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The Merger by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCrushes are harmless—unless they involve your best friend’s grumpy, off-limits brother.Gannon Brewer is the epitome of my type. He’s at least ten years older than me, emotionally unavailable, and highly disagreeable—a walking red flag in a tailored suit. But do I listen to that? No... -
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Never Goodbye by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the Barrington family, Ian is the fixer. He lives a double life—one that has provided him with the skills to save his family more than once. Reuniting with the brother they’d all believed was dead has shaken him to the core. He is driven to find the responsible party regardless of the consequences... -
![Saltwater Promises by Amelia Addler]()
Saltwater Promises by Amelia Addler
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAn FBI agent’s work is never really done…Mike isn’t about to let a little thing like being forced into retirement stop him from investigating the mob activity on San Juan Island. Sure, it’s dangerous, but he can handle it. He’s about to crack the case wide open, too…then he sees her again and everything gets way more complicated.Lynn Campbell loves retirement... -
![The Billionaire's Secret Marriage: An Inspirational Billionaire Romance by Tamie Dearen]()
The Billionaire's Secret Marriage: An Inspirational Billionaire Romance by Tamie Dearen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsStephanie Caldwell made the classic mistake… she fell in love with her boss. The fact that Bran is blind makes no difference to Steph—she thinks he’s the most handsome man she’s ever laid eyes on. If only she didn’t have to see him every day, she could force herself to give up her pipe dreams. But she can’t quit--she needs this job to pay for her daughter’s medical treatment... -
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![Wicked Heart by Ivy Layne]()
Wicked Heart by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFinn Sawyer hates everything about being back in Sawyers Bend. He walked away from his family years before, living off his wits and skills in the kitchen, refining his craft as he worked his way across Europe. Then the father who left him for dead is murdered, and the will offers Finn a chance at his dream...Categorized as:
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![No Strings by Nikki Ash]()
No Strings by Nikki Ash
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Nikki Ash comes a brand new, contemporary, stand-alone romance about a single dad who thinks he has everything figured out... until he meets her.SavannahA sexy, single dad and his teenage son weren’t a part of my white picket fence fairy tale, but if life has taught me anything, it’s that things don’t always work out according to plan... -
![Drink It Up: The Donovans by Cee Bowerman]()
Drink It Up: The Donovans by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsQuinn Donovan is a single dad with too much on his plate. He is surrounded by his wild and crazy family at home and at work while raising two little girls who are the light of his life. When a complete stranger swoops in to help him when he needs it most only to then disappear without a word, it seems he’s lost his chance to get to know her... -
![Wild Side by Lacey Black]()
Wild Side by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJamesonLast man standing. I’ve watched all three of my friends fall in love with no desire to ever follow in their footsteps. Collectively, we own the hottest restaurant, bar, and brewery in town. They are a few of the places I find peace, a refuge against this cruel world. When I’m on the stage playing music, everything just seems to fade away.Until I saw her... -
![Finding Forever by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott]()
Finding Forever by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou’re invited to the comeback arena tour of the century…and just maybe a wedding too. Who: Malachi Shawcross and Richelle Crandall (you can call her Ricki or Elle, she answers to both... -
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She Loves Me by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhat are two besties willing to risk for something more? The New York Times bestselling author of This Is Love has the answer in this fun, sexy, and emotional romance about friendship, family, and giving love a chance. Something is off in Piper Dalton’s life, and she has a feeling it might just be her. All her siblings are blissfully settled with their forever loves...Categorized as:
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Doctor Heartless by J. Saman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s cruel. Insufferably attractive. And broken beyond redemption.After the nightmare I just ran from, those details should have made him the perfect storm of do not touch. Except I didn’t know any of this—other than the attractive part—when I met him.Our story started on a lie.He pretended to be someone else, and I didn't ask a lot of questions...Categorized as:
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![Finding Love: Addison & Clay by Rachel Hanna]()
Finding Love: Addison & Clay by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings** This is book 4 of the January Cove series! Please enjoy book 1 (The One For Me) for FREE and then pick up books 2 and 3 to learn more about the Parker family! ** In book 4, we meet the only sister in the Parker clan - Addison. When Addison Parker comes home for Christmas without her husband, she's carrying a huge secret... -
![Dirty Little Midlife (Fake) Date by Lilian Monroe]()
Dirty Little Midlife (Fake) Date by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSingle mom Mia has a problem. Her new landlord Des just raised her rent, and even in her dreams, Mia wouldn’t be able to afford it.Not that she’d want to dream of Des. Ever.To make matters worse, Des is big, grumpy, and apparently his heart is made of granite. He’s not willing to meet Mia in any sort of middle.Suffice it to say, Mia’s forties aren’t off to a good start.Until... -
