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My Sweet Orange Tree by José Mauro de Vasconcelos
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsFifty years after its first publication, the multimillion-copy international bestseller is available again in English, sharing the heartbreaking tale of a gifted, mischievous, direly misunderstood boy growing up in Rio de Janeiro.When the precocious Zeze grows up, he wants to be a poet in a bow tie... -
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Without You by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSammy I left because I thought I was doing the right thing. I was falling on my sword. I thought I was saving everyone a lot of heart ache, and in exchange, I took all that ache on my own. I was supposed to be the hero, but instead I was the villain. He hates me with every fiber of his being…It’s been thirteen years since we last saw each other. It turns out ghosts can’t be buried... -
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Sealed by Laura Pavlov
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA sexy-as-sin single dad. A sassy, hotheaded diva. Two players. One game. What could possibly go wrong?Roman Amato is perfect on paper.Sexy and broody and arrogant.He’s a divorced single father, so he’s completely off-limits.I’m not looking for anything other than a hot date to take to my sister’s wedding.I have something he needs, and he has something I need...Categorized as:
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The Keeper of Stars by Buck Turner
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNOW A #1 BESTSELLERWho says you can’t rewrite the stars?1962—Twelve years removed from the summer when she first gave her heart away, Dr. Elizabeth (Ellie) Spencer, Professor of Astronomy at Indiana University, receives a mysterious package that has her asking that very question.Inside the unmarked box is a novel written by Ellie’s first love, Jack Bennett...Categorized as:
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Captains of the Sands by Jorge Amado
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Fraudulently Ever After by A.R. Casella, Denise Grover Swank
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Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe women in Brianne Montgomery’s family have a curse that compels them to marry before the age of thirty-one, and she wasn't going to be the first one to break it. Her life seemed perfect. Her parents were happily married and she had a wonderful brother who looked out for her. The only thing she hated about her life was Travis Cross—her brother’s annoying best friend...Categorized as:
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Chosen by Love by Toni Aleo
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Weather the Storm by L.K. Farlow
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMagnolia Ellington is all too aware that dangerous things can come in shiny packages. Her husband made sure to teach her that. Desperate to escape his wrath—and his fists—she flees in the dark of night. Seeking safety and shelter with the only family she has left, Magnolia finds herself in the sleepy, Southern town of Dogwood—and in the arms of Simon McAllister... -
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Fake It For Good by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI need a fake date as Mrs. Claus to prance around town this holiday.And some lucky girl is about to have the ride of her life. In more ways than one.The pretty little thing that signs up for the job is almost too good to be true.Charity work is her middle name, and she’s beyond giving in the sheets.I’m a guy who can appreciate balance.A good girl with naughty-list tendencies? Sign me up... -
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Covet by Janet Nissenson
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A Fake Fiancée for Christmas by Ava Gray
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Writing the Rules by Mariah Dietz
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPoppy Anderson was nailing her sophomore year at Brighton University. She liked her classes, had the greatest best friend, and was finally ready to start dating again. Or she was … until her ex, Mike, transferred to Brighton and started exchanging long stares and inside jokes that Poppy thought he’d forgotten.Paxton Lawson was long ago labeled ‘The Golden Boy... -
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Liam's Journey by Heidi McLaughlin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe journey for Liam begins at eighteen. Having, what many would consider the brightest future, he gives it all up for the unknown. The bright lights beckon, but hearts break. Liam’s successful, smart and lonely. When a loss hits too close, he puts everything behind him to return home. To go back means to remember. To remember means to hurt again... -
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If We Dare by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA fake relationship, friends to lovers romance from USA Today Bestselling author J.H. Croix!WalkerI’m definitely not looking for love, but I need a date. A fake date for a wedding.Jade owes me a favor. Because I rescued her from a dumpster—don’t ask. Jade might turn my crank, but she’s hands off when it comes to men. She’s perfect... -
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The Dirt Road Home by LM Terry
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Charm by Mya Grey
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Baby Mistake (Alphalicious Billionaires) by Lindsey Hart
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Committed by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA LOST IN OBLIVION Outtake - Simon & Margo With the crash and burn of Simon Kagan's singing career, things have been a little off between him and Margo Reece. The passion is there--it's always there--but he wants to make sure she knows just how invested and committed he is to making her happy. Even if that means breaking out a ring and convincing her to wear one... -
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MAX: A Sexy Standalone Bad Boy Billionaire Romance by Julie Capulet
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's a rebel with a heart of gold.Max Black is a rebel and always has been. His dark past has left him scarred, but under his hot, bad-boy exterior is a shining heart of gold. When a cute, sassy chef who looks like an angel serves Max a slice of her warm apple pie, he notices an unmistakable bruise around her left eye and knows exactly what caused it... -
