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Alec's Dream by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPast indiscretion with life-altering effects. Macy Spencer hit rock bottom and clawed her way out of the hole her cheating, lying, gambling ex-husband left her in. Drowning in debt and penniless, the single mother of two worked hard to get her life back on track and protect her children from the fallout. But now her ex is in more debt and his bookie’s knocking on her door for payment...Categorized as:
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Nashville Dreams by Julie Capulet
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“All I wished for was to experience that spark you read about, just once. What I wasn’t expecting was the Fourth of July and heaven on earth all rolled into one.” ~ Stella Bass player Kade Tucker is known as the Magic Man, and not only for his riffs. After breaking off a disastrous relationship, he swears off women. Only problem is, five minutes later, he might have just met the love of his life...Categorized as:
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Rico: The Four Families: Romano by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFederico Romano didn’t just inherit his position as the head of the family, he clawed his way to the top, all while dealing with drama and secrets in his personal life that can never be allowed to see the light of day. The harsh and unforgiving mafia boss persona he presents to the world at large is light-years away from the loving man that his family knows...Categorized as:
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Betting on Forever by Scarlett Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAlessia DeRosa is a full of fire and ambition. When life throws her a curveball, her pride won’t allow room for failure. Betting on herself, Alessia cashes out of the life she was dealt, picks up the pieces of her shattered heart and moves on to a future unknown. Blade Johnson was born into the Battle Born MC... -
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Maddox by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBrynnRebuilding her life after escaping from the years of neglect and abuse from the one person she should have been able to trust most was definitely a challenge. Working two crappy jobs, living in a run-down apartment, and riding the bus through the worst part of town–this was not what she envisioned for her life... -
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Innocent by Addison Jane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI escaped a brutal past.Created a life I loved.But when your fake proposal with your one-night stand ends up plastered all over the internet, suddenly you’re right back where you started.Fighting for my life and the future I deserved.Only this time, I wasn’t sure I’d survive.Drake wasn’t just a tattooed CEO of a billion-dollar company.He was protective.He was passionate... -
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The Wilde Touch by Stoni Alexander
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLooks can be deceiving… Emmy-winning journalist Alexandra Reed returns to the DC area with two goals in mind—care for her ailing mom and steer clear of devastatingly handsome Crockett Wilde. But the man who stole her heart, then broke it, is impossible to avoid. As her life spins out of control, she finds pleasure in her secret escape... -
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Cage by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAge gapDaddy DomJealous/Possessive HOver-the-top protective HDD/lgSeries Troubled and lost.They were once teenage boys with no hope for the future. Now they live a life of danger, doing things no one else in the world can do. All it took was a twist of fate to change their lives forever...Categorized as:
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Becoming His by Ami Van
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDerrick King He and his brothers are the ruthless heads of a crime family. KINGS. They’ve built their empire to become what it is today, collecting fortune and power, bending rules and taking out whoever stood in their way. Tall, dark and sinfully gorgeous, Derrick as head of the family never went to bed alone yet never slept in a bed with any woman either...Categorized as:
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Mountain Man's Accidental Surprise by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"I'm ready for my private striptease lover boy." My best friend's bachelorette party had to be amazing. Lucky for me, my hired stripper blew everyone away. And I was quite smitten myself. Later that night, he gave me a private show. One I'll never forget. But now, no can know our secret. Because the life of my unborn baby literally depends on it... -
![The Surgeon by Nichole Rose]()
The Surgeon by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen people hear biker, they assume trouble. That's not me or my MC. I'm a respected pediatric surgeon. I just happen to like the road at my back, the wind in my face, and the MC brotherhood. My job and the MC are all I want… Until Samara Lansing blows into my life and changes everything. She's a fierce warrior determined to save her niece. And she thinks I'm the surgeon for the job... -
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Chased by Him by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings⚠⚠This book contains scenes and discussions of non-consensual sexual acts, domestic violence, profanity, sexual content, violence and miscarraige through trauma. If any of these are triggers for you, you should consider skipping this read.⚠⚠ChasePeople take one look at me and see a pretty face.Because that’s what I want them to see...Categorized as:
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Controlling Chloe by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBlurb coming soon! This is Bash Gilroy's story... -
