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The Bluff by Emma St. Clair
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's hard to be professional when you hate and are attracted to your boss in equal measure... -
The Magnificent Mrs Mayhew by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTHE QUEEN OF FEEL-GOOD FICTION! 'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold' Heat The brand new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Perfectly Imperfect Woman - a gorgeous read full of love, life and laughter. Behind every successful man is a woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman... -
Need You by Me by Endiya Carter
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCourtesy of my controlling father, Marshall and I have been living together for the last couple of years. Because of his profession, we’d managed to stay out of each other’s way. His age and respect for my father is what kept him from giving in to my flirtatious advances... -
See You by Dawn Lee McKenna
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes the promise of something is so good that it's worth having, even when you know that you can't keep it. See You is not a romance, but it is a love story; one filled with the rawness of and risk and redemption and the dry humor that is the backbone of the South.Emma has loved Jack since she was a little girl... -
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Stiff Suit by Tawna Fenske
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJames "Iceman" Bracelyn is wound tighter than a vintage Rolex. Besides his CEO role at Ponderosa Resort, he's guardian of the family's biggest secrets, including a doozy that keeps him up at night. Alone. In that big bed he'd rather not share, thank you very much. That's fine with Lily Archer, who likes her flings flaming hot and fleeting... -
Hlomu the Wife by Dudu Busani-Dube
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHlomu the Wife is essentially a love story that takes its cues from life in a South African township. A young woman named Mahlomu meets Mqhele Zulu and they fall in love. Even though aspects of Mqhele's personality and past make her uncomfortable, Hlomu is happy. Their love is strong and they stand by each other through good and bad... -
Barátok by Laura Leiner
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsReni és Virág ismét nagyon jó barátok a nagy konfliktus után. Virág nemcsak Doriánnal szakított, hanem emós külsejével is: mostantól vidám cuccokban jár, és még a szemüvegét is hajlandó hordani.Reni igyekszik kihasználni minden percet, amit Arnolddal tölthet, ám Cortez ezt egyáltalán nem nézi jó szemmel, ezért a két fiú között egyre nő a feszültség.. -
It's The Chase For Me: A Heights Story (Heights Stories) by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn my defense, I wasn't the one who messed up.And if that hadn't happened, I wouldn't have run into him the first time, in the first place.But then there was the second time, in the second place.And then the third time, in the third place.Then the fourth... you get it, right?I really wasn't trying to get involved with him like that, but the happenings kept happening, and well.. -
Before I Do by Sophie Cousens
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhat would you do if 'the one that got away' turned up the night before your wedding?Head-in-the-stars Audrey is about to marry down-to-earth Josh. Though they are polar opposites, they have a healthy, stable relationship; Josh is just what Audrey needs... -
The Prodigy by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"First day back home and already in some mess."Jakari Windermere hasn't been home to Midling in eight years. He's been laying low in Atlanta, and nobody knows why. But it doesn't matter now, because a tragedy draws him back to the town he grew up in...the town his family basically owns. But this won't be a pleasant homecoming, and he finds that out the moment he sets foot back in Midling... -
Another Love by Amanda Prowse
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MY HUSBAND'S WIFE. In the early years, she was happy. Romilly loved her stunning house, her kind husband and gorgeous daughter. Sure, life was sometimes exhausting – but nothing that a large glass of wine at the end of the day couldn't fix. But then a glass of wine became a bottle; one bottle became two. Once, Romilly's family were everything to her... -
Secrets at the Loch by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor years Lexie has kept everyone at arm’s length. Her heart is so guarded it’s almost impenetrable.Until Nick.When the geeky teacher moves in next door, Lexie finds it increasingly difficult to ignore her attraction to him. To protect herself, she pushes him away, convincing herself that hurting him isn’t a big deal.She never imagined him leaving town. Or how much she’d miss him when he left... -
