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Having You Is Never Enough by E.L. Todd
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhile Cayson is battling his decision about medical school, he notices Slade’s peculiar behavior. Slade never seems to be where he says he is, and it’s clear he’s hiding something from everyone. Cayson is certain he has a girlfriend, and the more Slade denies it, the more hurt Cayson feels... -
Hold On by Hilary Wynne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe sizzling, second installment in the Alexa Reed series. Beautiful and successful Alexa Reed has dark secrets in her past that prevent her from trusting in love. Her fears start to fade when she meets charismatic, South Beach hotel owner, Julian Bauer, who is willing to put his extravagant playboy lifestyle behind him just to be with her. He’s a man who likes a challenge... -
Rainbow Sprinkles by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Ellie Wilmoth has dreamed of owning her own cupcake bakery. Now that Little Cakes is about to open, nothing can distract her. Okay, maybe one thing. While crafting her first featured cupcake, she's interrupted by her handsome new landlord, and his commanding presence is impossible to ignore... -
Perfect Storm by Jolie Vines
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA one-night stand produces more than just the big O.SkyeAll my life, I tried to be perfect. But boy did I make a mistake. An unexpected wild night of passion made an indelible memory. And a positive pregnancy test.My tall, dark, and handsome bedmate and I agreed to one night only. I’m about to track him down with a big surprise... -
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Forever You by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJade and Garret have a love story like no other. They’ve survived heartache, tragedy, and numerous forces trying to tear them apart, but through it all they’ve developed a love that will endure forever. Now it’s time to celebrate their love with a wedding... -
Lucky Harbor Collection 2: Lucky in Love, At Last, Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpend the Summer in Lucky Harbor! Lucky in Love Mallory Quinn has had enough of playing it safe. As the local good girl, she's expected to date Mr. Right. But for once, she'd like to take a risk on Mr. Wrong. And who could be more wrong than Ty Garrison? The mysterious new guy in town has made it clear that he's only passing through, which suits Mallory just fine... -
Evolve Series Box Set by S.E. Hall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFall in love with The Evolve Series by NYTimes & USA Today Bestselling author S.E... -
Falling Series Books #1-5 by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFalling For Ryan: Part One I shouldn’t want her—but damn, I need her. As my best friend, she’s off limits. Right? Wrong. After a prick cheats on her, she shows up at my doorstep broken and alone .... and my desire takes over. She picked me up after my devastating accident. Now it’s my turn to help the woman I owe everything too. She needs a friend, a shoulder to cry on... -
Double Exposition by Jerica MacMillan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA former boyband star gets a little musical education from a sexy violinist. Will they stay in different keys or find a way to play in tune? The first time I saw her I knew I wanted her. And when she talked music with me? I didn’t stand a chance. When she found out my secret past—that I used to be a famous pop star—I expected her to fangirl all over me... -
Up For Grabs by Heather Young-Nichols
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Flannery Tate left home for a college halfway across the country in Michigan, she'd only planned on getting an education. But when Cain Dorsey walked into her life, she had no choice but to fall for him. However, what’s a girl to do when her scholarship well runs dry? Return home? Get a job? Flannery gets creative... -
Best Year Ever by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy best friend Penny and I made a pact that this is going to be our best year ever. So naturally it has to come true. Truth be told, we’ve started off the semester a little shaky. Penny may have accidentally fallen in love with her professor. I know, how awkward, right? And I may have accidentally fallen in love with a complete stranger. And by accidentally I mean I stalked him. What? Sue me... -
Snowed In by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Free-Spirit… Nikki Maguire does what she wants, says what she wants, and lives by her own set of rules. She is an intoxicating combination of beauty, sex-appeal and sharp wit that men find irresistible. Unfortunately for them, none have ever come close to holding Nikki’s attention, and settling down is not even on her radar... -
Quedará el amor by Alice Kellen
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEl sol baña los acantilados y las aguas turquesas del mar de Cornualles cuando Jane Bellamy y Cedric Stone se conocen en el verano de 1939. No están destinados a ser una ecuación perfecta, pero son jóvenes y el amor lo arrolla todo a su paso. Así que esta historia comienza como otras muchas: él y ella se enamoran. Hay primeras palabras, primeras miradas y primeros besos. Y luego nada... -
Chasing Olivia by Micalea Smeltzer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBook 2 in the Trace and Olivia Series How far would you go to reignite the spark you once had?Two years later, Trace and Olivia are as much in love as they’ve always been. But the spark they once had for life is waning and Trace is determined that they find it again. His solution? A road trip. But he doesn’t tell Olivia the real reason they’re heading north... -
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Unstoppable by Melody Grace, Camille S.
