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Breaking the Speed Limit by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSingle, but unsettled, Stefano Borelli, spends his days creating masterpieces loved by his clients. Surrounded by family and friends, his loneliness still plagues him.Until she bursts into his life. A stubborn woman with too much baggage, too much to say, and a child in tow.Far too much trouble.Except, he likes her spark. The way she refuses to listen. How beautiful she is with her son... -
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Buried in Secrets by Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBook four of the USA Today bestselling Carly Moore series.Be careful where you dig…Life in Drum, Tennessee has been quiet since corruption was uncovered in the sheriff’s department three months ago—too quiet. Still, Carly is shocked when she discovers one of her sweetest lunch customers at the tavern has committed murder in cold blood... -
![Jonny's Redemption by Riley Edwards]()
Jonny's Redemption by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan two lost souls find redemption or are some transgressions beyond forgiveness? Lieutenant Jonny Spencer’s life is spiraling out of control. With no end in sight, he withdrawals. Giving in to the darkness is his only reprieve. Roberta “Bobby” Layne knows what it means to live in the shadows. Her childhood was spent fading into obscurity—loneiless her only friend... -
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Home to Me by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA brave woman’s flight from the past leads her toward new love in a novel about courage, hope, and second chances by Catherine Bybee, New York Times bestselling author of My Way to You. After Erin Fleming escapes from her controlling and abusive ex, she finds refuge in the heart of Santa Clarita, California. Eager to start over, she has a new name, a new look, and a new career... -
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![A Little Bit Wicked by Melissa Foster]()
A Little Bit Wicked by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen the Dark Knights at Bayside and the cast of Bayside Summers collide, sparks fly, and trouble—or maybe love—is not far behind. What do a cocky biker and a businesswoman who has sworn off dating bad boys have in common? According to Chloe Mallery, not much. Justin came into the Wicked family after a harsh upbringing by a thieving father... -
![Texas Orchids by Samantha Christy]()
Texas Orchids by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI'm a city boy, not a cowboy.I'm way out of my league on a horse ranch in Texas.Falling for the sexy horse vet was never my intention.Especially when I find out she could be dating a killer.Sneaking around with her?Not my brightest idea, but someone's got to protect her.It's just one summer. One casual fling.Until it becomes everything but... -
![Everything I Always Wanted by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
Everything I Always Wanted by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was a mouthwatering kiss that changed everything… One thing that held constant in Shelby Donovan’s life was her career. As a world renowned artist, Shelby’s paintings traveled the globe, landing in museums and homes across the nation. But what she couldn’t seem to get under control was her love life. Her mother insisted it was because of her best friend, Sebastian Cartwright... -
![Finding Ronan's Heart by Melanie Moreland]()
Finding Ronan's Heart by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“The boys.” “The Callaghan Triplets.”“Three of a kind.”All his life, Ronan Callaghan has been part of a group. Always looking out for his brothers. Never seen as an individual or judged on his own merits.When his brothers veer onto their own path, he finds himself alone. Restless. Then he meets her. Beth. A waitress who sees him just for himself. None of the trappings of his wealth or family...Categorized as:
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![Sanibel Sunsets by Hope Holloway]()
Sanibel Sunsets by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen Eliza’s son arrives in Shellseeker Beach, he’s struggling. Dane deeply disapproves of his mother’s relationship with a new man, causing friction in Eliza’s happy life. In addition, he must navigate a whole new life and find a way to channel his emotions in to music. Support comes from the most unexpected corner, surprising everyone…including Dane...Categorized as:
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![The Dangerous One by Lori Foster]()
The Dangerous One by Lori Foster
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlone is good. Alone with her is…better. Hunter Osborn left his family, his friends and his job as a park ranger after uncovering a disturbing crime scene. Haunted by nightmares and dark thoughts, Hunter relocated to a small cabin outside of Ridge Trail, Colorado, where he lives off the land (and mostly off the grid)... -
![Shadow of Doubt by Abbie Zanders]()
Shadow of Doubt by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFormer SEAL Brian “Mad Dog” Sheppard might look like a gentle giant to some, but there's a very good reason for his call name. Threaten someone he cares about and he'll stop at nothing to protect them.That includes his new team of fellow SEALs. They’re all about creating a safe haven for vets trying to readjust to civilian life...Categorized as:
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![The Prodigy by Shae Sanders]()
The Prodigy by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"First day back home and already in some mess."Jakari Windermere hasn't been home to Midling in eight years. He's been laying low in Atlanta, and nobody knows why. But it doesn't matter now, because a tragedy draws him back to the town he grew up in...the town his family basically owns. But this won't be a pleasant homecoming, and he finds that out the moment he sets foot back in Midling... -
![Home Base by Abbie Zanders]()
Home Base by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSo many secrets. Such a familiar place. After fifteen years in the army, Dylan Grant is more than ready to come home, settle down, and start a family of his own. Thanks to one stolen, forbidden moment long ago, he might already have.When Raven Blackstone returns to Birch Falls to settle her late father’s estate, she intends to close the book on that part of her life forever... -
