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Bird by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratings**Author note - This is book three in the Texas Kings MC series. It is a happily ever romance that takes place in the MC world. Bird Forrester has never been one to want a wife and children. When his close friends and family find love, and start families of their own, he realizes that there is something missing in his life... -
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Mace by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMace is the opposite of his brother Angus in most ways. He’s easygoing, quick to laugh, and a man who isn’t afraid to voice his opinion. A favor for his sister-in-law puts him in just the right place to meet a woman who looks like everything he’s dreamed of. A long afternoon chat in a bookstore leaves him wishing for just a little more of her time.Reba is a single mom who can do it all... -
![Tagged Steel by M.J. Fields]()
Tagged Steel by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLiving by my father’s rules has never been easy. Who does he think he is anyway? Jase Steel has broken every rule he tries to make me live by.The Four Ds:N̶o̶ ̶D̶a̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶ (Thanks to Carly and Momma Joe, that was nixed at sixteen.)N̶o̶ ̶D̶r̶i̶n̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶ (Shots of Jack at prom.) N̶o̶ ̶D̶r̶u̶g̶s̶ ̶ (College frat party and a bear-shaped bong named Smokey... -
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Angus by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAngus Conner has never been an easygoing type of guy. He had been grumpy, cranky, opinionated, irritated, and pissed off most his life, but not lucky in love or relationships. When he just happened to be in the right place at the right time, lucky enough to be a woman's knight in shining armor, his life and his outlook changed... -
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![Dickslip by Gwyn McNamee]()
Dickslip by Gwyn McNamee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne wardrobe malfunction. Two lives forever changed. Playing in a star-studded charity basketball game should be fun, and it is, until I literally go balls out to show up my arch nemesis. When I dive for the basketball and my junk slips out of my gym shorts, I know my life and career are over... -
![INKED 8: A TATTOO SHOP REVERSE HAREM ROMANCE by Stephanie Brother, Cosmic Designs]()
INKED 8: A TATTOO SHOP REVERSE HAREM ROMANCE by Stephanie Brother, Cosmic Designs
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat begins as a kinky game ends up as something else entirely.When I start a new job as the Ink Factor tattoo parlor receptionist, I have no idea what to expect. My skin is virgin, so I've never stepped foot into a place like it. But it's not the graffitied walls or the crazy loud music that overwhelms me; it's the eight huge, sexy, tattooed men who own it... -
![My Hot Boss by Betty Shreffler]()
My Hot Boss by Betty Shreffler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmma From the moment I met Grayson Cole, I knew he was someone I wanted to let in my panties and maybe, even in my heart. One night, one sexy-as-sin kiss, and several drinks later, our incredible evening turns into a disaster and I’m apologizing for the vomit spatter on his fancy, black shoes. I never thought I’d see him again after that, no matter how many nights I spent wishing I would... -
![Stars Shine In Your Eyes by Bella Andre]()
Stars Shine In Your Eyes by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Loved it, Loved it, Loved it! Long live the London Sullivans!" 5 starsAccording to the British gossip columns, billionaire Malcolm Sullivan is one of the most eligible bachelors in England. His siblings love to tease him about that, and since he also thinks the whole thing is ridiculous, he takes no offense. The irony is that while he is great at his job, he's terrible at dating.. -
![The Dealmaker by Jessica Peterson]()
The Dealmaker by Jessica Peterson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHating and dating: I didn’t realize they’re two sides of the same coin until I meet him. Theo Morgan.One of Wall Street’s highest-paid traders, he may be hot as sin in his five-thousand-dollar custom-made suit and six-figure SUV. But Theo is the bane of my existence. He’s arrogant, rude, and as brash as they come.As our bank’s newest star hire, he’s also after the same promotion I am... -
![Secret Kiss by Melanie Shawn]()
Secret Kiss by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAdam Dorsey was used to living a life of deceit and falsehood both professionally and personally. The former CIA operative—with an extremely high IQ—was ready for a quieter, more authentic life. Enter Jane, a gorgeous and adorable hazel eyed beauty that complicated his plan... -
![Blue Raspberry by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Blue Raspberry by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Lark Adams is a successful real estate agent who’s ready to outsell everyone. While preparing a property for an open house late one night, she realizes how dangerous her job can be.Police officer Wyatt Hazelton is dedicated to equipping women with self-defense skills... -
![Runaway Bride's Guide to Love by Chelle Sloan]()
Runaway Bride's Guide to Love by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA swoony, age gap, brother’s best friend, runaway bride romance from bestselling author, Chelle Sloan... -
![Sugar Rush: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz]()
