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Spark by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’ll do anything for his family… Donovan “Donny” Steel is on a partnership track with a major Denver law firm. He loves his city career and his luxurious downtown loft, and life is going just how he planned it…until his mother, the city attorney for his hometown of Snow Creek, Colorado, asks him to move back and work for her when her assistant retires. Mom asks? Donny goes... -
Highest Bidder by Sara Cate
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s not just rich…he’s filthy rich.When I started working at Salacious Players’ Club, I never expected to end up on the auction block ready to grant a date to the highest bidder.This club is not really my scene. I’m not the kind of girl rich guys take home. I’m more a piano playing, van-living, free spirit kind of girl... -
The Woodsman by Rebecca Sharp
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsViolet Royale’s entire life has bit the bullet. Between a cheating ex and her career imploding, she’s one shaved head away from a total breakdown. Needing an escape, she books a small cottage in Maine for the holidays.When a massive snowstorm promises to keep the outside world at bay, Violet believes fate is finally doing her a favor... -
Starting Over Scottish: A Grumpy Sunshine Holiday Romance by Tricia O'Malley
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Destiny by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIs love enough?Ava Steel is haunted by a ghost that has come back from the grave. She questions who she is and whether she's capable of being in a relationship with Brendan Murphy, the man she loves. As she shuts down her bakery—something she never does—to deal with these newly discovered secrets, she shuts down her relationship with Brendan as well... -
Point of Contact by Jemma Westbrook, Janice Whiteaker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLeaving Miami was the plan, but Courtney never expected to do it behind the wheel of an archaic RV with the most hostile member of Team Rogue at her side.Reed didn’t like her, which was fine. She didn’t necessarily like him. He was rigid. A stickler for the rules. Unamused by everything, especially her...Categorized as:
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Fallen Snow by Jolie Vines
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHot rock star meets injured snowboarder. Even broken hearts can melt.ViolaAfter a hit and run, my gold medal dreams are forced on hold. I can’t walk, let alone snowboard, and a wheelchair is my new way to get around.Everything I worked for has been destroyed.Then the world’s number one rock star strides into my life.He’s staying in my castle and working with my family... -
For His Pleasure: Virgin Territory by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIvy Tremaine is head over heels in love. He’s sweet, loving, caring, attentive and caters to her needs. He’s perfect… well, almost perfect. Even with so many great qualities, Ivy only has one complaint… He won’t have sex with her. While sex isn’t the most important thing, for a woman like Ivy, it’s a pretty big deal. Her patience is wearing thin and she is seeking answers... -
The Deeper I Fall by Erika Kelly
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's a rough and rugged hockey player. She's a posh British princess. To win an enormous inheritance, they’re forced to live together.This is not going to go well.When his former hockey coach passes away, Declan Cadell is shocked to learn the man left him a cattle ranch. Well, not exactly. He’s got one little hurdle to jump first... -
Pulse: A Rockstar Short Story by Anne Mercier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA #JUCY and #SAGE short story Jesse and Lucy need a break. They look and feel like cast members from The Walking Dead, and I'm not talking about the humans. It's only an overnight break, but it's exactly what they need. Cage and Sera attend a charity function and run into an unwelcome enemy... -
Alluring Surrender by Skye Turner
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCruz Edwards is the talented drummer of Bayou Stix, the most famous rock band in the country. Behind his drum set, he’s a god. Playing is his escape from his tormented past. He’s a deeply tortured man and the scars of his conception and parentage run deep, so deep his friends worry that eventually he’ll sink into the abyss of his own making... -
No Chance by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe screaming fans in the crowd are proof the world loves Brett Pitzer, but I hate him. Those women lusting after him as he bangs on his drums have this fantasy of one night with him. He granted that dream to my sister, except he left her with a baby to raise on her own.She couldn’t tell him about their boy, but with her life on the line the same night he’s back in town, I have no choice... -
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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Sugar Rush: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSugar Rush is a short, sweet, steamy romance book featuring a strong, independent heroine and the man who wins her heart after it's already been broken before. Sugar Rush is the 2nd in the Just Desserts series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers!FelicityFor the last few years, I’ve been looking for the perfect place to expand my gourmet candy business... -