![Big, Bossy Problem: An Accidental Baby Romance by Lilian Monroe]()
Big, Bossy Problem: An Accidental Baby Romance by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeing a dog walker isn’t as glamorous as you might imagine.Unless, of course, you’re walking a tech billionaire’s German shepherd mix...Categorized as:
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![Flirting with the CEO by Layla Hagen]()
Flirting with the CEO by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI wanted to hate her. Instead, I desperately need her. I didn't get to be CEO by playing nice. I'm driven and ruthless—and yes, occasionally rude. But it gets the job done, and that's all I care about. My business partners disagree. They insist I need to improve my communication skills. That's how I end up with Zoey Thomas shadowing me...Categorized as:
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![Colin by Cora Rose]()
Colin by Cora Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsColinI’ve devoted my life to my son, always putting his needs first, and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Becoming a father was the best decision I’ve ever made, but hell, single parenting is difficult. I’m so tired of holding everything together. I need a partner, someone to share my life with. I miss intimacy and passion...Categorized as:
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![Over Hard by Jessa York]()
Over Hard by Jessa York
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove looks easy, but it’s harder than you think… Done. Harper is done with men. They’re too complicated, frustrating—and dangerous. After a run-in with her ex-husband, Harper ends all contact with her boyfriend, Jack, the one man who stole her heart. But when Jack and Harper are thrown together to help a friend, all her old feelings reignite... -
![Brave: Wicked West Rejects by Cora Brent]()
Brave: Wicked West Rejects by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRELEASE DATE: December 8**May be read as a stand alone**✅ Enemies with benefits✅ VERY protective anti-hero✅ Major SPICE✅ Fiery heroineMicah Lyonne is the worst man I know. As children, we were constantly thrown together by our powerful parents.And we always despised each other.He was supposed to be the heir to a billion dollar empire...Categorized as:
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![Cougar From Hell by Marika Ray]()
Cougar From Hell by Marika Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI have my fresh start in a new town, this time a widow with a preteen daughter who rolls her eyes enough to make them stay that way. Too bad my past mistake is also here to greet me. Daxon Hellman. Town a-hole. Hot young contractor hired to build my house in the woods.It’s only when I’m face-to-face with him for the first time that I realize he’s the mystery man from two years ago... -
![Up the Ladder by Ana D'Arcy]()
Up the Ladder by Ana D'Arcy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Genevieve sets out to conquer her bedroom insecurities, a captivating and tattooed devil challenges her rule of not getting attached.Genevieve has it all-great job, stunning apartment, perfect boyfriend... When the latter dumps her for being terrible in bed, she sets out to prove him wrong...Categorized as:
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![Our Lost Song by Emily Childs]()
Our Lost Song by Emily Childs
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA jaded single dad and a journalist with a doozy of a secret might be the perfect match to heal two broken hearts…or the perfect storm for disaster.Trusting the wrong person landed Jazzy Simon knee-deep in hot water. Now, writing the gossip column for a brutal tabloid will have to pay the bills on the steep climb out... -
![Loving Tessa by Rachel Hanna]()
Loving Tessa by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLove Sweet, Contemporary Romance With Lots of Drama? Meet Aaron Parker, The Youngest of the Parker Family in January Cove In book 2 of the January Cove series, we meet one of the Parker brothers, Aaron. The youngest of the five Parker children, Aaron was all set to marry his girlfriend of three years until she broke his heart by cheating on him... -
![Crazy for You: A Single Mom Small Town Romance by Lea Coll]()
Crazy for You: A Single Mom Small Town Romance by Lea Coll
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRenovating a bed and breakfast may build more than they imagined.... NolanNo relationships. No flings with single moms. Nothing that gets me tied down--or worse yet--heartbroken. My brother suffered through pain and heartbreak, and I'm not about to follow in those footsteps. When you get too close, you get hurt. No thanks, I'm out... -
![Ale's Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart]()
Ale's Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn Enemies-to-Lovers RomanceHollis Hayes is the worst neighbor in the entire history of neighbors.She’s also the hottest.F.M.L.I don’t have time to fight with the dog groomer next door. There’s a brewery to run, siblings to rein in, and a mom to look after. So if Hollis thinks I’ll roll over and let her drive me out of business, she’s not nearly as smart as she thinks she is... -
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![Take Me Down by Avery Kingston]()
Take Me Down by Avery Kingston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKennedy Hello, my name is Kennedy, and I’m an addict. Pills, booze—you name it, I tried it. I wasn’t exactly particular about it. Now, I’m two years sober, in a new country, and looking for a fresh start.But my noisy, upstairs neighbor is testing the limits of my sobriety. He’s either watching an adult film marathon, harboring a hooker, or performing an exorcism in his flat...Categorized as:
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![Boone by Laramie Briscoe]()
