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Felix the Watcher by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAward winning Bestselling Author Blue Saffire presents Brothers Black 5: Felix The Watch Book 5 in the Brothers Black Series I’m a P.K., a pastor’s kid. I’ve done almost everything I’ve been told since I was a little girl,—no matter how confining that has felt. I’ve hidden my dreams and desires to toe the line. So imagine the burn of being blamed for something you didn’t do... -
Could Be Forever: Finn and Juliet by Claire Kingsley
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s just a fling. Or is it?Juliet Blake shows up at my bar, dejected after her surprise girls’ weekend goes bad. So I do the usual—mix her a drink and listen to her troubles. I’m a spontaneous guy, so I offer to help—spend the rest of the weekend with her so she’s not alone on her birthday.I don’t expect her to end up in my bed, but when she does, it’s mind-blowing... -
Something to Believe In by Ella Fox
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA rock star with millions of adoring fans. A country girl with a broken heart. Rock star, Tyson Allen, is the hilarious, in-your-face bass player for one of the world's most popular bands. Behind his funny-guy exterior hides a tragic past full of unbearable horror. After turning to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain, Tyson hit rock bottom on a New York City sidewalk... -
Pull You In by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was always supposed to be her little secret.That she got lonely and desperate enough to call him on his phone sex line.It was wrong, she knew, to keep calling, knowing who he was, but having him in the dark about who he was talking to.She always planned to stop.After the next call.When their boss gets wind of what is going on, she hatches a plan... -
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No Vacancy by Stephanie Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan a summer fling become the love of a lifetime? Perpetual good girl Caterina Longo is dependable to a fault. At 33, she’s never called in sick. Never had a one-night stand. Never taken a chance in her entire life... -
Picture This by Jolie Vines
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe 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... -
Hello Tease by Kelsie Hoss
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMen view love as a game. One you can walk away from.At least that’s what the men in my life have taught me. My dad ran off when I was young, and just when I thought I was getting my own happily ever after, my ex left me on my own with two kids.Trying to pick up the pieces, I move to a small town where I can have help from my children’s grandparents...Categorized as:
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Sundae Funday: A Curvy Woman Romance by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSundae Funday is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a strong, independent heroine and the man who wins her heart after it's already been broken before. Sundae Funday is the 4th in the series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers!InesSixteen years ago, everyone told me to steer clear of my ex, but I didn’t listen... -
Be My Flirty Firefighter by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's a photographer stuck in a rut. He's a firefighter who loves the unexpected. Will the sparks between them amount to something more?AndyAs a photographer, I’ve endured more weddings than any single woman should have to.But I love my job, even if it is a little routine.Then I land a gig shooting promo materials for a local firefighter bachelor auction... -
Storm by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAspenI can’t think of a better place to spend my last week in Alaska than in Three Rivers.Twenty years as a pilot in the Army has come and gone.Many of the veterans I served with have settled in the small town.It’s only fitting I spend my last days catching up with them.Plus, I’m determined to show my bestie a good time...Categorized as:
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Merciless in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s winning at life. She’s just off the streets. When they meet again, will they get a second chance?EliasI have everything…Except a woman.That’s because only one girl ever had my heart.But we were just kids.When I run into Maggie again, it feels like my last chance.She’s curvy, stubborn, and knows what she wants... -
Right or Wrong: An Alpha Man Curvy Woman Romance by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA short, sweet, & steamy romance featuring a curvy woman and the alpha man who claims her. Cassie I wanted to be a mother, not a business owner. But life had other plans.Now, my employees are like my kids and my heart is closed for business.When I need help and I’m all alone, a near stranger sweeps me off my feet. Literally.He's the exact opposite of what I went for in the past.Although.. -
