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Stay With You by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJust when Chrissy Caldwell thought things couldn’t get any worse, life showed up and said, “Hold my beer.”The past year had been a living nightmare, one she couldn’t seem to wake up from... -
![Sexy as Sin by Rosalind James]()
Sexy as Sin by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSerious men don't eat red Popsicles. Brett Hunter's life isn't unicorns and rainbows, and it sure isn't sparkles. He's a businessman, a disciplined man, a money man, and if he ever believed in magic, it was a long time ago. He's not a hero, and he doesn't play one on TV. Oh, and he really doesn't like the water... -
![Sin and Cider by Kimberly Reese]()
Sin and Cider by Kimberly Reese
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMacIntosh Feeling discontent in the big city and hoping to find what’s missing in her life, MacIntosh Layne decides to go back to her roots. Ready for a refresh, she heads home to her family’s orchard in Tennessee for the summer. What she doesn't count on rediscovering is her attraction to her brother’s charming best friend, Lawson Westbrook... -
![Silver Lining Love by Melanie Shawn]()
Silver Lining Love by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Love Vixen,Six months ago, my life changed forever, and I had no idea it was coming.My sister—the strongest and most selfless person I’ve ever met and the kickass mom to three adorable kids—was killed in a car accident.In an instant, I became the mom to those three adorable kids, and lemme tell ya...I am far from strong. Or kickass... -
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![Under The Bridge by Julia Wolf]()
Under The Bridge by Julia Wolf
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA quirky, friends-to-lovers, rock star romance... Ian Grady, drummer for Blue is the Color, is a quiet, self-contained enigma, even to his closest friends and bandmates. He’s comfortable staying in the background, playing the drums, and working on his puzzles. Valentina Petrov marches to the beat of her own drum and has never felt the need to fit in... -
![Maybe One More Time by Christina C. Jones]()
Maybe One More Time by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEverything is all fun and games until living on the "wild" side becomes the rule instead of the exception. Its good to be bad... within reason, of course. And in this case? It's very, very good... -
![Barefoot at Sunset by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Barefoot at Sunset by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIntroducing Barefoot Bay Timeless…a new trilogy celebrating the sexy silver fox hero! Set on the sun-washed sands of Barefoot Bay, these contemporary novels tell stories of second chances and redemption... -
![Perełka. Część 2 by Weronika Anna Marczak]()
Perełka. Część 2 by Weronika Anna Marczak
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNa początku Hailie źle się czuła korzystając ze wszystkich przywilejów bycia Monetem. Zagraniczne wakacje, elegancka rezydencja, drogie samochody i najlepsza, prywatna szkoła - wychowywana przez samotną matkę dziewczyna pierwszy raz zetknęła się z takimi ilościami luksusu... -
![Hearts: The Last Beat by Ellie Masters]()
Hearts: The Last Beat by Ellie Masters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsANGEL:This is what I do. I lay it all on the line.Spike will either break my heart or make it whole. There is no middle ground. I embrace that and brace for it. Although, I pray there’s no need for that.“What do you need?” He grips my hand and raises it to his mouth. His soft lips graze the backs of my knuckles... -
![Tide Together by Melanie Summers]()
Tide Together by Melanie Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when a stressed-out bridesmaid and a laidback pilot are stranded alone together on a sun-kissed Caribbean island?Paige Chadwick is having the worst day of her life. Her tyrant boss has made her three days late for her sister’s destination wedding trip, and now she’s stuck on the wrong Caribbean island with the wedding just hours away... -
![The Property Brokers by Sandi Lynn]()
The Property Brokers by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author Sandi Lynn comes a brand new standalone romance where all is fair in love and property.GrantHiring the woman whose virginity I took when she was sixteen was not part of my life plan.I thrive on chaos in which I breathe, eat, and sleep real estate deals. Then Bella Marcus blew in and turned my perfect life upside down... -
![Sweet Tooth by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Sweet Tooth by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Mix one handsome farmer with a handful of a rebellious chef to create a sizzling hot combination for one lucky Daddy.Elizabeth Annalise Milford's family doesn't understand her dedication to organic foods or her desire to provide the community with healthy, delicious meals... -
![I Have Lived and I Have Loved by Willow Winters, Dylan Allen]()
I Have Lived and I Have Loved by Willow Winters, Dylan Allen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI have lived and I have loved…There’s no better feeling than those little butterflies at the end of a romance story. Top Shelf Romance is proud to present a collection of happily ever afters in collaboration with a cause dedicated to providing stories for those in need.100% of the profits from this anthology will be given to the Live A Thousand Lives charity... -