Christmas at Applemore by Rachael Lucas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHarry Robertson is determined to make the Applemore Hotel a success. As the busy season ends, the builders are ready to get to work. He’s closing the doors on the final guests of the year when a chance encounter changes everything. Capricious media star Ivy Winter causes a stir when she arrives in the tiny Highland village with her fiancé Ben... -
Finding Hope at the Loch by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes all we can do is hope things will turn out exactly as they’re supposed to ... A fairy-tale wedding in a castle should be a dream come true for Isla. Unfortunately, she’s not as taken with the idea as everyone around her. While her family and Logan organise everything, she’s left feeling that her opinion doesn’t count. Meanwhile, Lexie is dealing with family problems of her own... -
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Winter Wishes in Hope Cove by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA warm and uplifting winter romanceAll Emily wants for her wedding is a low-key celebration with family and friends. But with a best friend like Josie, it’s no surprise that there’s a touch of drama to the day.Meanwhile, Tara is dealing with problems of her own. In a bid to face up to her past, she sets out to make amends with her estranged father and reunite with her half siblings... -
Dancing in the Rain: Hideaway Down by Emily Harvale
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTake a break in Hideaway Down. It's the perfect place to find romance. Make new friends, meet up with old ones and maybe even fall in love. Happiness comes when you least expect it... -
Play Me by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne kiss…so hot it scalded me. One year later…a second chance to give her the one thing she’s never had. I’ve known Daisy for years. She’s all curves, but I’m not supposed to notice. Because we’re just friends. I want her anyway. She wants two things—commitment and that elusive O. I can only give her one, so I make a deal. One month and more O’s than she can count... -
All for Victory by Beverley Watts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf you’re looking for the perfect holiday read, with lots of romance and laugh out loudcomedy, then curl up with the latest entry in the Dartmouth Diaries...It’s not often that a fledgling career in Event Management kicks off with the wedding of a Hollywood superstar... -
Captive Films: Season Two by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere is an alternate cover edition for this ASIN here. From USA Today bestselling author Jillian Dodd comes the ninth book in the addictive Keatyn Chronicles series. Discover a breathless fairy-tale romance with swoon-worthy characters set in a glittering celebrity world. Fans of reality TV will devour this pulse-pounding, sexy Hollywood drama... -
Finding My Way by Judith Keim
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDarcy Sullivan and her two sisters continue to work hard at the Salty Key Inn, the small, Florida hotel they unexpectedly inherited. In order to inherit the rest of Uncle Gavin’s sizeable estate, they must meet his challenge to open the neglected hotel by the end of the year... -
The House on Lavender Lane by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne shocking incident forces six friends to re-evaluate everything Emily only meant to spend a week in Hope Cove. But when the quirky locals involve her in various events, she happily extends her stay. She just wishes Jack were with her and not stuck working back in Oxford.For Lizzie, Emily’s visit is well timed... -
The Bookshop of Hopes and Dreams: A charming tale of heartbreak and healing by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Tara Fitzpatrick tells a string of lies during the world’s most informal job interview she has no idea of the path she’s set herself on. Renovating the rundown bookshop with her new boss, James, turns out to be more fulfilling than she could ever have imagined. Soon, she finds herself falling in love with the quaint little shop. And with James... -
Silent Nights by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s a career-making opportunity. Summer has an invitation to ‘Black America’s Wedding of the Decade’ and wouldn’t miss it for the world... -
Ex Best Thing by Marika Ray
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFirst rule in the sister’s handbook: don’t date your sister’s ex-boyfriend.Oops.If there was one man on the planet I shouldn’t be looking at twice, it’s Daire Beneventi. Sure, he’s my sister’s ex, but he’s also the leather jacket to my quilt tote bag... -
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Life Goes On by Kelly Moore
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHappy go lucky Olivia McDill adores her fairy-tale life, married to the man of her dreams. It’s a love that should’ve lasted a lifetime…then in the blink of an eye, everything changed. She learns too quickly that life can be unfair, and she’s left trying to pick up the pieces and make sense of things on her own... -
The Broken by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe might destroy her. She could help put him back together.If it wasn’t for his music, Devin Parks doesn’t know where he’d be. Now he has a shot at a larger audience than he ever dreamed of. All he has to do, is get out of his own way... -
