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Something Like Spring by Jay Bell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNothing in this world is permanent. Friends, lovers, even family, can all disappear in the blink of an eye. Without these anchors, it's all too easy to find oneself drifting. Jason Grant doesn't have much, aside from a beat-up old guitar and knack for getting kicked out of foster homes. His latest placement is set to be just another in a long line of failures... -
Boxed Set Complete Carnage Series: Carnage #1&2 by Lesley Jones
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCarnage Book #1 Out of this world read! Had me gripped all the way. Could not put it down. Fantastic real life raw emotion. If you want an emotional, hot, exciting, blow your mind kinda read then Carnage is what you need There is no way I can describe this book to you. If 10 stars were an option it still wouldn't be enough. I'm declaring this book my most favorite book of 2014.. -
My Kinda Mess by Lacey Black, Sara Eirew
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAll her life, Lexi Summer has dreamed of one thing: to become a mother. As the youngest of six, she’s accustomed to the chaos and camaraderie that comes with a big family, which is why she has been anxious to get a jump on this next phase in her life. She thought she had it all: the perfect house, husband, and future. Until one secret rips it all apart... -
A Different Kind of December by Lesley Jones
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDecember 1st... A time to reflect and remember for Georgia, and also, she's decided, this year will be a time for change. Starting with high emotion on the anniversary of the day that changed her life and ending on a loud, raucous and raunchy Christmas night, we get a little dip into the lives of some of the Carnage Series favourite characters. This is book 5 in a series. Carnage Book One... -
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Letters to Lincoln by Tracie Podger
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do you do when your husband dies unexpectedly? You write him a letter, of course. What do you do when someone answers that letter? Dani was mid-thirties when she found herself alone and without her soulmate. Coming to terms with her loss took all her strength and her voice. If Dani thought she’d experienced the worst life could throw at her, she was wrong... -
New Love by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn book two of the "Love" series, Tessa and Lucas have decided it best to be friends.But is it possible when they share a love as deep as theirs?Follow Luke as he tries to be the man he realized he wanted to become when he fell in love with Tessa.Follow Tessa as tries to stay strong for herself and Lucas through loss, life, and new love... -
Finding Me by Mariah Dietz
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI came here to escape. Leave the debris and avoid the inevitable truths. Things are better. Worse. Different. I’m finding me, but in the process I fear I’m forgetting those I have left, and the ones who have left me. Maybe I’m losing who I was... -
One Night to Fall by Kelsey Kingsley
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDo we choose love? Or is it something decided by fate? To Kinsey McKenna, Patrick Kinney was a persistent glob of sticky peanut butter. He had been stuck to the roof of her mouth, since they were both three years old, when fate seemed to send his family next door to hers. All the way from the coast of Ireland to River Canyon, Connecticut... -
Unbelievable by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlright, so maybe I’m not as much of a loser as I had thought. That was certainly proven as I took my rightful spot by Noah’s side. It’s exactly where I belong. Now my only challenge is holding on to it. Am I enough for him? or better yet, is he enough for me? I’ve gone through hell and back over the past few weeks...Categorized as:
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Love Notes: A continuance of the Love, Wrapped, and Burning Souls series by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor the readers of the Love series, Wrapped series, the Burning Souls series and Love you Anyways. A continuation of Lucas and Tessa's story, in Lucas Links POV. In Love Notes, Lucas and Tessa's rekindled love has never been stronger. Although she has never wanted to revisit the past it weighs on Lucas's heart. Lucas wants Tessa to know everything, yet burdening her further is not an option... -
Fight by Nicole Dykes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s always been Shaw and Carter against the world. Life has never been easy, but they’ve found solace in each other. Together they are strong and combat the hell they were born into. School is ending, and choices must be made. But with change comes pain. And both seek a better life... -
The Collar of Freedom: The Collar Duet, Book 1 by Alexandra Iff
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLibrarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00KDJNAIW. Amelia Jones knows the truth; she lives and breathes it every day. The endless monotony of a loveless marriage, and years of domestic slavery stretch before her in minutes and hours that are destined to end in a mental breakdown. Then Alexander Reeves walks through the door... -
