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Cuffed by Lexxi James
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHannahThe second I saw him walk through that door, I knew he was trouble.Men like him always are.The dark hair.The smoldering stubble.Those piercing gray eyes that might as well be a flame thrower between women's legs.Oh, and the fact that he's in a gentlemen's club.What am I doing here, you ask?It's my job to be here.No, not that job... -
![Storm Shells by G.J. Walker-Smith]()
Storm Shells by G.J. Walker-Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe only way to move forward was to go back to the very beginning…. After three miserable weeks without Charli, Adam makes the decision to follow her, desperately hoping to find a way of following through on his promise of a happy ending. He finds her back in Pipers Cove, healing her broken heart by spending time with the one person who never lets her down. Both know nothing has changed...Categorized as:
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![Wrath: Satan's Fury MC: SG by L. Wilder]()
Wrath: Satan's Fury MC: SG by L. Wilder
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller L. Wilder brings you a new addition to the Satan’s Fury MC series.Stitch was stepping down.And he was preparing me to take his place.He’d seen the darkness in me.He knew I could use my demons the way he’d used his.And he was right.I used them, and I used them well.They’d helped me keep everyone at a distance— including her... -
![Locked-Down Heart by Tarina Deaton, Shauna Kruse]()
Locked-Down Heart by Tarina Deaton, Shauna Kruse
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDenise Reynolds’s tightly controlled life is thrown off kilter when she’s given custody of her young cousins. There are days she has a hard enough time getting herself out of bed, never mind two precocious kids. If that wasn’t enough, Chris Nolton comes strolling back into town as suddenly as he left it... -
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![Archer by Haley Jenner]()
Archer by Haley Jenner
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsArcher Dean taught me how it feels to be loved. Really loved. The happily ever after, fairy-tale type love. But he also taught me what real heartbreak was. He ripped away my happiness, took it from me without a backward glance. He left me alone and broken with no idea how to rebuild. No fight left in me to want to. Annabelle Edwards was a light in my world of darkness... -
![First by Kimberly Stedronsky Adams]()
First by Kimberly Stedronsky Adams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was 1990, and we were tying yellow ribbons around old oak trees. And we were waiting. The time I’d spent with Grant Butler was stolen. Each moment between us only fueled our need for each other. He was older, and forbidden by my parents. And then he was gone. Grant wrote to me from Saudi Arabia, and in his very first letter, he asked me to marry him...Categorized as:
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![SEAL's Harmony by Lynne St. James]()
SEAL's Harmony by Lynne St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSEAL’s Harmony is the kick-off to the Red Falcon Team introduced in SEAL’s Angel.The first time Navy SEAL Ryder “Ry” Purcell sees Harmony Taylor, he's rushing to her rescue as she’s about to fall into his friend’s wedding cake. Ry soon finds himself smitten by this accident-prone beauty. But issues from his past still linger, and he doesn’t know how far he’s willing to take things...Categorized as:
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![Carson's Choice by Dale Mayer]()
Carson's Choice by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCarson is pleasantly surprised by the job Levi assigns him, until Carson hears all the details. An elderly friend of Ice’s believes someone is out to kill her. But she has no proof, no suspects, no motives. The police think she’s imagining things and won’t look into the case any further. However, after meeting this lady … and her granddaughter, Carson has his own suspicions... -
![Scrumptious by Melissa Schroeder]()
Scrumptious by Melissa Schroeder
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDon’t miss out on the exciting conclusion to the Camos and Cupcakes series from USA Today bestselling author Melissa Schroeder. Hey, there. Fritz O’Bryan at your service, the only remaining single guy in the Camos and Cupcakes shop. My friends call me a player, and I try to live up to their expectations. I mean, the women of San Antonio are relying on me to save them from boredom... -
![A Recipe for Love: A Sweet Collection by K.C. Lynn]()
A Recipe for Love: A Sweet Collection by K.C. Lynn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRECIPE: Three cups of a cocky, dirty talkin’ alpha who will do anything to win the girl. Two tablespoons of a sweet southern baker who can’t resist his charm no matter how hard she tries. A slice of temptation that will have you laughing out loud one minute and swooning the next. A dash of passion. A pinch of suspense. A sprinkle of hope...Categorized as:
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![Liam by Maddie Wade]()
Liam by Maddie Wade
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSince that fateful day when couldn’t save his best friend, Liam Hayes had coasted through life, going from one deadly mission to another, not caring if he lived or died. His only goal is to protect his team members and those he cares about from getting hurt—even if it costs him his life... -
![Braxten by K.C. Lynn]()
