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Saving 6 by Chloe Walsh
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHe’s about to meet his match.When teenagers from the same side of the tracks collide.The second born son in a broken marriage, Joey Lynch has spent a lifetime picking up the pieces of a family unraveling. When his older brother Darren skips town on his first day of secondary school, twelve year old Joey finds himself thrown into the role of protector to his younger siblings and mother... -
Garrett by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGarrett’s redemption won’t come easy; Melissa Rivers is not the same girl he broke.Former GRS Operator and Navy SEAL Garrett Davis is the walking, talking definition of regret. His guilt weighs heavy. The pain and misery he carries cripples him. When a tragic accident takes him back to his hometown, he’s not prepared to face the woman he left behind...Categorized as:
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Our Muted Recklessness by Love Belvin
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOkay… Where do we pick up?Where we left off, of course. Tori’s afraid, but putting forth her toughest exterior to forge ahead with the mess she’s made. And Ashton? Well, he’s confused and angry.“You think it’s possible to put the genie back in the fuckin’ bottle now?”Here he was again, saying cryptic things, using phrases that went over my head... -
The Confidence of Wildflowers by Micalea Smeltzer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMy future is a big ‘what if’ at the moment and I’m fine with that.For the most part. When Thayer Holmes moves in next door, the grumpy landscaper both fascinates and amuses me.When he asks me to nanny his kid, it’s a great way to make some extra money. It’s impossible not to fall in love with Thayer and his adorable son.There’s a big problem though.I’m eighteen. He’s thirty-one... -
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The Choice by Ashley Jade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Star-crossed Lovers DuetFrom USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ashley Jade comes a gritty, off-limits standalone romance about mistakes, choices, and love conquering all. He was the mysterious dark knight always swooping in to save me when I needed it most. I was the troubled girl with scars and a bleeding heart. He was the gifted guitarist destined for big things... -
Broken Love Story by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen one man’s death exposes a complex web of lies, three couples discover the true meaning of love, loss and redemption.Samantha I had the perfect life; a husband who loved me, and two kids who were my world. Until someone else answered his phone and my perfect life shattered. When he died, I was left with answers he couldn't give me and a box full of lies. He left me broken... -
Stealing Home: St. Michaels Duet - Book 2 by Harlow Cole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTo what lengths would you go to earn forgiveness? Would you beg? Would you borrow? Would you steal? Ashley I’ve given up. On my childish dreams. On getting out of this town. On love. On him. On everything. I’m barely treading water. Brayden I’m the man with it all. The pinstriped jersey covering my back garners easy cash, flashy cars and fast women... -
Dear Love, I Hate You: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romance by Eliah Greenwood
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIt all started with an anonymous letter. He wasn’t supposed to find it—no one was. And he definitely wasn’t supposed to answer it. We end up talking through letters and sticky notes in a book. One sticky note. Two sticky notes. Ten sticky notes. All baring our darkest, deepest secrets. It’s all fun and games until I find out who my pen pal is... Xavier Emery... -
Wilder Love by Emery Rose Andrews
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI was his weakness. He was my strength. Until I destroyed him. I was infatuated with Shane Wilder since the first time I saw him surfing. But we couldn’t be together. Not yet, anyway. I was too young and screwed up. He was too focused on chasing his dream. So we became friends. We met on the rooftop for late-night confessions under the stars... -
Destroying Declan by Megyn Ward
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDeclan Gilroy is an assh*le. Eight years ago, he pushed his way into my life and made himself at home. Made me believe he was different. Made me love him. And then he destroyed me. Left me. Broke my heart. And I’ll never forgive him for it. Never. I’ve spent the last eight years watching him move on. Live his life like what he did to me meant nothing. Like I meant nothing...Categorized as:
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Mason by Tijan
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMason Kade is not known to be nice. He is ruthless, manipulative, and unforgiving. Most will say that he is a jerk and he is to those that cross him or cross his loved ones. However, he does not want to be who he is. He does not enjoy hurting others, but there is no limit to the lengths he will go to protect himself and his brother... -
Saved by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsArianna and Jefferson’s love is true but will it be enough? Ari who comes from a loving home with a family who has had more than their share of difficulties, is faced with possibly losing the love of her life. All she dreams of is growing old and having children with Jeff, but a family history and a conniving Rebecca could shatter that dream... -