Beneath the Stain - Part One by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn one breath of shotgunned pot smoke, Grant Adams breaks every taboo Mackey knows—and Mackey refuses to look back. In the shadows of their small town, Mackey and Grant carry on a precocious affair under the noses and behind the backs of girlfriends, parents, and overprotective older brothers. When Mackey's band finally has a chance to make it big, Mackey and Grant are put to the test... -
Forgotten Sweethearts: A Romance Novel by Melissa Bender
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFind out what happens after "Happily Ever After" in this amazing novel at $0.99 til November 8! “Things change and I finally realised that trying to fix us was nothing but a mistake.” He was never there for her, and she doubted him. And it is already taking its toll on their marriage. When the only solution is to divorce, they decided to try one last time again... -
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Broken Hill Hurt by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWe had it all until we didn’t.Nate Ryder has been the center of my world for the past few months. He’s cared for me, cherished me, and shown me a love I never even imagined could be real.He was my rock when my father left and my voice when I didn’t have one. He was once my bully but now holds my heart in the palm of his hands, along with it, the power to destroy me... -
The Story of Our Life by Shari Low
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUnwind, laugh, cry ... but feel uplifted with this bittersweet love story. Perfect for the fans of Jo-Jo Moyes and Marian Keyes. So what would you do if your husband slept with another woman? Colm strolled into my life fifteen years ago. If there's ever such a thing as love at first sight, that was it for us both... -
Unraveled by Mia Kayla
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI once loved a boy who grew into a man. A man that promised me stability, loyalty, and a lifetime of security. I had it all—at least I thought so. Until mere minutes with someone else made me want for more. More than I already had. Forbidden wants that I shouldn’t wish for. Cade Ryder was everything my Ivy League pedigree should have stayed away from... -
Mackenzie by M.A. Foster
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor every action, there’s a reaction. Or in my case, a consequence. One night. One party. One girl. One time. One unforeseen tragedy. Two shattered hearts. Two lives changed forever... -
Denim Diaries 1: 16 Going on 21 by Darrien Lee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnother great book in the Denim Dairies... -
Glitter on the Web by Ginger Voight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter Eli Blake’s viral video “Big Girl/Big Heart” shoots him right to the top of the charts, he rises to fame shamelessly tapping into this niche. Because of his striking good looks, all his faithful groupies want desperately to believe every word he sings, like he’s not another run-of-the-mill superficial jerk. One little wrinkle. He totally is... -
In the Ring: A Dario Caivano Novel by Perri Forrest
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“In the Ring” introduces Dario “DC” Caivano, heavyweight champion, who is also a man with a heavy heart. It isn’t without reason, however. As a teenager, Dario witnessed the murder of someone that he loved like a brother, and it took a lot out of him. It hardened him and left little to trust... -
All That Glisters by C.J. Fallowfield
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"This is an amazing story that I can only compare to the likes of the This Man Trilogy or the Crossfire series.” Mad About Books.An Amazon UK #1 bestselling humorous erotic romance standalone. A spin-off to The Temptress. Hunter Donovan. He was everything I openly loathed, but everything I secretly desired.Cocky, arrogant, and crude... -
Yesterday Is Ours by H.J. Bellus
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove struck me at a young age. Bertie Cooper owned my heart from the second grade right up until the moment I ruined everything. I didn't deserve her, not after what I did, so I lied and pushed her away. I took the coward's way out and I broke her heart. Little did I know, I sentenced the rest of my days to an internal prison of hell... -
The Initiation (BHPA #1 by Melissa Adams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeverly Hills Prep Academy is one of the top prep schools in the country: it will open all kind of doors for new transfer student Ayla. The school for the rich and famous is ruled by the A-Class: the smartest and brightest students at BHPA. The A-Class is ruled by the A-Team: three hot guys all by the name of Alex. Alex Richmond is the A-Team leader and he rules BHPA with an iron first...Categorized as:
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Tess, Property of Blaze by J.A. Collard
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy name is Tess, and I've got a secret to tell....I'm a biker's old lady. Blaze is my man, and he couldn't be any more perfect--strong, protective, and gorgeous as hell. And he's all mine. Problem is, he doesn't know my past, and that I was brought up in another biker club. But it doesn't end there; I'm the President's princess, daughter and brat, and my real name is Teresa... -
