
Then Came Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBlazing heat, laugh-out-loud humor, and an abundance of swoon-worthy moments make this sexy new standalone romance by New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melissa Foster unputdownable. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and guaranteed to leave you breathlessly in love with the fiercely loyal and wickedly naughty Bradens... -
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Swept Into Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Ryders are a series of sexy stand-alone romances. These hot contemporary romance novels feature alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They're flawed, funny, passionate, and relatable to readers who enjoy new adult romance, contemporary romance, and women's fiction. It’s been years since Sally Tuft’s husband died and she was left to raise her teenage son alone... -
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![Seaside Lovers by Melissa Foster]()
Seaside Lovers by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSEASIDE LOVERS is a USA TODAY BESTSELLERAfter months of long-distance communication, actress Parker Collins and artist Grayson Lacroux finally plan to reconnect in the seaside town of Wellfleet, Massachusetts. But Parker never shows, and weeks pass without a word, leaving Grayson to believe he's misinterpreted their budding relationship... -
![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... -
![Reluctantly Alpha by Ruth Cardello]()
Reluctantly Alpha by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsConnor Sutton never had a problem attracting women. Tall, blond, easy-going . . . all he had to do to get them into his bed was to stop saying no. He never wanted to be rich or famous, but when his sister married a billionaire, he became both. To fit into the Barrington clan, he had to make a lot of changes and although being rich is nice. . -
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Owen North by Nina Levine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA steamy forbidden office romance from USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nina Levine.My one-night stand is my new boss.I met him at the society wedding of the year.The man every woman in New York wants.He's rich.Devastatingly good looking.Charming.Mr. I-Could-Blow-Your-Mind.And yes, he did blow my mind.It was just supposed to be one night.I told him I don't date... -
![Three of a Kind by Sandi Lynn]()
Three of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRule number one: Stop staring at my sexy new neighbor.I couldn’t help it. When someone looked as good as she did, it was hard not to stare.Rule number two: Do not sleep with my new sexy neighbor.What can I say? Self-control wasn’t one of my strongest suits.Rule number three: Do not, under any circumstances, fall for my new sexy neighbor.I tried.Emilia Gallo was damaged... -
![Angus by Cee Bowerman]()
Angus by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAngus Conner has never been an easygoing type of guy. He had been grumpy, cranky, opinionated, irritated, and pissed off most his life, but not lucky in love or relationships. When he just happened to be in the right place at the right time, lucky enough to be a woman's knight in shining armor, his life and his outlook changed... -
![Let It Burn by Ruth Cardello]()
Let It Burn by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBillionaire Andrew Barrington walked away from the lavish lifestyle he was raised in to serve as a Marine. Until recently, he would have said he’d made the right choice. A tragic set of events, however, has him not reenlisting and emotionally hitting rock bottom. Helene Franklin is visiting her uncle as part of an extended vacation in Aruba... -
![Stolen Kisses by Ruth Cardello]()
Stolen Kisses by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDax Marshall isn’t the type of man a woman takes home to meet her parents. He’s a business shark who has never let anything as insignificant as caring stop him from taking over a company. Some call him heartless, but he doesn’t see the value of caring about anyone or anything until he meets Kenzi. Her happiness becomes his obsession... -
![You Do Something to Me by Bella Andre]()
You Do Something to Me by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlec Sullivan has always believed he has it all. A billion-dollar private aviation business. A penthouse apartment in New York City. Beautiful women who know better than to expect him ever to fall in love. And great siblings for whom he’d do anything... -
![Promise My Love (The Bradens Novellas Collection) by Melissa Foster]()
Promise My Love (The Bradens Novellas Collection) by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster comes a new, sweet and sexy wedding romance, PROMISE MY LOVE, the follow-up novella to DESTINED FOR LOVE (The Bradens). Catch up with all of your favorite Bradens and enjoy Rex Braden and Jade Johnson's wedding. "You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining... -
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![Bet Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant]()
Bet Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeing able to stand on your own two feet, sometimes requires getting knocked off them completely... McKenzie “Kenzie” Lane is newly graduated from college and looking forward to a dream internship she has lined up for the summer in LA. Unfortunately, her controlling mother has other plans. Colby Singer, with his hot-as-sin looks and wicked charm, is never without attention from the ladies... -
![Claimed by Love by Melissa Foster]()
