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Worth Fighting For: A Kit and Bobby Rollin On Novella by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’d take a lot for Bobby Kincaid to fall out of love. In fact, I’m not sure he knows how. His mom and dad taught him how to do it right, how to do it fully, and how to never let go. ‘Worth Fighting For’ is the family reunion that you never knew you needed... -
![Four Ways to Wear a Dress by Gillian Libby]()
Four Ways to Wear a Dress by Gillian Libby
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDebut author Gillian Libby brings you a bright and hopeful story about friendship, self-discovery and acceptance, and fighting for your own happiness, even if it looks a little different than everyone else’s... -
![Always You by Emilia Finn]()
Always You by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat does any self respecting socialite do when she finds her husband screwing his secretary on HER dining room table? She gets petty revenge a'la Louisville Slugger, then she runs home and pretends her whole life isn’t in tatters... -
![Never Goodbye by Ruth Cardello]()
Never Goodbye by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the Barrington family, Ian is the fixer. He lives a double life—one that has provided him with the skills to save his family more than once. Reuniting with the brother they’d all believed was dead has shaken him to the core. He is driven to find the responsible party regardless of the consequences... -
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![My Kinda Player by Lacey Black, Sara Eirew]()
My Kinda Player by Lacey Black, Sara Eirew
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAJ Summer witnessed four of her sisters fall in love and settle down. But not her. She’s stuck in a rut, destined to spend the rest of her life watching from the dugout, kissing frogs. Then one night, she meets a mysterious stranger, who makes her feel alive and realize she’s not as broken as she thought–until she wakes up alone... -
![The Sky of Endless Blue by Ava Miles]()
The Sky of Endless Blue by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents the much-anticipated installment of the bestselling Dare Valley series that has captivated readers around the globe about two people coming home and fighting for a second chance. J.T... -
![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... -
![The New Doctor at Peony Practice by Christie Barlow]()
The New Doctor at Peony Practice by Christie Barlow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPreorder the next book in the heartwarming and bestselling Love Heart Lane seriesLove Heart Lane – where friends are there for you no matter whatAll’s fair in love and…medicine?Dr Katie O’Neil has only been in Heartcross a few hours when she finds herself already ruffling feathers – not least with medical school nemesis and new colleague Ben Sanders... -
![Home Sweet Love by Ava Miles]()
Home Sweet Love by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles shares a powerful tale about the sweetness of home and falling in love for the first time. Chase Parker doesn’t believe in all that gushy home sweet love stuff. Moira Hale sure as heck does... -
![Made For Me by Natasha Madison]()
Made For Me by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a brand new stand-alone friends to lovers sports romance. A spin-off from the Only One seriesChaseEveryone expected me to play hockey.I was good at it, but I was better at being a doctor.So I hung up the skates and joined Doctors without BordersBut there is no place like home, so now I’m back... -
![Maxed Steel by M.J. Fields]()
Maxed Steel by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMilaThe six-foot-three, two hundred pounds of lean muscle, disgustingly defined by his white tee hugging … all that, with a backpack slung over his bulging broad shoulder is far from innocent.He’s Max Steel.He’s all sorts of grown up.And he’s my enemy … even though he doesn’t know it yet... -
![Link by Emilia Hartley]()
Link by Emilia Hartley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen his mother dies, he has to connect to someone.He can’t handle being totally alone. But Link Webster hasn’t seen his father since he was fifteen. He didn’t care before, but now Link wants to find the man who abandoned him. Unfortunately, his father’s old clan hasn’t seen the old man, and they’re anything but welcoming... -
![Holeshot by Winter Travers]()
Holeshot by Winter Travers
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFirst one to the finish line wins. Frankie Jensen works hard. She’s clawed her way up to become the car chief for the Cummings Racing pit crew, but none of that matters when her boss doesn’t even know her name. She refuses to let people take advantage of her. Quitting is her only option, but there was one thing she didn’t factor in. Brooks Cummings always wins... -
![Jaxon: Heroes at Heart by Maryann Jordan]()
Jaxon: Heroes at Heart by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe true measure of a man is not in the mistakes he makes…but in how he handles those mistakes. A rescuer at heart, paramedic Jaxon Chapman enjoyed kicking back when off the job and that included the ladies. But, as his friends began to find meaningful relationships, he wondered if his world was missing something... -
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![Break the Ice by L.A. Cotton]()
Break the Ice by L.A. Cotton
