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Scandalized by Ivy Owens
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA one-night stand between two old childhood friends turns into something more, but when a scandal threatens to tear them apart, they must decide how hard to fight for love—a steamy romance debut perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Kennedy Ryan... -
Could Be the Reason by Claire Kingsley
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“You don’t know what it’s like.” “What?” “Being the one guy who didn’t get the girl.” Maybe this makes me a dick, but life was easier when all the people around me weren’t enjoying their happily ever afters. I’m surrounded by couples—getting married, starting families. I’m the guy left behind. And then Sadie walks into my life. I’m not supposed to want her... -
F*ck It by C.M. Owens, S.M. Shade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat’s a woman supposed to do after watching her cheating ex's wedding implode?Apparently, the answer is get fired.And evicted.And move to another state to start over as an independent woman who would rather stick her tit in a beehive than get into another relationship.It’s fine. Really.The only thing messing with my new, badass single girl life is an encounter with my childhood crush... -
Romanced by the Malones by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo novellas in one!Merry Christmas, Baby.Mia is pregnant, hormonal and surrounded by overbearing, overprotective Malone men.What she needs is some Master and kitten play. To feel desirable. To see her ankles once more . . .How West was WedThe big day is coming, Flick has been working her butt off to get everything ready... -
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Swoony Billionaire: The Kline Brooks Collection by Max Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMeet the swooniest billionaire of all time in one awesome and hilarious romantic comedy collection (all for the price of one novella, too!)This collection includes the following three books: *New York Times bestseller Tapping the Billionaire*Tapping Her*And a BRAND-NEW novella, Be My Billionaire Valentine This is the perfect indulgence for new and old readers alike!A favorite book boyfriend of... -
Dickslip by Gwyn McNamee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne wardrobe malfunction. Two lives forever changed. Playing in a star-studded charity basketball game should be fun, and it is, until I literally go balls out to show up my arch nemesis. When I dive for the basketball and my junk slips out of my gym shorts, I know my life and career are over... -
We Belong Together by E.L. Todd
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTrinity and Slade are finally together, and their secret is out in the open. But how will the rest of the gang react to their newly announced love? Cayson and Skye take it the easiest since they already knew about it, but what about everyone else? Roland is a closet writer. Writing stories from the heart is all he’s ever known. He’s much deeper than people realize... -
Frenched Series Bundle: Frenched, Yanked, Forked & Floored by Melanie Harlow
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTHIS BUNDLE INCLUDES ALL FOUR BOOKS PLUS SERIES EXTRAS AT 99 CENTS FOR ONE WEEK ONLY: 5/4-5/11 FRENCHED (Mia and Lucas) When I got dumped by my stupid fiancé a week before the wedding, my plans involved nothing more than ice cream, and blanket fort, and a bonfire of his possessions... -
Pretty Little Thing by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA kinky office romance from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tabatha Kiss! From 9-to-5, I’m his boss. After that… he’s my Dom. CEO Nora Payne is stressed out. She works 24/7. She spends her days telling others what to do and where to go. Nothing she's tried has helped her relieve the stress of her busy work life, until.. -
Gettin' Hooked by Nyomi Scott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsClick for your dream dateCould she go to the senior dance with just any guy? No way. Imani Lane has her heart set on Maurice, the hottest guy in town. But he isn't exactly asking. So she comes up with an idea to help herself--and everyone else, too... -
Pierced by J.A. Huss, Johnathan McClain
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMYRTLE I’m a just an erotic woman who likes control. And edgy sex. And hard men. At the same time. So starting an outreach class at the TDH community center to teach other women how to put the dom in dominatrix was inevitable. Even if I was only doing it to use my boss, Pierce, as my submissive example and pay him back for humiliating me in front of the whole world last summer... -
Without Apology by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s neat, always on time, and a professed workaholic. I’m chaotic, always running late, and looking for more from life than just my job. Yet our mutual attraction is undeniable. The last thing I expected after our first date was to have Simon show up at my office. The warm and funny guy I’d met was now gone, replaced by the cold and calculating man in an impeccable suit... -