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Biker with Benefits by Mickey Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sexy biker. A hot midnight encounter. One ride together that changes everything. Jax Reid is everything I should be afraid of--and everything I crave. My skin tingled from the first moment I saw him. Temptingly handsome, dangerous, and with a darkness behind his eyes. He was scarred. So was I. His past is complicated. Dark. So is mine... -
Still Go Crazy by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA second chance, frenemies to lovers romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix! Boone Reeves was my everything once. Not anymore. Boone is back in town, and I want *nothing* to do with him. He might be panty-melting hot, but I can stand the heat. All I have to do is remember how he dumped me. Boone never did anything in half measures, and when he broke my heart, he broke it good... -
Be My Flirty Firefighter by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's a photographer stuck in a rut. He's a firefighter who loves the unexpected. Will the sparks between them amount to something more?AndyAs a photographer, I’ve endured more weddings than any single woman should have to.But I love my job, even if it is a little routine.Then I land a gig shooting promo materials for a local firefighter bachelor auction... -
Cry About It by Maggie C. Gates
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings-Joelle-You know what they say about enemies.* Know the enemy* Keep the enemy close* Outsmart the enemy* Make out with the enemyOkay, maybe not that last part. And maybe that’s what got me in trouble with Vaughan Thompson. But in my defense, he started it. That city boy should have known better than to act a fool in these parts.I don't get mad. I get even... -
Not Such A Bad Guy by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA fling, a funeral, and a little falling in love... just another weekend in Bad, Louisiana. Physical therapist Christopher Gilmore is back in Bad, Louisiana, for the reading of the will of his friend and mentor, Patrick Faucheaux. Christopher expects a small memento from the man he considered a father figure...Categorized as:
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Bad Taste In Men by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You’ve been moping around long enough. Let me show you how these guys should be treating you.” Bailey Davis does not have bad taste in men. She’s just had some relationships that haven’t worked out. That’s totally normal. And she now has one broken engagement. Big deal. And an ex-fiancé who cheated on her. Okay maybe she has bad taste in men. At least the ones she plans to marry...Categorized as:
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Strong and Wild by Sloane St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMickyI’m new to this city, but things are looking up. My bestie’s husband hooked me up with a great apartment above the hockey bar where I currently work, and I’ve got a great side gig bringing in plenty of cash to help fund my dream of opening my own cocktail lounge, Sugar & Ice. Life is sweet. My new neighbor, on the other hand, is not.When he reveals his true self, I hate what I discover...Categorized as:
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Happily Ever Maybe by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan’s Montgomery Ink Legacy continues with a workplace romance that started with a fling and ends with something more. It was only supposed to be one job. I know the rules.Get in. Get out.Protect the girl, then move on.Only it never works out the way it should.Now Jennifer and I work with each other and there’s no going back to normal... -
The Influencer by August Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf you’re looking for a classic case of opposites attract—look no further.There’s Pretty. Flamboyant. Extra. Some even say ridiculous. I’m a tour dancer for the biggest pop star in the world with an exploding social media platform and a constant need for attention... -
Reviving the Rhythm by Amy Kaybach
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe third book in the Blind Rebels rock star romance series plunges drummer, Sammy, into an abyss of uncertainty after an accident threatens not just his life but the only safe place he has left. Despite the sudden dark storm that assumes control of his existence, a ray of sun peeks into his life from his past that might pull him out of the depths... -
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Player For Hire by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I want to learn what it’s like to love se* and I want to pay you for the research.”Whoa, whoa…what?The first part of that sentence was a dream come true for a guy. The second part is the one that left me shocked and speechless.Two things I didn’t think were possible since I’m a bartender. I’ve heard some stories, man...Categorized as:
