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Level Up by S.M. Shade
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's hard to believe it's almost over. After three years of living in the wildest apartment in the craziest neighborhood, the clock is ticking down. College is ending. My friends and I, known around Violent Circle as the Frat Hell Guys, have managed to make it to graduation without a major injury or arrest record. It was a close call... -
It Takes a Woman by Piper Sheldon
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust because she’s getting married doesn’t mean she’ll fall in love.Unapologetic bombshell Gretchen LaRoe is happy to play matchmaker to everyone else content in knowing she once had true love. When the best friends of the Scorned Women’s Society take it upon themselves to interfere in Gretchen’s love life, they shouldn't be shocked to learn Gretchen already has a plan of her own... -
Kiss My Giraffe by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEnemies to friends to almost lovers then back to enemies…to lovers.She's got a lot of baggage...literally and figuratively. And an entourage. And a freaking giraffe. For real.For a guy who wants to keep things simple, this is anything but... -
Summer Weddings at Pretty Beach by Polly Babbington
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe delightfully romantic story continues with Summer weddings, new friendships and romance in Pretty Beach… delve back into the next part of this cosy little town by the sea, guaranteed to brighten your day and leave you pondering a new life on the coast... -
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Max by Lisa Helen Gray
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMax... I’ve got my looks, my charm, and well, a smile that melts panties. My charm only gets me so far though. Apparently, that limit is the law. I don’t even care when the courts finally give me a punishment for vandalising the church property; in my defence, I didn’t know it was a church... -
Falling in Fate by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAva Wells had no idea that Dear John letters actually existed until she received one on the morning of her wedding. When she woke up, she expected to walk down the aisle and say, “I do.” Instead, she ended up at a diner commiserating with her sisters as she inhaled a carb heavy breakfast and ate her feelings...Categorized as:
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Order: A Romantic Suspense Secret Royal Billionaire Novel by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDree Clark thought tall, ripped, thoroughly hot Augustine was her knight in shining armor, until she discovered he was her priest.Where’s the last place in the world evil drug dealers from Phoenix would look for a girl who owes them money?Nepal.Dree is on the run... -
Billionaire Lover by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today Best Selling Author Ali Parker The ring is beautiful, and the wedding is set. Nothing can get in the way of our plans—other than a wild teenager with a chip on her shoulder and a blowup at Andrew’s company. Raising a kid is hard enough, but with the extra pressure all around him, Andrew is ready to crack... -
Do You Do Extras? by Nikki Ashton
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrantley James is Hollywood’s newest action hero. He’s got the looks, the body and can barely crack a smile, mainly because he has the mother from hell. Phoebe Drinkwater is an Extra on Grantley’s new film. She’s happy and fun loving but will never be as beautiful as her parents’ imaginary youngest daughter, Melania... -
Don't Fall for Your Ex-Boyfriend's Brother by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Logan Chance comes a wickedly, funny romcom that'll have you laughing out loud one minute and swooning the next. What happens when you fall for your ex-boyfriend's younger brother?Everyone has secrets. Even me, the quiet bookworm who owns the small-town bookstore. But my secret? It's a doozy. I've never experienced the big-O... -
Incorrigible by S.M. Shade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat have I done?Everything was going so well. I have a job that I adore and I just earned my degree in library science.I also have the best friends a girl could want, who weren't about to let my graduation pass without a celebration.It's not their fault. They couldn't have guessed how it would turn out... -
Carolina Booty by T. Lynn Ocean
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJaxie Parker works for one of the best ad agencies in Atlanta and and thrives in the upscale fast lane. She loves everything about the big city including her power-packed days and party-filled nights. But life as she knows it comes to a screetching halt when the boss puts her in charge of the firm’s annual pro bono project, which is to revitalize a small town... -
The Manny by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe needed a nanny. I needed a lead actress. Somehow I became The Manny. Secrets and lies are a killer way to start any partnership--especially a horizontal one. Now, I'm a glass half full kinda of guy, so, after the 'you're fired' speech was directed at me, I figure now's the time to be the screenwriter I came to sunny California to be... -
Suddenly Together by J a Low
