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  • Bride Quartet Boxed Set by Nora Roberts

    Bride Quartet Boxed Set by Nora Roberts

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Four childhood friends have teamed up to form Vows, one of Connecticut’s premier wedding planning companies. Parker, Emma, Laurel, and Mac have become experts at making every bride’s dreams come true. But when they’re faced with the whims of their own hearts, things never go as planned...
  • Giving Grace by Megyn Ward

    Giving Grace by Megyn Ward

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
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  • Cocky Love: Emma Cocker by Faleena Hopkins

    Cocky Love: Emma Cocker by Faleena Hopkins

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    This client wants to call me names? I've got a couple for him! EMMA COCKER My condescending female boss has thrown me a big money client I will earn her respect, maybe get out of debt The commission would be huge on a mansion like this But Tanner Hamilton is the biggest snob...
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  • Tú tan refugio y yo tan a la deriva by Cherry Chic

    Tú tan refugio y yo tan a la deriva by Cherry Chic

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Un día cualquiera Marco Corleone sale de su restaurante, mira al cielo, aspira con fuerza y sonríe. Parece simple, pero hubo un tiempo en que hasta respirar parecía imposible. Sus miedos se han ido extinguiendo a la misma velocidad que en su espalda crecían un par de alas listas para volar y perseguir sueños que parecían inalcanzables. Casi todo es como debe ser. Casi...
  • The Last Sad Love Song by Kimberly Brown

    The Last Sad Love Song by Kimberly Brown

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
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  • Enchanted by J.S. Scott

    Enchanted by J.S. Scott

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Opposites resist—and attract—under the Cancún sun in this emotional Accidental Billionaires novel by New York Times bestselling author J.S. Scott. Years ago, Noah Sinclair promised his dying mother that he’d stay strong and work hard for his younger brothers and sisters. Even with the Sinclairs’ newfound wealth, Noah has never steered from that blue-collar drive...
  • The Rocker Series: Demon's Wings Collection by Terri Anne Browning

    The Rocker Series: Demon's Wings Collection by Terri Anne Browning

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    USA Today Bestselling Author Terri Anne Browning's The Rocker Series Collection Family means everything to the rockers in Demon’s Wings and their manager, Emmie. Together they have made their own family, having spent the last sixteen years having each other’s back and making sure that Emmie was taken care of. Now things are changing...
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  • A Little Secret by Kelsie Rae

    A Little Secret by Kelsie Rae

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    To be fair, when I looked at the pregnancy test results, I didn't think it would literally make me have a seizure.Then, I woke up in the hospital with my brother's best friend by my side and the doctor congratulating us on our baby.Our. Baby.But the worst part?I didn't correct him.Oops.Now, Griffin Thorne is the only man on the planet who knows about my not-so-little secret...
  • A Samantha Christy Box Set by Samantha Christy

    A Samantha Christy Box Set by Samantha Christy

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Three full-length romances that will make you laugh, cry, and have all the feels. Book ONE - Be My Reason HE TOOK HER INNOCENCE.She gave it willingly...Right along with her heart.All the night before he vanished.For years, Brooklyn tried to forget about him.But Nate was unforgettable.An unexpected meeting throws them together, and he'll do anything to win her back...
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    fiction  new-adult  book  romance  contemporary  adult
  • Lovers at Seaside by Addison Cole

    Lovers at Seaside by Addison Cole

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers features a group of fun, flirty, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages. They're sassy, flawed, and so easy to relate to, you'll be begging to enter their circle of friends! IN LOVERS AT SEASIDE..
  • Rock Me All Night: The Sinful Serenade Collection by Crystal Kaswell

    Rock Me All Night: The Sinful Serenade Collection by Crystal Kaswell

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    “If you want to get down and dirty with a rock star but live an average life, then Sinful Serenade will fulfill every fantasy you can imagine.” The men of Sinful Serenade are stubborn, bossy, and more interested in one night than in happily ever after. That is, until they meet the women who bring them to their knees...
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    book  fiction  new-adult  adult  contemporary  romance
  • A Love Song for Always by Piper Lawson