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA secret scar…Tegan Callahan has sworn off bad boys for good. Growing up on tour with her rock star brother, she knows first-hand the damage they can do. She’s looking for a nice, safe, stable guy – until a chance encounter with a devastatingly sexy stranger makes her question everything she thought she wanted.A troubled soul…Ryland James arrives in Beachwood Bay on the run from his mistakes... -
Tempting Rowan by Micalea Smeltzer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’m drowning in the numbness. It’s pulling me under and I can’t see the surface. It’s easier to pretend I can’t feel. And the longer you pretend, the easier it is to believe. But he wants to save me. Only he can’t. I have to save myself…and I don’t know if I want to. Rowan Sinclair’s life has been anything but easy... -
Wicked Sacrifice by Lora Leigh
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWicked Intent Control has meant everything to Tally Raines. Control of the office she ran as Jesse Wyman's secretary, and now control of Lucian Conover's office as well. But Lucian isn't content to be controlled by his fiery secretary. As a matter of fact, Lucian thinks she needs to loosen up and let the sexy, sensual woman hiding beneath her cool exterior free... -
Rock Stars Do It by Jasinda Wilder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings***Enjoy all three of the Rock Stars Do It stories in one volume!*** Rock Stars Do It Harder Chase Delany is a rock star. Rock stars are expected to rock hard onstage and party even harder offstage. Chase is living up to those expectations, and then some. He leaves everything he's got onstage, and drowns the ache in his soul at the bottom of a tequila bottle. And then there are the girls.. -
A Love Story by David Weaver
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"A ground-breaking literary masterpiece!" -{Sentinel Daily} Independent writing phenom David Weaver has a dazzling gift for creating emotional, tear-inducing scenes even for the most stone faced reader. Quick witted, poetic, and written with a razor sharp prose that will have you reciting entire paragraphs to your friends. A masterful blend of erotica and emotions... -
Torrid - Book Two by Jayne Blue
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTorrid - Book Two -- The second, searing hot installment in the erotic Torrid Trilogy How far would you go to save someone you love? Tora - I play a dangerous game. I know this. I have to play the part of Seth’s dutiful wife in order to bring him down. At the same time, I can’t stay out of his brother’s bed. Being with Jack is the only thing in my life that feels real.. -
Coming Back To You by Donya Lynne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKarma Mason is a woman with a broken heart. Mark Strong was everything she ever wanted in a man…until he drove out of her life last summer. Now she must learn to live without him, or to at least compartmentalize her feelings so she can move on. Eventually, she takes another chance on the dating scene and meets Brad, a handsome divorcé... -
Sacked in Seattle: Game On in Seattle Rookies by Jami Davenport
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou've met Riley in Crashing the Net and Tiff in Melting Ice. Now they're all grown up and have their own story to tell.He's loved Tiff since high school--but tragedy has blockaded her heart. Tyee University football player Riley Black has adored Tiff since high school, but she's never felt the same way... -
The Katy Regnery Christmas Collection by Katy Regnery
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust in time for the holidays...THE KATY REGNERY CHRISTMAS COLLECTION!Check out this sampler of Christmas and New Year's-themed romances, including:~ Marrying Mr. English ~ Countdown to Midnight and~ Loving Irish *~*~*~*~*~*~*1. MARRYING MR. ENGLISH Marriage of convenience + HEA Set in the 1980s Full-length romance 2... -
Fractured Trust by L.M. Dalgleish
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSummer Mackenzie’s high-school sweetheart shattered her heart years ago when he betrayed her. Now he’s a world-famous rock star and the last thing she wants is to see him again when her life is crumbling around her.Forgetting what he did is impossible.Ignoring the way he still makes her feel is a losing battle... -
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Smarty Pants by Marika Ray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe first time I met her, she was running away from her own wedding.The second time I met her, she tried to get me fired from my job.The third time? I had to haul her drunk self off the bar before she completed her amateur—and hot as hell—striptease.She’s messy, chaos in human form, and not at all who she claims to be...Categorized as:
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Broken Strings by Pamela O'Rourke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy heart never stood a chance.From the first time I laid eyes on Caden North, it beat only for him. We'd planned on forever... But when you meet your soulmate at eight years old, plans can change.Loyalties can shift.And young hearts can break.I was sixteen when I broke mine... And his. The day I ran from the only home I could remember, leaving him in the arms of another... -