![Promise Not To Fall by Shey Stahl]()
Promise Not To Fall by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKendall is the kind of girl no guy wants to be in a relationship with. She’s controlling, has OCD, and never ever backs down when she thinks she’s right. Which is pretty much all the time. Fearing her last few years in her twenties will be like the last five, she looks for some adventure. That’s when her best friend convinces her to join her on vacation to the Bahamas... -
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![Bad Idea: The Complete Collection by Nicole French]()
Bad Idea: The Complete Collection by Nicole French
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's a possessive bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks. She's a princess from a wealthy family. Binge what readers are calling the “realest romance” out there. Get the complete Bad Idea Series plus an exclusive novella, After Party!For Bad Idea: Repeat after me: stay away from the girl. The beautiful girl. The f**king ray of sunshine in the middle of your delivery route... -
![All My Broken Pieces by Kali Hart]()
All My Broken Pieces by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJulietI traveled to Alaska to meet and thank the brave soldier who saved my brother’s life on an overseas tour.I may have become a little obsessed with him.Planned our wedding and named our babies obsessed.But it’s okay.I have a plan for the perfect meet-cute that’ll lead to him falling madly in love with me... -
![Starting Over With You by Darlene Tallman]()
Starting Over With You by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsManuel “Manny” AlvarezI will never regret my actions that led to me spending five years in prison... -
![New Tune, Old Vinyl by Ember Davis]()
New Tune, Old Vinyl by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTALLULAHSame Old Spin has always been my second home. Not just because it’s my family’s business but because I love the way music can speak to your soul. I thought I would run the shop forever, but it’s coming to an end and I’m not sure how to feel about it. I have no idea what comes next... -
![Challenged by the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Challenged by the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis noisy bike is disrupting her bookstore. Can they come to a peaceful resolution?Biker Blast has taken over Main Street, which is bad news for my small bookstore. Not only is one of the bikes blocking the entrance to my parking lot, but the constant roar of motors is obnoxious.When I head outside to confront the bikers, I come face to face with the head of the local motorcycle club... -
![Finding Harmony by Amy Kaybach]()
Finding Harmony by Amy Kaybach
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou watched him drown himself in women.You've heard his sarcastic, mean side.You think you know Killian Donogue, rockstar.Her ex-husband abused and almost killed her sister to keep his secret.She blames herself for not recognizing the signs.He's drawn to her resilience.She sees the man behind the walls, the one who deems himself unworthy, unloveable... -
![The Very Worst by Julia Wolf]()
The Very Worst by Julia Wolf
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJames O’Malley is hot.Built like a lumberjack with a beard to match, I can’t take my eyes off him.I really should be able to, considering we had the very worst sex of my life six months ago. But he won't stop looking at me with his broody, soulful gaze every time I take a seat at his bar and I’m quickly becoming addicted to it... -
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![Wycked Crush by Wynne Roman]()
Wycked Crush by Wynne Roman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBREE GALLAGHER Wycked Obsession—my brother’s alternative rock band. More than that, it’s the story of my five-year crush on the band’s lead singer, Ajia Stone. When things at home turn bad, I get the chance to spend three months on tour with the band. Finally, it’s my chance to make Ajia to see me as more than the band’s mascot. Their baby girl... -
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Defended by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor Melody Williams, her fantasy of a Daddy Dom has always been limited to the books she devours in secret. But when a trip to Black Light brings dominant men out of her imagination and into real life, Melody quickly falls for everything about this exciting new world, including a certain gorgeous lawyer on whom she has a very serious crush... -
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![Adam by Kimberly Loth]()
Adam by Kimberly Loth
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsForbidden Romance. Old Flame. One epic road trip.My mom died when I was twelve and she made me promise her three things.Never leave the house without lipstickGo on a road trip up highway 1 on the California coast.Never kiss a guy until I got engaged.I’m now twenty-seven, still kiss free and I’m off on the epic road trip solo. Money’s tight so I’m camping the whole way, but I pack my lipstick... -
![A Little Wedding by Laylah Roberts]()
A Little Wedding by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's wedding time ...Finally, the big day is close for Sunny and Duke.Their wedding day.There are just a few issues standing in the way of their happiness.Sunny's absent parents.And a certain assassin who seems to have crossed sides... -
