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Tempted by Danger by Endiya Carter
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRule #1‘No Fraternizing’That was the main rule you had to follow if you wanted to stay employed at Danger Inc.For four years, Dymon Danger never worried about breaking that rule until the day his new assistant, Quinci Everly, walked in his office.Withstanding Dymon’s tactics to make her quit, he realizes that neither Quinci nor his intrusive thoughts were going anywhere anytime soon... -
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Under the Influence by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAlanis Kapri is living the American Dream. As the star quarterback of the Carolina Hurricanes, life is luxury. Unfortunately for Alanis, he’s considered the NFL’s problem child. One too many negative press runs have landed his head on the chopping block. He’s been given an clean up his act or be cut from the team. Reluctantly, Alanis agrees to the terms... -
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I Didn't Mean To Fall In Love by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFalling in love with the wrong person can be disastrous. When you find the right one, though, celestial bodies will literally line up to smooth your path. Siani’s mercury has been in retrograde for what seems like forever. She loves her job, but her boss is a lazy jerk. Family is a foreign idea, and her love life sucks. There’s also a new tenant in her house… but we won’t go there... -
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Equivalent Exchange by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKeris Bradford is a woman on the brink. Of what? She doesn’t quite know. Her life is shifting, rapidly, and the sudden, captivating intrusion of Laken Kimble isn’t exactly… reassuring. For Keris, Laken is comfort and risk wrapped in one very appealing package. For Laken, Keris is barrier and providence all at once... -
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Pulling Doubles by Christina C Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAll Devyn wants – besides a tall, fine husband and eventually a few babies to fulfill her “about to turn thirty, running out of time, cute black family” dreams – is to finish her yearlong internship at University Hospital... -
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Twenty-four Three by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA shot in the dark.A mistaken identity.A undeniable attraction.An injured hitman finds himself depending on a stranger and for Carter Reed trust is not something he’s willing to extend. Unfortunately when it comes to McKenna Smith, Carter can either allow her to be his saving grace or risk losing something more precious than trust…his life.Stakes are high...Categorized as:
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Quiet Beautiful Things by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeing a single dad was not on my short-list of life plans. Especially since I didn't know my daughter existed. Now, I'm not only juggling all that goes with having a four-year-old, I'm also trying to provide my daughter the skills to communicate her needs.I'm failing. Epically.I need big help with this small person.The woman assigned as my daughter’s mentor is a dream come true...Categorized as:
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![Such Great Heights: A Rock Star Romance by Julia Wolf]()
Such Great Heights: A Rock Star Romance by Julia Wolf
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA forbidden friends-to-lovers rock star romance... Malka Fischer has a bad reputation.Jasper Antonio is the nice guy of rock.They've known each other for years, but neither has looked beyond the surface. To Jasper, Malka is his best friend's on-again, off-again girlfriend. To Malka, Jasper is the squeaky clean bassist in her ex's band.One night fueled by grief and alcohol changes it all... -
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Roomie, Lover, Friend: A New Hope Novel by Shon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBLAIR BELLAMY’s luck for the past year has been tenuous, at best. Nothing is going right. She lost her job, her relationship and now, her housing.She needs something—just one thing—to go right. And when she downloads the Roomie app, she thinks she’s headed in the right direction. That’s until…ELIJAH CUNNINGHAM’s life is simple...Categorized as:
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The Due Date by Iesha Bree
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Billionaire Baby Romance.Airyon has always lived according to her parents' strict expectations, relentlessly pursuing academic success. But one fateful night shatters her carefully constructed world, when a passionate encounter with Zayne, a brilliant tech wiz, ignites an undeniable spark between them...Categorized as:
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The Prospects by K.T. Hoffman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe pressure cooker of minor league baseball leads to major chemistry in this exhilarating, sexy, and triumphant rivals to lovers debut romance. Hope is familiar territory for Gene Ionescu. He has always loved baseball, a sport made for underdogs and optimists like him. He also loves his team, the minor league Beaverton Beavers, and, for the most part, he loves the career he’s built... -
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Sign On: Nights Like This by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s raining, it’s pouring– Wait, nobody’s snoring. They’re in the bed, or on the couch, or maybe the counter… and will definitely have a good morning.Elsy’s sad because her work husband disappeared. He pops back up, and the weather isn’t the only thing churning... -