Braxten by K.C. Lynn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFate made us brothers, loyalty made us family. We were only kids when my brothers and I were forced to the streets and into the shadows, harboring a dark secret we had every intention of taking to our graves.That’s when a pact was made, a brotherhood formed. We fought, we bled, but in the end we survived. All because one man took in three homeless boys and loved what no one else wanted... -
![Love's Trusting by Maryann Jordan]()
Love's Trusting by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings***Due to language that some will consider crude and sexual scenes of an explicit nature, readers need to be 18+ *** When trust is broken by loss and grief, can it ever be repaired? High school sweethearts and young lovers, Brad and Suzy had vowed to stay together forever. “I’ll always be here for you. Trust me,” Brad promised but loss separated the young lovers... -
![HATE ME AGAIN: a bad boy romance novel by Jaxson Kidman]()
HATE ME AGAIN: a bad boy romance novel by Jaxson Kidman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSHE CAN'T GET ENOUGH. I'M JUST GETTING STARTED Hey, beautiful. I'm back again. One more time. You know what happened between myself and Violet already. Now it's six months later. I'm a changed man, but not in the way you think. And Violet thinks she can run back to her old high school flame to chase my memory away. That's impossible to do. Once you're with me, you never forget me... -
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![Just One More Chance: Baytown Boys Series by Maryann Jordan]()
Just One More Chance: Baytown Boys Series by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Baytown Boys Mysteries Military duty called them away to war zones, but after tours overseas, the group of friends found their way back home as men, seeking the peaceful little seaside town. Now, the band of brothers, together once more, work to provide a place for less fortunate veterans to call home... -
![Tempt My Heart by Danielle Jamie]()
Tempt My Heart by Danielle Jamie
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNew York Times & USA Today bestselling author brings you a standalone that will be sure to top your favorite books list for years to come... -
![Neighborhood Watch by Stylo Fantome]()
Neighborhood Watch by Stylo Fantome
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRules to Join The Neighborhood Watch: 1. If you see something, say something 2. Report all illegal activities to the authorities 3. Do not associate with criminals 4. And certainly don't fall for them! Tori Bellows is a really good friend. She's always there when a shoulder is needed to cry on, to give dating advice, or for a good ol' time... -
![Collide by Reese Knightley]()
Collide by Reese Knightley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEx hacker Seth O’Leary enjoys the hell out of being part of an elite team of operatives known only as Phoenix. In fact, he’s pretty much made it his whole life. When things go horribly wrong with his deadbeat boyfriend, Seth is surprised to find help coming from an unexpected source. The man he’s secretly fantasized about for years finally takes notice... -
![Her Ruthless Protector by Caitlyn O'Leary]()
Her Ruthless Protector by Caitlyn O'Leary
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt Only Took a Moment for Him to Know She Was HisNavy SEAL Kane McNamara has his mission. Four potential terrorist targets in Oman. His job is to keep everyone safe and try to figure out where al-Qaeda will strike next. Guarding an International Music Show is on the bottom of Kane’s list until he meets the woman organizing the event, then all bets are off... -
![Gunny by MariaLisa deMora, Kayla Robichaux]()
Gunny by MariaLisa deMora, Kayla Robichaux
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShattered following a devastating betrayal that results in the death of his friends, Lane Robinson finds himself in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a world away from his previous life as a Marine. Robinson is trying to forget the past, but healing from the deadly deceit that cut blood deep is hard, and memories of that treachery taint every interaction in his life... -
![Her Volunteer Cowboy: Tanner by Donna Michaels]()
Her Volunteer Cowboy: Tanner by Donna Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCowboy Tanner Hathaway, part time firefighter and National Guardsman, is great at volunteering his time, never his heart, but when his Pocono one-nighter shows up in Texas to help a friend, sparks ignite a flame neither of them expect... -
![Dangerous Desires Anthology by Tia Siren, Tara Wylde]()
Dangerous Desires Anthology by Tia Siren, Tara Wylde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen danger lurks in the shadows, desire can lay hidden for far too long. But there are men who step into the light to fight for, protect and claim the ones they love. They’re strong alpha males who would do anything to win the hearts— and delicious bodies— of the women who change them from bad boys to relationship material. This is a book featuring exactly those kinds of guys... -
![SEAL in Charge by Donna Michaels]()
SEAL in Charge by Donna Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's the only one to get past his guard…he's the only one to break down her walls. For nearly thirty years, retired US Navy SEAL Commander Archer Malone made the Navy his home. Now he's out and tasked by a DHS Secret Division Command to lead a hand-picked civilian team. Their mission: locate and eliminate a rogue crew chatter indicates intends to target Wall Street... -
![Two For Holding by Kay Gordon]()
Two For Holding by Kay Gordon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSavannahI didn’t think I was missing anything. I had my son, a great career, and a home that I’d made for both of us. One puck over the glass at a hockey game made me realize I wanted more. The larger-than-life hockey player inserted himself into our world and I never wanted to let him go. The thing is, I don’t know if I’m strong enough to keep him... -