Southern Bombshell by Jessica Peterson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Wedding Planner’s Rulebook:Keep the bride happy.Keep the wedding party out of trouble.Never let anyone know you’ve been in love with the groom for years. I lived by these rules. Until Nate Kingsley. The Capulets and Montagues have nothing on the Beauregards and Kingsleys...Categorized as:
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Snowed Inn for Christmas Anthology by Elle Christensen, Brynne Asher
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA record-breaking blizzard is on the way to Winter Falls . . . and close quarters sometimes make for strange bedfellows!Led by their mayor, the citizens of Winter Falls rally together to keep everyone safe during the storm. Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan, but cuddling next to the fire and kissing under the mistletoe leads to a whole lot of romance for these nine couples... -
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Hidden Mistake by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe boy next door is back, and so am I.He’s spending his NFL off-season in our small Midwestern town after seven long years away, and I’m in town for different reasons.Memories shift to reality as we find ourselves in the place where we first fell in love. We’re different people now, but I’m falling fast and hard for the man he is now.But he’s married... -
Their First Fall: Trucker and Keeka's story by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA new adult / college standalone sports romance novel from USA Today bestselling author, MJ Fields . Their First Fall Keeka Alone in the world, after her mother’s death, she tries to find the life she dreamed of as a child. Trucker Alone in the world the family he felt part of began to fall apart, as his dreams of being an NFL quarterback become his reality... -
Mistake by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCole Miller is a good-for-nothing nobody who skulks around dark alleyways and makes money by boosting cars from those more fortunate than he. He’s the unwanted child of a couple of deadbeats, so he never truly understood what family meant until he stumbled onto a treasure far more valuable than the GT he’s supposed to steal from the heavyweight world champion... -
Sterling Streak by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove was a losing battle for this country music darling and a single dad, baseball star until one night brings them together and one small town sets the playing field for a possible winning streak.They call me Lady Boss. Maneater. Queen. But beneath the makeup, blond wig, and glitzy costumes, I’m just a country girl who likes to sing. I don’t hate men, I’m just struggling to find a good one... -
New Beginnings by Lilly Lucas
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAls Au-pair in den USA – und verliebt in einen amerikanischen Bad Boy! Mitreißend, leidenschaftlich und mit viel Herzklopfen erzählt Lilly Lucas die Geschichte von Lena und Ryan im Liebesroman „New Beginnings“, dem Auftakt zur romantischen Green-Valley-Love-Reihe. Ihr Jahr als Au-pair in den USA hatte sich Lena aus Berlin definitiv anders vorgestellt... -
Chute Yeah by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCandy Ray Sunshine--Yes, that is my real name, thank you very much, Mom and Dad--knew two things. One, she was going to work her butt off and open her very own coffee shop, even if she had to die doing it. Two, Banks Valentine was the world’s worst ex-boyfriend in the history of ex-boyfriends. Even if they were only boyfriend and girlfriend for one evening...Categorized as:
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Unfinished Ex by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA second chance, surprise pregnancy romance.He was my high school sweetheart.My dream guy. My soul mate.And as of yesterday... my ex-husband.He wanted everything I couldn't give him. A doting wife, a perfect family, a white picket fence, and game nights.It's not that I didn't want to be his wife anymore. I just wanted something more—a career... -
Waking Olivia by Elizabeth O'Roark
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 26 ratings"That girl isn't just trouble of the not-a-team-player, not-a-reliable-runner variety. She's trouble of the devious, manipulative, too-f***ing-hot-for-her-own good variety. She's the kind of girl who causes trouble merely by existing, and then makes sure to cause more. And the last thing I need right now is more trouble."A failing farm.His father’s debt.And a struggling college track team... -
Sunday Morning by Jewel E. Ann
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHer boyfriend’s older brother should be off-limits, but he’s a sinful temptation.Sarah is a preacher’s daughter and a people pleaser. She’s also on the verge of graduating high school and following her dream of singing in Nashville. The only thing standing in her way is that the entire town of Devil’s Head, Missouri, thinks she will marry Matt, the son of the town’s richest rancher...Categorized as:
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Behind the Wheel by A.K. Evans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAvery Sullivan is preparing to become the queen of the drag strip. So, when the one-stop motorsports shop in town is hiring, the thrill seeker doesn’t hesitate to apply.Knox Lee thinks his boss has made a huge mistake. A beautiful woman with as much knowledge about cars as Avery has would normally be a turn on. But he won’t be blinded by that. Avery used to work for the competition...Categorized as:
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Everything I Have by A.K. Evans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmme James lives in darkness. Ever since her abusive relationship ended in heartbreaking tragedy, she's kept herself secluded to protect herself and those she loves. Unfortunately, Emme's plans to remain unattached fall apart the moment Zane Cunningham sets his sights on her. A professional snowboarder at the top of his game, Zane does not need a distraction... -