Hanging On by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIf Jessica thought the hard part of her first months in the new state was getting the handsome cowboy that has it all, she was dead wrong. In addition to all the trials and tribulations of a normal relationship, Jessica also has to combat William’s mother, who doesn’t believe William’s chosen is in it for anything other than the money... -
Around the World in 80 men by Brandi Ratliff, Rebecca Ratliff
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is a collection of books 1-10 of the Around the World in 80 Men series. *Around the World in 80 Men *Scotland *Australia *Italy *Ireland *Hawaii *Brazil *New Zealand *Sweden *Florida Morgan Holland is a beautiful, young, waitress who has struggled to find her way in life... -
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Wall St. Player by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere's a certain percentage of women who've never experienced the big O. I happen to be one of them. When I confide that in my two best friends, they decide I can't go a moment longer without experiencing it. Next thing I know, they've signed me up for a dating app that's sure to get me all my jollies and then some.I'm not so sure... -
Baller Boss by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFake date. Real trouble. Fall for a new trope-tactic, fake dating rom-com series from USA Today bestselling author, Lila Monroe! Ex-pro athlete Austin Banks is cocky, charming, and the ultimate player… at least, that’s what I think when he makes me an offer I can’t refuse for my dream job. Except, it’s not technically me he’s offering it to...Other Jennifer Walker is the bane of my existence... -
J is for... by L. DuBois
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJ is for.... nothing? There's nothing on the BDSM checklist that starts with the letter J. That should mean Grif and Davina, an established Dom/sub pair, will have an easy time with the Checklist Game. But when the overseers of Las Palmas, LA's most exclusive club, challenge them to push their personal boundaries, they'll find that they don't know each other as well as they think... -
A Festive Treat by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTreats to Tempt You, Book 5. A poignant yet sexy romance. Skye Graham has come home for Christmas to Doubtless Bay in New Zealand after a five-year absence following the death of her brother. It’s good to be back, but she has no plans to stay. Then she meets sexy Owen Hall. A dog handler for Search and Rescue, he’s setting up a new branch in the Far North... -
The Stripped Series by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA bundle of the two books in the Stripped series, STRIPPED BARE, and STRIPPED DOWN. Stripped Bare: What happens when you mix a bachelorette party, the queen of dating disasters, and a stripper so hot he was forged from the fires of hell? Screwed. You get screwed. Cocky. Commanding. Powerful. Relentless. Those four words all summed up West Rykman perfectly... -
Fake Pet by Jamie Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEileenMy billionaire boss is known for taking pets.And now he wants me to submit to his every command.He's older, experienced, powerful, and hella hot.But he's also so damn cocky and demanding.I always thought I'd be too independent and strong-willed for that.But now I find myself craving his touch, his kiss, and even his control... -
Fake Vow [For Now] by Penny Wylder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI have a reputation as a bit of a flirt. What can I say? I’m a guy who likes to get a reaction out of the girls that catch my eye.Girls like Rose.She’s renting a room at the lodge I run with my friends in Blue Mountain, and our chemistry is off the charts, but the rule is no sleeping with the guests. Not a problem: I’ll just hook up with her before she checks in... -
Not So Silent Nights: A Four Book Christmas Collection by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Four Book Christmas Collection by Olivia T. TurnerA Holly For ChristmasChristmas magic is in the air.So is my truck.Because some insane driver has driven me off the road and I’ve jumped the curb.Just great.I’m stuck in the snow on the side of the road on Christmas Eve. Lovely.I’m about to give her a piece of my mind, but she takes a piece of my heart instead.She’s perfect... -
Royally Fake Fiancé by Lee Savino
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA bad boy royal. A klutzy cat lady. This fake engagement ain’t no fairy tale. The Duke of New Arcadia has an image problem only a fiancé can fix. And I’m the lucky lady he’s chosen to play the part. For a small fee, I’ll agree to be his Cinderella and endure a royal makeover--as long as he agrees to keep this engagement fake and his hands to himself... -
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Courtney by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Curvy Girl Sweet & Steamy Secret Identity Romantic Comedy COURTNEYFictional couples surround me every day, working at a bookstore. And yet, even after reading a lifetime worth of romance, I still can't get my own love life in order. But at my book club meeting, when I accidentally knock hot coffee onto the lap of the cute nerd at the next table, my luck might be about to change... -