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... -
![Just One Kiss: A Second Chance Holiday Standalone by J. Saman]()
Just One Kiss: A Second Chance Holiday Standalone by J. Saman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe heart wants what it wants and mine has never stopped wanting her.London Canterbury and I were never meant to be. Her family was rich. She was cheer captain. The most popular girl in our school while I was the opposite. Poor, nerdy, and invisible. Eight years ago, I kissed the hell out of her, knowing I was never going to see her again. Or so I thought...Categorized as:
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![Risk: Part 1 (The Vault) by Nina Levine]()
Risk: Part 1 (The Vault) by Nina Levine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sexy office romance from USA Today bestselling author Nina Levine. I’m comfortable with risk. I deal with it every day of my life. Hell, I fucking live for the adrenaline rush it gives me. The challenge. The gamble. The conquest. When Charlize Cohen walks into my life, she proves to be the biggest risk I’ll ever take. I throw all my strategies out the window... -
![Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe, Claire Smith]()
Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe, Claire Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Ryans have always had exceptionally bad luck in love. Reed Ryan avoided it by never falling in love, but meeting Bria Adams threatens all the boundaries he's put in place. With a rival racing team at his door and his family's 'curse' always in the background, Reed knows he must overcome his fears in order to protect the woman who's found a place in his heart... -
![Nothing Less Than Everything by Maggie C. Gates]()
Nothing Less Than Everything by Maggie C. Gates
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Everything you’re feeling—fear of the future. Doubts. Insecurities. Everything in your head that tells you you’re small and insignificant. Every voice that tells you to stay where you are because familiarity is better than failing—let it go.”______________Wren Porter fills her days with paint chips, tile samples, and uppity clients who wouldn’t know a sconce from a scone... -
![Player For Hire by Taryn Quinn]()
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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![Just Desserts: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz]()
Just Desserts: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust Desserts 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. Just Desserts is the 1st in the series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers!CleoAfter a nasty divorce, I’m determined to save myself for the perfect man... -
![Lumber Snack by Mae Harden]()
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... -
![Ego Trip: A Cocky Boss Romantic Comedy by Tabatha Kiss]()
Ego Trip: A Cocky Boss Romantic Comedy by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo weeks on the road with my boss? Business as usual. Two weeks on the road with my newer, hotter boss that I had a one-night stand with four years ago? A disaster waiting to happen.It was a one-time thing with a man I knew from work. His name was Oliver Black. The rich and handsome manager of the Botsford Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas. Dark hair. Icy blue eyes... -
![Manipulated by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott]()
Manipulated by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy name is Owen Blackwell, and I’m currently in recovery. Not from what you think, though I do enjoy a bit of whiskey. No, my issue is that I fell foolishly in love with my best friend. Oh, and she’s getting married. So, in my eternal stupidity, I hooked up with a woman at our annual masquerade ball. You know what they say—the best way to get over a woman is to get under another... -
![Following His Commands by Kylie Kent]()
Following His Commands by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDanielleIt was meant to be simple.Go out.Get wasted.Dance.Hook up.And it was simple.Until I walked into the office belonging to my new boss the following week.And what was meant to be simple suddenly became a whole lot complicated.If he thinks he’s going to throw out commands, and I’ll tuck my tail between my legs and follow them, he doesn’t know just what he’s in for...Categorized as:
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![A Very Cheeky Christmas by Kat Baxter]()
A Very Cheeky Christmas by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’ve been voted Mr. Perfect Cheeks for the last five years. Though I do have a nice smile, it’s not those cheeks that warrant the attention. So yeah, my behind is my bread and butter. But when my most lucrative asset is injured, I’m sent to the set medic. To say I fall head over derriere in love with her is an understatement... -
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![Nailed by Cora Brent]()
Nailed by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA scorching ‘enemies to lovers’ office romance proves hazardous in this new stand-alone from NYT and USA Today bestselling author Cora Brent. The good news: Audrey Gordon has just received a dream assignment managing one of the city’s largest construction projects. The bad news: She’ll be teamed up with cocky office rival and former lover Jason Roma... -
![My So-Called Sex Life by Lauren Blakely]()