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Claiming My Soulmate by Jessica Blake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI sell the concept of love. But don’t believe in it. Until her. Although I created the world’s most popular dating app, I secretly don’t believe in love. In fact, I think people who do are fairy tale chasing fools. And soulmates? Only idiots would buy into that concept. When my secret gets out, my professional life and my billion dollar company are in jeopardy... -
Lumber Snack by Mae Harden
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn the first day of Christmas, I climbed my true love's tree...Dear Santa,After everything I’ve been through this year, I think we can both agree that I deserve something special in my stocking this Christmas. And the burly, axe-toting, mountain man that just rescued me from an icy death sure fits the bill. At least, he would if he could pull that spruce tree out of his back chimney... -
The Hero by Amelia Shea
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Ghosttown Riders Motorcycle Club Book - Some heroes ride up on a horse, others pull up decked out in leather, raising hell on a Harley. Ambitious, headstrong, and smart-mouthed, Macy Matthews does not have forever on the brain. Newly single after an ego-wounding breakup, Macy is out to prove her ex wrong... -
Spiked Hot Chocolate by Rilzy Adams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDo you believe in kismet?Cosima Stratton is spending Christmas alone. A surprise breakup hands her the perfect opportunity to spend Christmas on her own terms and she is excited to pass the day reading, watching Christmas movies and eating good food.Everything changes when she and a stranger agree to share a table at a restaurant two days before Christmas...Categorized as:
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Save Me by Samantha Chase
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPretending to date the town’s bad boy seemed like a good idea.But who knew that being bad could feel so good…A small town, fake dating, opposites attract standalone romance from NY Times Best Selling Author Samantha ChaseRyleigh Donovan has been unsuccessfully dodging her mother’s matchmaking attempts for far too long... -
A Leap of Faith by T. Gephart, Emma Wilder
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLexi and Alex's passion for each other shows no signs of waning, but the road ahead is by no means easy. While Lexi loves Alex, she struggles to retain her individual identity while being a partner in a high-profile relationship. On her first international tour as Power Station's publicist and Alex's official girlfriend, Lexi is initiated into the crazy lifestyle of a rock star... -
Stepbrother Weekend: Filthy Dirty Desires by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy mother is getting remarried and I was originally thrilled.Not only was I getting a new stepfather, but I’m getting a stepbrother too.My enthusiasm left when I saw Tanner Lawson walk into the room.He’s my new stepbrother.My new filthy-mouthed, dirty-talking, obsessed-with-me stepbrother.I’ve always been a good girl. Responsible, honest, and mature beyond my years... -
Alluring Ties by Skye Turner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlluring Ties is a companion novella to the Bayou Stix series. In Alluring Turmoil, we were introduced to Lexi Sloane’s two best friends, Bradi and Erik. Alluring Ties will take you on a journey into their pasts and bring you to their present. Bradi St. James is a force to be reckoned with. She’s strong, independent, and has something to prove... -
Pretend Girlfriend by Cassie Cole
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFake relationship. Real adventure. I’ve never been someone’s fake girlfriend before.It was easy... at first. But then I put my foot in my mouth and turned this charade into a week-long affair.Which means going on the family honeymoon… to Jamaica.Making matters worse, I kind of have a history with Theo, the best man.As in, we totally hooked up right before all of this...Categorized as:
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Personal Foul by Maggie Rawdon
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“I’m her dirty little secret, the one she loves to hate.”She knows just what to say to cut deep, and I know how to press every single button she has.We hate each other, until one night after I lose the biggest football game of the year. When she offers the kind of mercy I need. It changes everything… until the next morning.Now I’m her dirty little secret, and she’s avoiding me like the plague... -
Billionaire Devil by Julie Capulet
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHot playboy billionaires? Definitely not my type. Until one offers me a ride to California—with some dangerously irresistible “lessons” thrown in...and he somehow starts to change my mind about what dreams are actually made of.Making it as a fashion designer in New York City feels a lot like trying to fly to the moon with homemade wings... -
Spare Tire: A Curvy Girl Romance by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpare Tire is the second story in the Curvy Girl series. It is a short, steamy, standalone story with a curvy heroine, a sexy hero, and an HEA. Emmy I have the perfect life--at least according to my Instagram feed and my two hundred thousand followers. But when my best friend announces she's getting married, I can't help but feel like something is missing. Or someone... -