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My Funny Valentine by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAward winning Author Blue Saffire presents My Funny Valentine Love doesn’t always come in a beautifully wrapped, elegant, gilded box. Ever heard of the chipped plate or the ugly duckling? I’ve been referenced to as both. It’s fine with me. I still have no problem going after what I want. I’ve built a multi-million-dollar company, soon to be worth billions... -
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Save Me If You Can by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeception and betrayal always carry a price, and sooner or later, someone has to pay.For a long time, Terry King and Damien Wolfe have dodged those debts while the people around them paid – in loneliness, grief, constant fear, and the loss of innocent lives.But no more... -
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Defeat by Evelyn Sola
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA self-proclaimed bachelor, content on his own. A runaway bride, searching for her freedom.They may seem like they’ve got nothing in common, but the tiniest sparks make the biggest flames.Delaney Lewis is desperate for her freedom. From her controlling mother and the man she left standing at the altar... -
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Unwrapped by Them by Eva Ashwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSnowed in with three gorgeous billionaires? I must’ve been a very good girl this year.As the manager of Whispering Pines resort, it’s my job to give the new owner, Cade McAllister, a tour of his latest acquisition. But I wasn’t prepared to show up at the lodge and realize I already know him.Biblically, I mean...Categorized as:
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Blood & Milk by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings** LGBT Romance.Heath Crowley is an Australian man, born with two different coloured eyes and the gift—or curse—of having premonition dreams. He also has nothing left to live for. Twelve months after having his life upended, his dreams tell him where he needs to be. So with nothing―and no one―to keep him in Sydney, he simply boards a plane for Tanzania... -
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The Problem with Players by Brittainy C. Cherry
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs a female coach, I’ve always lived by a simple mantra: throw hard, swing for the fences, and never, ever look back--especially when it comes to past flames.So when my ex-boyfriend somehow manages to land the job as my new assistant coach, my life is flipped upside down. The game I thought I'd mastered is now being played with a whole new set of rules.My ex is baseball's all-star Nathan Pierce...Categorized as:
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Her Exception by B. Love
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShalom Daniels has everything she wants in life outside of marriage and kids. Her career and personal relationships are flourishing, except when it comes to the relationship that matters most—one with a man dedicated to cherishing and protecting her heart...Categorized as:
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![Beyond the Game by Kaylee Ryan]()
Beyond the Game by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPaisley One minute I’m sitting at the ballpark chatting with a handsome stranger, the next his lips are on mine and sparks are flying, while the whole world watches us reach first base on the kiss cam. As the daughter of a former professional baseball player, I know all too well what it’s like living in front of the lens...Categorized as:
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Coach Sully by Sloane St. James
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKendra Ames is a driven young producer in need of a bachelor for her reality show. When she meets Lee Sullivan, the retired captain of Lakes hockey team, they have an instant connection. After listening to Kendra’s pitch, Sully decides he would rather pursue her instead. However, when the show’s network makes him an offer for his dream job with a unique stipulation, he can’t refuse... -
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A Natural Transition by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNyema Landry is an expert on beats, and a pro between the sheets, more interested in her flourishing career as a DJ than settling down with anyone for longer than it takes to get through a playlist. Langston Goode may be Mr...Categorized as:
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![The Secret: A Billionaire and Nanny Romance by Lulu Moore]()
The Secret: A Billionaire and Nanny Romance by Lulu Moore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAsk any new parent; no one is ever actually ready to become one, are they? Even with nine months to prepare, it’s still a shock. Still mind-blowing that this tiny, little thing is now your sole responsibility.Except try coming home to find a baby on your doorstep, wearing a pink striped hat and attached to a note saying she belongs to you. Then you can say parenthood is a shock... -
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Happy Hour Hoe by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAccording to office gossip, Cairo King has bagged every single woman in his department. A couple of married ones, too. The man is so legendary, the employees at Billingsley-Davis have dubbed him the "happy hour hoe." So when Taylor Knowles is unceremoniously dumped by her boyfriend, her coworkers take her for drinks after work and point her right in Cairo's direction...Categorized as:
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Shift Change by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCash Nixon works the third shift at Billingsley-Davis. It's gritty, dirty, hands-on work but he loves it. He's good with his hands. Tonight, he's on his way in when he spots her. She's beautiful, but very out of place in her black dress and stiletto heels. Who is she, and why is she here?Adriana Tucker is normally out the door at five on the dot but she stayed late tonight to finish up a project... -
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Wild by Hannah Cole
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt didn’t start out as the worst day of my life. But it was certainly in the top three.The promotion I worked so hard for turned out not to be mine at all but handed to Nick Marks, some social media wunderkind. So, I got mad. I got drunk. Then made the epic decision to blow off a little steam with a wild night out, one night stand included... -
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Take It by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"If I offered you some advice, would you take it?"Sloane Williams is shocked to hear those words coming out of her boss's mouth. She's been wanting to move up the ladder at Billingsley-Davis for years but as the only black woman on her team, she's pretty out of the loop when it comes to office goings-on... -
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Again: A Second Chance Novella by JL Seegars
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJaxon Daniels was supposed to be my forever.I've loved him since I was thirteen years old, and like a foolish little girl, I believed that our love would carry us through everything. Every challenge. Every obstacle. Every heartbreak. But that was before I knew anything about pain and the challenge of overcoming crushing disappointment... -
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Taming the Tease by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCome into the hottest BDSM club around and meet the Stronghold Doms...Rick Winter is tired of playing empty scenes with submissives, only to return home alone. He wants what he sees his friends getting - a real relationship with submissives who love them...Categorized as:
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You Can't Kiss the Nanny, Brady Banks by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrady Banks.The Kingsmen’s best wide receiver.Rich AF.Hot as hell.A stallion in the sack.How do I know that last fact? I may have shared a one-night stand with him six months ago when I was rebounding from a broken heart.I didn’t forget him, but I was done with him, until I discovered he’s the single dad of the boy I’ve been hired to nanny...Categorized as:
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Too Long by I.A. Dice
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKlappentext...Categorized as:
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![Spare Tire: A Curvy Girl Romance by C.L. Cruz]()
Spare Tire: A Curvy Girl Romance by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpare Tire is the second story in the Curvy Girl series. It is a short, steamy, standalone story with a curvy heroine, a sexy hero, and an HEA. Emmy I have the perfect life--at least according to my Instagram feed and my two hundred thousand followers. But when my best friend announces she's getting married, I can't help but feel like something is missing. Or someone... -
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Arrogant Savior: A Hero Club Novel by Terri E. Laine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis standalone contemporary novel set in Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward’s new Cocky Hero Club World! and features Grant King!!! (from my All The King's Sons world), inspired by Playboy Pilot, one of the original books in Vi and Penelope’s blockbuster series. Blurb...A last-minute trip puts me face to face with the most arrogant man I’ve ever met.The pilot...Categorized as:
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It Started with a Sunset by Meg Easton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor these two workplace opposites, attraction caught them by surprise.Summer Graham’s life is just how she likes it—surrounded by people in both her personal life and in her work life as an admissions recruiter at a university. Want to go on an adventure? She’s your gal. Want a serious relationship? She can probably introduce you to someone who does, but it’s not her...Categorized as:
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Play by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTyler Thompson is a bona fide rock star.He went on tour at seventeen and never looked back. And now, fifteen years later, he has more fame, fortune, and success than he ever imagined. He's the bass player for a new band, Nobody's Fool, and all he wants to do is get back on tour. But business and personal issues are blocking his next move... -
![Unstoppable: A Forced Proximity, Bodyguard Romance by Shon]()
Unstoppable: A Forced Proximity, Bodyguard Romance by Shon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou ever met somebody and knew right away they were going to be your forever?Yea, me neither.But when my path crossed with Devyn Banks, I knew she would leave a stain that was hard to wash out...Categorized as:
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Big & Bossy by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat could be worse than my ex walking in on me half naked? How about being fake engaged to him and taking his orders 24/7.Jackson Big shows up in my life after 10 years.And offers, no, orders me to work for him.It's going to be fun making his life hell.So here I am in his office, waiting to see him again, my stomach in knots.And instead of keeping my cool, I spill coffee all down my blouse... -
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The Truth Never Spoken by Ambar Cordova, .