![Soar by Zara Cox]()
Soar by Zara Cox
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome back to The Indigo lounge, the scandalously sexy sky-high playground where anything can happen. Buckle up. Emotional turbulence guaranteed... SOAR, the sizzling conclusion to the next duet in the Indigo Lounge Series. Seven Nights, Seven Highs…the story continues! Dark and sinfully sexy Noah King thought he'd left his past behind in New York. He should have known better... -
![Blue Bayou by Jiffy Kate]()
Blue Bayou by Jiffy Kate
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe road to self-discovery leads Maverick Kensington deep into the heart of New Orleans. The colorful characters, beautiful scenery and a hot mess of a woman he finds along the way offer him the perfect place to reinvent himself. The French Quarter and Blue Bayou are exactly the change of pace he’s looking for, helping him escape the soul-sucking work he does for his father’s company... -
![Strictly the Worst by Carrie Elks]()
Strictly the Worst by Carrie Elks
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLinc Salinger and I have nothing in common. He’s a smooth PR executive; I’m his disciplined office rival. And he’s just stolen the project I’ve been working on for months. After tough negotiation I manage to bargain my way back on, but there’s a catch. We have to travel to a tropical island and present to the client together. Sharing a beach cottage with only one bed, we plan to stay professional...Categorized as:
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![Single Daddy Seduction by Angel Devlin, Tracy Lorraine]()
Single Daddy Seduction by Angel Devlin, Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsForbidden never tasted so good. Sarah He’s my daddy’s best friend, and he took a huge chance on me. I wasn’t meant to thank him by falling into his bed, I was just meant to care for his twins. But my life has just imploded and he’s the only good thing I’ve got right now. Emmet She’s my best friend’s daughter. Completely off-limits and yet I simply can’t resist... -
![The Summer of Falling in Love by Liz Davies]()
The Summer of Falling in Love by Liz Davies
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA heartwarming romance for dog-lovers everywhere.The thought of having a dog hasn’t crossed Theo Martin’s mind. It’s not that he doesn’t like dogs – he does – but the idea has simply never occurred to him.It has occurred to his mother, though... -
![His Cabin Obsession: An Instalove Possessive Age Gap Romance by Flora Ferrari]()
His Cabin Obsession: An Instalove Possessive Age Gap Romance by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOliviaI’ve been waiting for this all year.I’m going to shut myself away in this cabin for a week, no human contact, and by the end of it, I’m going to have written the perfect story.Or, I won’t have anything at all.Except for the man standing in the cabin that should be empty.I knew this week would be life-changing, if I could make my dream a reality. I just didn’t know that my dream would be him... -
![Whipped Cream of the Crop by Frankie Love]()
Whipped Cream of the Crop by Frankie Love
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen I see her at the coffee shop sipping hot cocoa, I know she’s something extra sweet.And it’s not just the whipped cream on her nose. It’s her curves, her smile, and the way she laughs as I choose a seat right across from her.Thing is, this woman has unrealistic expectations of her dream man. He’s got to be the cream of the crop, and I’m not sure any guy is gonna live up to it... -
![Her Older Fireman: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox]()
Her Older Fireman: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe wants to escape the trailer park. He’s an older hero. Can they look past their differences to find love? Her Older Fireman is a steamy, short romance with a curvy, younger woman and a handsome older hero. It is the fifth book in the Daddy Knows Better series. Maddie Growing up in a trailer park hasn’t been easy.That’s why I’m focused on my education and getting out of there... -
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![For You by Hope Ford]()
For You by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBart is my best friend’s older brother. He’s off-limits.At least that’s what I’ve always told myself.Then when he comes back into town, he keeps showing up just when I need him.My ex-husband is causing problems, threatening to take my daughter.And I feel like I’m about to lose it all.I know I should figure this out on my own, but Bart’s not having it.He’s taking matters into his own hands... -
![Tangled Sheets by J.L. Beck, C. Hallman]()
Tangled Sheets by J.L. Beck, C. Hallman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTangled Sheets: A Steamy Contemporary Romance AnthologyCan you handle it?The temptation of the forbidden.A lost romance.The explosive chemistry and undeniable attraction.The awakening of a love so hot it burns the pages?Prepare to get twisted and tangled between the sheets with these 20 steamy contemporary romance novels by your favorite authors... -
![Come Undone by Nichole Rose]()
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![Wind Therapy by A.J. Downey]()
