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You're My Little Secret by Chenell Parker, Latarsha Banks
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAt eighteen years old, Brooklyn Andrews is nothing more than a naive college student. Being the youngest of five and the only girl, she is sheltered from a lot of things that most girls her age experience, including boys. That is until she meets Dominic. Dominic Roberts is a young, handsome business man who owns a profitable trucking company, along with his older brother, David... -
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All You Need Is Love by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWas the wedding of their dreams about to become a living nightmare? For those who fell in love with Julia and Nathan in Serendipity, see how their story continues to unfold in this sweet, funny and sexy novella. After overcoming all of the obstacles in pursuit of their happily ever after, Julia and Nathan are determined to plan their dream wedding in just six months time... -
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Secrets Between Her Thighs 2 by Ivy Symone
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow that Landrus is confident that the very sexy and alluring Cherri is Jaci, the quiet office worker at his family’s medical practice, he isn’t so sure of how he should feel about their secret love affair. What he does know is he isn’t ready to give Cherri up just yet... -
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Secrets Between Her Thighs by Ivy Symone
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJaci Williams learned early on about using what you got to get what you want. For many years, all she ever thought she had was the power she possessed between her legs. Being an erotic dancer and providing “special services” in the past afforded her a decent living, but it did nothing for her dignity... -
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![The Law of Attraction by AshleyNicole]()
The Law of Attraction by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTaryn’s been missing out on the best part of life. With a controlling father and a boyfriend trying to be her father, she feels it’ll never happen. Then, a chance encounter one evening changes everything. Qais is having one of the worst days of his life, until he finds himself alone with a mystery woman with a secret need that only he can satisfy... -
![Fat Ma: An Erotic novel by Nicole Jackson]()
Fat Ma: An Erotic novel by Nicole Jackson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPiggy is in a bind, and Khyro has the cure for her problem. The only issue is that Khyro is married to Piggy’s cousin Tabitha. With her back against the wall, Piggy must use Fat Ma to get herself ahead. In this erotic tale, find out just how nasty and sticky the situation will become... -
![One More Touch: One More Series by AshleyNicole]()
One More Touch: One More Series by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLose weight. Get Proposal. Make Ronnie Love me. Storee Leòne’s lifelong struggle to lose weight is causing problems in her relationship. Her boyfriend won’t propose until she’s at a weight he deems fit. Storee’s more than willing to lose the weight to get the proposal and make him happy, at least until she meets ex boxing pro Joseph Mitchel. Joseph is a tough trainer with a good heart... -
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Attainment by K.M. Golland
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis book is for mature audiences 18+ It contains explicit language and sexual content. Contrition, one would say is a humane and moral virtue. But in order to experience this form of repentance, you must first acknowledge your sin then show remorse for your wrongdoing... -
![A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement by Christina C. Jones]()
A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRowan Phillips is a woman on a mission to provide the best she can for the community served by the Cartwright Center. When things look bleak, a mysterious benefactor steps in with an offer that could be a win-win situation... or a catch-22. (This started - and finished - as a serial on my blog. If you read it there, there is NOTHING new here... -
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Studio Sessions by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTali couldn’t care less about finding a man. Phone is getting cut off tomorrow. Rent is due next week. There are more important things to stress over. It’s high time something good happened to her, and an unexpected phone call offers just that. Les is out here living his best life, making money and forgetting faces... -
![You Ain't My Type by Nicole Jackson]()
You Ain't My Type by Nicole Jackson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRye is a young adult struggling to find her purpose. Her parents have their ideas about how her life should be, and don’t mind imposing their beliefs onto her. They seemingly can’t mind their business, even when it comes to matters of her heart. They insist that her boyfriend Tori is the one for her, even after Rye decides that he just aint her type... -
![Uncontrollable by Shantel Tessier]()
Uncontrollable by Shantel Tessier
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSlade thought that life would start to settle down now that Samantha had agreed to be his wife. He had landed the girl of his dreams. What could possibly go wrong? One by one, things start to happen, and he does everything he can to protect his Angel. There was nothing he wouldn't do for her. But he could never have imagined that their lives were going to get so.. -
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![Teach Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant]()