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this spicy Second Chance Romance, a woman returns to her small town and finds herself falling in love again with the boy whom she left ten years ago—the first book in the Baker Oaks series.She was the one who got away.Allie Zabana has been in love with Jake Clarke for over a decade. He was her best friend and soulmate, but ten years ago, she walked away from it all and never told him why... -
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Hot Nights in Morocco by Catherine Wiltcher
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI just started my dream job. Too bad it comes with movie mogul Jake Dalton who’s equal parts sexy and arrogant ass. He's also a man who comes with a thousand warning signs. Good thing I have zero interest in complicating my life.But while stuck on set in one of the most exotic places in the world, the desert heat isn’t the only thing making me sweat...Categorized as:
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Want Me Forever by Kayla Chase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a small-town, grumpy winery owner who doesn’t like change. She’s a big city, sunshine marketing expert with big ideas. But as they work together, sparks turn heated in more ways than one… For sixteen years, I’ve been in charge of my family’s winery but last year’s horrible harvest has me worried. Before I can implement any changes, my family goes and hires a marketing firm behind my back...Categorized as:
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Not Safe for Work by Nisha J. Tuli
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRival engineers dabble in personal chemistry while at a tropical company retreat in this smart, zippy romcom. Engineer Trishara Malik once dreamed of being the first woman of color to smash the glass ceiling at WMC Purcell, but after years of dealing with white male privilege and blatant nepotism, she watches her hard-earned promotion go to her nemesis, Rafe Gallagher—the boss’s son...Categorized as:
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Perfect For Me: Road To Whatever by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNolan “Rage” Chaney can have any girl he wants, but right now it is about his Band. That is until her. This is the band’s last chance. If they don’t make it now everything is going to change. they just need one more key ingredient. Problem is what the band needs most is what Nolan wants most and it doesn't look like he will ever get to have his perfect note and performance too... -
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Abyss by Swati M.H.
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere are many reasons I should have handed in my resignation the day I met my new boss, Hudson Case. First off, he’s the reason I lost my first waitressing job. Secondly, he’s gruff, grumpy, and another inconvenient g-word . . . gorgeous. And to top it off, he’s my good friend’s dad.Oh, and did I mention, he’s also my new roommate? Yeah, we’ll get to that in a sec...Categorized as:
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Wrecked by Harper Ashley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA gorgeous rock star who could have anyone he wants, risky business decisions, and a whole lot of desire. In a world full of drugs, sex, and rock and roll- where does this seemingly normal rookie publicist fit in?Juliet "Jules" Warren was thrilled when she landed an intern position with the Acton PR agency...Categorized as:
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She's a Keeper by Ali K. Mulford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’re both used to temporary. Have they unexpectedly found forever?Lark Lachlan has her life under control. Although she enjoys the occasional summer fling with women, the devoted-to-her-career, bisexual zookeeper has no trouble keeping her heart in its cage. So she’s a little surprised to feel an instant, all-consuming attraction to the handsome new volunteer, Logan... -
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North King's Unexpected Inevitability by A.E. Valdez
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNorth King has always been quieter and more reserved, but the youngest of the three King brothers is ready to take his place on the throne. Content with fading into the background, North just goes through the motions of life, enjoying his family and his work.That is, until he meets the quick-witted, charismatic Aspen Frost...Categorized as:
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