My So-Called Sex Life by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’ve got a list of people I absolutely don’t ever want to be stuck with on a boat, or a plane, or a train, and it starts and ends with the broody, grumpy, too-sexy-for-my-own good Axel Huxley. Also known as this romance novelist’s number one nemesis. The man is legendary for his mighty pen and his even mightier scowl...Categorized as:
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![More, Please by Willow Summers]()
More, Please by Willow Summers
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings**Preorder Only Sale** His ex-fiancée won’t let him go. Stupid me. I thought life would get easier once Hunter admitted that he needed me. So what could go wrong? Blaire. That’s what. His ex-fiancée is a crazy b*tch with a capital B. She doesn’t like another woman going after “her” man. She’s vowed to slice me out of the equation. Physically. And then something happens... -
![The Rescue: A Valentine's Novella by Twyla Turner]()
The Rescue: A Valentine's Novella by Twyla Turner
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsValentine Hart may have been named after the holiday of love, but she sure hadn't felt any of it in her life thus far. Bo Montgomery had found great love once, but let the opinion's of his family stop him from getting what he truly wanted. A Valentine's Day curse (or miracle) finds Val off the beaten path and directly into harm's way and into Bo's strong arms... -
![Trouble by Kira Blakely]()
Trouble by Kira Blakely
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis time, I screwed up. Walking into a charity event in your birthday suit doesn’t make a good first impression. The boys flapping in the wind doesn’t encourage investors. But it happened, and now my future is on the line. I need to clean up my act. Margot’s business is the perfect cover. My new business partner wants me out. Too bad I’m infatuated with her... -
![G.O.A.T.: Greatest Of All Time by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook]()
G.O.A.T.: Greatest Of All Time by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe night we met we lost our virginity under the stars. Too fast? No way. Years later, it was was still the best sex of my life. But she disappeared from my life as quickly as she came. Pun intended. Now she's back and I'm not letting her go. Possessive much? Hell yeah. Tessa was the girl who got away but I won't repeat history... -
![Cocky Boss by C.L. Cruz]()
Cocky Boss by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsQuinnOn the outside, I’m respectable and responsible.But on the inside, I’m a secret romantic.When my boss offers me a proposal, it’s more business than pleasure.After spending more time with him outside of the office, my idealized fantasies are shattered.Now I’m getting to know the real Bennett.He’s handsome, loyal, and there’s more to him than his cocky exterior...Categorized as:
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![The Shake-Up: A Small Town Roommate Romantic Comedy by Evie Mitchell]()
The Shake-Up: A Small Town Roommate Romantic Comedy by Evie Mitchell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnikaMy milkshakes may bring all the boys to my bar, but that doesn't mean they wanna hang around for dessert.Despite being the perfect woman - attractive, confident and a world class chef - I'm not marriage material. I've resigned myself to that fact. But that doesn't mean I don't want a man in my bed.And Mac? Or should I say, Mac-Daddy? Well, he's just the man I'm looking for.Temporary... -
![Charlotte by Lana Dash]()
Charlotte by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Curvy Girl Sweet and Steamy Opposites Attract Romantic ComedyCHARLOTTE I read about assertive women in my romance novels, but I can’t find the confidence when I’m around gorgeous men. It’s never more evident when I’m mistaken for a bride at a bachelorette party and the hottest guy in the club dances for me... -
![The Exception by Mickey Miller]()
The Exception by Mickey Miller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsImagine:You arrive to your dream job as the first female general manager in football. Turns out your first order of business is dinner with a new player who just signed with the team. But he’s not just any new player. He's Dallas Connelly, Super Bowl champion. Through a series of coincidences, he was also your steamy rebound a few months ago in Hawaii. You can look, but you can't touch...Categorized as:
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![Power Play by C.J. Cartwright]()
Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if the one who got away… comes back? They say you never forget your first love. But does time truly heal all wounds?Levi Fawkes knows hockey, and not much else. As the captain of the Astoria Bay Thunder, his eyes are always locked on the goal... -
![My Worst Best Mistake by Kenzie Reed]()
My Worst Best Mistake by Kenzie Reed
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe thinks he can make me quit...I think I can drive him crazy. We've got 8 weeks to find out who's right...When it comes to sexy oil baron Grant Kingsley, you can leave out the drilling jokes—I’ve heard them all before... -
![Club Desire: The Complete Series Box Set by Amy Brent]()
Club Desire: The Complete Series Box Set by Amy Brent
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Club Desire - a magical place where mega rich men wine and dine, and then have their way with women so incredibly beautiful, a place where all your fantasies can come true ! Now, what's a good girl like me doing here? Well, they say every good girl deserves a bad boy. Is that the reason I am here - to meet my c*cky, arrogant, Prince Charming? Club Desire has a reputation... -
![K is for... by L. DuBois]()
