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Sin and Cider by Kimberly Reese
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMacIntosh Feeling discontent in the big city and hoping to find what’s missing in her life, MacIntosh Layne decides to go back to her roots. Ready for a refresh, she heads home to her family’s orchard in Tennessee for the summer. What she doesn't count on rediscovering is her attraction to her brother’s charming best friend, Lawson Westbrook... -
Ghost by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy last assignment.The one I didn't want and my family begged me not to take, but I had to do what I could to make our town, our state, our country a little safer.I had no idea that I'd walked into a trap set up by some of the deadliest men in the world.My vision had gone black as I faced the end of my life.All the regrets, all the love I'd miss out on... -
Ryker's Reward by Loni Nichole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKeeping his curvy spitfire in line will be this grumpy CIA agent's hardest mission yet.RykerWhen I requested a secure room at the Silver Spoon Falls Inn, I didn't realize it came with sassy commentary from the desk clerk. Nor did I think I'd enjoy the thought of spanking that attitude right out of her. But here we are anyway. Sight unseen, I'm already hooked on Francesca... -
Playing With Fire by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnders: I’m not happy after I lose a bet and have to get lunch for all the guys at the fire station—until I see the smoking hot girl behind the counter. Sydney: When a tall, gorgeous fireman walks into my job, I wonder if I’m dreaming. Turns out that reality is even better. Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
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His Holiday Package: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMarie has to pose as her best friend’s girlfriend over the holidays. Will their fake romance turn into real love?One click this curvy woman holiday romance!AdamMarie has been my best friend for years,And I’ve wanted more for just as long,But I have a secret that’s held me back.When she tells me she might be moving,I take a risk, asking her to pose as my girlfriend for the holidays...Categorized as:
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Caleb by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA curvy woman, mountain man instalove short and steamy romance!ABBIEI'm looking for adventure and maybe a little romance when I stumble upon the website for Camp Mountain Man. For the first time in my life, I impulsively book a ticket to Alaska to find out what happens.But I never imagined I'd be sharing a cabin with someone so sexy, or as gruff, as Caleb. He's like a fantasy... -
Wyatt by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA curvy woman, mountain man instalove short and steamy romance!CHARLOTTEMy friends chipped in to send me to Camp Mountain Man. As a single mom, I don't get out much. (Okay, I get out almost never.) But after having my heart broken before, I'm not ready to let my guard down to romance.My hypochondriac five-year-old has other plans... -
Avoiding Temptation by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFirst rule of teaching... don’t fall for a student. Finally living the life of my dreams in a city I’d always wanted to experience was supposed to be a clean slate. Until him... My prim and proper world is turned upside down when he walks into my college classroom, demanding attention with a single look, his braces and glasses at complete odds with his defined body and bad boy tattoos... -
Hunter by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHunter & Jordynn's storyWe all made a pact. We’ve survived basic together, shared duty stations, and gone to war together. But the needs of the Army have separated us multiple times. That’s why we agreed that when each of us got out, we’d each settle down in the same mountainside town of Three Rivers...Categorized as:
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Starting Over With You by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsManuel “Manny” AlvarezI will never regret my actions that led to me spending five years in prison... -
Provoke by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes a new story in her Seaside Pictures series…The music industry called me a savant at age sixteen when I uploaded my first video and gained instant fame. And then Drew Amherst of Adrenaline became my mentor, and my career took off. Everything was great... -
Fakesgiving by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKaitlynThings I am not thankful for this Thanksgiving: •my perfect sister’s upcoming engagement to her boyfriend (who just happens to my my EX-boyfriend) •my meddling mom who insists I come home for the holiday (so the family can meet my current boyfriend) •my stubborn pride (which is why my mom thinks my hot boss is said current boyfriend)Now, I have only one option to avoid my personal...Categorized as:
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Slow Ride by Mayra Statham