Teach Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsComing February 9th, 2017 Catherine Davenport is successful in her career, but doesn't have the same skill when it comes to her love life. After a painful divorce, she's finding the new world of dating both intimidating and frustrating... -
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![Devil's Dilemma by Manda Mellett]()
Devil's Dilemma by Manda Mellett
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMelissaI wasn’t the type of woman a biker would go for. I’m a homemaker type, not adventurous or bold.I fought it hard, but he dragged me into his world, and I found I liked it. Loved the family vibe, how everyone would gather around to protect what was theirs.Until, he vanished. Disappeared off the face of the earth. He’d pulled me in, now he’s gone...Categorized as:
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![Just Say Yes by Brix McQueen]()
Just Say Yes by Brix McQueen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI wasn’t good at making decisions.In fact, I was horrible at making them, and my recent breakup was proof of that. We had finally called it quits, and I was ready to move on. Quickly.I was ready for something fun — something to take the edge off of being newly single. My friends suggested dating, but I declined and took their generous offer of receiving a spa day instead... -
![The Girl of His Dreams (Bachelor) by Janet Nissenson]()
The Girl of His Dreams (Bachelor) by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was convinced he’d be a bachelor for life. And then he met the girl of his dreams.Jordan Reeves has fully embraced the carefree, uncomplicated bachelor life, figuring that the poor example he’d been provided by his parents of so-called marital bliss was reason enough to remain single... -
![The Rebel by Jennifer Bernard]()
The Rebel by Jennifer Bernard
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA passionate new series from USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Bernard … Every family has its secrets… and its rebel. Deep in the Cascade mountains, the Rockwell family has been running historic Rocky Peak Lodge for generations. But now, that legacy is at risk of disappearing forever... -
![Smoke by Gemma Weir]()
Smoke by Gemma Weir
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSmoke I know women. I love them and they love me. I don’t chase them; they line up and I pick out whichever takes my fancy. Only now there’s her. She’s unimpressed, disinterested. She’s different and I can’t look away. I don’t understand her, but I need to make her look. I need to make her see me and then never look away again... -
![MC: LaPonte: Book Two by L. Ann Marie]()
MC: LaPonte: Book Two by L. Ann Marie
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDanny started his life in and out of foster homes; he has a sister Jess, but loses her to the system. When Danny ages out of that system he turns to the MC looking for the family he never had. He earns respect and status as the number two soldier for his family. His girlfriend gets pregnant and he marries her only to find she suffers from mental illness or so one doctor thinks... -
![By Invitation Only by Kimberly Knight]()
By Invitation Only by Kimberly Knight
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings**This romance novel contains explicit content and is not advised for readers under 18* Sensation. A sacred place free from judgement or inhibitions. The only rule: Ask before you touch. Sensation is an exclusive black-tie party attended by at least one hundred and fifty of the clubs most privileged members, and held once a month at an undisclosed mansion in Beverly Hills... -
![More Than a Crush by Nicole Jackson]()
More Than a Crush by Nicole Jackson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLyric’s husband, Griff, has a wandering eye, and she knows it. He’s now taken things to a new height, as he suggests that he should be given a hall pass. The only problem is that Griff wants a pass to be with, Nay, his best friend’s, Shooter, girl. Needing a little incentive, Griff offers to swap out with Shooter, to get a mere taste of Nay... -
![Loving a Lush by Selena Laurence]()
Loving a Lush by Selena Laurence
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLibrarian Note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B00KKT5TMU Six months ago, Walsh Clark was the drummer of America’s hottest rock sensation, Lush. Now he’s living at the Double A Ranch in north Texas, home to cows, cowboys, and lushes—like him. He’s survived alcoholism, rehab, and the breakup of his band... -
![Beneath, You're Beautiful by Tori Madison]()
Beneath, You're Beautiful by Tori Madison
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFour words continue to haunt me . . . You. Have. Breast. Cancer. I associate them with the upheaval of my life to this point. The last few months have been a test of my strength . . . mentally, emotionally, and physically. Cancer is a monster. It preys on your mind and it consumes you, consistently reminding you of how your life used to be. Life before cancer... -
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![Wrecked by Luke Prescott]()
Wrecked by Luke Prescott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAsher Kilby is a mechanic who’s dream is to have his own garage. He’s fiercely protective, sexy, and getting dirty doesn’t just happen in the garage. Payton Hudson comes to work at her dad’s garage after moving across the country. She’s beautiful, captivating, and holding a world of secrets. When these two meet there’s an instant attraction that can’t be denied... -
![Protecting Her Heart by Chance Carter]()