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author L A Cotton comes a brother's best friend sports romance. Lakeshore U, where hockey is religion, and the players are gods. Are you ready to fall in love with a Laker?When Aurora Hart moves in with her brother and his two teammates, it’s only supposed to be a temporary fix.Enter Noah Holden.Cocky. Heartbreaker... -
![Twice Knightley in my Bed: A friends-to-lovers romance by Serenity Woods]()
Twice Knightley in my Bed: A friends-to-lovers romance by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s been zero days since I realized I’m in love with Leander Knight.Lee, or Knightley as everyone calls him, is my brother’s best mate, and he’s always treated me like his kid sister. Okay, so he might not put cockroaches in my lunchbox and lizards down my neck anymore, but even though we work together every day at Hartfield Wildlife Hospital, he’s never seemed interested in me in that way...Categorized as:
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![The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn]()
The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a new forced proximity, single dad romantic comedy. This steamy, laugh out loud, enemies-to-lovers, small town standalone romance delivers the perfect happily ever after. What does one do when they completely blow an interview?If you're me, you pick up a one-night stand with the most gorgeous man you've ever seen.Categorized as:
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![The Chronicles of Audy: 4R by Orizuka]()
The Chronicles of Audy: 4R by Orizuka
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHai. Namaku Audy. Umurku 22 tahun. Hidupku tadinya biasa-biasa saja, sampai kedua orangtuaku jatuh bangkrut karena ditipu. Aku hanya tinggal selangkah lagi menuju gelar sarjanaku. Selangkah lagi! Tapi kedua orangtuaku rupanya tega merusak momen itu. Jadi sekarang, di sinilah aku berada. Di rumah aneh yang dihuni oleh 4 bersaudara yang sama anehnya: Regan, Romeo, Rex dan Rafael... -
![Fighting 'round the Christmas Tree by Nikki Ash]()
Fighting 'round the Christmas Tree by Nikki Ash
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn the tenth day of Christmas, the Fighting series gave to me... One grown child in another state, two teenagers about to graduate, and seven more kids growing up way too quickly.Join the Fighting gang along with their families, as they celebrate Christmas in Breckenridge under the same roof, one last time in a Fighting Series Christmas novella: Fighting 'round the Christmas Tree... -
![Wild Card by Maggie Rawdon]()
Wild Card by Maggie Rawdon
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe infamous playboy and star wide receiver for the Seattle Phantom is the last person on earth I would ever expect to come to my rescue. Tobias Westfield and I can’t see eye-to-eye on anything. But when my date goes to hell and I end up stranded in the pouring rain on my birthday, he’s there—holding my hand and playing the adoring boyfriend. I might have had him all wrong...Categorized as:
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![California Dreaming by Bella Andre, Nicky Arden]()
California Dreaming by Bella Andre, Nicky Arden
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMeet the Davenport family! Six brothers and sisters who call picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea home. Successful, brilliant, and passionate, the only thing they all still need is the perfect partner in love and life. Hotshot movie star Archer Davenport has never met a stunt he couldn’t ace, a challenge he couldn’t overcome, or a woman he couldn’t have... -
![The Paris Roommates by Ava Miles]()
The Paris Roommates by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmily in Paris meets Friends in this humorous and heartfelt new novel about the power of friendship and the bonds of your chosen family by International Bestselling Author Ava Miles.Thea Rogers’ life is nothing like her romantic, elegant pastries. It’s more like a dull, dry rice cake... -
![The Bridge to a Better Life by Ava Miles]()
The Bridge to a Better Life by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND comes a humorous and emotional romance about the power of love and second chances—perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Mallery. "Ava's story is witty and charming... -
![Unbelievable by Sheridan Anne]()
Unbelievable by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlright, so maybe I’m not as much of a loser as I had thought. That was certainly proven as I took my rightful spot by Noah’s side. It’s exactly where I belong. Now my only challenge is holding on to it. Am I enough for him? or better yet, is he enough for me? I’ve gone through hell and back over the past few weeks... -
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![The Lost Secret of Ireland by Susanne O'Leary]()
The Lost Secret of Ireland by Susanne O'Leary
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn enchanting summer romance set on the gorgeous Irish coast, where fresh starts are made, love beckons and secrets are sure to unfold…In the tiny village of Sandy Cove in Ireland, Ella Caron is trying to recover. When she moved from Paris to a beautiful coastguard cottage on the sea, she wanted peace and quiet and the space to grieve after her mother’s death... -
![Skater by Samantha Whiskey]()
Skater by Samantha Whiskey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI’m the Seattle Sharks’ power forward. The rising star. The sniper. The skater. On the ice, I’m invincible. Off the ice, there’s room in my heart for only one girl: my five-year-old niece. When my addict sister leaves Hannah on my doorstep with nothing but a backpack and a note full of excuses, my entire life shifts. Playoffs or not, keeping my niece out of foster care is my first priority... -