Rescue Me by Kelly Collins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHer company is failing. His plan could save it. Will their partnership move from business to pleasure?Carla “Carl” Stevenson takes a special joy in running the local timber mill. But when the economy takes a downturn, selling the family business may be her only heartbreaking option... -
Keva's Dream by Elle Madearis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKevaLife has a way of staying in the unfair lane while waving at you at the same time. Love and loss are connecting themselves to me and I’m over it. I wanted little outside the love of my life and a baby. First, my unconditional love departed, my conditional love followed, and soon after, my body turned on me. The way I view things, partaking in a one-night stand shouldn’t be a big deal... -
King's Passion (House of Kings) by Adrianne Byrd
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe sexy King brothers own a successful bachelor-party-planning business and a string of upscale clubs across the country. What could be better than living the single life in some of the world's most glamorous cities? Finding a woman worth giving it up for… Eamon King organizes the wildest bachelor parties in Las Vegas. So wild that his latest client ends up marrying one of the strippers... -
New Starts and Cherry Tarts at the Cosy Kettle by Liz Eeles
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFans of Cathy Bramley, Debbie Johnson and Jenny Colgan will fall in love with the Cosy Kettle café, where slices of lemon meringue pie are served in the sun-dappled garden – and where Callie’s new beginning collides with an old flame… After yet another failed romance, twenty-six-year-old Callie Fulbright is giving up on love... -
The Weekend Getaway by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA weekend break changes everything…The chemistry between Keira and Noah is instant. It only takes one date for Keira to realise there’s something special between them.When Noah invites her to a family party in his hometown, she eagerly agrees, and by the end of their weekend away she’s absolutely head over heels. Not only for Noah, but for his close-knit family and the stunning Isles of Scilly... -
Whispers at the Bluebell Inn by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRumours travel fast in a village… Josie loves her new life in the country with Sam. But she has a secret that she doesn’t want anyone to know. Unfortunately, it’s hard to keep anything to yourself in a tiny village. Lizzie is adjusting to motherhood, and finding it more demanding than she ever expected... -
A Patchwork Family by Cathy Bramley
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratings'A book full of warmth and kindness. I loved it.' Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Wedding in December'A warm hug of a book.' Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of A Perfect Cornish ChristmasLove, friendship and family come in all different shapes and sizes...Gina has been going with the flow for years - she'd rather have an easy life than face any conflict... -
Kezdet by Laura Leiner
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsÚj magyar ifjúsági könyvsorozat nyolc kötetben a nagyon tehetséges fiatal szerző tollából! Ha elkezded, biztosan nem tudod majd letenni!!! Tuti, hogy függővé válsz! Egy sorozat a való életről. Egy sorozat, amely itt és most játszódik. Egy gimi, ahová mindenki szívesen járna. Srácok, akik olyanok, mint te és mégis mások... -
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Escape to Oakbrook Farm by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsVillage life is supposed to be quiet… Josie Beaumont is a free spirit. She changes jobs about as often as she changes her relationship status. Frequently! The only constants in her life are the comfy old shoes that she refuses to part with.When unemployment looms again, she’s intrigued by a job opportunity at a dog kennels in rural Devon... -
Want, Need, Love by Niobia Bryant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFinding Mr. Right isn't easy, but in this sexy new novel from bestselling author Niobia Bryant, one woman knows exactly how to do it--for everyone but herself…Mona Ballinger has a talent for bringing the right people together--and keeping the wrong people apart. But when Anson Tyler's fiancée ends their engagement thanks to Mona's advice, he angrily confronts her... -
Chasing Sunsets by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA new resident is moving to Seagrove!Heath Dutton has spent the last three years trying to heal his wounds, but no matter how many places he travels, his heart is still broken when he arrives in Seagrove... -
Lucky Harbor Collection 2: Lucky in Love, At Last, Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpend the Summer in Lucky Harbor! Lucky in Love Mallory Quinn has had enough of playing it safe. As the local good girl, she's expected to date Mr. Right. But for once, she'd like to take a risk on Mr. Wrong. And who could be more wrong than Ty Garrison? The mysterious new guy in town has made it clear that he's only passing through, which suits Mallory just fine... -