    A Love Song for Always by Piper Lawson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I've spent years hating Tyler Adams. I've also envied him, longed for him, and prayed to forget him.He will always be my rebel prince and my childhood rival.Tomorrow, he'll become something new...My husband.And I dare anything in this world to try and break us apart...
  • A Valentine's Day Miracle by Tammy Falkner

    A Valentine's Day Miracle by Tammy Falkner

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Do you believe in miracles? The Reed Brothers do. And they believe in promises and wishes and happily ever afters. A frozen heart, some well-earned wishes, and a miracle or two can save the day on Valentine's Day. * This is not a full-length novel. It's about fifteen thousand words...
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    book  fiction  new-adult  adult  contemporary  romance
  • Oh Baby by Jolie Vines

    Oh Baby by Jolie Vines

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A mind-blowing kiss, a phone call he never thought he wanted... Ally is about to fall in love. Twice. Ally gets by on his looks. Avoiding responsibility and not tackling his dyslexia is second nature to him, but there’s one rule he’s stuck by: ignoring Scarlet Storm. Until a chance encounter in a hotel leads to an unstoppable kiss...
  • A Night of Seduction by Lauren Blakely

    A Night of Seduction by Lauren Blakely

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    "I don't want lessons in seduction. I want lessons in submission." The offer is too tempting to let slide through his fingers. Having been the star of his fantasies for years now, the chance to guide Casey Sullivan step-by-step, night-by-night, O-by-ecstatic-O in how to let go of control is a dream come true for Nate Harper. The hands-on training begins tonight, in the first night of seduction...
  • Picture This by Jolie Vines

    Picture This by Jolie Vines

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    The only man she loves is the one she can’t have. Taylor has lived with threats and blackmail her entire life. Either she behaves like the perfect, dutiful daughter, or gives up her most desperate wish. With her father’s election on the horizon, the pressure is on to appear as the all-American family, including her marrying the son of the next president...
  • A Place to Love by Lilly Lucas, Sandra Voss

    A Place to Love by Lilly Lucas, Sandra Voss

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Manchmal hat das Leben (und die Liebe) andere Pläne …Seit dem überraschenden Tod ihres Vaters vor drei Jahren leitet Juniper (June) McCarthy mit ihrer Mutter und ihren Schwestern Cherry Hill, die Obstfarm der Familie...
  • Closing Time by E. L. Todd

    Closing Time by E. L. Todd

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Cassandra is swollen in her pregnancy, which makes her irritable and aggressive. While it annoys Mike, who stays home with her all day long, he keeps his mouth shut and remains sympathetic. But when he starts having dreams about hurting his baby, losing him at the supermarket, and accidentally dropping him, the fear kicks in. Unsure what to do, he turns to the best father he’s ever known—his own...
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    book  fiction  new-adult  adult  contemporary  romance
  • Steal My Heart by J.H. Croix

    Steal My Heart by J.H. Croix

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A road trip with some serious complications.All bets are off when Mack unexpectedly crosses paths with his best friend’s little sister. They’re both on the way back to their small hometown.Ash is off limits. Totally. They’re just friends, so no problem, right? Soooo wrong. Mack can’t stop thinking about her and can’t stop wanting her...
  • Hearts Ablaze  (Hearts On Fire Series) by Heather Lyn

    Hearts Ablaze (Hearts On Fire Series) by Heather Lyn

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    In the blink of an eye, Aubrey Steven’s life has been forever changed. Still reeling from the devastating blow, she vows to herself that she will not let anyone in. She will protect herself, even if that means missing out on her one chance at true love. Noah Davis knows just how precious life is. His job as a firefighter shows him every day that you shouldn’t take life for granted...
  • The Wheeler Brothers Box Set by Allie Everhart

    The Wheeler Brothers Box Set by Allie Everhart

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Get all four Wheeler Brothers books in one complete set! Rugged, hot, and not afraid to get dirty, the Wheeler brothers will win your heart as they find love while working for the family construction business. Next to Me - Nash Wheeler wasn't looking for a girlfriend when he moved to a small town to renovate the house he inherited. But the feisty brunette next door quickly captures his attention...
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    fiction  new-adult  book  romance  contemporary  adult
  • Callie Healy by Jennifer Foor