![Casanova LLC by Julia Whelan]()
Casanova LLC by Julia Whelan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratings"CASANOVA LLC is an absolute winner. It is hilarious, charming, sexy, and sweet, with one of the best audio productions I've ever heard. I canceled plans so I could keep listening. Julia Whelan outdid herself with this one... -
![Agonize by Xavier Neal]()
Agonize by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTony Reed has always felt second best. To his family. To his best friend. To every girl he's dated. But when Lex "Lix" Jones, an indie rock star, convinces him to let go of his inhibitions and have a little fun, Tony quickly has a critical decision to make. Are they meant to live in a world of passion together or should he be left alone to agonize? A Senses Series novel... -
![Tinsel and Tatas: A Holiday Romantic Comedy Anthology by Kilby Blades, Serena Bell]()
Tinsel and Tatas: A Holiday Romantic Comedy Anthology by Kilby Blades, Serena Bell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGet a head start on the holiday spirit by reading for a great cause! Nearly twenty of today’s most entertaining rom-com authors have teamed up to sell #Books4Boobs. This collection of holiday shorts ranges from sweet to steamy and promises to entertain... -
![Textbook Approach by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
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... -
![Annie's Summer by the Sea by Liz Eeles]()
Annie's Summer by the Sea by Liz Eeles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Annie Trebarwith unexpectedly inherits Tregavara House, her much-loved family home atop the cliffs of Salt Bay, she begins to wonder: with all the good friends and warm memories she’s made in the village, could it be her forever home? Luckily her gorgeous Poldark-lookalike boyfriend, Josh Pasco, has exactly the same idea... -
![Seeking Our Forever by Liberty Parker, Darlene Tallman]()
Seeking Our Forever by Liberty Parker, Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJonas Nelson is the ‘nerd’ behind the missions. A virtual genius, he sits behind his computer and patiently tracks the evil men and women they’re hired to capture. He’s a badass in his own right, but prefers to be behind the scenes, unlike his two brothers. His escape from the worldwide web and the missions they embark on is underground fighting, MMA style... -
![Ale's Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart]()
Ale's Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn Enemies-to-Lovers RomanceHollis Hayes is the worst neighbor in the entire history of neighbors.She’s also the hottest.F.M.L.I don’t have time to fight with the dog groomer next door. There’s a brewery to run, siblings to rein in, and a mom to look after. So if Hollis thinks I’ll roll over and let her drive me out of business, she’s not nearly as smart as she thinks she is... -
![Lock 'em Down by Gina Azzi]()
Lock 'em Down by Gina Azzi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m a carpe diem, live-in-the-moment, kind of woman. But waking up in Vegas with a rock on my finger and a gorgeous man in my bed? Well, now I’m redefining what it means to roll the dice… Especially because my new husband is Tennessee Thunderbolts center, Leif Bang. Yes, he has electric blue eyes that pierce me to my core. For sure, I’ve never seen forearms quite like his... -
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![Seaside Serenade by Melissa Foster]()
Seaside Serenade by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDiscover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster's writing and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the Love in Bloom series. Seaside Summers is a series of stand-alone steamy romances with beautifully flawed and fiercely loyal, alpha heroes and smart, sassy heroines... -
![Home Run King by Stella]()
Home Run King by Stella
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy life was what country songs are made of: my Granny died, my girlfriend broke up with me, I knocked up her cousin, and I was inducted into the Major League Hall of Fame. Yup…just like every country song I’ve ever heard. But let me start over… My name is Gage Nix. That’s all you need to know. Actually, there’s a lot more to Gage than meets the eye... -
![Did My Love Life Shrink in the Wash?: An absolutely laugh-out-loud and feel-good page-turner by Kristen Bailey]()
Did My Love Life Shrink in the Wash?: An absolutely laugh-out-loud and feel-good page-turner by Kristen Bailey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s normal to wish that your baby came with a snooze button, right?When I got pregnant, Will and I didn’t have a clue what we were signing up for. It turns out that there’s loads we weren’t warned about:1) In the middle of the night you’ll be begging Siri for advice on getting your baby to sleep. (In case you’re wondering, whale music doesn’t work... -
![Shopping for a Turkey by Julia Kent]()
Shopping for a Turkey by Julia Kent
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI don’t understand Americans. Or, as we say in Scotland, I dinna understand ye eedjits.And I definitely dinna understand the crazy mother-in-law of my cousin Declan. Who in their right mind names a wee dog Chuffy?I’m stuck in New York after ma agent makes a bloody mess of an otherwise good endorsement contract for a sports towel company, and this crazy American holiday–Thanksgiving–is in two days... -
![Oh Crumbs (Choc Lit) by Kathryn Freeman]()