Blaine by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCharmaneWhen my transmission dies, I’m forced to do the one thing I swore I’d never do:Ask Blaine Stark for a favor.With a massive snowstorm on the way, it’s my last chance to make a trip up the mountain to bring my dear friend supplies until spring.It’s just a quick trip.Except the storm comes early, trapping us.Forcing us to share a cabin...Categorized as:
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The Goalie by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI met her.The girl of my dreams.She's perfect for me in every way.There's only one thing wrong.She's the one girl I'm forbidden to have.The coach's daughter.His little princess.He's made it very clear. Grace is off-limits.But she's the only one I want.The only one I've ever wanted.I'm the best goalie in the league.I can stop anything.But I can't stop myself from falling for Grace... -
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Hayden's Firecracker by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings...Categorized as:
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216 Rancher Way by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe town of Cherry Falls is a lot of things, but exciting is not one of them.Which makes my job as a reporter for the town paper really freaking hard.The front page of the last issue featured a story about a raccoon who looked like Samuel L. Jackson.Not exactly thrilling.But when I'm forced to cover the new albino calf on the Cherry Blossom Ranch...I find out the meaning of thrilling... -
Dash by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrynn Thomas desperately needed a job and jumped at the chance to work for the cleaning company owned by Dallas "Dash" Smith. But she never expected to find her boss cleaning up a crime scene. Or to be swept off her feet by him.The men of the Silver Saints MC moved fast when they found the women meant to be theirs. Dash was no exception. They’d also do anything to keep their women safe... -
Unraveling by Timberlyn Scott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSecrets and lies… No good ever comes of them. My life is proof. For eleven years, I’ve suffered from a suspicion that has waged a war inside my head, filled me with rage. Left me feeling helpless. But then she came along. The darkness continues to consume me, but when I’m with her, I can ignore it, push it away. Even if only for a little while. Payton calms me... -
Eyes On You by Laura Kaye
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe wants to explore her true desires, and he wants to watch… When a sexy stranger asks Wolf Henrikson to rescue her from a bad date, he never expected to want the woman for himself. But their playful conversation turns into a scorching one-night stand that reveals the shy beauty gets off on the idea of being seen, even if she’s a little scared of it, too. And Wolf loves to watch... -
Soaring with Fallon by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby… Fallon McCarthy has climbed the corporate ladder. She’s had the office with the view, the staff, and the plaque on her door... -
The Difference by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA lighthearted swoon-worthy summer read from NYT Bestselling Author, Kaylee Ryan. I've kissed a lot of frogs, just to be covered in warts. I've been lied to, cheated on, and used more times than I can count. I don't have it in me to keep going. I need a break from it all. I need time for the wounds to heal, and the scars to fade... -
Unconditional by Melody Grace
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"I’ve spent my whole life chasing perfection: perfect looks, perfect man, perfect home. But in one brutal moment, I realized it was all just a beautiful lie…" Carina MacKenzie is fleeing from her past. Picking up the wreckage of her shattered dreams, she seeks comfort in the only place she’s ever felt safe: Beachwood Bay. Garrett Sawyer isn’t looking to be anyone’s savior... -
Care for You by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMiles - I may be young, but I know what I want. And what I want is Jake Woods. He’s funny, caring, gorgeous...and straight. Which is exactly why I need to stay away from him. I’m only going to get my heart broken. But I can’t help it; every day I fall a little deeper in love with the guy... -
Ryker: A Mountain Man Curvy Woman Romance by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRyker: Harrison Brothers in Alaska Book 3A Mountain Man Curvy Woman RomanceScarlettRyker and I have been best friends since we were eight years old.We always knew the two of us would be famous.Ryker has made his fame on social media.I found mine in country music.When my very public engagement ends, all I want to do is hide away from the world... -
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Elliot by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElliot & Dakota's storyWe all made a pact. We’ve survived basic together, shared duty stations, and gone to war together. But the needs of the Army have separated us multiple times. That’s why we agreed that when each of us got out, we’d each settle down in the same mountainside town of Three Rivers...Categorized as:
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Charlotte by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Curvy Girl Sweet and Steamy Opposites Attract Romantic ComedyCHARLOTTE I read about assertive women in my romance novels, but I can’t find the confidence when I’m around gorgeous men. It’s never more evident when I’m mistaken for a bride at a bachelorette party and the hottest guy in the club dances for me... -
Crying Shame by Rebel Shaw
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAddysonLife just threw me a curveball. I have to find a new place to live, but it must be in-district, because my son has his heart set on riding the bus to his first day of kindergarten.When my brother’s sexy best friend suggests we move in with him, I have to remind myself the offer was for his spare bedrooms… not his bed... -
Sweet Curves by Mia Brody
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis small-town firefighter is ready to claim the curvy woman from the big city.HavenI’m a hopeless romantic. But as a famous curvy singer, I’m tired of being used by guys that just want to further their career.I need a man who doesn’t know my true identity. One who can fall in love with the real me, not the woman on stage.Now I plan to search for love on a dating app where I can stay anonymous... -
Wet Dreams by Emily Bishop
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI knew with one look. She’s the one. The face of my modeling agency empire. What are the chances I would find her working at the local diner? Years of fake Barbie’s have built a fortress around me. Demi’s not like the others. We have a real connection. One that makes it hard to keep it professional. I’ll smile. She’ll blush. I’ll rise to the occasion. She’ll bend over backwards to accommodate... -
Cameron by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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Friends with Benefits by Nicole Blanchard
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTripp Wilder is more than a friend…...but Ember Stevens is determined not to make him a boyfriend. After a terrible break up, she prefers sex without the strings, and who better to teach her about NSA relationships than her love ’em and leave ’em neighbor, Tripp?It’s the best of both worlds...Categorized as:
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Drawn to the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGetting lost on a hiking trail has never been this much fun.It was supposed to be a simple walk.My coworkers were getting on my last nerve, and I needed to get away from everything. I walk at the park every day back home. It can’t be all that different here.But I don’t have cell phone service, and I somehow lose track of how to get back to the campground... -
Grace and Mercy by Chance Carter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm looking for trouble ... and I think I found her! I'm Hollywood's hottest bad boy. I have no trouble getting girls to drop their panties ... and that's the problem. When you're looking for the thrill of the chase, it's no fun when they just jump in your lap. I'm past looking for a quick lay. Give me a challenge. Give me a real woman. A woman who knows who she is... -
Right on Time: An Alpha Male Curvy Girl Romance by Liz Fox, Cassidy Taylor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRight on Time An Alpha Tattooed Man and Curvy Woman Romance Dahlia He rescued me from the worst date ever. He’s a badass tattoo artist with a body like a superhero--he could have any woman he wanted… but he chose me, and gave me a glimpse of what my future could be. But I got scared. Until something happened that reminded me that this is my life and my choice...and what I choose is Bishop... -
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Mister Right by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Alpha Man and Curvy Woman RomanceEvieI love my job, my independence, and my delectable curves.But it’s a good thing I work in an erotic lingerie shop, because I’ve been left high and dry by men. It’s not my fault they run away when they find out my personality doesn’t match the sweet-girl package... -
Rugged Boss by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTessLife has thrown me for a loop.Normally, I’ve got everything handled, but this time--between quitting school, moving in with my mom, and my stepdad’s terminal illness--I’m scrambling to keep things together.When I get a job at a company in my field, it feels like something is finally going right... -
Iron by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Friends to Lovers RomanceMaddyI’ve been in love with Iron forever.He looked out for me when we were growing up and always made me feel special.But now I want him to look at me more than just his friend. I want him to see me as a woman.IronMaddy’s always been mine. Even if I couldn’t have her.But when she has a run in with one of my rivals, all bets are off.No one is going to hurt her... -