Protecting Her Heart by Chance Carter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm going to make her beg. Emma asked me to take her all the way. She wants to experience every delicious thing a woman can feel. She wants to be brought to the very edge of ecstasy, and then she wants to leap right off the cliff. I'm a complete playboy, an expert in the ways a man can make a woman beg, so naturally I accept. I love a good challenge...Categorized as:
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Treacherous by Maureen Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the award-winning author of Taming the Wolf and Recipe for Temptation comes a novella about secrets, forbidden passion, and the devastating consequences of betrayal.... Sterling and Celeste Wolf have been married for sixteen years. Although Sterling is the ideal husband and father, he can’t give Celeste the material trappings she secretly craves... -
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The Italian by Beverly Preston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Italian is a standalone and book two in the Beyond the Mathews Family Series. No ties. No expectations. No risks. Antonio Giovanni, a fifth-generation winemaker in the rolling hills of Tuscany, is the epitome of temptation. Tall, dark, and handsome with an accent sexy enough to leave a trail of women’s panties in his wake... -
![The Restart and the Remedy by Christine Michelle, Christine M. Butler]()
The Restart and the Remedy by Christine Michelle, Christine M. Butler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMyraI was born lucky.I was born into a family of bikers that were closer than most normal families. My parents’ best friends had a boy two years before I was born. He became my best friend, my lover, and what I thought was my soul mate.Then I found out I wasn’t lucky.My entire family had been in on his lies.They backed him.They broke me... -
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The Collar of Freedom: The Collar Duet, Book 1 by Alexandra Iff
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLibrarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00KDJNAIW. Amelia Jones knows the truth; she lives and breathes it every day. The endless monotony of a loveless marriage, and years of domestic slavery stretch before her in minutes and hours that are destined to end in a mental breakdown. Then Alexander Reeves walks through the door... -
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![Dangerous Secrets by Rhonda Brewer]()
Dangerous Secrets by Rhonda Brewer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIan O’Connor has everything going for him. He’s got the O’Connor drop dead good looks, an incredible body and to top it off he’s a doctor. Why wouldn’t anyone want the man but none of that was the reason Sandy Churchill was head over heels in love with the man. After he had stood her up for their first official date, she was weary of taking another chance...Categorized as:
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![Devil Dick by Glenna Maynard]()
Devil Dick by Glenna Maynard
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA chance encounter. No names. One night. They both agreed that was all it would ever be, but three months later Camreigh is in for the shock of her life. On her own, she has no choice but to turn to her family for help. She thinks she has everything figured out—that is until her one-night stand decides maybe he wants something more... -
![Resurrecting Fate: A Billionaire Romance by Talena Tillman]()
Resurrecting Fate: A Billionaire Romance by Talena Tillman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhile vacationing in Bora Bora, two familiar faces unexpectedly cross paths after years of separation. Andre and Hennessy's chance encounter reignites a connection that had long been dormant, stirring both familiar and newfound emotions. As they navigate their reunion against the backdrop of paradise, their feelings for each other grow stronger in unexpected ways... -
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![Thirty-Eight Reasons by Len Webster]()
Thirty-Eight Reasons by Len Webster
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsClara Lawrence never thought one simple word could define the rest of her life. She has a decision to make. But the constant lingering thought that she's held for the last six months has made it difficult. The past never seems to go away. No matter how much she tries to run from it, Nolan Parker haunts her... -
![Tyson by Kathy Coopmans]()
Tyson by Kathy Coopmans
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI know what it’s like to have your heart split down the middle. One-half chases her. The other half chases after the lies, deceit, and betrayal. It’s a burning ball of hell. Seconds, minutes, hours, and years all spent endured the depth of my own burning inferno. All of it runs together while life passes me by...Categorized as:
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![Seducing his Wife by Elizabeth Lennox]()
Seducing his Wife by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove at first sight…a whirlwind romance…a Las Vegas wedding followed by days and nights spent in bed. Then regret. Gabriella couldn’t believe what she’d done and ran from the powerful feelings that Teague Steele generated in her. She couldn’t…wouldn’t…stay with a man like Teague! She’d been poor all her life and she wanted more for her children than the humiliation of poverty... -
![The Longing by Piper Davenport]()
The Longing by Piper Davenport
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings18+ for language and sexual situations... She wants only him...For as long as she can remember, Poppy has loved only one man. Devon Wallace has been her knight in shining leather ever since he rescued her from a date gone wrong. She can't envision a future without him, but she's convinced he still thinks of her as the pesky twelve-year-old who used to follow him around.He can have anyone but her. -