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Home Run by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGreen Lucas doesn't know what's about to hit him. Complete Standalone Romance Wanted A woman with grit and fire who will help me get my son’s head out of his ass. You must be self-sufficient and not looking for a gravy train. Common sense is a plus, book smarts are optional. Cannot have red hair, as my son seems to go for that type and he needs something to shake him up... -
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![Fire with Fire by Michelle St. James]()
Fire with Fire by Michelle St. James
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove is a battlefield — and only the strong survive. Shunning his Ivy League education and the empire that was his birthright, Damian Cavallo found his place in New York City’s criminal underworld after the fall of the Syndicate. Reclusive and angry, he works alone — until crime lord Nico Vitale makes a compelling argument for the new organization’s far-reaching power...Categorized as:
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![Every Time We Touch by J.E. Parker]()
Every Time We Touch by J.E. Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s fighting to keep her head above water… He’s drowning in guilt.-Kyle-As a kid my life was perfect.I had everything I could ever want.Amazing parents, a loving little sister. Then it all changed.In the blink of an eye, my heart died. My soul fractured, my happiness vanished. For years I felt nothing but pain. Then Carissa walked into my life.In an instant, she turned my world upside down... -
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Judge by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJudgeI had no idea what was in store for me since getting locked up. With my old organization gone, and freedom looming, though, I had a visitor with an offer I couldn’t refuse.A new career path.As an arms-dealing biker. Everything seemed to be on track.Until I put my hands on the one woman in town who I wasn’t allowed to touch…DelaneyI’d secretly had a crush on him before he went away to prison... -
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Grand Lake Colorado Series: A Complete Small Town Contemporary Romance Collection by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA never before published collection of small-town romances from best-selling author Alexis Winter.Lose yourself in each emotional, Kindle melting story. Whether you enjoy second chances, single dads, men in uniform or secret, forbidden love stories you'll enjoy every last word of this complete collection...Categorized as:
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![The Woman on the Exam Table by Jessica Gadziala]()
The Woman on the Exam Table by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was not the kind of man meant to fall in love.He was the proud enforcer of the Costa Family who perhaps enjoyed the violent, bloody parts of his job a bit too much.All that changed, though, when he was put on a job that had him crossing paths with a woman who changed everything.She was not the kind of woman to have hope.The life she found herself trapped in had very little to look forward to... -
![Doctor's Duties: A Secret Baby Romance (Doctors of Denver Standalone) by K.C. Crowne]()
Doctor's Duties: A Secret Baby Romance (Doctors of Denver Standalone) by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'll forget all about my feelings for my professor.Medical school is enough stress as it is.But then mother nature's monthly gift decides to ghost me.Now I'm totally screwed!! The way we met was out of a movie.Then he showed up as my professor the very next day.He's the man with two titles.Dr. Frost. And Professor Mc. Hottie.All that and a panty-dropping New Zealand accent..Categorized as:
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Vegas Daddy by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWarning – Do Not Spend Your Holiday Drinking in Vegas.May cause you to wake up married to a domineering single daddy…It all started with me running away from the altar of h*ll.And ended with the most erotic night of my life in the city of Sin.Zane is older. Ex-military. And a HOT single dad.But our fairytale came to an end - with the cartel on my tail.Months later we meet again...Categorized as:
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![United Reign by Kylie Kent]()
United Reign by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDark Mafia RomanceTheoEverything we’ve built is crashing down around me.I’m consumed by the darkness, my blood boiling with the need for revenge.My wife is the only light in my life; she’s the very reason I keep on fighting.They’re coming after me. And worse yet, they’re coming after her.But let them come…I’m waiting. We’re waiting.To send them all back to the hell they crawled out of...Categorized as:
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![The Woman in Harm's Way by Jessica Gadziala]()
The Woman in Harm's Way by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSavannah had never considered herself a brave person. So saving the life of a customer at her restaurant when men had burst in with guns drawn had simply been instinct. There was no way for her to know that the man she’d saved was a member of the local mafia. Or that he and his family would feel indebted to her for life...Categorized as:
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![Royal Daddy by K.C. Crowne]()
Royal Daddy by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'm her father's closest friend.And I've vowed to tame his estranged daughter.But her fire is so d*mn fierce it reduces my rules to ash. How will I protect her when all I want is to ruin her? Ava: There I was selling crab cakes out of my food truck,When the world's biggest scrooge approaches me.I can't help but notice his impressively ripped body in a perfectly tailored suit... -
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![Snow's Prince by Nichole Rose]()
Snow's Prince by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFalling for Snow was the last thing this mafia prince intended to do.DimitriSilver Spoon Falls was supposed to be an easy mark.Instead, I'm up to my ears in cartels and complications.I waltzed into enemy territory to investigate...And waltzed back out with a new mission in life.Protecting Snow Buchanan from her stepmother and her cartel of henchmen.Her seven furry friends doubt me... -