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSHE WAS EVERYTHING I ALWAYS WANTED I’m Christian Taylor, world famous guitarist of Dirty Texas. I’m a certified rock god, I have a reputation, tattoos and a body made for sin. One look from me and I’ll melt your panties. There isn’t a woman out there who has ever said no to me, except Vanessa Roberts, the one woman I want above all and can’t have... -
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Just One Kiss: Bea & CJ by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStand-alone Crossroads romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way!With her Type A personality, Bea Porter meticulously planned her friend Bailey's bachelorette party in Vegas... -
Blame it on the Moonlight by Emily Harvale
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn utterly gorgeous and heartwarming romantic comedy about friendship, family and following your heart - no matter where it may lead. Luna Blake wants a fresh start. Moving in with her uncle will give her that. She also wants to earn a living from her photographs and paintings of the moon. What she doesn’t want is to fall in love because the last time she did that, it broke her heart in two... -
Better Luck Next Time by A.R. Casella, Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe second book in the Asheville Brewing series by A.R. Casella and Denise Grover Swank.***Standalone book with HEA.***Adalia Buchanan has always poured her soul into her art, but after a horrible betrayal by her mentor, she can no longer bring herself to do it. Instead, she’s designing merch and marketing materials for her family brewery in Asheville, hoping it’ll satisfy her urge to create... -
Thirty Days: Part One by B.T. Urruela
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGavin is a struggling writer with a complicated past, who’s reeling from the loss of the only woman he’s ever loved. More than a year after the breakup, he’s still suffering major heartbreak and a serious case of writer’s block. In an attempt to help him out of his funk, Gavin’s best friend and fellow writer, Bobby, sets up an account for him on the new dating app SwipeDate... -
Play Mine by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You need to be careful.” The day the manager of my rock band said that changed my life. As Brooklyn Dawn’s newest member on probation, I didn’t think I’d have to worry about anything but rocking hard. I didn’t expect my tumultuous past to come out. I definitely didn’t expect us to be in danger. I never considered I’d need a bodyguard... -
Stranded with the Tempting Stranger: Stranded with the Tempting Stranger\The Executive's Surprise Baby by Brenda Jackson, Catherine Mann
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRISKY BUSINESS High-powered lawyer Brandon Washington knew how to win. He had to be ruthless, cutthroat and, for his latest case, irresistible. His biggest client, the family of the late hotel magnate John Garrison, had sent Brandon under an assumed name to the Bahamas to track down their newly discovered half-sister. He would find her, charm her and uncover all her secrets... -
Dark Time by Summer Cooper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI long for the day he says my name — my real name. But that wish won’t come without some punishment...I long for that day.The day he finally lays his hands on Emily.The day he makes sweet love to Emily.I long for that day, but I’m scared to death too.He’s going to be angry.He’s going to be disappointed.He’s going to resent me.As long as he stays with me, I don’t care!I’ll make it up to him... -
Textbook Approach by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWillFrom the moment I saw her, I knew she was different. She wasn't like all the other women I was used to.But then I asked her out and my mind was blown.She was different from every other woman, I just wasn't sure that was a good thing.Relationships? Off the table.Marriage? Not a chance in hell.Geez, I wasn't even allowed to stay the night... -
Bound by Fate by Tracey Jane Jackson, Piper Davenport
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIsla GunnachI am the daughter of royalty. A princess, if you will. But I have no interest in a prince to vanquish my dragons. I’m quite capable of doing that all by myself. I am, however, looking for my equal. A man who doesn’t simper at my feet, or try to use me to get to my father or my uncles.The problem is, when such a man crashes into my life, I find him to be insufferable and infuriating... -
Hope Falls: If I fall by S.J. McCoy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe has no intention of falling for anyone--he's duty bound. Sully, Special Agent James Sullivan, to give him his full title, is on his way to Hope Falls. He's going to visit an old friend, but he couldn't tell you why. If pushed, he'd say that he had some time off after his boss and friend died, and he didn't know what else to do with himself... -
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So Unlike Me by Nikki Lynn Barrett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow to survive an unexpected breakup with your ex-fiancé on national TV: 1. Hide out under the covers at home. 2. Let your agoraphobic twin sister talk you into going to Paris in her place! Lizette Monroe would be crazy to turn down her sweepstakes entering addicted twin's offer. Paris, France? It's the perfect getaway after all she's been dealing with... -
When Lulu was Hot by Sandra Hill