Now You Wanna Come Back 2 by Anna Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRayshon and Leila are expecting again, but things are short from being perfect. After struggling for two years to keep the doors of Leila s Books open, she had to let it go and the stress was too much for her to handle. Rayshon, her normal comfort became consumed with work and Devon was free to come to Leila s rescue... -
Seizing Mack: A Contemporary Love Story by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCarpe the romance... The Marines gave Heather “Mack” McKenzie a lot of things. Self-discipline. An arsenal of swear words. And the carpe diem attitude to make her fitness center, Seize, a success. The hot new vice cop in town makes her breath catch... -
Miracles in Wild Rose Bay: A completely uplifting Irish romance full of family secrets by Susanne O'Leary
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA truly unforgettable Irish romance set on the shores of the Wild Atlantic Way.Arriving in Sandy Cove to views of the shimmering ocean, Tara O’Rourke is excited to get to work. She’s been sent from New York City to take photos of Ireland for a travel magazine, and she knows the perfect area to visit: the mysterious, picturesque Wild Rose Bay... -
Covered In Paint: Book Five of the Art Of Love Series by Donna McDonald
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsArtists See Things Differently, Including Love In his 42 years of living, Drake Barrymore had seen the best and worst life had to offer. He had loved and lost a wife. He had managed to raise his son alone. But now all he can think about is a woman who is way too young for him. Dr... -
The House of Morgan: Books 1 - 3 by Victoria Pinder
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis USA Today Bestselling Author includes three full House of Morgan novels, and is over 700 pages of dazzling romance and family drama! Secret Crush When FBI agent and Billionaire John Morgan returns home for his father’s funeral, he’s interested in Alice Collins. His interest in her gets her in trouble, and he’ll protect her no matter the cost... -
Saying I Do by Tracey Alvarez, Book Cover by Design
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMarriage and happily-ever-after are for suckers… Joe Whelan was fooled once on the way to the altar, and the Irish doctor isn’t about to be an eejit over a woman again. Especially not one who witnessed his broken-hearted humiliation years ago. He won’t be swayed by the sparks that fly whenever his eyes meet MacKenna’s or distracted by her sweet kisses... -
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The Permanence of Pain by Desiree Lafawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo broken people don’t make a whole. But together, they might have a chance at redemption. Regina O’Shea is used to being tested. As a talented salesperson and strong-willed woman in a male-dominated industry, she has to be prepared for whatever they throw at her. But losing her lover to her good friend and client is the one thing she never expected—and her walls start coming down... -
The Chocolatier's Secret by Helen J. Rolfe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill one mistake ruin everything? Andrew Bennett has an idyllic life in Magnolia Creek, Australia. He runs a chocolate business he adores, is married to Gemma, the love of his life, and has a close relationship with his father, Louis... -
Secrets at Meadowbrook Manor by Faith Bleasdale
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVisit Meadowbrook this summer for sunshine, secrets and plenty of romance… When Gemma Matthews is hired to transform Meadowbrook Manor into a boutique hotel, she can’t believe her luck. She packs her bags and moves to Meadowbrook to start her dream job, but her life is quickly turned upside down... -
The Bachelors of the Ridge: The Complete Series by Karla Sorensen
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The Naked Chef by Twyla Turner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a sex-positive siren who takes her pleasure whenever, wherever, and with whomever she pleases meets a former adult film star turned chef. There might be more than just food cooking in this kitchen. But…things aren't always what they seem.After a disastrous and life-altering ending to her first marriage, Mia Ayala has sworn off men for anything other than sex... -
Unplanned: A 'Snowflake' Drop-in by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA brief drop-in on the couples from 'Snowflake' and 'Courtship' ...Ibrahim Carter has a plan; to learn from his family's mistakes and make for himself and his new wife, Jada, the perfect life he never had. But she has something else entirely in mind.Kal Carter is disciplined and focused and those things have served him well while training for the Olympics...
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