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Adored by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Nicole Edwards revisits Tag and McKenna, a power couple who have gone from infatuation to adoration in Adored (Club Destiny #7.5) Tag has waited two years for this. Sure, he knows he’ll need to be persuasive in order to get McKenna on board, but nevertheless, he’s up for the challenge... -
![The Billionaire's Mistress Complete Series: Alpha Billionaire Romance by M. S. Parker]()
The Billionaire's Mistress Complete Series: Alpha Billionaire Romance by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was happy with my life. Okay, it wasn't perfect, but I had a mom, dad and brother that I loved, a best friend – with benefits – and a decent job that paid enough for me to take care of my responsibilities. Then, he walked in to my life, and everything changed... -
![Fighting Demon by Winter Travers]()
Fighting Demon by Winter Travers
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA shared past that no one knew about until Demon and Paige’s worlds collide again. Demon and Paige both made mistakes eight years ago, tearing apart the love they had for each other. Now, Demon has Paige in his sights again, and he isn’t going to let her go. But things aren’t always what they seem... -
![Cuffed by You by Nikki Mays]()
Cuffed by You by Nikki Mays
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKayla has had a pretty crappy year. Cheating husband? Check. Getting arrested for trying to drown him? Check. Getting handcuffed by the world’s hottest cop? Check. Raising four kids alone? Check. Cheating ex-husband being a complete nuisance? Check. Obviously, it makes sense that she wants to stay as far away from the opposite sex as possible. The only thing she cares about is her family and work...Categorized as:
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![Hustle Him by Jennifer Foor]()
Hustle Him by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter losing his family in a tragic accident, Ramsey Towers has given up on his old life. He moved to a small town in West Virginia, where nobody will bother him about his painful past that he, himself, can't stop reliving. Still needing to make money, he took a job as the town sheriff... -
![Tequila Burn by Melissa Toppen]()
Tequila Burn by Melissa Toppen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHudson and Lennon's story continues in the gripping conclusion to the Tequila Duet! It was destiny-- the night I met Hudson Demasi. I remember how effortlessly he stole my heart- his dark eyes and quick smile forever etched into my mind. We spent one incredible night together under a haze of tequila- a perfect night. And when I woke the next day, he was gone… I never expected to see him again... -
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![The Arrangement: (Sacred Sinners - Mother Chapter Prequel) by Bink Cummings]()
The Arrangement: (Sacred Sinners - Mother Chapter Prequel) by Bink Cummings
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![The World: According to Rachael by Layne Harper]()
The World: According to Rachael by Layne Harper
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA heartbeat away from the President is where White House Chief of Staff Rachael Early spends almost every waking minute of every day. She’s sacrificed everything to be in this position including her chance at love, or so she thinks. But, if you ask her, all of her dreams have come true. Graham Jackson is a teacher and coach at the President’s son’s school... -
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Obsession and Surrender by Cali MacKay
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEstimated 200 pages. Although this book is part of a series, it can be read as a stand alone novel. From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Cali MacKay... Keane’s college sweetheart, Lilly, is the only woman he’s ever loved—too bad he was far too young and stupid to realize it, and ended things between them in the worst possible way... -
![Lithium Tides: A Lithium Springs Novel by Carmel Rhodes]()
Lithium Tides: A Lithium Springs Novel by Carmel Rhodes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhose bed is this? That was Kensie’s first thought as she peeled her eyes open to find herself in an unfamiliar room. She noted the crumpled red dress, tiny black thong, and Louboutin heels in the corner. Whose arms are these? That was her second thought as the tattooed arms engulfing her tightened their grip. Her phone buzzed on the nightstand... -
![Something Precious by M. Clarke]()
Something Precious by M. Clarke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs Jax and Rachel start their lives together, finally engaged and living in Los Angeles, all seems right with the world until Chloe wants to enter their lives again. She wants to be closer to her son, Jace, and in order to keep the peace, Jax agrees. Unfortunately, trouble seems to be swirling in the air when Rachel’s high school crush enters their lives; meanwhile Chloe proclaims to be pregnant... -
![I'd Rather Be With You by Kay Shanee]()
I'd Rather Be With You by Kay Shanee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKeva Jamison has lusted after her brother’s best friend, Damarion, for years. When they finally hook up, her lust turned love consumes her thoughts and all that she can think about is being with him. The dilemma…Keva has a man and doesn’t know how to tell him that she’d rather be with someone else.Damarion Sanders is the ultimate bachelor and in no rush to settle down...
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