Claimed by Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe RYDERS are the newest addition to the Love in Bloom romance series. Each book may be read as a stand-alone novel, or as part of the series.CLAIMED BY LOVE is a USA Today Bestseller! IN CLAIMED BY LOVE...Family law attorney Gabriella Liakos has one true love, Elpitha Island, where she grew up and hopes someday to return... -
![Surrender My Love: Cole Braden by Melissa Foster]()
Surrender My Love: Cole Braden by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSURRENDER MY LOVE is a USA TODAY BESTSELLER Fall in love with Cole Braden in the Bradens of Peaceful Harbor. Hot, sexy, & wickedly naughty second cousins to the Weston, Colorado Bradens we know and love. Annalise “Leesa” Avalon never realized that one sentence could change her life until one of her students revealed his crush—and within twenty-four hours she finds herself under fire... -
![River of Love by Melissa Foster]()
River of Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRiver rafting and adventure company owner Sam Braden works hard and plays harder. He's fast, focused, and determined--and never at a loss for a willing woman to share his time with. The trouble is, the only woman he wants refuses him at every turn. Physician assistant Faith Hayes escaped her painful past and built a safe, happy life in Peaceful Harbor... -
![Swoony Billionaire: The Kline Brooks Collection by Max Monroe]()
Swoony Billionaire: The Kline Brooks Collection by Max Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMeet the swooniest billionaire of all time in one awesome and hilarious romantic comedy collection (all for the price of one novella, too!)This collection includes the following three books: *New York Times bestseller Tapping the Billionaire*Tapping Her*And a BRAND-NEW novella, Be My Billionaire Valentine This is the perfect indulgence for new and old readers alike!A favorite book boyfriend of... -
![Bad Boys After Dark: Carson by Melissa Foster]()
Bad Boys After Dark: Carson by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBad Billionaires After Dark are a series of stand-alone romances. "With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!" -NYT Bestseller Julie Kenner "Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" -NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely Indulge your inner vixen with these sexy billionaires! Meet the Bad Boys.. -
![Seaside Embrace by Melissa Foster]()
Seaside Embrace by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsYou can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. Every book's a winner!" --New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak "Like Nora Roberts, Melissa Foster has captivated me with her fantastic, sexy, romantic stories." --Kimberly Winning, avid reader... -
![Read, Write, Love by Melissa Foster]()
Read, Write, Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBestselling author Kurt Remington lives to write. He spends twelve hours a day in front of his computer, rarely leaving the seclusion of his beach-front property, where he's come to finish his latest thriller--that is, until free-spirited Leanna Bray nearly drowns in the ocean trying to save her dog. Kurt's best-laid plans are shot to hell when he comes to their rescue... -
![Two of a Kind by Sandi Lynn]()
Two of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRule number one: Do not pursue my daughter’s new nanny.I had my reservations about hiring Alex Clark.With her long brown hair and deep brown eyes, she was a beautiful woman.I knew if I hired her and moved her into my home, the temptation to keep my hands to myself would be torturous.But I was desperate, she needed a job, and my daughter liked her... -
![Trade It All by Ruth Cardello]()
Trade It All by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLance Barrington’s priority is business, not pleasure. Only one woman has ever been able to turn him inside out: Willa Chambers, his sister’s best friend. Forbidden. Scandalous. Unforgettable. They’ve spent the last ten years trying to forget one night. When Willa and Lance are thrown together again, things heat up fast. Loving him almost destroyed her the first time... -
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![Enchant Me by Red Phoenix]()
Enchant Me by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRomance meets wicked funAfter the wedding of the century, Brie is whisked off to begin her honeymoon. She falls madly in love with the romance of the city, enjoying the delights of its secret BDSM society. Brie is then transported to the wickedness of the isle, where Master will play out his own private fantasies... But Fate is a cruel mistress the two must fight... -
![Shawn by M.S. Parker]()
Shawn by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShawn: I’m good with my hands and I’m a quick study. At least that’s what the women say. No trouble in that department, if you know what I mean. Still, it’s best to keep them at arm’s length. I’ve seen how women go after my brothers for money and the family name. I guess you can say I have always been guarded. But then I met Talia, a woman unlike any other... -
![Finding Forever by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott]()
Finding Forever by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou’re invited to the comeback arena tour of the century…and just maybe a wedding too. Who: Malachi Shawcross and Richelle Crandall (you can call her Ricki or Elle, she answers to both... -
![Dickslip by Gwyn McNamee]()
Dickslip by Gwyn McNamee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne wardrobe malfunction. Two lives forever changed. Playing in a star-studded charity basketball game should be fun, and it is, until I literally go balls out to show up my arch nemesis. When I dive for the basketball and my junk slips out of my gym shorts, I know my life and career are over... -