Along Comes Trouble by Abby Brooks
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the moment we met, Tessa Morgan pegged me as trouble. Why? Your guess is as good as mine. I’m funny. Easy-going. My years as a high school football star worked wonders on my body as well as my reputation. I’m Colton Carmichael. Everyone likes me. Everyone except Tessa. And believe me, the feeling is mutual... -
Torrid by Abbi Glines
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“My Mama D used to say that mistakes happen, and cryin’ a bucket of tears over them is silly. Because wisdom is built from a pile of mistakes.”LibertyThing is, my Mama D never had a one-night stand with an older man who never told her his last name and left behind a souvenir that was gonna be life changing – but I had...Categorized as:
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Defining Us by Karen Deen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's my brother's best friend.No one can know he visits my dreams each night.In the naughtiest of ways. But they are just fantasies.They'll never be anything else. Until that accidental kiss, changes everything.His eyes now roam my body.I can't ignore the heat he arouses in me.I'm just longing for his touch. But he's about to leave, and I need to stay...Categorized as:
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Love to Hate You by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter her husband left her for her best friend, Hayden Young moved to Hope Valley looking for a fresh start for her and her daughter. The last thing she expected was to run into the man who had rocked her world in the middle of the wine section of the local grocery store... -
Brute & Bossy by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHaving a baby with my new personal assistant? That wasn't exactly what I had in mind when I promoted her to be my fake girlfriend.As the owner of a ski resort, I've got ski bunnies lined up 'til next Christmas.But I need a different type of woman to help clean up my reputation for the investors.Enter Raylene Harleson...Categorized as:
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Pedal to the Metal by Eden Connor
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy love life? It’s complicated. I walked away from my stepbrothers again, this time to make my mother happy. To make my best friend Caroline happy. And what did those bad boys do? They put Caroline in the car and came after me... -
Dear Heart, I Hate You by Eliah Greenwood
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt all started with an ad."House sitter needed for the summer, free room and board."Guess I missed the part about the cocky basketball player sleeping down the hall...Finn Richards is hot, cruel, broken beyond repair. Oh, and did I mention hell-bent on making me quit?Whatever. It's not like his charms work on me, anyway...Categorized as:
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This Heart of Mine by Brenda Novak
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFirst love. Second chance? As the daughter of a hoarder, Phoenix Fuller had a tough childhood. So when the handsome, popular Riley Stinson became her boyfriend in high school, she finally felt as though she had something to be proud of. Phoenix was desperate not to lose him—especially once she found out she was pregnant. Yes, she might have acted a bit obsessive when he broke up with her... -
Justice by K.C. Lynn
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFate made us brothers, loyalty made us family.A bond that runs deeper than the Mississippi, my brothers and I might not have the same DNA but what we share is far more powerful. Our loyalty to one another and the man who made us a family is stronger than those bound by blood...Categorized as:
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Landon & Shay - Part Two: by Brittainy C. Cherry
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOnce upon a time, I fell in love with a boy.A beautiful, broken boy who had his own world of struggles. People warned me against our love, but I didn't listen.We looked weak. Young, foolish. Dangerously in love. We didn't care.In order to keep our hearts protected from the opinions of others, we became each other’s secret. We shared stolen moments. Tender touches. Secretive embraces... -
Reveling in Sin by Meghan March
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsReveling in Sin is the third book in New York Times bestselling author Meghan March's epically romantic and addictive Sin Trilogy.Whitney Gable is the kind of woman you fight to the death to protect. To keep. To cherish. I’ve finally learned my lesson, and it’s time to prove I’m the man who’s worthy of her.I don’t care what it takes, because failure is not an option... -
Flower by Jaclyn Combe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAvaI am the pretty blonde cheerleader adored by all.The popular girl, living that so-called perfect life.But when my childhood sweetheart betrays me in the worst possible way, my entire world comes crashing down around me.They say you should always expect the unexpected in life. But the one thing I never expected… was him.MasonI am the high school nerd... -
In Too Deep by Rebecca Sharp
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom bestselling author, Dr. Rebecca Sharp, comes a heart-wrenching and sexy standalone in the Winter Games series...Life has thrown Tammy Lucas one curveball after another, disrupting her perfectly-ordered plans...Categorized as:
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Caught in the Chase by Kacey Shea
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis summer I'm leaving my hometown for a fresh start. It's a necessary choice in my pursuit of a full and sober life. Besides, escaping to the Outer Banks isn't a hardship. This seaside town holds everything I need and more. That is, until I run into Chase Matthews. He's an arrogant, cocky, self-absorbed jerk who has already come between me and my best friend once...Categorized as:
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Acquisition: The Complete Series by Celia Aaron
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings99 cents for a LIMITED TIME. This set will NEVER be priced this low again. Darkness lurks in the heart of the Louisiana elite, and only one will be able to rule them as Sovereign. Sinclair Vinemont will compete for the title, and has acquired Stella Rousseau for that very purpose. Breaking her is part of the game. Loving her is the most dangerous play of all... -
Wicked: A RH Stepbrother Romance by Melissa Adams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSummer is back with all its secrets, foes and passions.Last summer I found out I was Perfect for Them. I’m back in Star Cove with my men, and we’re gearing up for the biggest wedding this family has ever seen.But my heart is still missing a piece or two. And this event is bringing together dangerous secrets, deadly betrayals, and lovers—both lost and new. Secrets that could destroy our family... -
Sean: A Love Triangle Romance by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSean is the sixth book in the, For The Love Of A Good Woman series. It can be read as a standalone, but characters from other books appear throughout the series. Sean is a love triangle romance, but is also a comedy. “I’m not driving faster. It’s against the law,” Lillian said primly. “You’re with a cop!” “But I’m not an officer. I could get pulled over and then I would get a ticket... -
When Our Worlds Stand Still by Lindsey Iler, Pink Ink Design
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTime is said to heal all wounds. Kennedy Conrad embraces survival. Group therapy, friends, and dance are helping her find the person she was. Overcoming the darkest period of her past is getting easier every day. Still, the ache in her chest tells her something is missing. Him. The more precious something is, the harder you fight for it. Graham Black embraces change... -
The Beautiful Now by Michelle Leighton
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom New York Times , USA Today , and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author M. Leighton comes an epic tale of a love so deep it defies all the odds, breaks all the rules, and promises never to die. Dane James worked my stepfather's fields. He was the boy next door. Strong. Hardworking. Forbidden. From the moment we met, we were star-crossed lovers--always wanting, never having... -
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Waiting for Her by Jennifer Van Wyk
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOur relationship was such a cliché. Friends to lovers. High school sweethearts. Then... driven by insecurities, I broke Grady Ryan’s heart. I was weak, afraid to love, and even more afraid to be loved. There are secrets I’ve kept buried but I can’t forget what we once shared. I’ve been given a second chance and this time, I’m prepared to fight for him... -
The Starburst Effect by Kelly Oram
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLily Rosemont lives next door to the biggest jerk in high school. Noah Trask has bullied Lily for years, and now he’s ruined her senior year by making her a target and turning the whole school against her. On top of that, her parents are getting divorced, and her world is falling apart around her... -
Truth About Nerds & Bees by Andrea Simonne
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's the beauty. She's the beast.Theodora Stewart, Bee BiologistThat's it. I've had enough. My new neighbor has been sending threatening letters for months and is now suing me. He's trying to force me to remove the beehives from my backyard. (What kind of jerk doesn't understand how important bees are?)It turns out he's some famous quarterback named Gabriel "Beauty" Bardales...Categorized as:
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Yesterday Is Gone by Hj Bellus
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey say going home is easy, and in all reality, it should be. Just not for me. The small, one-horse town that gave me my roots, that made my soul thrive, is also the place I never wanted to set foot in again. I left everything behind and never looked back. Until now. With the death of the man who raised me, I’m forced to return to Boone... -
Wreck My World by Victoria Ashley
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“The feeling I have in this very moment, after not seeing her for so long, will haunt me forever, reminding me why I left to begin with.” For as long as I can remember, Easton Crews has been off-limits. As much as it kills me, that’s never going to change. After his little disappearing act three years ago, then suddenly showing up out of nowhere, I shouldn't want anything to do with him... -
HAWKE by Jescie Hall
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNicole never imagined anyone other than her seemingly perfect boyfriend, Patrick, could grab her attention. That is, until ex-convict Cameron Hawke unexpectedly becomes their roommate, turning her entire, calculated little world upside down. The tension in the house is thick as Hawke's lifestyle clashes abruptly with hers...
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