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJakob ‘Brick’ Wallace is all about the simple life. He loves working with his hands and as part of the Men of Valor, he isn’t afraid to get dirty. All he needs is his bike, brothers and an ice-cold beer after work.That is until Mackenzie ‘Mack’ Moreno drives into town.One look at Valor’s new resident and Brick finds that this bohemian beauty has shaken up and turned his organized life upside down... -
The Billionaire's Big Bold Woman by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo years ago, my ex-wife tried to frame me for embezzlement. My life crumbled, leaving me the single father of two little girls. I swore I'd never trust a woman again… Until Jenna Kirby waltzes into my life and turns it upside down. She's like no one I've ever met. Her bright eyes and big personality hide a heart of gold. I've never felt like this about anyone. Neither have my girls... -
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Kissing the Teacher by Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsValentine's Inc. Book 3 Hagen didn't want to be Baxter's Dom. He wanted to be his Daddy. College professor Hagen St. Croix is done with his life as a Dom since his two previous boys left him. When his former club organizes an event, he wants to go...but not alone. He finds a date-for-hire through the Valentine's Inc... -
Pulling Her Strings by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAustin: As a well-known singer, I’m used to women throwing themselves at me. But it’s the caterer at one of my venues that I can’t get out of my head.Aida: Catering for Austin Smith is the biggest job I’ve ever had. So I have to try my hardest to stay professional—no matter how hot he is.Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
Inked by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLinc: When you’ve been a tattoo artist as long as I have, you’ve seen pretty much everything. At least, I thought so—until Cass walked through my door. Cass: I’ve wanted a tattoo since I was in high school. It’s taken me this long to work up the nerve to get one. I researched to make sure I found the most skilled tattoo artist. I had no idea he’d be the hottest one as well... -
Securing Her Heart by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJon: Cybersecurity is serious business. I'm committed to training the next generation of young analysts to detect and neutralize threats. But when the most gorgeous women I've ever seen walks into my intern program, I'm not sure if I can keep our relationship strictly professional. Talia: Most cybersecurity analysts don't look like action movie stars, but clearly Jon is the exception... -
Behind the Velvet Rope by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLuke: As the bouncer for the hottest club in town, I see my share of beautiful women. So why am I so taken with the shy girl in line who’s dressed like a small-town librarian? Parker: My sister’s bachelorette party is definitely not going the way I expected it to. I’m dragged to a noisy club—with a gorgeous bouncer. I’m pretty sure his type isn’t quiet girls in floral dresses, though... -
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Cinderella Proposal by Harley Grace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDavid wasn’t expecting his ex to be at his friend’s wedding—especially not as the groom.Six months ago, David’s relationship disintegrated, but when a colleague invites him to his wedding at the newest gay-friendly island resort right off the coast of Florida, he sees his chance to put himself back out there. It turns out groom number two is none other than his ex-boyfriend... -
Mistletoe Kisses by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens under the mistletoe...Noel Merrybell needs this job.Sure, being an assistant isn't her dream job, but at least she gets to work for Mr. Roth. She's always had a silly crush on him, but she knows that dating or sleeping with her boss would be a total disaster.Mason Roth is a ruthless bastard...Categorized as:
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Heartthrob by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter spending my teenage years in the spotlight and my twenties dealing with the aftereffects of fame, I’ve finally found solace in the simple life.I may lead a modest life now as a carpenter, but I’ve got all I need.Then I meet Isla, a vivacious beauty with curves for days, and I’m no longer satisfied.Life might throw us some curveballs, but I know we’re meant to be... -
Jagger by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA mountain search and rescue team hero. A curvy heroine. An older man and younger woman find instalove romance in the Pacific Northwest.VivianI'm not very good at letting loose and having fun. That's why I'm playing the stupid claw machine game at a bar while my friends throw back beers to unwind after our college mid-term exams... -
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Griffin by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA mountain search and rescue team doctor and a curvy woman find instalove romance when they’re stranded together in the Pacific Northwest... -