Oh Crumbs (Choc Lit) by Kathryn Freeman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAnother fun, fabulous read from Kathryn Freeman. You'll want to lock yourself away with this one! Sometimes life just takes the biscuit … Abby Spencer knows she can come across as an airhead – she talks too much and is a bit of a klutz – but there’s more to her than that... -
![First Comes Loathe by Lilly Atlas]()
First Comes Loathe by Lilly Atlas
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsConceited. Harlot. Easy. Addict.A-list Hollywood actress, Scarlett, has been called every name in the book. Most she’s earned with her attention-seeking antics, high-maintenance personality, and bed-hopping. But even the most glamorous and sought-after actress can have a vulnerable center hidden beneath the glittery exterior... -
![All I Want Is You by Iris Morland]()
All I Want Is You by Iris Morland
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou met them in DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME. Now prepare to fall in love with THE YOUNGERS, a brand-new series from Iris Morland, full of sexy men, passionate women, and the love stories you can't get enough of. A brilliant, aloof lawyer, Phin Younger has focused solely on his career and on helping people less fortunate. Living his life without romance? He’s just fine with that... -
![Love and Other Things by Juliana Stone]()
Love and Other Things by Juliana Stone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeck Jacobs makes a living restoring and fixing homes. The only thing he can’t fix, is himself. A part of him died the night his fiancé was taken, and he’s accepted the fact he’ll live his life alone. What he doesn’t count on is Sidney Barrett, a woman more broken than he is... -
![Donut Go Breaking My Heart by Suzanne Nelson]()
Donut Go Breaking My Heart by Suzanne Nelson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSheyda is a behind-the-scenes girl. She loves helping out in the kitchen of Doughlicious, the New York City donut shop run by the parents of her best friend Kiri. And Sheyda loves designing stage sets while Kiri performs in the spotlight.Then lights, camera... surprise! Tween heartthrob Cabe Sadler is filming his next big movie in Doughlicious! Kiri is sure this will lead to stardom.. -
![Getting His Way by Erin Nicholas]()
Getting His Way by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSapphire Falls, book sevenBryan Murray always knew that he wanted to come home to Sapphire Falls and settle down with Tessa Sheridan. After all, Tessa's sweet and kind and beautiful and planning to live in Sapphire Falls forever. Best of all, she's loved him since kindergarten. She's the perfect forever girl for him. He just didn't expect it to all happen quite like this... -
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![Meet me at the Wedding by Georgia Toffolo]()
Meet me at the Wedding by Georgia Toffolo
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLily loves living in Hawke’s Cove, and planning her best friend’s wedding at the Hawkesbury estate is the icing on the cake. But when the estate’s owner dies, and his son cancels the wedding, Lily must face Henry Hawkesbury – a man she hasn’t seen since that fateful night ten years ago…Henry wants nothing more than to return to Hawke’s Cove, sell his estranged late father’s estate and leave... -
![Truth About Nerds & Bees by Andrea Simonne]()
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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![Heartbreak Hill by Heidi McLaughlin]()
Heartbreak Hill by Heidi McLaughlin
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the author of Before I’m Gone comes an intensely affecting romance about love, loss, and second chances, sure to elicit a good ugly cry.Grayson Caballero sees the glass half-empty. Born with a life-threatening heart defect, he’s been living on borrowed time. The uncertainty of tomorrow makes him push people away, helping Grayson to avoid any real commitment... -
![Sunrise Over Pebble Bay by Della Galton]()
Sunrise Over Pebble Bay by Della Galton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTalented, yet relatively unknown actress and celebration cake baker extraordinaire Olivia Lambert is running out of time.Approaching forty, she’s yet to land the role that will launch her television career and she’s desperate to be a mum.Her new man, Phil Grimshaw from the Bluebell Cliff Hotel, seems the perfect match, but seems to be in no rush to settle down... -
![Strike Zone by Eva Haining]()
Strike Zone by Eva Haining
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove isn't a BALL GAME... it's a CAGE FIGHT!I find her so elegant, and yet I know she could kick my ass with ease.Lincoln Nash is the top hitter in major league baseball, and a World Series Champion. When his best friend hooks up with the sister of MMA fighter, Dee Lex, he’s eager for an introduction. She’s strong, fearless, and effortlessly beautiful... -
![Foolish Games (Cartwright Brothers) by Lilliana Anderson]()
Foolish Games (Cartwright Brothers) by Lilliana Anderson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI didn’t have an easy life. Waiting tables for a function centre was about as good as life got for me. There were no tips—unless telling me I had a great arse could be considered a tip—but it was enough for me to live on, barely. Everything else I needed, I took. And I was never caught, except that one time when these brothers and some weird chick busted me for stealing their car...
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