Don't Let Go by Willow Winters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author, Willow Winters, comes an exclusive collection of novellas available no where else! Seductive. Addictive. Captivating. The irresistible heroes in these stories have those three features in common. Some stories are second chance; others are fated love. But every single one of them, you’ll crave to the last page... -
Care for You by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMiles - I may be young, but I know what I want. And what I want is Jake Woods. He’s funny, caring, gorgeous...and straight. Which is exactly why I need to stay away from him. I’m only going to get my heart broken. But I can’t help it; every day I fall a little deeper in love with the guy... -
The Wedding Agreement by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer heart is not up for negotiation…Noah Soames needed to get married, only there was one small problem – he didn’t have a suitable contender to be his wife.Until a few glasses of red wine later, and I’d volunteered for the position. He was charming, wealthy and panty-melting gorgeous, which meant that this small favour should be no problem... -
Love Under Two Introverts by Cara Covington
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[Siren Ménage Everlasting: Erotic Ménage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, HEA] Clayton Dorchester moves himself and his children to Lusty after the death of his wife. Clay needed the comfort of family and to keep his oldest from big-city temptations. Gord Jessop has fallen in love with Tasha Garwood... -
Bucked by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI have a secret.I’m Kentucky Derby royalty and I am absolutely terrified of horses.It started after I was bucked off as a teen. I was injured and when I left the hospital and went back home to my dad’s ranch, I refused to go anywhere near the barns or animals.Now that his health is deteriorating though, I know that it’s time for me to face my fears so that I can take over for him... -
K is for... by L. DuBois
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsK is for kidnapping. Oliver Sanz is intrigued by the opportunity his BDSM club’s new checklist game presents. Assigned to the letter K, he gets to kidnap the lovely submissive Kumiko. One weekend together with a list of items and then they’ll part ways. Kumiko Ito is annoyed that she’d doesn’t know who her Dom is, but she knows she doesn’t want to play a game... -
Sweet Curves by Mia Brody
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis small-town firefighter is ready to claim the curvy woman from the big city.HavenI’m a hopeless romantic. But as a famous curvy singer, I’m tired of being used by guys that just want to further their career.I need a man who doesn’t know my true identity. One who can fall in love with the real me, not the woman on stage.Now I plan to search for love on a dating app where I can stay anonymous... -
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Forever For You by D.E. Haggerty
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI am NOT Rowan’s little sister. And I will do everything in my power to prove otherwise. But I swear breaking my ankle, so I could live with him while I recover was not part of the plan. Honestly. I have loved Rowan since I was sixteen and he rushed in like my knight in shining football pads to save me from a bully... -
G is for... by L. DuBois
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGiven away to another Dom. Of all the things Sejal expected from the letter G, having her Master give her away was never one of them. As a member of LA’s most exclusive BDSM club, Sejal has to play the club overseer’s new game. A game where everyone is assigned a letter and with their partners has to explore every item that begins with that letter on the BDSM checklist... -
Heart Break Her by Eva Simmons
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI know better than to get involved with celebrities. Especially a Rock God like Sebastian Kane. A man who knows how to make the ladies scream, as evidenced by the leak of his recent sex tape.Which leads to my problem... I'm the girl in the video with him.Grief will make you do crazy things. After all, I'm the smart girl, the good girl, not the rebel...Categorized as:
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Blanket of Stars by K.K. Allen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Cayson Bexley ever wanted was to fly…Until a near-fatal crash clipped his wings, sending the injured military pilot back to his hometown and living right next door to me.From the moment our eyes meet, the attraction is undeniable...Categorized as:
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Meet Disaster by D.E. Haggerty
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s just a little crush. I can fake date him and not get my heart broken. Really. It’s not like this situation has disaster written all over it. Meet the newest resident of the quirky, small town of Winter Falls. Clean slate here I come. Unfortunately, my ex-boyfriend isn’t ready to wipe the slate clean...Categorized as:
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Cameron by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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