Fearless by Chris O'Guinn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt fifteen, Justin is already a cynic. He’s experienced too many betrayals, too many disappointments. He doesn’t want to be involved in anything. He doesn’t want to be popular. He doesn’t even want friends anymore, since they only ever let you down. He just wants to get through high school and the best way he can come up with to accomplish that goal is to simply be invisible... -
Unbound by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Hurting makes you react in ways you shouldn’t. Makes you lie and use others until the pain’s gone and what you suddenly feel is nothing but loneliness. The way it should have been in the beginning.” There’s one place Rawley Walker feels at home. On a stage, gripping a mic in a darkened bar... -
Let Me Heal Your Heart by Lily Foster
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLET ME HEAL YOUR HEART Book Four in Lily Foster’s LET ME series First loves are not easily forgotten… Anna has endured more by the age of eighteen than most do in a lifetime. Unless you know her, you see only the beautiful, privileged, bright college freshman who seems to have it all. Few people know what she’s gone through or know who she really is...Categorized as:
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Double Threat My Bleep by Julie Prestsater
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMegan Miller's someday came and she and Alex Aguilar are a couple. She nabbed her dream guy and couldn't be happier. The only problem is, he is miles away in college and Meg is stuck at Carver High dealing with girl drama, boy problems and the fact that Alex is constantly surrounded by half naked girls...Categorized as:
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KEPT: A Second Chance Fairy Tale by A.C. Bextor
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKEPT is a 368-page stand-alone contemporary romance novel written for those who still believe in fairy tales. A complete love story. No cliffhanger. Please note: Due to content, this book should not be read by those under the age of 18. Michael She’s a pain in my ass. She’s everything I know I don’t want or need. She’s the reason I’ve fought the darkness for so long... -
Blaine: Christmas at The Skulls by Sam Crescent
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s Christmas at The Skulls and you’re invited. When it came to Emily, Blaine messed up. He knocked her up and wasn’t there for her. He went off the deep end and lost everything including his woman and his daughter. He owes Angel everything for bringing his girls back into his life. Emily has tried to forget the past and move on but she can’t... -
The Other Fish in the Sea by Jenn Cooksey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn Shark Bait, readers everywhere met and fell in love with the new girl, Camie Ramsey, and swooned over her sure to be future husband, Tristan Daniels... -
Ryker by Harper Bentley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRyker Powers was the biggest prick I'd ever met. He was also my biggest mistake. He'd taken what he wanted then left, and I detested him for it. Not that the jerk had cared to stick around long enough to know how I felt. Everyone thought he was a perfect gentleman with all his quiet intensity but I knew better. I knew he had a filthy mouth. That he liked things dirty... -
Reminding Avery by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMost of the guys in my town had me marked as off limits. My dating history was slim to none, until Dylan. He didn’t let labels deter him from sweeping me off my feet. The day Avery Stanton took a chance on me is that day my life changed. Nothing else mattered but her. All I ever wanted was for her to be happy. I just wanted to love her, no matter how much distance was between us... -
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I Knew You Were Trouble by Paige Toon
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLife as the undercover daughter of a rock god isn't going to be easy...Categorized as:
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Never Over You by Ryleigh Andrews
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStrange how life deals the cards sometimes … Life was perfect for Mia Devereux. “You can always have me, Mia. I’m always yours. Forever, suga.” She had everything she always wanted. But maybe life wasn’t so perfect after all. One event threatens her happily ever after... -
Booty and the Beast by Sosie Frost
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"A flirty and steamy romcom! One of the best sports romances this year!" - Queens of RomanceWhen the devastatingly gorgeous Nick Hart seeks me out after five long years, I had hoped he'd begin our conversation with an over-due apology, not an invitation to his bed... -
Shoot The Gap by Jordan Ford
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe final book in a young adult romance series about a small town football team and the girls who win their hearts. Tyler Schumann has always been known as Nelson High’s goofy clown, the guy with the big mouth... -