    Callie Healy by Jennifer Foor

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Last year my sister came home and fell hopelessly in love with the man I thought I’d have a future with. Now they’re parents to a beautiful baby, and as much as I want to be a part of their lives, I can’t be around them without feeling betrayed, so I moved to Kentucky to start over fresh...
  • Come What May by E.L. Todd

    Come What May by E.L. Todd

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The story of the gang continues. Scarlet and Sean prepare for the arrival of their baby. Sean is adamant about getting Scarlet everything she needs, including a new car and a maid. But she isn’t exactly happy about either one. The tension continues with Diane until another blow out ensues. Torn, Sean must figure out what to do to keep his family together...
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  • Relent by Rachel Schurig

    Relent by Rachel Schurig

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Levi has always been on the outside looking in. When your best friends make up one of the most famous rock bands in the country, living at the edge of the spotlight comes with the territory. Levi was pretty happy with the way things were; after all, helping the Ransome boys achieve their dreams was his dream too. But all of that changed when Levi fell for lead singer Daltrey Ransome’s girl...
  • Canvas by Jacob Chance

    Canvas by Jacob Chance

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Joshua Dawson is my best friend's ex-boyfriend. That alone should be reason enough for me to keep my distance. Add in that he's a well mannered, loyal, hardworking artist and I should be running in the other direction. He's damn near perfect, and I prefer my men hard to love and easy to leave. Josh's only flaw is he wants forever, and for the first time I might want the same...
  • Heartthrob by Robin Bielman

    Heartthrob by Robin Bielman

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    He likes a challenge… Here’s the deal: I’m the best center fielder in the major leagues. I’m also the guy who cost his team the championship game and acted very unsportsmanlike. So, when the team hires a social media manager to repair the damage to my reputation, I don’t argue...
  • In Love with the Game by Beeyotch

    In Love with the Game by Beeyotch

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Aurora Marie Floresca just wanted to escape their house. Ever since her father re-married, palagi na silang nag-aaway dalawa. She wanted her father to be happy, of course, but not with that evil step-mother wannabe. Unang pagkikita pa lang nila, masama na ang kutob niya sa babae. She wanted happiness for her father, but definitely not with that woman... But unfortunately, the witch won...
  • Cocky Thanksgiving by Faleena Hopkins

    Cocky Thanksgiving by Faleena Hopkins

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    "It’s about family, for being grateful for the ones who love us even when they know us.” Laughter ripples through my special guests. “Friends are family, too. Our chosen family. And you’re all mine. I couldn’t be more thankful to have you in my life." This love story begins with one wild Halloween party then falls deeper into...fall...
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    book  fiction  new-adult  adult  contemporary  romance
  • Wanting Shaw by Terri Anne Browning

    Wanting Shaw by Terri Anne Browning

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Just the sight of her is enough to make my mind go blank.Shaw Cage doesn’t know the power she has over me, and I can never let her find out.She’s my best friend’s sister, and her brother and I made a pact—our sisters were off-limits.As much as I wanted her, I could never have her.Until I realized Cannon was unworthy of my loyalty.Realizing my mistake came too late...
  • Greed by Deborah Bladon

    Greed by Deborah Bladon

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A red-hot billionaire offered me a ride home.I’m about to find out if he’s as greedy in the bedroom as he is in business. The night I met Declan Wells, I was dressed as a fairytale princess. He looked like the devil in disguise.When my rideshare driver was a no-show, Declan offered me a lift home.Since we worked in the same building in Lower Manhattan, I didn’t see the harm in it...
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    new-adult  fiction  book  romance  contemporary  adult
  • Donde no puedas encontrarme by Tamara Molina

    Donde no puedas encontrarme by Tamara Molina

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    Un romance que florece entre las grietas de un corazón roto. Gala está harta de seguir atrapada en un círculo vicioso de dependencia y toxicidad con su exnovio. NO CONCIBE UNA VIDA SIN ÉL Por ello decide dejarlo todo atrás y alejarse completamente de él, con la esperanza de poder sanar su corazón y evitar la tentación de volver a caer en esa destructiva relación...
  • Everything I Shouldn't by Stacey Lewis