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Cajun Series Prequel Novella TANTE LULU HAS A PAST: No one knows how old Louise Rivard, the notorious Cajun folk healer/matchmaker, really is. Nor do they know what happened to make her the way she is today, bless her bleeding heart... -
Slut Shamed: A Violent Circle Short Story by S.M. Shade
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOver the years, I've heard all the insults. "That woman has been on more wieners than ketchup." "Her legs open more than a refrigerator. " Yeah, the neighborhood slut, that's me. It drives some people crazy that I date and sleep with whoever I want. Men are allowed to do that exact thing without suffering the same judgment so I have no plans to stop living my life. Relationships are not for me... -
More Trouble in Loveland by Jennifer Peel
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAnother Timeless Single Romance! Join Jennifer Peel for MORE TROUBLE IN LOVELAND. Charlee Jensen-Carter has been looking forward to her first Christmas with her new husband, Ryan, and her adorable stepson for weeks. Not only is her dad tying the knot, but she’s looking forward to two weeks of no exes, no drama, and especially no trouble. At least that’s what she thinks... -
Her Second Chance Billionaire Sweetheart: A Clean Billionaire Romance Book Two by Bree Livingston
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTen years ago, Grayson Matthews’ heart was set on marrying the love of his life, Emma Lane. Once the door was slammed closed on that dream, he left his small hometown of Newton, Kansas, in the middle of the night, vowing never to return. But when his grandfather becomes ill, Grayson has no choice but to go back and face the fall out... -
Can't Help Falling by Kara Isaac
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA funny, heartfelt romance about how an antique shop, a wardrobe, and a mysterious tea cup bring two C.S. Lewis fans together in a snowy and picturesque Oxford, England. Emelia Mason has spent her career finding the dirt on the rich and famous... -
Catch by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat would you do if you discovered your new boss in his office with no pants, a magnum of champagne, and a glitter cannon?Asking for a friend. I found something that belongs to Keats Morgan, the notorious bad boy sports agent. So I do the right thing.I return it.You’d think the man would be happy to have it back. He’s not.Instead, he proceeds to fire his assistant right in front of me... -
Pillow Talk by Luke Prescott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow do you get someone to spill their secrets? With a little pillow talk, and that’s exactly what Brooke Alexander does. Find their secrets and expose them. With her calculating ways, and cunning personality, there’s a reason she’s the best. She’s very successful with her expertise in getting men to talk and business is booming. Until her next client, Owen Thompson... -
Unsupervised: A Fake Fiancée Romance by Cora Kenborn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt was just a little white lie... Niall I have twenty-eight days to find the perfect wife... As a sought-after photographer with a sexy Irish accent, I have no problem attracting women. Especially crazy ones whose position in my company have me backed into a corner. The solution is simple: find a fake fiancée and save my job... -
You got to Me by Kay Harris
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I could definitely use a man in my life, it has been way too long. But he is, without a doubt, not what I am looking for. If only I could get past the sound of his voice, the way he looks standing in front of me all perfect and handsome, the way he kisses…” Lisa Roberts is stuck on a stuffy rock tour bus with her sister’s husband, his friends, and his stupid little brother... -
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Fame and Obsession by Cora Kenborn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStruggling writer Phoebe Ryan abandons her southern roots and heads to New York, determined to leave her nightmarish past behind…She was not expecting to meet a famous rock star, or to be coerced into ghostwriting his autobiography... -
Hooking a Handyman: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Brenna Jacobs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Zoey returns home to California to live with her ailing grandmother, she's less than enthusiastic when Nana tries to set her up with Harry, the handyman who's been helping her out around the house for years. But then she discovers Harry the handyman is actually Harrison Beckford, the handsome host of the hottest home renovation show on television. To Zoey, Harry seems too good to be true... -
Delay of Game by Evie Graham
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the sixth day of Christmas, the geese aren’t the only thing a-laying…Patrick O’Reilly is known for two things. His skills on the ice and his skill off the ice. When an injury forces him to retire, he does the only thing that makes sense; he packs his wounded pride and his bags, and leaves memories behind.Lorelei Cole thought she had everything together... -
An Astonishing Match by Barbara Dunlop