Not Another Manwhore by R.L. Kenderson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen her family pressures her to bring someone to her cousin’s wedding, he challenges her promise to swear off men forever.As I’m an only child in, my mother me to get married … like, yesterday. But after my last two boyfriends cheated on me, I am done with dating, done with men, and done with romance... -
Nearly Wild by Linda Seed
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s finished with men. He’s made it his mission to change her mind.Rose Watkins has never been afraid of anything. She wasn’t afraid to leave home and cross the country on her own at eighteen, she’s not afraid to stand up for herself against judgmental bullies who criticize her unconventional looks, and she’s not afraid to chase her dreams, no matter how elusive they may seem... -
Wrong Place, Wright Time by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStaying in is my favorite thing to do. So, if you relate, you’ll understand my reticence about leaving the quiet comfort of my home for a night out at a noisy drag club.But it’s for a good cause. My big brother is in town, and this is a chance to get to know his new girlfriend. I can’t really say no without looking snotty like the rest of the Wright family comes across... -
The Hazards of Sex on the Beach by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne broken heart, one drink too many, one steamy night in the sand... No one warns you about the dangers of drinking with a broken heart. At least no one warned me. I never imagined I'd fall for a musician, especially not one like Chase, but then again I never expected to have my heart broken into a million pieces by the frat guy I thought was the love of my life... -
Naughty Little Elf by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDid someone say Father Christmas? This naughty little elf prefers to call him daddy…Blaze ParrishGeorgia Dillard must be exhausted.She's been running through my mind for months.Her bright personality and killer curves make me crazy.Which is exactly how I got roped into playing Santa this year.There's no way I'm telling this little brat no.My caveat? She has to play my little elf... -
International Guy: New York by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe International Guy Series continues with the second rousing book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Audrey Carlan. New York, New York. In the city that never sleeps, it’s still easy to dream… I’m a professional. That doesn’t mean I can’t lose control. I’m only human. But I’d better watch myself with Skyler Paige... -
Dr.'s Surprise Baby by Annabelle Love
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDevilish Doctor. Grump supreme. Too good with his hands.There are many ways to describe Dr. Harrison Grant…Father of my baby is the last one I expected.My small town hospital needs funding.And there’s only one way to get it…Work with the bossy doctor from out of town.If only we hadn’t slept together before I knew who he was.If only he wasn’t impossible to work with... -
Goode Vibrations by Jasinda Wilder
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m no stranger to beautiful places and beautiful women; the life I’ve led has left me jaded to both…or so I thought. Then a working holiday photographing the wild, lonely places of America leads me to a goddess. She’s all long black hair and dangerous curves, fiercely independent, with art in her soul... -
Sleepless Nights and Hockey Fights by Marika Ray, Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m a hot-headed pro hockey player with a reputation for two things: reckless fights on the ice and a taste for older women off of it. But this time I might just be in over my head with an older single mom.With the team’s new head coach on my case, I can’t afford any more screw-ups. He thinks I need to grow up, and I’m out to prove I can get my act together once and for all... -
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That Perfect Fit by Lizzie Stanley
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIt's a dating minefield out there, isn't it? Definitely not one size fits all. And I'm feeling certain it's going to be harder for me to find my happily ever after, given my little problem......until the quiet new IT guy at my work starts giving me butterflies.Damon's a sexy sweetheart, with eyes that could tempt anyone into delicious sin...sin I'm not sure I can handle anymore... -
Bachelor's Bait by Mari Carr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSophia Kennedy is determined to chase her own success, rather than ride her father’s coattails. She’s devoted herself to Books and Brew, the business she owns with her three best friends. She doesn’t feel the need to explain herself to anyone, least of all the free-aid lawyer who’s determined to judge her as a society princess. She’d ignore him altogether…if it were up to her mind. But nooooo... -
Second Thoughts by Ian Dalton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe long-awaited next chapter in the Victoria Wilde series, Second Thoughts, is part romantic suspense, part legal thriller, part medical drama, part steamy erotic romp, and part screwball comedy.Victoria, Jillian, Brian, Jim, Caroline, and Rob are back in the 400-page next chapter in the Victoria Wilde series. Who will prevail in the Brookhart v... -
Untamed by Callie Harper