Claiming Caroline: An Older Man/Younger Curvy Girl Romance (Claimed) by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEven Prince Charming has a wicked side…Jared I didn't believe in love until I met a princess at a ball.And then she vanished.Imagine my surprise when she shows up in my office a day later.She's beautiful, fierce, and has the courage of a lion.She's also a student at my college…and her sister is my star student.Claiming Caroline Thorne may destroy everything I've worked for... -
Christmas with the Sheriff by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMark: All I wanted was a damn bit of eggnog with my Christmas dinner. Is that so hard? My sister forced me to head out to get my own, but I found one last item I suddenly needed. The prettiest petite redhead with a nasty temper and holding onto the only eggnog in her tiny hands. Since she refuses to give it to me, I guess I’ll have to take them both... -
The C Agreement by R.L. Kenderson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll she wanted was to improve her skills when it came to the C.I was the girl next door…with a few extra pounds. My job was demanding and kept me on my toes, but when I was deep in a case, it left me little time for relationships. And because of that, I had some complaints in the bedroom.What I wanted was for someone to teach me to be a better lover... -
Dear Mountain Man by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsa curvy girl romance (sincerely yours book... -
Always Right by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA short, sweet, & steamy romance featuring a curvy woman and the alpha man who claims her. Izzy I thought when I got older, people would take me more seriously.Just because I have frizzy hair and sexy curves doesn’t mean I can’t build a successful business.When I try to get funding for my personal care products line, one of the potential investors has that same familiar judgy attitude... -
Here's to Now by Teagan Hunter
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsStrangers to friends. Friends to lovers. Lovers to...oh, sh*t, we just got married in Vegas! My name is Gaige Addams, and my life is full of regrets. I've held onto grudges, shamed myself for my mistakes, and kept secrets from those closest to me for far too long... -
All the Way by M. Mabie
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA hot contemporary romance from the author of the Wake Series. I’m a man’s man. A bro. A pal. A dude. And I love women. Am I a saint? Far from it. Do I go out with a lot of women? You’re damn right. I date them all. Shy. Loud. Too busy. Lonely. High maintenance. No confidence. No filter. Bad habits. Naive. Beautiful ones... -
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A Better Place by Jennifer Van Wyk
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter James Cole's wife walked out on him, he put his dreams aside to raise his daughter. But now she's grown and he's ready for more. When the opportunity arises to own a restaurant, his life-long dream, he can't deny that it's meant to be. And for more reasons than one. He’s kept his heart closed off since the day his wife walked away... -
Mail Ordered Bride by Tory Baker, Kasi Alexander
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the wilds of Alaska single women are few and far between. An online site to find the perfect bride seems ridiculous, but Stone is willing to give it a try. As he looks at Carly’s pictures and reads her words, he’s convinced she’s the one. He spends his nights imagining what it will be like to finally touch her, to sink inside and hear her cry out his name... -
Temptation by J.D. Hawkins
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens when the boy you've wanted your whole life finally wants you back? I'm used to taking what I want, being the best at what I do. During the day, I make big bucks as New York's premiere consultant. At night, I can get any girl I lay my eyes on... -
Casey by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCasey knows what he wants; he’s just not always sure how to go about getting it. He knows he’ll never get Preston, the sexy man who runs Leashes & Lace, to notice him unless he’s ready to open up and step out of his comfort zone... -
Dare by S.L. Scott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDare Marquis is a bad boy rock star with a body to match. Cocky.Devilish good looks.A voice that commands attention. A night with him and no strings attached is just what I need. But he makes it impossible to not want more when he runs his hand through his dark, wild hair and smiles. One he only shares with me. Weatherly Beck is an angel with a body made for sin. Whip-smart.Drop dead gorgeous... -
A Real Man: Volume One by Jenika Snow
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings**LIMITED TIME 0.99 SALE. Price increases after release week.** A real man always does it better... This volume contains the first three books in the Real Man series. The ebook collection also includes never before published epilogues for Lumberjack and Virgin. Book1: Lumberjack...She hasn't been with a real man until now. Book 2: Virgin...She's the only one he'll ever want...Categorized as:
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