Riggins by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA retired cross country skier/ mountain search and rescue team volunteer and his best-friend’s curvy sister find instalove romance in the Pacific Northwest.ClaraWhen my dog chases after a squirrel and nearly throws me off of a mountain, I'm so embarrassed, I could cry. When a stranger calls the Jade Mountain Search & Rescue team to come and help me after said fall, I could die... -
Be My Dishy Doctor by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA curvy guest at a lodge and a dishy doctor who makes house calls find that opposites attract in the Alaskan wilderness.LucyFor the record, I didn’t even want to come here. When my best friends suggested we take a trip for Singles Awareness Day, I was thinking of the Caribbean. But I was overruled, so now we’re stuck in a cold, snowy mountain lodge... -
Mr. March by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsan older man, curvy younger woman short instalove... -
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Dear Bookworm Beauty by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings: a curvy girl romance (sincerely yours book... -
Jump Start My Heart by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpencer: Her classic car isn’t the only thing with perfect curves. But, after I put my foot in my mouth, there’s no way she’ll consider dating me.Eva: I’m tired of guys assuming that I don’t know cars just because I’m a woman. But it’s hard to stay mad at a guy as gorgeous as Spencer.Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
The Recluse of the Mountain by Tessa Klein
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s big. He’s bearded.And I think he’s in love with me.As a matchmaker, I have an eye for finding love for my clientsBut when it comes to my love life, I have a huge blind spot.No better proof than my wedding day...I walked in on my groom making out with his best man.And so I ran away.I hitched up my wedding dress and high-tailed it out of there... -
Big Merry Miner by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLuciaI work hard to make sure I’m ready to take over the family business, but it never seems to matter to my family as much as my relationship status. Now that I’m visiting them for Christmas, I feel like I’m caught between a rock and a hard place. You see, in a moment of panic, I told them that I was finally bringing someone home to meet them...Categorized as:
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My Heart by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen I lost my best friend in a car accident I wasn’t surprised she donated her heart. She always put others first. I just never guessed she would still be looking after me even after she was gone.When a stranger appears at my door saying, “Lisa left a note. She wanted us to take care of you,” I’m shocked... -
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Drawn to the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGetting lost on a hiking trail has never been this much fun.It was supposed to be a simple walk.My coworkers were getting on my last nerve, and I needed to get away from everything. I walk at the park every day back home. It can’t be all that different here.But I don’t have cell phone service, and I somehow lose track of how to get back to the campground... -
Filthy, Dirty, Cowboy by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan this filthy, older cowboy help a prim, curvy, city girl see the country ain't so bad?PortiaI don't milk cows,I don't haul hay,I don't ride horses.I should've put that on my resume.Maybe then I wouldn't be stuck at ground zero surrounded by 'nature' and a cowboy named Hawk.Who names their baby Hawk?I think I hate him. In fact, I'm pretty sure we hate each other,Until he opens his gritty mouth... -
Summer Love by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBillionaire Aiden Bryant didn’t get to stay at his beach house as often as he liked. He was happy to loan it to his friend so his daughter could use it for her graduation trip. But he never expected to meet the woman who was meant to be his when he went to check on the girls.Aiden searched high and low for his mystery beauty, never realizing she was Bianca Kendall... -
Hard As Wood by Frankie Love
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm an axe-wielding alpha with absolute resolve:I will not fall in love with Honey. She's my ex-stepdaughter -- and off limits.But it's a hell of a lot easier said than done.Her mom's long gone, and she's still here, in my secluded cabin.She's sweeter than sugar, with a body that makes me think of one thing alone:But I see her eyes linger... and the way she licks her lips.I may be a hard ass.. -
Claiming Caroline: An Older Man/Younger Curvy Girl Romance (Claimed) by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEven Prince Charming has a wicked side…Jared I didn't believe in love until I met a princess at a ball.And then she vanished.Imagine my surprise when she shows up in my office a day later.She's beautiful, fierce, and has the courage of a lion.She's also a student at my college…and her sister is my star student.Claiming Caroline Thorne may destroy everything I've worked for... -