Boone by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m old enough to be her father, and a life-long confirmed bachelor, but after one night together, all that is about to change. Boone Wilson Instead of building my forever with a conventional family, I’ve dedicated my life to being the best father I can to the son I had way too early in life. Now that he’s grown, I’m giving all I can to my job... -
![Good Time Boyfriend by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Good Time Boyfriend by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA new town. A new bar. A new life.At least, that’s what I’m hoping for.I moved to Denver to try to piece my family back together, but I have no idea how to do that.Then the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen walks into my bar, and I think things are looking up.She needs a fake boyfriend for the night and I’m all too eager to play along... -
![Falling First Hell by Marika Ray]()
Falling First Hell by Marika Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m unemployed and down to my last dollar—thank you, stranger, who bought my coffee when my card was declined this morning. If that wasn’t bad enough, I just T-boned the truck belonging to the guy I was meeting on a first date.Ethan Hellman, small-town sweetheart with a secret, and an instant—unbelievable—love for me despite the condition of his truck.It’s not that I don’t believe in love per se... -
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![Falling for You by Rachel Hanna]()
Falling for You by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJackson Parker is the eldest of the Parker kids in January Cove, a coastal Georgia town. He spent his teens and ear lie twenties taking care of his four younger siblings after losing his father as a young boy. Saddled with responsibility from a young age, he takes his first opportunity to hit the big city as a business man... -
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Love After Duty by Amber Kelly
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve spent the last twenty years reinventing myself—shaking off the snotty rich girl facade for law school at Tulane University, only to pivot and obtain a Masters in Social Work, much to my parents' dismay. I settled in New Orleans and embedded myself in local politics fighting for the people with the least representation. That is until my mother’s illness called me home...Categorized as:
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![A Fish Out of Water by Savannah Scott]()
A Fish Out of Water by Savannah Scott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI knew trying to make a fresh start on Marbella Island would mean reinventing myself.I'm only here while I work my way up to my dream role in a major motion picture in Hollywood.Which explains why I took a role playing a mermaid in the island production of In So Deep . What I didn't count on?Ben. The charmer who just took a job as a water sports instructor.Everyone loves Ben.Everyone but me...Categorized as:
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![The Has-Been and the Hot Mess by Isabel Jordan]()
The Has-Been and the Hot Mess by Isabel Jordan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHer job is to resurrect his image. Falling for him is not part of the plan...Kendall Quinn is a PR goddess. Meanwhile, her love life is a complete mess. So, when her latest romantic disaster leaves her jobless and homeless, it's time to take drastic measures. And that means dragging a grumpy, has-been rock star kicking and screaming back into the limelight. The job will be easy...Categorized as:
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![Donut Go Breaking My Heart by Suzanne Nelson]()
Donut Go Breaking My Heart by Suzanne Nelson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSheyda is a behind-the-scenes girl. She loves helping out in the kitchen of Doughlicious, the New York City donut shop run by the parents of her best friend Kiri. And Sheyda loves designing stage sets while Kiri performs in the spotlight.Then lights, camera... surprise! Tween heartthrob Cabe Sadler is filming his next big movie in Doughlicious! Kiri is sure this will lead to stardom.. -
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![Best of Three by Erin Nicholas]()
Best of Three by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s known for getting in over her head—and having a great time doing it. She’s aware her shenanigans rub her brother’s sexy friend the wrong way, but getting a rise out of the arrogant surgeon is one of her favorite pastimes. Women are carefully compartmentalized in his life—to his bedroom. Women who don’t mind his take-charge tendencies... -
![Billionaire Accidental Daddy by Roxy Reid]()
Billionaire Accidental Daddy by Roxy Reid
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy grumpy boss is my baby's daddy,But I haven't told him yet.All I wanted was a bagel,Then Mr Gump-hole cuts in line,With his steel-blue eyes and his smoldering scowl,And ruins my day.Now he's my new boss,And he's doing everything he can to ruin my life.In the office he's practically a tyrant,But with his little daughter he's the perfect dad...Categorized as:
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![Temptress by Jessica Prince]()
Temptress by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWho knew the grumpy single dad next door would turn out to be The One?As Sloane Chambers stood at her window and creeped on the new guy moving in next door, she was immediately drawn to the tattoos, muscles, and the way his jeans hugged his perfect . . . frame. But when she caught him hacking up her rose bushes with a chain saw, the battle was on...Categorized as:
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![Slow Dancing by Noelle N., hepburnettes]()
Slow Dancing by Noelle N., hepburnettes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings#1.3│Isla Moore is the fake girlfriend of billionaire Kaden Bretton. But Kaden is suffering from temporary blindness and still thinks he's dating his real girlfriend, Evangeline, who's actually buried six-feet underground... -