    Everything I Shouldn't by Stacey Lewis

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    He’s the one person I shouldn’t want…And the only person I can’t live without.I’ve always made the right decisions, been the “good girl,” careful to never step over that line. But, when that line begins to blur, my path, my future, changes course.It was supposed to be a secret - one no one would ever know.There’s just one problem: How can true love be kept quiet? It can’t.It couldn’t.It didn’t...
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    book  fiction  new-adult  adult  contemporary  romance
  • A Beautiful Rock by Lilliana Anderson

    A Beautiful Rock by Lilliana Anderson

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    After the video of his public outburst catapulted him to superstardom, Marcus now has everything he ever wanted. Or so he thought. Be careful what you wish for, his mother always told him... After spending two years touring the globe, he's growing tired, and that endless line of women has become a sea of blurry and meaningless faces...
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    book  fiction  new-adult  adult  contemporary  romance
  • Meant to Be by E.L. Todd

    Meant to Be by E.L. Todd

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The Twelfth installment of the Forever and Always Series. Now that Sean and Scarlet know they can have a baby, they are excited to finally start their family. But when Ryan reveals he’s going to propose, Scarlet decides to put their plans on hold. The last thing she wants is to be fat and pregnant at Ryan’s wedding. Sean is disappointed but he doesn’t press her...
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    book  fiction  new-adult  adult  contemporary  romance
  • Double Dog Dare You by Lacey Black

    Double Dog Dare You by Lacey Black

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    QuinnOne simple text message can change everything. I found that out the hard way. One minute I’m complaining about a horrible picture of a guy’s you-know-what, and the next, I’m having conversations with a stranger. A gorgeous, rebel of a man who makes my heart skip a beat and does a number on my panties.The only problem is we’re not looking for the same things in life...
  • Resisting Romeo by Melanie Shawn

    Resisting Romeo by Melanie Shawn

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Stand-alone Steamy Weekends romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way!Juliette PierceAs a type-A planner, I lived my life by lists. I thrived off of completing projects. Yet, one task had eluded me. I was still a virgin. With a milestone birthday right around the corner, my status was looming over me like a dark cloud...
  • Keeping My Ex's Baby: A Secret Baby Romance by Ava Storm

    Keeping My Ex's Baby: A Secret Baby Romance by Ava Storm

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    ClaireI walked away from Griffin Prentice ten years agoNot because I didn’t love himBut because I thought I belonged in ParisIt had everything an artist could wantBut even after all of this timeGriffin’s touch is still what I needBut he’s changed so much, I can barely recognize himHis life is one big game nowAm I just another pawn?GriffinIt took me a long time to get over Claire BelleroseAnd I...
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    book  fiction  new-adult  adult  contemporary  romance
  • Curvy Seduction: Owen & Gemma by Christa Wick

    Curvy Seduction: Owen & Gemma by Christa Wick

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    “Fake it for me.” Four words no man has ever uttered to a woman. Except for my man. Or my best friend, rather. Well, he didn’t actually ask me to fake it, I just did. How else was I going to prevent his unexpected family emergency from turning into a tragedy? And honestly, I’m not really faking my feelings. I’ve been madly in love with the guy forever...
  • Sing With Me: A With Me In Seattle Universe Novel by Anna Edwards

    Sing With Me: A With Me In Seattle Universe Novel by Anna Edwards

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Tate Gordon is the lead singer of Saving Tate, the hottest new rock band in Seattle. Having been mentored by music legends, Nash, for several years, the group are about to head out on their first world tour. Tate’s excited, but he’s struggling at the same time with the secrets he’s been keeping. His friends don’t know the truth about his youth or the confusion running through his head...
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    new-adult  fiction  book  contemporary  adult  romance
  • Ice by Stacy Gail

    Ice by Stacy Gail

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    One year ago… Sunny Fairfax, daughter of a former Chicago mayor, had been tops in the marketing game. She’d taken a tiny tattoo parlor, Skull and Bones Ink, and turned it into the most famous studio in California. Then the owner and unrequited love of her life, Atticus “Ice” Eisen, fired her...
  • The Pieces We Try to Forget by Elle Mitchell