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![SEAL the Deal by Cat Johnson]()
SEAL the Deal by Cat Johnson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs more wedding invites pour in, veteran SEAL and security specialist Zane Anderson is happy that he and his girlfriend Missy don’t need a legal document to prove their love. Or at least he didn’t think they did... -
![A Warrior to Love by J.M. Madden]()
A Warrior to Love by J.M. Madden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDear Vixen,Please help me!My hunky and reclusive next door neighbor is a true hero. When my ex busted down my door and attacked me, my neighbor Booker saved me, at extreme cost to himself. He knocked the guy out and watched over me until the police could haul my assailant away. Then he let me patch him up, but the caring led to more... -
![Chased by Hazel James]()
Chased by Hazel James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPaige Landry I finally made it. I graduated nursing school, and I found the perfect job. Things were great until a tornado blew through the emergency room, turning my life upside down. I don’t know if I can ever go back to the way things were before. Tornado survivors have a choice to rebuild, or pack up and move away... -
![The Holidays Series by Tara Sivec]()
The Holidays Series by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe crazy Holidays family stories are now available in one, special edition book bundle! Included in this bundle: *The Stocking Was Hung (The Holidays #1) *Cupid Has a Heart-On (The Holidays #2) *The Firework Exploded (The Holidays #3) *The Bunny is Coming (The Holidays #4) *A Note from Aunt Bobbie *A preview of The Pumpkin Was Stuffed, A Holidays Family Halloween Short... -
![Pretty Dirty Trick by Tabatha Kiss]()
Pretty Dirty Trick by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA brand-new star-crossed romance from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tabatha Kiss! I had one job. Stand up tall, look pretty, and don’t fall for the lawyer trying to put my father in prison. I had one. f*cking. job. I’ve always had a thing for the forbidden guy... -
![Healing Hope by J.M. Madden]()
Healing Hope by J.M. Madden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBB Jones has a very nice life, if it’s a little lonely. When her sister calls her to take a job in a pinch, she’s not enthused. She doesn’t need the money and the job itself seems a little dirty- greet a Navy SEAL home, pamper him for three days, then leave. The fact that the man has no one else to welcome him home sways her to take the job... -
![Hardcore by Jessika Klide]()
Hardcore by Jessika Klide
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this eagerly anticipated flashback installment and the first book from Aurei’s perspective, Jessika Klide takes you back to the very beginning before Siri, when Aurei was known as Hardcore. Aurelius Moore … Military officer. Maximus Moore … Millionaire Venture Capitalist. Hardcore … Player extraordinaire. Learn how Seary changed him forever... -
![Turn Up the Heat by Weston Parker]()
Turn Up the Heat by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFighting fires keeps me focused on the present and not the past. My days in the military haunt the fuck out of me, waking me up late in the night, causing my world to spin in vicious cycles. But it’s under control, or so I thought. The guys are noticing something is up with me. All I want is peace. But that shit evades me. And then everything changes. Because of her... -
![Must Love Military by Melissa Storm]()
Must Love Military by Melissa Storm
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTaylor Hunt loves her Army life, but she hates being stationed in Anchorage. Her whole life she’s longed for adventure, for a cause worth fighting for, to prove herself—and she isn’t going to accomplish any of that so far away from the action. She’s simply looking for a way to pass the time until her transfer request goes through. The last thing on her mind is love... -
![Reformation: A Salvation Society Novel by Chelle Sloan, Salvation Society]()
Reformation: A Salvation Society Novel by Chelle Sloan, Salvation Society
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGarrett DixonI have it all, or so it seems. A thriving medical practice, money in the bank and a standing invitation to every social event in Virginia. It doesn’t matter that my marriage is a trainwreck and my friend circle is limited to my business partner and my brother. You don’t need things like love and friends when you’re at the top of your field. That’s what I thought, until I met Paige... -
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![Saturday by E. L. Todd]()
Saturday by E. L. Todd
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Francesca left me I didn’t think I could ever recover. But with every passing month it got easier. And when six months had come and gone, I was finally over it. And when a year had passed, I didn’t think about her at all anymore. But I was still missing something. I want what she has with Hawke, that kind of love that still burns even when the novelty wears off... -
![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... -
![Ruthless River: Men of Mercy by Lindsay Cross]()
Ruthless River: Men of Mercy by Lindsay Cross
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLaney was a woman on the run. Her ex-husband, who just happened to be a cop, had a penchant for violence and, after Laney took their daughter and ran, he had a promise for revenge. She'd made a new life with a new name and had plans to stay hidden forever, but even the best laid plans go wrong… Forced to rush her daughter to the hospital Laney's location is revealed...Categorized as:
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![Pretty Little Thing by Tabatha Kiss]()
Pretty Little Thing by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA kinky office romance from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tabatha Kiss! From 9-to-5, I’m his boss. After that… he’s my Dom. CEO Nora Payne is stressed out. She works 24/7. She spends her days telling others what to do and where to go. Nothing she's tried has helped her relieve the stress of her busy work life, until.. -
![In My Heart by E.L. Todd]()
In My Heart by E.L. Todd
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSean is being scandalized by the media, and the reputation he worked so hard to preserve is on the line. Will he convince the public he’s not a crook? Trinity realizes Maximum Shot’s intentions toward her are neither professional or friendly. She ends their arrangement permanently...Categorized as:
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![Lost In You by E.L. Todd]()
Lost In You by E.L. Todd
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter staying home with Cedric everyday, Skye knows it’s time to head back to work. But actually going back is more difficult than she realizes. Will she return to PIXEL? And if she doesn’t how will her father feel about that?Trinity and Slade have a gender reveal party and both are excited to learn the sex of the baby—except Slade. If he has a girl he’s not sure what he’s going to do...Categorized as:
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![Broken Lives by Brenda Kennedy]()
Broken Lives by Brenda Kennedy
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmma Greyson thought she had it all, until she was faced with Alec Collins’ ugly past. While Alec tries to leave the past in the past and move on to the future, his wife, Molly, has other plans for her husband. After Emma is stalked and taunted by Molly, Alec makes a decision that could change everything... -
![HATE ME: a bad boy romance novel by Jaxson Kidman]()
HATE ME: a bad boy romance novel by Jaxson Kidman
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSHE WAS UNTOUCHED. UNTIL SHE MET ME. AND THEN I RUINED HER LIFE. Hey, beautiful. My name is Mason and my job is one simple thing: I want you to HATE ME. I want you to hate this story. I want you to hate this book. I want you to leave a nasty review on this book. Actually, I dare you to do that... -
![Moore Than a Feeling (Moore Than a Feeling) by Julie A. Richman]()
Moore Than a Feeling (Moore Than a Feeling) by Julie A. Richman
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Holly and Aiden broke up? Seriously? No way. Not those two." Dumped. No, not only dumped. Blindsided and dumped. I thought that Aiden McManus was my forever, my soulmate, That was until he told me he was still in love with his ex. I didn't want to believe him. So, I convinced myself that our break-up was because of his upcoming deployment, and not because he didn't love me... -
![Wyne and Dine: Ben by Donna Michaels, Stacy D. Holmes]()
Wyne and Dine: Ben by Donna Michaels, Stacy D. Holmes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author WYNE AND DINE Citizen Soldier Series/Book 1: Ben 68,000 words Heat index: Hot Lea Gablonski has two dreams: To work at a museum in NYC, and to gain other-than-sisterly attention from her best friend’s brother. So far, she’s 0 for 0... -
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![His To Keep by Vivian Wood]()
His To Keep by Vivian Wood
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller Vivian Wood Nothing this fake should feel so good . CEO Connor Cavanaugh is a man in charge. He dominates in meeting rooms and at the gym, and his sinfully sexy body is proof. His upcoming wedding is supposed to seal the deal, putting his company in the spotlight and making it rain... -
![The Lawson Brothers Bundle: Books 1-3 by Marquita Valentine]()
The Lawson Brothers Bundle: Books 1-3 by Marquita Valentine
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLibrarian Note: This is an alternate cover edition of ASIN: B01MTMALRR.Box set of the first three books in the Bestselling Lawson Brothers series - Love So Hot, Love So True, and Love So Irresistible. LOVE SO HOT Bank Teller and all around good girl, Sydney McKnight, is tired of being the girl all the guys want to have as a friend... -
![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... -
![This Will Hurt I by Cara Dee]()
This Will Hurt I by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStandalone • Part I of II • Angst • Awakening • Friends to Lovers • Single Dad • Slow BurnMaybe the heart needs to break before one can put together the pieces correctly. This is Jake and Roe’s story.I used to think leaving the Marines and moving to LA was the defining moment that changed my life. I was gonna become a documentary filmmaker and see the world through my camera... -
![Teague by Juliana Stone]()
Teague by Juliana Stone
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTeague Simon is a man at a crossroads. He’s no good around people and spending time alone at the family cottage will hopefully ease his burden. What he doesn’t need is the woman next door poking around his business making things worse. And what he really doesn’t need are her two young children in his face... -
![Wedding of the Century by Patricia McLinn]()
Wedding of the Century by Patricia McLinn
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe’s a working-class bride. He’s a well-to-do groom. Their botched wedding is only the start of their storybook romance.Annette Trevetti felt like a modern-day Cinderella as she walked down the aisle towards her first love and the heir to a small fortune...
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