Wishing on a Star by Terri Osburn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWall Street Journal bestselling author Terri Osburn brings you the third installment in the Shooting Stars Series, featuring the dreamers and hopefuls who pass through the doors of the hottest new label in town, Shooting Stars Records.Jesse Gold is teetering on the edge. Her duet partner defected to go solo... -
Don't Taunt Me by Kai Juniper
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrook saved me.Tamed the monster within me.But my past brought it back.It knocked on my door and everything fell apart.I thought I was stronger than that.But I'm not. Not yet. Not even with Brook's love.My past taunts me.It fuels my rage.If I can't get control of it, I'll lose it all.Everything I've worked for.I won't let that happen.I've come too far to go back... -
Off the Ice by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA coming-of-age love story with high school, hockey rivalry, friendship, family, and coming out.Soren’s life changes in an instant when he and his younger brother are adopted by hockey royalty. Making sense of his new life is hard enough, but when he’s enrolled in a private school it means facing a whole new set of problems... -
The Falling of Love by Marisa Oldham
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou will never forget your first date, your first kiss, or your first love. You will also never forget how it felt when it was torn apart. Seventeen-year old Grace Hathaway does not give much thought to falling in love, until the day that Ian Taylor, rebel and misfit walks into her math class. From their first conversation, Grace is mesmerized by Ian's charisma and rock star façade...Categorized as:
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Baker by Sam Crescent
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Baker first saw Millie, he truly believed he was ready to start afresh. The death of his wife and child had left him hollow. It was time to start over and leave his old life behind, without looking back. Millie was used to coming last in everything, forever second best. There was no way she’d be able to compete with a ghost, so she let Baker go... -
Dare You to Fall for the Catcher by Lacy Andersen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA little dare never hurt anybody...Running is my life. It’s one of the few things I’m good at and I dominate on the track. But my take-no-prisoners reputation doesn’t scare everyone. There’s still one boy who’s not afraid to get under my skin...Jayden Paul. Catcher of the varsity baseball team. Hottie of the year. And the thorn in my side ever since we kissed in sixth grade (on a silly dare!)...Categorized as:
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Carter's Unfocused, One-Track Mind by Brent Crawford
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter an eventful freshman year and disastrous summer, fifteen-year-old Will Carter returns to Merrian High none the wiser. His sophomore year will present a host of new problems: the return of Scary Terry from juvie, the pregnant presence of Amber Lee, friends-with-benefits negotiations with Abby, prom night expectations, and the ever-constant harassment from his boys... -
A Perfect Dilemma by Zoe Dawson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe one secret she can't stand to keep is the one she can't afford to tell. The perfect little rich girl, River Pearl Sutton has always done what her family expected of her. She’d become the perfect little beauty queen, the perfect child model and now her global success locks her into a life she never really chose... -
Third and Long by Kata Čuić
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNot everyone plays by the rules. Eva Papageorgiou has it all: the popularity that always felt so elusive in high school, looks that men can’t ignore, and a boyfriend that other women covet. She’s gorgeous, powerful; she has the world at her fingertips. And it’s all a lie. The problem with living a lie is how easy it is to forget who you’re lying to...Categorized as:
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Between Brothers: The Sacred Brotherhood Book IV by A.J. Downey
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReckless, dangerous, and out of control ; these are the words most often applied to the SHMC's brother Duracell. Which is why no one can understand what the deal is between him and Blue. Blue is none of those things; if anything he's quiet, shy, and as mild-mannered as they come. There's no balance between these two yet they are inexplicably a team... -
Dare You to Date the Point Guard by Lacy Andersen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA little dare never hurt anybody...My whole life's been about following in my parents' footsteps: ace school and then get into med school. And that means that my dream to become a world-famous artist isn’t part of the plan. Neither is the game of spin-the-bottle that leads me to the second most humiliating moment of my life with Mason Finnick... -
Varsity Tiebreaker by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAbby Cortez is a girl with goals, on the verge of turning eighteen and on the brink of stardom. Falling in love isn't just something she doesn't have time for, it's something she doesn't really believe in. Her rule? Date but never, ever fall.Tory "Salvatore" D'Angelo loves falling in love...just not for real...
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