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... -
![Puppy Love by Evie Mitchell]()
Puppy Love by Evie Mitchell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis small town is paradise. Beautiful beaches, year-round warm weather and friendly neighbors. There’s only one thing missing—single ladies. It’s Raining Men in Spring, Florida and the lonely residents are hungry to find their soulmates.Kat Hayden Dogg is frustrating. Annoying. Arrogant. And way too caring for his own good... -
![The Stripped Series by Emma Hart]()
The Stripped Series by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA bundle of the two books in the Stripped series, STRIPPED BARE, and STRIPPED DOWN. Stripped Bare: What happens when you mix a bachelorette party, the queen of dating disasters, and a stripper so hot he was forged from the fires of hell? Screwed. You get screwed. Cocky. Commanding. Powerful. Relentless. Those four words all summed up West Rykman perfectly... -
![Rockin' Her Curves by Lola West]()
Rockin' Her Curves by Lola West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis catfish is a keeper.Patricia “Trish” Chobert likes one-night stands and bye felicias. If her father taught her anything, it’s that lying, cheating men keep women from succeeding. And nothing is going to keep her from climbing her way to the top of the management side of the music industry...Categorized as:
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![Just My Luck by Rebecca Rennick]()
Just My Luck by Rebecca Rennick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEmma Johnson has the worst luck. No really, she does. Murphy’s Law never applied to anyone better. If something can go wrong, it usually does. Thankfully she’s figured out a way to deal with her bad luck curse, by becoming a risk assessment analyst. Until she gets blindsided by her boss who decides AI is cheaper than her... -
![Jingle Bell Games by Cat Wynn]()
Jingle Bell Games by Cat Wynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLara Blunt is a grouch, but she’s a grouch who works at the merriest little Christmas shop in town, The Jingle Bell. Lara can’t wait for her Christmas Eve shift to end so she can sulk at home by herself with a bottle of rum. Her manager (and the owner’s son!) Leo Nicoli, on the other hand, is full of holiday cheer, and he’s had his eyes on Lara since the day she stomped into his store... -
![The Great British Bachelor Chase by Lila Monroe]()
The Great British Bachelor Chase by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFall for a new exes-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine rom-com from USA Today bestselling author, Lila Monroe! Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Emily Henry.Fraser MacKenzie is handsome, Scottish… and the first man to ever break my heart. We had a whirlwind romance during my study-abroad in England, until it ended in an epic ghosting (his), and untold misery (mine)...Categorized as:
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![Merry Little Mishap by Vivian Mae]()
Merry Little Mishap by Vivian Mae
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNick Stafford isn’t just my older, sexy neighbor, he’s the charming handyman who has seen my panties stuck to my dress on more than one occasion.Yup. Super embarrassing... -
![Naughty Prince: A BBW Romance by Megan Wade]()
Naughty Prince: A BBW Romance by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s been years since I’ve had a vacation. So when I win a radio competition to visit some tiny European country I’ve never heard of, I jump at the chance and drag my best friend along for the ride. When we arrive, it’s like stepping back in time. There’s cobblestones in the roads and even a castle on the hill... -
![Courtney by Lana Dash]()
Courtney by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Curvy Girl Sweet & Steamy Secret Identity Romantic Comedy COURTNEYFictional couples surround me every day, working at a bookstore. And yet, even after reading a lifetime worth of romance, I still can't get my own love life in order. But at my book club meeting, when I accidentally knock hot coffee onto the lap of the cute nerd at the next table, my luck might be about to change... -
![Bombshell by Xyla Turner]()
Bombshell by Xyla Turner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSamantha Wilde liked men, but didn’t like how they treated women. So, it wasn’t too hard when she found out that her love life could never be normal again. That is until she met Joshua, who didn’t care what she liked, but made her a business proposition she couldn’t refused and then a relationship proposition that she absolutely fought against... -
![Martinis & Moonlight by Andrea Johnston]()
Martinis & Moonlight by Andrea Johnston
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere is an alternate cover edition for this ASIN here.Minnesota “Minnie” Walker has worked hard for the life she has – a close knit family, successful career, and long-term relationship. When a tragedy strikes, Minnie sacrifices everything to be there for her family... -
![Sheets & Giggles : a BBW Romance by Megan Wade]()
Sheets & Giggles : a BBW Romance by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere’s a banging on my wall.It’s coming from my new neighbor.Now, I’m not a prude. But that banging is more than I can stand.When it drives me so crazy that I go to confront him, I discover that banging isn’t the kind of banging I thought it was at all.Don’t I feel silly?As always, this Megan Wade book comes with her ‘Sugar Promise’. High heat, low drama, guaranteed...
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