    The Pieces We Try to Forget by Elle Mitchell

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    “But in the pit of my stomach, at the core of my being, I’m still holding onto ghosts. And I fear they’ll haunt me until the end of my days...
  • Onde di velluto by Chiara Venturelli

    Onde di velluto by Chiara Venturelli

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    La voce profonda di Alex, morbida come il velluto, culla migliaia di persone ogni venerdì a mezzanotte, con il suo podcast in cui legge racconti inviati dagli ascoltatori.La sua unica regola è niente storie a puntate, ma solo esperienze uniche di lettura...
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    new-adult  fiction  book  romance  contemporary  adult
  • The Fear of Letting Go by Sarra Cannon

    The Fear of Letting Go by Sarra Cannon

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    She'll have to let go of the past in order to find a love that could last a lifetime.All I wanted when I moved to Fairhope was to disappear. I wanted to become a ghost. A stranger to everyone who knew me before, including my parents. Especially my parents. I never expected to become someone. A friend. A faithful employee. A scholar. And least of all, a lover...
  • Lowdown and Lush: Lush No. 3 by Selena Laurence

    Lowdown and Lush: Lush No. 3 by Selena Laurence

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Mike Owens is the devil. Sexy, snarky, and as lowdown as they come, he's one of the world's greatest guitarists and one of Portland's most notorious bad boys. Jenny Turner is an angel. A preacher's daughter, she's a good girl with a great voice and a dream to hit it big in country music...
  • Victory Run 1 by Devon Hartford

    Victory Run 1 by Devon Hartford

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    There's only one rule in Rock & Roll: Don't sleep with anyone in the band. Victory Payne is the hottest lead guitar player on the night club scene of Hollywood's infamous Sunset Strip. With nothing but her car and her guitar, she's ready to claw her way to success. Victory never gives up. Then she breaks rock's cardinal rule...
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    book  fiction  new-adult  adult  contemporary  romance
  • Never Let Go by C.M. Stunich

    Never Let Go by C.M. Stunich

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Never Let Go, a New Adult Romance Novel Recommended for Ages 18 and Up (This book acts as #5 to the 'Never say Never Series' beginning with 'Tasting Never') Book #6: Never Did Say Releases January 7th, 2015 “You can't just turn off love, Zella.” I'm going home with my head held in shame...
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    book  fiction  new-adult  adult  contemporary  romance
  • Sunday by E.L. Todd

    Sunday by E.L. Todd

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I ruined everything. Instead of telling Rose the truth, I kept everything to myself. Even though my intentions were good and I was just trying to help, I was in the wrong. Seeing the look on her face in that courtroom was unbearable. Will she ever forgive me? Could I blame her if she didn’t? All I know is I love her. I can’t live without her...
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    book  fiction  new-adult  adult  contemporary  romance
  • Bootyogomy by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook

    Bootyogomy by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Bootyogomy [boo-tee-ag-uh-mee] noun: exclusive booty call with only one person at a time The place: Hot Wheels Roller Rink The girl: Kendall a.k.a my lifelong crush The soundtrack: 80's music The problem: She's my best friend's sister The solution: BOOTYOGOMY This summer Kendall and I throw out the cliched no-strings-attached deal and made our own pact. We call it Bootyogomy...
  • Quintessentially by Aleatha Romig

    Quintessentially by Aleatha Romig

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A secret baby, second-chance, contemporary stand-alone romance“Representing the most perfect example of quality or class” ~ QuintessentialA trip back to the small Indiana town of Riverbend to finalize my grandmother’s last will and testament throws my world off its axis...
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    book  fiction  new-adult  adult  contemporary  romance
  • Since You've Been Gone by Samantha Chase

    Since You've Been Gone by Samantha Chase

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Emmaline Ryan has always been the smart, shy girl who plays it safe. But all that’s gotten her is a divorce and a mountain of debt to pay off courtesy of her ex-husband. Needless to say, she’s stopped believing in miracles and fairy tales a long time ago. Except now she’s in desperate need of one those miracles if she wants to save her family’s animal rescue...
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