Wind Therapy by A.J. Downey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome men are born to lead, born to be the one in charge, given the tools to handle everything the world throws at them. Maverick is one of those men, however, nothing could or would prepare him for Marisol.Marisol dreams of a life far and away from her so-called family... -
![Until Now by Kate Hawthorne]()
Until Now by Kate Hawthorne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWyatt and Grant still aren't allowed to want each other.In the midst of a divorce he should have seen coming from the start, Wyatt finds himself back in North Edgewood, back at his dad's house, back next door to Grant Harding... -
![Dallas by Kate Tilney]()
Dallas by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhere there’s smoke, there’s a Sunset Canyon Fire & Rescue firefighter . . .LexiNow that my dad is retiring as fire chief, maybe I’ll finally be able to sleep at night. Don’t get me wrong, I’m proud of Dad and his service. But it’s hard spending most of your life scared someone you love could get hurt—or worse—on the job... -
![Hook, Line, Infinity: Part Three by Shayla Hart]()
Hook, Line, Infinity: Part Three by Shayla Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRein ValdezSomeone once said, the greater the love, the harder the fall.I rolled my eyes so hard I was sure I saw my brain when I read that in one of the catalogue of cheesy magazines my aunt left lying around the house.Unlike the women in my family, I didn’t believe in love. Shit, I had trouble loving myself, let alone another man... -
![Only This Summer by Radclyffe]()
Only This Summer by Radclyffe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDr. Lily Davenport is the poster child for burnout—physically and emotionally. All she wants is a few months of nondemanding work at a summer camp, of all places, so she can figure out what to do with the rest of her life. The last thing she expects is to run into a woman who awakens a passion she hadn’t even realized had died along with all those she’d failed to save... -
![The 7 Day Stand by Shayla Hart]()
The 7 Day Stand by Shayla Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSAVANNAH -I had a clear vision of what my life would be like. First, I was going to open up an event management agency. Then, I was going to marry my gorgeous boyfriend Trent, have two kids, adopt a couple of puppies, and live happily ever after. The American dream.At least that was the plan until my boyfriend dumped me for the fourth time the day before my birthday, and I met him— Logan Pierce... -
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Cry by C.D. Reiss
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis book has been discontinued by the author, and combined with Sing... -
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![Daddy Means Trouble by Lucky Moon]()
Daddy Means Trouble by Lucky Moon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo-one was ever good enough for him, until he met his Forever Girl...Bella’s job at a special age play club is her life. But when the feisty Little has to quit because of her abusive ex, it feels like she’s lost it all. Her dad — a famous rockstar — offers her a join his band on tour as a roadie. Desperate for money and a new purpose in life, she agrees... -
![Australian Obsession by Flora Ferrari]()
Australian Obsession by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy brother’s best friend is an inked bad boy from Australia…and I’m completely obsessed.I decide to escape the cold of the Northern Hemisphere’s brutal winter to get closer to the older man of my dreams... -
![Wanted: Hot Daddy by Sammi Cee]()
Wanted: Hot Daddy by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHayden thinks he’s unlovable. I think he’s feisty and fun. Hayden knows he isn’t special enough to find love. He’s been through an abundance of men and no one’s stuck. When The Tap Tavern has their first Daddy/boy night, he makes an appearance with low expectations and an even worse attitude. Waylan is a Daddy who’s given up on searching for a boy of his own... -
![Bridesmaid for Hire by Meghan Quinn]()
Bridesmaid for Hire by Meghan Quinn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes the wedding of the century calls for desperate measures.And sometimes those desperate measures are to pretend the person you hate most is actually your boyfriend. After years of working her tail off at her event-planning business, Maggie Mitchell is ready for a vacation... -
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Wild Ride by Kate Meader
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChicago Rebels hockey player Dex O'Malley has been a naughty boy ... again.Only his latest stunt isn’t quite like when he was caught with his pants down at a nightclub or was cited for drag-racing on Lake Shore Drive or even that time he said a few critical things about his teammates on a hockey podcast. Oops... -
![Handle With Care by Michele L. Rivera]()
Handle With Care by Michele L. Rivera
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNewly divorced Quinn Gellar is rebuilding her life—something she never thought she’d be doing in her forties. A creature of habit, she’s trying to embrace change and go with the unexpected. But when the unexpected appears to her in the form of an alluring bartender, Quinn becomes uncertain of exactly how much change she’s ready to embrace.Theo Harrington isn’t much of a planner...
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