![The Billionaire's Final Stand by Melody Anne]()
The Billionaire's Final Stand by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen the head of the Anderson family, Joseph, gets into a life-changing automobile accident, his family struggles to find a way to survive if he doesn’t come out of the coma the accident has placed him in. Austin Anderson is used to being single, but slowly he's watched his siblings and cousins find true love, leaving him the final Anderson without a spouse... -
![Rescued by Love by Melissa Foster]()
Rescued by Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAddison Dahl is excited to return to Elpitha Island for her best friend Gabriella’s wedding. A weekend of sun and fun is just what she needs before setting out on her newest adventure—roughing it in the wilderness. Addison is tough, she’s independent, and she doesn’t “do” feelings toward men... -
![Seaside Whispers by Melissa Foster]()
Seaside Whispers by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSeaside Summers is a series of stand-alone romances that may also be enjoyed as part of the larger Love in Bloom series. Fall in love with Matt Lacroux in Seaside Whispers. SEASIDE SUMMERS is the newest addition to the LOVE IN BLOOM series, featuring a group of fun, sexy, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages... -
![Ignite Me (The Annihilate Me Series) by Christina Ross]()
Ignite Me (The Annihilate Me Series) by Christina Ross
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe series with more than a million books sold! When Madison Wells lands the job to become Barbara Blackwell’s personal assistant at Wenn Enterprises, she thinks she knows what she’s getting herself into. After all, Madison is no fool. Armed with her MBA, she has done her research. And she’s read about Blackwell’s brutal reputation as a hardcore perfectionist... -
![Our New Love: Bradens Ever After, Jack & Savannah (The Bradens Novellas Collection) by Melissa Foster]()
Our New Love: Bradens Ever After, Jack & Savannah (The Bradens Novellas Collection) by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is a 56-page SHORT STORY featuring Savannah (Braden) Remington and Jack Remington. You fell in love with Jack and Savannah in Bursting with Love (The Bradens). Now fall in love with them all over again and experience the birth of their first baby while catching up with your favorite characters from the Love in Bloom series in OUR NEW LOVE, a short story... -
![Baby for the Billionaire by Melody Anne]()
Baby for the Billionaire by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFor the first time, all three Baby for the Billionaire books are combined into one volume for a new lower price. In the Tycoon’s Revenge: Derek Titan is a cut throat business man that reached his way to the top without looking back once. He left his poor roots behind, and now is seeking revenge for the girl that not only got away, but took the last of his trust with her... -
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![The Remingtons by Melissa Foster]()
The Remingtons by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. Every book's a winner!" New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak This contemporary romance boxed set includes 3 full length LOVE IN BLOOM: THE REMINGTONS novels: GAME OF LOVE, Bk 1 STROKE OF LOVE, Bk 2 FLAMES OF LOVE, Bk 3 Sneak Peek, SLOPE OF LOVE *** GAME OF LOVE.. -
![Anything for Love by Melissa Foster]()
Anything for Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAnything For Love is a USA Today BestsellerAfter Charlotte Sterling loses her last family member, she moves to Sterling House, her family’s Colorado mountain inn, to live a solitary life. As an erotic romance writer, her days and nights are filled with passion and intrigue—even if only fictional... -
![One of a Kind: by Sandi Lynn]()
One of a Kind: by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author Sandi Lynn comes a brand new brothers series you'll want to devour!SamI made a promise not to sleep with my new personal assistant.Too late.I’d already slept with her before I knew Grayson, my human resources director, hired her.Long story short.We first met at a café when she let me have the last apple turnover... -
![Marsala and Magnolias by SJ McCoy]()
Marsala and Magnolias by SJ McCoy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAntonio Di Giovanni is a passionate man. He’s passionate about running the family wine business and does it very successfully. He’s passionate about living well and having fun—he’s successful at that, too. He’s known as one of the hottest guys in Napa and for being seen with a different woman every night of the week. He’s used to getting what he wants in life and he only wants the best... -
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Only You Series Boxset by Elle Thorpe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA hero facing a HIV diagnosis. A wheelchair bound heroine forced to work with her high school bully. 5 steamy romances, unlike any you've read before. HEA guaranteed. Only the Positive All she wanted was one night. That, I could do. I'm the king of casual. Love them and leave them, before they leave me... -
![Don't Fall for Your Best Friend by Logan Chance]()
Don't Fall for Your Best Friend by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA wickedly, funny romcom that'll have you laughing and swooning one minute, and hot and sweaty the next. Follow along as Paxton and Hartford try to navigate a world they know nothing about--B D S M! I’ve always lived by one major rule, don’t fall for your best friend, and this is one rule I can’t break. I’m supposed to write an article about a topic so scandalous, I can’t even say it...
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