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Savage Intent by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMelina gave me her body and ran away.She can run, but she can’t hide.I needed to lose myself in a woman.It was just supposed to be one night.She gave more than either of us bargained for.I claimed her innocence and she disappeared.She has no idea the lengths I will go to find her.I won’t allow her to get away again.I’ll track her down. Nothing will keep me from her.I don’t care what I must do... -
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Knocked Up by the Mountain Man by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThat life changing night with the big, sexy mountain man?Turns out it's more than just a hot hook-up.The ex-soldier is arrogant. Wild. And my biggest competitor.I was fuming from a review that screamed sabotage.An altercation was on my mind but I got so much more than I bargained...He grabbed me by my waist... Moved me against his hot, sculpted chest...And completely dominated my body and soul...Categorized as:
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My Ex Boyfriend's Dad by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy son and I fell for the same girl.And now her life is in my hands.I always knew Vivian was special. The strength of a lioness. Witty banter that matches mine.And a magnetic sensual beauty.But she’s in deep with the cartel. I won't rest until I eliminate every last threat.But one problem still remains..Categorized as:
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Lunchtime Chronicles: My, My Sweet Potato Pie by Sonja B., Lunchtime Chronicles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSee all of the Lunchtime Chronicles series HERE.Sweet, Smooth, and SinfulBianca MooreAfter going through a bitter divorce that left me broken and angry at the world, I needed a fresh start. On a whim, I took the advice of my best friend, Tangy, and moved to the small country town of Leesbough, where she resides. The townspeople welcome me with their southern hospitality, which I wasn’t used to... -
![Faking Mr. Right by K.C. Crowne]()
Faking Mr. Right by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Let's make this fun and really give them something to talk about." Levi's nothing like I remembered.Once the nerd from school two years my junior. Desperately trying to hide his crush. Now he's built like a stallion. Tall enough to tower any man. And pulls off a flannel shirt like no mountain man I know.But there lies a scorned heart in his chest. Jaded and broken... -
![Maybe It's Fate by Ajme Williams]()
Maybe It's Fate by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI was on my way in my high heels looking like a boss babe…Ready to prove to the world that I could make it on my own.And then…A hot businessman turned my world upside down.I was shocked too.Mainly because that hot businessman was my brother’s best friend.He lied about being married to me.I lied about not being in love with him.It was like just any other modern mess... -
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Play by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI should know better than to fall for a man who is forbidden to me…James is my law professor.Forbidden as sin.Yet, everything seems to be pulling us together.The attraction that ripples between us when we’re near each other.The way he undresses me with his eyes.That kiss that shouldn’t have happened.We know we shouldn’t cross that line, but when we do there’s no turning back...Categorized as:
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![Meant to Be by Ajme Williams]()
Meant to Be by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI needed a bodyguard to protect me from my violent ex – the one that got me pregnant.Dax seemed like the perfect man for the job... at first.It’s obvious that I have a “type” in men.Alpha, dominant, and... hot as hell?Dax’s strong arms cover and protect me everywhere I go.He’s ex-military and quite intense.The way he looks at me when I’m in danger tells me all I need to know about him... -
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Craving Carlo by Mia Madison
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"You gave me a taste of your fire. Hell no, I'm not walking away." Carlo Adamo is the most perfect man I have ever seen -- and the only one whose touch drives me mad. But some of us aren't meant for happy endings. If he knew the truth, he'd forget about me. I just need to stop trembling in his arms long enough to make him believe it... -
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![Physical Science by Nichole Rose]()
Physical Science by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove is the final test for this professor and his star student.Nico ValentinoMy brothers are mobsters. Criminals.They rule their kingdoms with iron fists.I'm nothing like them.I'm an astrophysicist. A professor.My lecture hall is full of laughter.Until I set eyes on Norah Bishop.She needs my help, but I need her.And I'll do whatever it takes to keep her...Categorized as:
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Relentless by Elizabeth Knox, Wander Aguiar
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBellamy: My life was supposed to be so simple; getting the rest of my inheritance at 25. I would invest it in my music career and become history, literally. What I didn’t expect was to find out that everything I believed to be true about my family was a complete lie. I didn’t expect to find out that I had a half-sister by my real father; a man that was the devil reincarnate... -
![Hawk by Harley Wylde]()
Hawk by Harley Wylde
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHayley – Having both a father and brother who are in law enforcement, and over protective, doesn’t make it easy to date. Which is why I was still a virgin at eighteen and had never had a serious boyfriend. If I’d realized chasing Cuddles through the biker compound would result in the hottest night of my life, I might have fixed my hair and dressed a little better. Not that Hawk seemed to mind... -