Dangerous Curves Ahead by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s a free-spirited college student. He’s a trucker who loves those curvy backroads. He can give her a ride home, but can he also give her a happily ever after?JennaAfter my Spring Break plans fall through, I decide to go home to visit for a couple of weeks.That means finding my way across the country with no car and no money... -
Learning Curve by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo wrongs make the best right for an over-the-top professor and curvy graduate student.Maya DenverMy mom always said there are plenty of fish in the sea.But she never met Kane Maxwell.He's the only fish I see.He's everything I've ever wanted in a man—caring, intelligent, hot, and bossy.The only problem?He has no clue who I am until I sign up for a curvy dating app and match with him... -
420 Bride Street by Jagger Cole
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe situation was supposed to be simple. I needed a place to stay.He needed someone to handle his horse…uh, appendage.No, literally. Get your mind out of the gutter. Colt Patton’s prize stallion was having some mare problems that only a vet like me could take care of. In exchange, he’s got a room for me in the guest cottage on his ranch. Easy-peasy, right?Wrong... -
His Runaway Bride by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a runaway bride bursts into his butcher shop, gentle giant Seth is overcome with desire.The bride’s beauty and curves are enough to make him forget his own name.But he holds himself back—it isn’t the time or place to pursue her.Besides, he’s never been smooth with women, and she’s too young for a guy in his forties like him... -
One Night Love by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy one-night stand wants more.I’ve always been a plus size girl, and I’ve finally learned to love myself just the way I am.I was tired of men that only wanted me behind closed doors, so I swore them off and said I was done.But two years without…uh… companionship and well, let’s just say I have an itch that needs scratched.So I’m doing this my way.I found the perfect guy... -
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Tempt Me: Tattoos and Temptation Book 5 by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy best friend’s little brother is all grown up.Figuring out my sexuality at nearly forty years old has been a revelation, but dating hasn’t been any easier. After a failed engagement, I know what’s important to me, and I refuse to settle anymore.So when my best friend asks me if I can help his little brother settle in after being away, it sounds like a pleasant distraction... -
Hold You: An Older Man/Younger Curvy Girl Romantic Comedy (Love on the Clock) by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis giant Russian will fall like a ton of bricks when he meets his curvy angel.KnoxLauren York is the cutest little angel I've ever met.Her sweetness is like nothing I've ever known.And her innocence drives me crazy.I know nothing of caring for such a girl.I probably shouldn't have kissed her five minutes after I met her.I definitely should not be chasing her all over the office... -
Adore You (Love on the Clock) by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA chance meeting and a mechanical bull will unravel a former detective in the blink of an eye.JasonMiranda Dawes is the sweetest little thing I've ever seen.I was obsessed with her the minute I met her…and then she disappeared without a trace.Imagine my surprise when I found her at work the next morning.And my horror when I realized something I said in the heat of the moment chased her away... -
Heat by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a mad dash to get through her hectic sweaty morning and make it to work on time, Violet finds herself struck by...a limo.Dazed but mostly unharmed, she's surprised when the passenger in the limo swoops her up and is shirtless.What kind of limo did she collide with?Pain and agony strike Micah when he sees his little Violet in the middle of the street... -
Her Date with an Alpha by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe may not be from his world, but she belongs to him anyway.ColtonCadence Grayson was meant to be mine. I knew it the minute I saw her.She's smart, sassy, and keeps me on my toes.But she thinks I'm someone I'm not and wants nothing to do with my world.Now I have to convince her to give me a shot.Lucky for me, I don't give up easily.Cadence Marie Grayson, you're going down... -
Wrong Room, Wright Girl by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe wedding of the year just made his night.I’m not the guy who gets the girl. Never have been. Never will be. So when I’m one part of a bridal party filled with a bunch of guys who look like they belong on the cover of Men’s Health—not to mention the groom is the current ‘sexiest man alive’—I feel like the before shot. I feel like I stick out like a sore thumb. I feel like the husky sidekick...
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