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Inferno by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsINFERNO is the final part of HEAT, a four-part series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Deborah Bladon. Cadence Sutton knows that love is fleeting. She never felt it until she met Chef Tyler Monroe. He set her heart on fire the moment she saw him in Nova's kitchen. She was scared to let herself feel anything for him, but it was futile to fight the attraction... -
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Stand-In Saturday: (A standalone romcom. Book 2 in the Love For Days series) by Kirsty Moseley
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo broken hearts. One fake dating agreement. What could go wrong? Lucie thought she had it all—a loving fiancé, a nice apartment, and a job she was great at. But that all changed the day she walked in on her perfect fiancé screwing his personal trainer on her newly purchased dream sofa... -
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Mr. Perfectly Wrong by Lindsey Hart
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe might be my boss.He might be charming, gorgeous and single.He might be everyone's Mr. Perfect.But for me, he just flips all of my damn switches every single time!And his latest request is no different... -
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Calloway Cove by Tia Souders
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA dying wish brought her home. Can the promise of happily ever after keep her there?Andi is tired of merely existing. She’s ready to live. So she jumps at the chance to honor her mother’s dying wish and finally pursue her dream of becoming a published author... -
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The Billionaire's Surrogate: A Pregnancy Romance by Jessica Seine
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne night and her chasteness for a ton of money. Should be easy, right? Wrong. Morgan's in for so much more than she bargained.What’s a girl to do when she needs to pay off her dad’s cancer treatment so her parents don’t lose their home? Morgan’s best friend sold her “first time” via an exclusive service online, and Morgan just so happens to be just as inexperienced as her friend was. Easy peasy...Categorized as:
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The Wind Blows Backward by Mary Downing Hahn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAlthough they share a love of poetry and problems with their parents, shy Lauren's attraction to popular Spencer is tempered by her fear of his moody, self-destructive side. "...hands down, Girl Book of the Year...Categorized as:
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Love Me Always by Michelle Lynn
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Accidental Affair: A Fake Marriage Romance by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve been obsessed with my dad’s best friend for as long as I can remember.Does that make me a bad girl?Let me clarify.I’m not just mindlessly obsessed with him.I actually like Maurice.Letting him kiss me was a big deal for me.I’m still holding on to my V-card.And I want to hand it over to him every time I see him dressed in a suit.Lucky for me, I see that a lot because I work for him...Categorized as:
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My Fake Love Affair: A Bancroft Billionaire Brothers Novel by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe needed a fake fiancé to shut up her ex-alphahole rockstar boyfriend.I’m the guy she chose to point to as the new man. Unfortunately, her lie caused a major media scandal.Lucky for me, this woman is everything I’ve ever wanted in my life. Smart. Beautiful. Funny.And she’s got hustle like I’ve never seen. This should work out perfectly for both of us... -
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Don't Close Your Eyes: A Bad Boy Rancher Love Story by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today Best Selling Author Ali Parker I’m a country boy. We get messy for fun. The good times are over, though. Hard work, long days, and the heat of the sun have calloused my hands and my heart. My brother split, and my folks headed out for a trip, leaving me and my pup to manage the ranch... -
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Her Crazy Rich Fake Fiancé by Jennifer Youngblood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHaven Lockwood’s Christmas takes a nosedive when she discovers that her mother and identical twin sister, Brynn, ditched her, leaving her to spend Christmas alone in their New York City apartment. To make matters worse, Brynn’s boyfriend Wyatt shows up, ready to take Brynn on a road trip to Atlanta to meet his family... -
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TENSE - The Complete Two-Part Novel Duet (The TENSE Series) by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times, USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Deborah Bladon, TENSE - The Complete Two-Part Novel Duet. Volume One He's as beautiful as he is brilliant. Nicholas Wolf's mind is a dangerously dark place. He dreams up tales of murder, intrigue, and passion so intense that his detective novels have enthralled readers worldwide... -
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Fake Bride by Sofia T. Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFind a new town.Pick up my bags.Disappear.That’s what I did to get away from my abusive ex.Chicago’s been great so far.And what’s been even better?The billionaire who owns the building.So, what did I do when he asked me to play his fake wife?I looked into his gorgeous eyes and nodded my head.Let’s face it.I could use that money.And I could use his company.Laird is nothing like my ex...Categorized as:
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My Fake Husband by Natasha L. Black
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe can take my last name.As long as I can have our baby.Childhood crushes are fickle.Yet this one is sweet and sticky like honey.Trixie is in need of help, and I’m a certified hero.Married to me, she can get the loan to buy the building her shop is in.Our close quarters are combustible.Flirting turns sexy.I’ve got a bad crush on my wife.Danger lights the fuse that smolders between us... -
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Accidental Meeting: A Fake Marriage Romance by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLet’s face it.She deserved better than to be left at the altar.Whoever broke Holly’s heart was an idiot.She’s everything a woman should be.Irresistibly curvy, feisty, mature.She’s older than me.Maybe that’s why she only thinks of me as her co-worker at school.But I still want to help her out.Holly wishes to build a community library.And she needs funding. Lots of it...Categorized as:
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Faceoff by Jami Davenport