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Loved by Daddy's 4 Dirty Friends by Barbi Cox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI have to tell my dad that I’m in love with his four best friends... -
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Daddy's Obsession by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Protect my daughter." Not what I expected from an old friend.But when I locked eyes with her, there was no turning back. Raquel has a magnetic sensual beauty,Along with the strength and resilience of a lioness. The loss of my wife left my little girl and I empty.Now Raquel is proof that even a monster can escape his own darkness... -
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Secret Obsession by D.M. Mortier
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsColonel Colton James Ragnarson III should have known better. He wanted nothing more than to enjoy his retirement after his intensely active combat years in the US Army, take care of his family, and find the mystery woman who had made him personalized weapons...Categorized as:
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![Sweet Ride by Megan Wade]()
Sweet Ride by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s a Harley-riding biker, and she’s a Vespa-riding lawyer. They say opposite’s attract. But when these two collide, anything could happen.It’s not a normal day at the office when a giant, tattooed biker walks in and demands you give up everything you’re working on to help him keep custody of his kid.And after that day, I never have a ‘normal day’ again...Categorized as:
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Leather and Mistletoe by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA fast paced, over the top, Insta-Love Romance ~Grizz~ President of The Knight Warriors MC. ~Noell~ Owner of the new bookshop in town. Ride along with them as they fall in Love just in time for Christmas...Categorized as:
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![Gone Too Far by Ajme Williams]()
Gone Too Far by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy ex doesn’t know that he’s got twin sons… and I’m about to meet him… oops!This reality has haunted me for the last six years.Drew was everything I’d wanted in my life.And in my bed.But my dream job waited for me in London.A huge fight later, I packed my bags and left.But the two pink lines changed everything.I took a deep breath and built from scratch... -
![Entrapped by Tracie Delaney]()
Entrapped by Tracie Delaney
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf I wrote my autobiography about my life right now, I'd call it “Blackmailed by the Billionaire”.Ruthless, callous, and self-serving are the nicest words to describe the powerful CEO who wants what's mine.He'll use any method at his disposal to emerge victorious, including coercion.Okay, fine, I'll concede defeat, but as his interest pivots I spot the opportunity for payback... -
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![Stolen by the Master Chief by Fiona Davenport]()
Stolen by the Master Chief by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsArrow Hamlin was being a good samaritan when he stopped to help someone with a flat tire. He never expected his act of kindness would lead him to the woman who was meant to be his. Or that she’d be on the run from a dangerous situation.Sage Elsher was stunned by a violent encounter in her own home. She had no idea who to trust until Arrow came to her rescue... -
![Irish Doctor's Secret Babies by K.C. Crowne]()
Irish Doctor's Secret Babies by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Secret Baby, Second Chance RomanceA tall beefy doctor walks into a bar. No, it’s not the start of a joke. It’s how this ALL started.One night was all we had.An Irish Adonis made me feel everything I needed...Beautiful. S*xy. Desired.I became a goddess in his presence. And a one way ticket assured me I'd never see him again.Until 2 years later... “Kenna?” says a man with a familiar voice... -
![Lawless by Amarie Avant]()
Lawless by Amarie Avant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Beast stole me from the Devil . . . AnastasiyaI was born a trophy owned by the Resnov Bratva, waiting for the day they’d collect.My identity was engraved in their legacy, and my only purpose was to obey, to submit. I had no voice, and most of all, I had no choice.I was promised to one yet stolen by another. Simeon Resnov was my savior, a different kind of beast...Categorized as:
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![Accidental Affair: A Fake Marriage Romance by Ajme Williams]()
Accidental Affair: A Fake Marriage Romance by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve been obsessed with my dad’s best friend for as long as I can remember.Does that make me a bad girl?Let me clarify.I’m not just mindlessly obsessed with him.I actually like Maurice.Letting him kiss me was a big deal for me.I’m still holding on to my V-card.And I want to hand it over to him every time I see him dressed in a suit.Lucky for me, I see that a lot because I work for him... -
![Baring Brando by Mia Madison]()
Baring Brando by Mia Madison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You should always wear my clothes … when you wear anything at all, that is.” Sasha Brando Adamo is not my type. He’s too rough, too aggressive. But when he touches me, nothing else matters. I know I should keep things purely physical, but I fall for him anyway. Just when I’m starting to think we have a chance, I learn the hard way that only fools fall in love...Categorized as:
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![Tequila by Rebecca Sharp]()
Tequila by Rebecca Sharp
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom bestselling author, Dr. Rebecca Sharp, comes a new and sexy rescue romance standalone novel.... A pilot, a park ranger, and a bottle of tequila sit down at a bar. One shot. One kiss. One night together on top of the Rockies changed everything… until morning rolled around. Six years later, Shay Covington returns to Colorado. Famous. The best fighter pilot in the Air Force. Infamous...
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