Pure Lust Vol. 2 by M.S. Parker, Cassie Wild
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'd kissed a toad but he hadn't turned into a prince. No, my prince had come later. Edward Bouvier was everything Flynn McCreary wasn't. Then I found out that the toad was my prince's brother and my fairy-tale turned into a nightmare... -
Torn by Love by C.A. Harms
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLily’s life was anything but easy. It was always her and her brother against the world. They lost their father unexpectedly, and their mother left long ago. Until she met Tanner Parks her life was basic… Uneventful but simple. He was the unattainable bad boy… Just out of reach yet Lily longed for him desperately. He was foul mouthed and cocky… Demanding and arrogant... -
Beneath the Vine by Lillian Bryant
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSelene Cavalier spent the majority of her time behind her cello. Her dull life was made up of dark notes, hard work and sheet music. Bennett Monterosso did what he had to do to get his family’s winery up and running. He didn’t have time for his old ways. His quiet dominance had been silenced. His need was just waiting below the surface, until now... -
No Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Steamy Stand-Alone RomanceI don’t normally stare at men’s butts. Especially not random guys in my local coffee shop. I mean, I’m a single working mom, completely devoted to my four-year-old daughter. This so isn’t me. It’s just that his backside is … phenomenal.Turns out his name is Tanner and he’s been watching me right back... -
Playing it Cool by Emily Robertson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAddison has had her future mapped out since she was a little girl – pre-law degree from the University of Nebraska, getting into a top notch law school, followed by a career as a no-nonsense lawyer. She knows that a husband will come at some point, but she hasn’t figured that part out yet. One thing is certain, it’s not Bryce Portwood, the annoying class clown in her English class... -
Show Me, Sensei by Tiffany luvss
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove comes in all shapes and forms, but Kelly Young had no idea it'd come in the form of her most hated teacher, Mr. Todd... -
Stay by Hilary Wynne
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSet against the steamy and sultry world of South Beach, Florida, a modern romance unfolds in Stay. Alexa is beautiful, independent and hard to resist for serially unattached Julian. Neither one is looking for a relationship, but their palpable chemistry and instant emotional connection is too strong to ignore. For the first time in years, Julian is interested in more than just sex... -
The Marriage Rival by Kat T. Masen
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Office Rivals are back and have finally said ‘I Do.’ Presley Malone was the co-worker every guy wanted to get their hands on.Sexy, intelligent—and entirely off-limits.So, I knocked her up during a heated one-night stand.We fell in love, had a son, and I put a ring on her finger.Now, she’s mine.Marriage is supposed to be all bliss, right?For better, for worse... -
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Opposite Attraction by Bernadette Marie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCurtis Keller is a lucky man. He has the love and support of a family like no other. But he's never fallen in love with a woman. He likes to play the field, have a good time, and enjoyed friends with benefits. But when wild child Simone Pierpont comes into his life for the first time he considers settling down—until she abandons him. Simone Pierpont fell in love...Categorized as:
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Wild Chase by L.A. Bressett
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Music is a Moral Law, It Gives Soul to the Universe"- Plato Sometimes it doesn't matter how long you know a person. The effect they can have on you can happen after four seconds or four years. In Chase Taylor's case - it's both. Avery McGuire doesn't just flip on a light inside of her - he sets a blaze to everything holding her back... -
Forbidden Fruit: Volume Two by Kasey Millstead, Adriane Leigh
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of erotic forbidden romance novellas from some of today's bestselling authors. Release date: April 2014 Novellas include: Dancing with Desire by Kasey Millstead The rules are clear: No sex with the patrons. Dance like no one’s watching. Fuck them with your eyes. Make love to them with your moves. But, no sex with the patrons. Ever...Categorized as:
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One Wild Night (A MFMM Ménage Romance) by Vivian Ward
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat could possibly go wrong during a drunken game of truth or dare? Some couples haver their kinks, and Tom and Beth definitely have theirs. Being exhibitionists is a fun thrill that the two of them share, but Tom has a hidden kink that his wife doesn't know about. He's always secretly hoped that one day a stranger would join them... -