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's every man's girl next door. I'm the playboy your mother warns you about.I'm the party-boy extraordinaire and perpetual playboy of the Seattle Sockeyes. I thought this was the dream life, but after multiple poor choices, it's all gone too far and I'm about to lose everything. My reputation has been shot to hell, I'm on thin ice with the team, and I'm financially broke AF...Categorized as:
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Scarred Strings by Tania Joyce
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was the hottest rising rockstar in Los Angeles.I was an American TV sweetheart.His raw talent, good looks and bad reputation sold millions of records and attracted the fans. But surviving the car crash that killed his brother had destroyed his soul and he hasn’t been able to play music since that fateful night.My show was about to end...Categorized as:
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The Last Girl by Susan Ward
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe were a scandal waiting to happen. But I didn’t care. For years my life had already been an unending downward spiral. Then my grandfather, Jack, gave me an apartment no one knew about. A secret bequest after his death, and the brief note that accompanied the gift sent me running to Italy. I’d gone to Venice to find peace, knowing I was weak, and instead I found him... -
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The Other Brother by Kristen Granata
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery choice has a consequence. Charlotte Thompson knows it all too well. On the run from her past, she hopes to start over in her new home. To keep her secret safe, she must avoid getting close to anyone. The last thing she wants is to get involved with the town’s notorious bad boy. Tanner Brooks is forever doomed to live in the shadow of his older sibling... -
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Baby for my Brother's Best Friend by Josie Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf “sexy” had a mascot, my brother’s best friend would be it.Deep hazel eyes and a diamond cutting jawline.He offers me the business deal of a lifetime,If I play a convincing date for his ex’s destination wedding.But pretending we're smitten is easier said than done.His devilish smirk and cocky attitude work me up,Until I can't decide if I want to punch him or kiss him...Categorized as:
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Keenan by Anna Castor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I remember everything about that night..."For the past years, Keenan Mills stood alone as a heartbroken, single dad to his almost six-year-old son. He's learned the hard way to never let anyone get close to his heart.One night, he meets Ryleigh Walker at an underground fight. After months of dreaming about the stunning fighter, she becomes his son's nanny... -
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Fake It by Alexis Winter, Cosmic Covers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFifty grand was all it took and I was his. Pretend fiancée to Mr. Sex-on-a-stick himself, Cameron Styles. Chicago’s most successful, ruthless lawyer and douchebag extraordinaire. Turns out when you’re staring down the barrel of bankruptcy and possible eviction…you’ll do pretty much anything for some quick cash. I gave myself two rules. #1. Don’t fall into his bed. #2. Don’t fall in love...Categorized as:
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Hot Stuff by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsConstruction is easy. Nail here. Saw there. There is nothing easy when it comes to raising a 4 years old daughter though. The love of my life and the one woman that I could spend a Friday night with and not get tired of her. The construction company has taken off, financially, over the past couple of years and made money accessible enough to give my daughter the life that she deserves... -
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The Roommate Route by Mariah Dietz
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author Mariah Dietz Delivers a delicious and page-turning, forced-proximity, found family, standalone sports romance you don't want to miss!Nolan Payne, wide receiver for the Camden Knights is equal parts impulsive and reckless, and utterly addictive.He’s also my new roommate.My orderly existence implodes when Nolan proposes…. a situation... -
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Silent Partner by Jennifer Peel
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe thinks his silence will protect her. She needs to hear what’s in his heart.When it comes to love and life, Kinsley Kramer knows one thing—she’s always second best. Tired of feeling like she’s never enough, she decides to give up on men and adopt a cat... -
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Just One Favor by Stephanie Rose
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTyler Bennett and I hate each other.The annoying jerk my parents forced me to play with as a kid grew up to be a sexy, grumpy baker who still can’t stand me. Sure, maybe I enjoy our bitter banter, his cocky smirk, his chocolate chip cookies. But there’s a reason I can’t play nice. You’re wondering why—if I hate the guy so much—did I agree to be his fake date to his cousin’s wedding? Look...Categorized as:
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This Time by Marie Hall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA phone call that changed our lives... I've lived my life in a daze, trying to save someone hell bent on destruction. But when my phone rings and I'm told that Angel, my on again off again boyfriend has OD'd for the second time in two years, I'm so numb. So tired. So when Tor Boler, the sexy Norwegian and drummer of Fok asks me to stay with him, I stay. We were friends and I needed to be held... -
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Married by Mistake by Lindsey Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat do you do when you wake up in bed next to an Adonis god with a wedding band on your finger and no recollections of the night before? Except for maybe one single memory where you lost a hand of cards to the sexy stranger and agreed to marry him...Categorized as:
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Can't Stand the Heat by Leighann Dobbs, Lisa Fenwick
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAspiring chef Sarah Thomas isn’t a very good liar, but when the opportunity to compete in a prestigious culinary contest presents itself, she jumps at the chance. Too bad the opportunity involves a whopper of a lie. She has to pretend to be engaged to playboy restauranteur Raffe Washburn. Raffe Washburn is sick of everyone chalking his success up to his father’s money...
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