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeathUp here in my cabin in the woods, no one knows who I am and I like it that way. Then she shows up, strutting in heels, tossing her silky, golden hair and smelling like vanilla and honey. She’s exactly the high-maintenance, gold-digging type I’m trying to avoid. Only I can’t get Violet out of my head... -
Sweet Spot by Tess Oliver
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt Plaything, your pleasure is our business.This month’s box: Sweet SpotChase EnglandI was incurable when it came to women. I loved them, everything about them, the way they laughed, the way they walked, the way they felt in my arms. But this woman in particular had piqued my interest and not just because she was pretty and smart and funny . . . and a virgin... -
Big Man's Second Chance (Big Men Series) by Penny Wylder
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFootball star. Massive body. Big smile. Big... everything.That's the guy I fooled around with in college and never expected to see again.Years later, and there he is, the famous football pro. He strolls back into my life with his deliciously huge body crammed into a suit that looks ready to split apart... -
First Night (Club Volare, #.05): A Club Volare Prequel Novella (Club Volare .5) by Chloe Cox
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe played the perfect submissive in a movie -- but he's a real Dom... Actress Olivia Cress used to have a boyfriend--until he got famous, dumped her, and left her to deal with the fall out. Now she's got only one place to hide from the paparazzi: Gavin Colson's hotel room. And Gavin Colson is six feet and change of hard muscled, hard driving, Louisiana Dom... -
The Romance Plan by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI need a happily-ever-after -- and fast. I finally landed my dream job as a book editor when our new boss announces that the company is about to go bust. Our only hope? Getting a famously eccentric romance author to deliver her new novel.. eight years overdue... -
Big Rod by Blake Wilder
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMichael I’ve got a big advantage, thanks to being struck by lightning and left with a permanent big rod. Science and nature have made me a superhero with the women in my small town. But I’m bored, restless, and I’ve got a big secret… Hadley My whole life I’ve been a “dumb blonde,” which has its pros and cons. The upside is success came easy... -
Everything's Better with Kimberly by Lucy Eden
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKimberly Simmons is gorgeous, brilliant, and way out of my league. She’s definitely not the type to fall for a guy who walked away from his family's fortune to become an architect. Good thing, too, because she works for Wolfe Industries, making her completely off-limits... -
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Lainie: The Palmer Sisters Book 1 by Kayt Miller
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRecently divorced, Lainie Palmer-Bottoms is a woman on a mission--a mission to jump-start her romance writing career with a sexy novel about a badass biker gang.Keeton Gustafson is a badass biker dude and owner of Gustafson Custom Motorcycles. He's also Lainie Palmer-Bottoms's muse. The thing is, the second Keeton gets a look at the curvy beauty, it's him that's inspired... -
A Mutually Beneficial Secret by Harper Reed
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI accidentally kissed my new boss.I mean it’s not like I tripped and my lips just smashed into his. The kiss was intentional, but in my defense, I didn’t know who he was at the time. Though, that changes when I show up for my first day in the office.A contract was signed when I took this job. One that states dating within the workspace is strictly prohibited. This should be easy enough... -
Hot And Hammered Series 3 Books Collection Set By Tessa Bailey by Tessa Bailey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPlease Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched THot And Hammered Series 3 Books Collection Set By Tessa Tools of Hair, makeup, clothing, decor... everything in Bethany Castle's world is organized, planned, and styled to perfection... -
Love Lessons by Katie Cawood
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKendall Devin is either too much or not enough—it depends on which of her recent boyfriends you ask. Fed up with relationships, she dives into the world of casual Tinder hook-ups instead. She’s horrified to discover the man she’s been sexting for the past week is the father of one of her kindergarteners... -
Smartasses by Avery Flynn, Erin Mallon
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBecause what's hotter than a sexy nerd?Twelve of your favorite Rom Com authors bring you a new anthologycelebrating geeking out and falling in love... -
Deep Down the Rabbit Hole by May Sage
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaverick King has done his best to run from the man he used to be, but years after the night that changed everything, he sees her for the first time. Alexia Taunton. His wildest dreams and worst nightmares wrapped in one delicious, naughty package. One glimpse, and he knows he’s very much still a dom...
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