Touched by Sabre Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings– Lauren –Instead of walking down the aisle, I was starting over.New home. New job. New life.Blocked memories.There was no choice.But I wasn’t expecting him.Gabe was nothing more than a fantasy. Young. Irresponsible. Charming.I wasn’t looking for anything, too busy licking my wounds.Nothing could happen. Nothing should happen.But it did . . -
The Firm by Erin Mc Luckie Moya
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJosh and Raquel have known each other for years - The Society placing them in the same circles, each watching the other as they grow into someone that sparked their attention.It was no surprise when The Society paired them together, slating them as a match for the breeding program. But the more Raquel discovers about The Society, the faster she backpedals from them and Josh... -
Better Than the Beach by Brit Benson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat's better than a sunny beach vacation for my winter break?Maybe being snowed in with a gorgeous stranger….Let’s go to the beach for winter break, my sorority sisters said. It will be a blast, they said. Sand, salt water, hot surfers,and the perfect setting for losing my v-card. What more could I want for the holidays?Well...Categorized as:
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SEX Unlimited: Volume 2 by Kathryn Perez
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings***Not suitable for readers under the age of 18 due to descriptive sexual situations*** I had no idea one simple decision would bring on so many complications. All I wanted from him was a no strings attached sexual arrangement. Little did I know I would get more than I bargained for... -
Playing Rough / Falling Hard by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLizzy is trapped. Her new Dom Mannix Bonfils and Theo Valencia have bought The Devilhouse. Her estranged parents keep calling, wanting her to quit college to coach Olympic-level gymnastics, the life she escaped at sixteen. Mannix demands that she give up more and more control, and he becomes rougher, more frightening, with her. Her job is gone... -
Wicked Ways: A Begging for Bad Boys Collection by Lauren Landish, Willow Winters
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwelve Amazon bestselling authors will have you begging for bad boys.. -
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Never Standing Still by Anie Michaels
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve spent my life avoiding attachments. I learned early on, from the person who should have loved me most, I only drag others down. So instead, I made it my goal to live in a way that never affected anyone else. I don’t build friendships. I don’t start relationships. I move from place to place, from person to person, never standing still and never putting down roots... -
Good Cop by Liz Kelly
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGood Cop is a full length, fun, sexy ride of a novel. Lolly DuVal has signed on to help Henderson's 'Golden Boy' learn to loosen up, shake his good cop image, and embrace his inner bad-boy.Yum! At the same time, she's coaching the town's notorious 'Great Seducer' on how to appreciate women outside the bedroom.Hmmm. And the two of them are best friends... -
RECKLESS - The Complete Series by Alice Ward
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLIMITED TIME OFFER: READ THE COMPLETE RECKLESS SERIES TOADY IN ONE BOOK AND FOR A MUCH CHEAPER 50% OFF PRICE! The RECKLESS Series is a five part steamy new adult series by Alice Ward. All 5 parts are now collected into this one bundle with a 10$ value - NOW YOU CAN READ ALL THE PARTS FOR ONE PRICE OF ONLY 4.99$! Even the best laid plans can be derailed... -
Sinful Desires: Vol. I by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhy in the world had I agreed to go home for my five-year reunion when I hated pretty much all of my classmates? Right, because I was an idiot. I should've known better. When Las Vegas exotic dancer, Piper Black, goes back to Philadelphia for her reunion, she knows it's not going to be an enjoyable experience, and she's right...until she ends up sleeping with her high school crush... -
The First Rule by Nicole S. Goodin
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDarcy.Being left at the altar wasn’t part of my plan.Neither was my ex-fiancé’s twin brother offering to be my sperm donor.I could have said no. I should have said no. But that’s the thing with hindsight… once you’ve got it; it’s too late to take anything back.Ryan.The situation was complicated, but the rules were simple.Rule number one: No catching feelings... -
Jack by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJack I'm driving along when I see a woman sitting in a puddle on the side of the road. I stop to help her and instantly need to have her. Our chemistry is explosive, quite literally. It seems we are going to have to repair a few things. She's feisty and sexy as hell, but I keep screwing it up. Harper This day couldn't get any worse. All that's left is for lightning to strike me...Categorized as:
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