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Better. Obsesión by Carrie Leighton, Elena Rodríguez
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratings«¿Y si te dijera que prefiero un amor equivocado a un sueño perfecto?»La historia de Thomas y Vanessa ha llegado a su fin. Las mentiras y las traiciones pesan demasiado, y no siempre es posible reparar lo que está roto...Categorized as:
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![A Holly Jilly Christmas by Emma St. Clair]()
A Holly Jilly Christmas by Emma St. Clair
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy life is nothing like the movies we make at the studio where I work--especially not when it comes to relationships.Which means that there will be absolutely NO romance between me and Case, the grumpy exec I've had a crush on from our very first not-so-meet-cute.We're simply two coworkers scouting the town of Sheet Cake, Texas as a location for filming.That's it...Categorized as:
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![Like Never Before by Melissa Tagg]()
Like Never Before by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSure to Be a New Favorite, Tagg's Latest Checks All the Right Boxes for Romance Fans Maple Valley became Amelia Bentley's haven after her heart and her dreams of a family were shattered, but her new life as a newspaper editor is shaken when the paper is bought out by a chain that plans to incorporate it into a regional paper... -
![Spill the Sweet Tea by Lyra Parish]()
Spill the Sweet Tea by Lyra Parish
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSome describe me as a quirky, free-spirited journalist who charges her crystals by moonlight.They’re not wrong.My instincts ensure I know everything that goes on in my small town. And not much surprises me. But when the man who destroyed my heart returns to care for his family’s business, I’m shaken to the core.After our messy breakup, Hayden Shaw swore he’d never come back to Valentine, Texas... -
![Love Me Tomorrow by Maria Luis]()
Love Me Tomorrow by Maria Luis
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey call her America’s Sweetheart. And me? I’m the so-called “inked god” she dumped on TV. I’ve tried to forget her. I’ve tried to move on. Until I discover that her family is opening a new restaurant next to my tattoo parlor. If I were a gentleman, I’d offer my congratulations and go my own way. If I were a gentleman, I’d let her be . . . but I’m not... -
![Scrooge and the Girls Next Door by Melanie Jacobson]()
Scrooge and the Girls Next Door by Melanie Jacobson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen the sunniest woman in Creekville buys the house next to the grumpiest man on the street, sparks fly . . . and not just because she keeps blowing his fuses...Twenty-six-year-old Paige Redmond, single mom and go-getter, can’t wait to give her daughter, Evie, the Christmas of her dreams...Categorized as:
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![Never Kiss the Bad Boy by Lauren Landish]()
Never Kiss the Bad Boy by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA full plate? More like an overflowing platter.The last thing I have time for is the bad boy next door.Even if he’s hot, sweaty, muscled, pierced, and makes sexy promises that keep me on edge.Survival Mode is how I live. My ghost kitchen is the place to be for every work crew in the city, and I bust my butt from sunup to sun down, while rubbing every nickel and dime together to scrape by...Categorized as:
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![Glove Save by Teagan Hunter]()
Glove Save by Teagan Hunter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI’ve been told I’m the grumpiest goalie in the league, and that may be the case, but who cares when I’m also killing it this season? The Carolina Comets are currently on a record-breaking run, and I intend to keep it that way.This means the last thing I need is distractions, but my mother didn’t get that memo...Categorized as:
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![13 Locuras que regalarte by Alice Kellen]()
13 Locuras que regalarte by Alice Kellen
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAutumn ha crecido en hogares de acogida y su pasado es como un lienzo en blanco...Categorized as:
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![Yo también no es te quiero by Violeta Reed]()
Yo también no es te quiero by Violeta Reed
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEscribir romance nunca fue tan complicado.William Anderson es el escritor de fantasía más exitoso de la década, con millones de lectores enganchados a su pluma. Es exigente, ambicioso… y tremendamente atractivo. Y también es un bocazas. Raquel García es una joven española que llegó a Nueva York persiguiendo su sueñ trabajar en una de las editoriales más importantes del país...Categorized as:
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![Baby It's You by Belle Calhoune]()
Baby It's You by Belle Calhoune
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChristian Romance. Seven boys adopted from the foster care system by Alec and Maggie Donahue, a loving Irish couple living in Breeze Point, Cape Cod. Now grown men, the brothers are making their way in the world in their chosen professions, each hoping to find a love to last a lifetime. Faith. Family. Honor. The ties that bind them together. And an abundance of love... -
![Love Me Tender by Belle Calhoune]()
Love Me Tender by Belle Calhoune
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeven boys adopted from the foster care system by Alec and Maggie Donahue, a loving Irish couple living in Breeze Point, Cape Cod. Now grown men, the brothers are making their way in the world in their chosen professions, each hoping to find a love to last a lifetime. Faith. Family. Honor. And an abundance of love...
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