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook #4 in The Match Series - from USA Today Bestselling Author Barbara Dunlop, a comedic, contemporary romance series featuring the high-tech antics of matchmaking senior citizens unleashed on their unsuspecting heirs. Construction boss Hunter Vashon owes a huge debt to his grandmother Daisy for keeping his teenage secrets... -
If the Dress Fits by Nancy Warren
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvangeline is a former supermodel more famous for the men she’s dated and the scandals she’s been involved in than for her acting talent. Now, the famous Brit has turned her hand to designing wedding gowns and lingerie for the rich and famous. It’s an open secret that she only designs her outrageously priced gowns for attractive women. The Diva Designer also has a famous temper... -
Roadster by Danielle Norman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Here, take this, you need it.” Those words used to mean something different to Adeline Morgan. Once upon a time, they preceded her next high. Now they had a deeper meaning, they were the sacred code of a whisper network of women. Women who'd been helped by The Iron Ladies. The wives of controlling husbands. The partners of cheating men. The lovers of playboys leading secret lives... -
Idol by Elizabeth Lynx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's a famous rock star having trouble finding his voice. She has a mouth that gets her in trouble. What happens when her mouth meets his lips and everything turns explosive. Little did he know when he woke up this morning that a short redhead would destroy his perfect, Maserati driving world. Those were the first words I said when I set eyes on the hot-as-sin rock star’s long, wide…car... -
Here With You by D.C. Kile
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSerena McKinney always gets what she wants. When Serena arrives in Thundersville to help plan her best friend Olivia’s wedding, she sets her sights on Bennett, the quiet, single dad working on Olivia’s farm. She needs a distraction from her real life, and he’s just the man to give it to her. Bennett has always kept to himself, and isn’t quite sure how to handle Serena’s attention... -
Workin' On You by Claire Hastings
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Small Town, Friends to Lovers RomanceEveryone has secrets.Mine? I’ve loved Sylvie Forde since we were eight years old. Not that she has any idea.Being stuck in the friend zone with her is better than nothing at all. Love from afar is all I’ve ever been able to muster up the courage for, even though I want so much more. I finally get my chance when Sylvie asks for my help... -
Piper by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat do you do when your dream man storms into your life and turns things upside down? You return the favor! Piper I’m living my best life. I have my dream job, my best friends, and my spoiled little kitty, Romeo. What more could a girl want? Okay. I’m not going to lie. I’m a little jealous when my best friend finds the love of her life, but I’m happy with my life just the way it is... -
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Mine for the Holidays by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI need a man. Just for the holidays... Skin care is my life. My business, my baby.I don’t have time for a relationship.In fact, I don’t even want one. As one of seven children, the last thing I want is marriage and kids. I enjoy my single life, thoroughly—thank you very much... -
Color Me Crazy by Carol Pavliska
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNever fall for a rockstar... Julian Wheaton views the world through a kaleidoscope of synesthesia, seeing the colors of every sound he hears. His life as an iconic rock guitarist was a stressful psychedelic trip that nearly destroyed him... -
The Second Time Around by Angie Daniels
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrenna Gathers returned to her hometown to help her ailing aunt, hoping to get out of small-town Sheraton Beach as soon as she could! Unfortunately, once there she ran into Jabarie Beaumont, the wealthy jerk who'd jilted her at the altar. And "the truth" was that even though he'd broken her heart years before, she still wanted him... -
The Girl Across the Hall by Thayer King
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNoah Granger likes his life uncomplicated and drama free. Though he’s grown weary of trolling clubs for casual hookups, he doesn't date and he doesn't do relationship—ever. Lately, he’s become obsessed with the shy beauty across the hall. He knows she’s not his usual type, but it can’t hurt to ask…. Zoe Browning can't believe that Noah, her seriously hot neighbor, is interested in her... -
Small Town Scandal by Daisy Prescott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAnother wingmen meets his match and this time it's scandalous. Carter Kelso is a man with a plan. And goats. Ashley Kingston is a woman with a reputation. Can he earn back her love before their past catches up with them and destroys everything? On the island, my last name is synonymous with scandal... -
Fairytale Not Required by Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKisses that set her on fire. A tender smile that melts her heart. Promises of forever…. It's the fairytale that no woman can afford to believe in, especially not Astrid Monroe. Oh, she did once, long ago, but the scars etched on her heart remind her that the only one she can trust is herself...
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