![Dirty Little Midlife Secret by Lilian Monroe]()
Dirty Little Midlife Secret by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLily Viceroy arrived in Heart’s Cove with a suitcase by her side and two eensy weensy secrets tucked into the corners of her heart.Well, that’s if “eensy” and “weensy” are code for “terrifying” and “dire.”Clearly, the only thing for Lily to do is to engage in a good ol’ bout of denial...Categorized as:
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![A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis]()
A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe was never meant to fall for her best friend’s brother...Seren has had a soft spot for her best friend’s brother for as long as she can remember. But when she starts to see Kit as more than just a friend, she knows she’s on dangerous ground.Avoiding him is probably her best course of action, but that’s easier said than done when you live on a tiny island... -
![Crossing the Line by Janice M. Whiteaker]()
Crossing the Line by Janice M. Whiteaker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings...Categorized as:
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Weather the Storm by L.K. Farlow
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMagnolia Ellington is all too aware that dangerous things can come in shiny packages. Her husband made sure to teach her that. Desperate to escape his wrath—and his fists—she flees in the dark of night. Seeking safety and shelter with the only family she has left, Magnolia finds herself in the sleepy, Southern town of Dogwood—and in the arms of Simon McAllister... -
![Make Me Beg by Julie Kriss]()
Make Me Beg by Julie Kriss
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsYou wouldn't believe Dex Riggs and I are from the same town. He's the ultimate bad boy; I'm the one who goes by the book. He's a sexy former cop with a shady past; I'm the girl who married her high school sweetheart. But now my marriage is over, I'm burned out on my business, and worst of all, I never got the baby I wanted. And now I never will. Unless Dex is willing to make a deal... -
![Dirty Little Midlife Dilemma by Lilian Monroe]()
Dirty Little Midlife Dilemma by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA hot, hilarious fresh start! Nora’s forties begin with a bang…or rather, a crash.What’s worse than bumping into a parked motorcycle and tipping it over?Easy. It’s bumping into a motorcycle, tipping it over, and sending it crashing into an entire row of bikes like horrible, slow-motion dominos.What’s even worse than that?Nora knows the answer... -
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Rescued by Stephanie St. Klaire
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJust as the walls start to come down, boundaries redefine, and things heat up, tragedy hits the small mountain town of McKenzie Ridge. Sexy EMT Dawson Tayler made hearts break, and panties melt with a single look. Far from home, in the charming tourist town, he lives a simple life his family would be appalled by – if they were alive...Categorized as:
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![Junior For The Mountain Man by K.C. Crowne]()
Junior For The Mountain Man by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy sister's gorgeous best friend and her little boy are in serious trouble.Now, I can't rest until I know the two of them are safe.I'm not afraid to show those scums they never should have set foot on these mountains.My mountains.Combat may have left me broken...But Piper's surprising return woke my passion for life again.Now, men with a death wish want to cause her and her little boy harm...Categorized as:
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![Ex Best Thing by Marika Ray]()
Ex Best Thing by Marika Ray
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFirst rule in the sister’s handbook: don’t date your sister’s ex-boyfriend.Oops.If there was one man on the planet I shouldn’t be looking at twice, it’s Daire Beneventi. Sure, he’s my sister’s ex, but he’s also the leather jacket to my quilt tote bag... -
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Steady by Anna Brooks
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsErik Anderson is paying for his mistakes and enduring every bit of pain that comes his way. After all, if it weren’t for him, the girl who gave him more than he deserved would still be alive. Even if he were to be put out of his misery, he’d never see her again. Considering angels go to heaven and sinners go to hell, Erik’s going to burn. Polly Madison has never had it easy...Categorized as:
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![The Sound of Home by Krista Sandor]()
The Sound of Home by Krista Sandor
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne steamy summer night. One unforgivable betrayal. Two lives forever changed. Em MacCaslin was never an ordinary girl. A child music prodigy, she competed in elite competitions and performed with symphonies all over the world. At eighteen years old, her future couldn’t have been brighter. But all her dreams were shattered in one night. A night she doesn’t remember... -
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Betting Man by Maggie C. Gates
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe day I decided to leave Kyle Kingsley was the day I no was no longer afraid of dying.I was afraid of living.Bridget McGrath had it all.Or so everyone thought.Beneath the façade of the white picket fence, shiny car, and pretty smile, she was trapped. Confined to a gilded cage by a deadly monster.After surviving a dangerous relationship for years, she found the strength to leave... -
![No Damaged Goods by Nicole Snow]()
No Damaged Goods by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFearless firefighter. Silver tongue. Single dad.My grouchy hero pushes all my freaking buttons...The red hot stranger who just saved my bacon might be the end of me.Blake Silverton could sweet talk an angel into sin.Fierce small-town fire chief. Rough velvet voice. Drop dead gorgeous.Don't even get me started on the tortured single dad thing... -
![Best Laid Plans by Abbie Zanders]()
Best Laid Plans by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFormer SEAL Hugh “Heff” Bradley has put aside his womanizing ways to focus on making the Sanctuary a place for veterans in need. He knows how difficult the transition back to civilian life at can be; he’s walked the razor’s edge himself a few times. His plan: Use his special skills to make the project a reality and stop those trying to sabotage it...Categorized as:
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Rescue Me by Kelly Collins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHer company is failing. His plan could save it. Will their partnership move from business to pleasure?Carla “Carl” Stevenson takes a special joy in running the local timber mill. But when the economy takes a downturn, selling the family business may be her only heartbreaking option... -
![Forbidden Love by Ashley Farley]()
Forbidden Love by Ashley Farley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA father’s lie tears his family apart in the thrilling continuation of the bestselling Virginia Vineyard series. Daniel Love has alienated his loved ones. And he’ll stop at nothing to have his daughter and long-time mistress back in his life. He resorts to drastic measures, devising a wicked scheme intended to elicit sympathy from his family. All hell breaks loose when his plan backfires...Categorized as:
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![Make You Feel My Love by Kait Nolan]()
Make You Feel My Love by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWill danger catapult these lifelong friends to lovers?Autumn Buchanan has loved Judd all her life. Best friends since they were children, he’s been fulfilling her rescue fantasies for years. But years ago, her dreams of more ended in blood and a nightmare that nearly cost them both their lives... -
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Always Be My Forever by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was eight years old when I fell in love with August Belmore.Eighteen the first time our lips touched.Thirty-three when I became the bastard that broke her heart.The trail of my fingertips across her warm skin.Secret rendezvous in my truck.My name tumbling from her lips.Now, I’m only left with the haunting memories of what could have been...Categorized as:
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![Along Comes Trouble by Abby Brooks]()
Along Comes Trouble by Abby Brooks
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the moment we met, Tessa Morgan pegged me as trouble. Why? Your guess is as good as mine. I’m funny. Easy-going. My years as a high school football star worked wonders on my body as well as my reputation. I’m Colton Carmichael. Everyone likes me. Everyone except Tessa. And believe me, the feeling is mutual... -
![Our Kind of Love by Kait Nolan]()
Our Kind of Love by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne of Nashville’s fastest rising stars, Kyle Keenan has it all—fame, fans, and a chance at fortune. But the dream he’s busted his tail for means nothing without the woman who holds his heart. With her sassy smile and pull-no-punches attitude, Abbey is his greatest love—and his greatest regret...Categorized as:
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![Something So Sweet by Joy Avery]()
Something So Sweet by Joy Avery
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA devoted small-town mayor confronts an old flame over the fate of a historic inn in this delightful romance from author Joy Avery.Honeybees, history, and small-town charm are what Honey Hill, North Carolina, is all about. Its mayor, Lunden Pierce, will stop at nothing to protect the town’s historical landmarks and distinctive character. She’s Honey Hill’s greatest champion... -
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![The Weekend Getaway by Hannah Ellis]()
The Weekend Getaway by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA weekend break changes everything…The chemistry between Keira and Noah is instant. It only takes one date for Keira to realise there’s something special between them.When Noah invites her to a family party in his hometown, she eagerly agrees, and by the end of their weekend away she’s absolutely head over heels. Not only for Noah, but for his close-knit family and the stunning Isles of Scilly... -
![Cap by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
Cap by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCap is the continuation of Sebastian and Maggie's story from the series For The Love Of A Good Woman and the second book in the Reed Security Series. The Reed Security Series must be read in order. “Well, I could try, but with my sciatica flaring up, I wouldn’t get very far. Besides, Harry knows exactly where to touch to get rid of the pain,” she winked at him. “Eww...Categorized as:
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![Johnny by Abbie Zanders]()
Johnny by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCarpe Diem is more than just a catchy phrase to Stacey Mallory. At least it was, until the near-fatal accident that took the use of her legs and changed her life forever. Stacey would do anything to dive once again into cool blue waters from a towering cliff, or feel the wind in her face as she opens up the throttle of her sleek, sporty motorcycle... -
![Falling Hard by Kaylea Cross]()
Falling Hard by Kaylea Cross
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDanger is closing in.Kerrigan Whitaker has spent the past two years reinventing herself into the strong, independent woman she’s always wanted to be, and running her first ultra marathon is the chance to prove to herself and everyone else how far she’s come. Her failed marriage made her wary of relationships, so she’s not ready to get involved with anyone else...Categorized as:
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![Snow Days by Melanie Shawn]()
Snow Days by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe wanted to feel pleasure… After twenty-nine years, high school English teacher Amy Maguire realizes something is missing in her life…passion. Always one to tackle a problem head on, Amy makes a plan to remedy her situation. Phase One: find a suitable candidate. Phase Two: experience passion. Simple. Right? Except after countless dates she hasn’t once felt that spark, that chemistry... -
![Protecting Sam by Abbie Zanders]()
Protecting Sam by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhere there's "Smoke", there's definitely fire. Former SEAL Steve "Smoke" Tannen is finding the transition back to civilian life more of a challenge than he'd expected. Not only is he dealing with the aftereffects of a horrific ordeal overseas, he doesn’t know what normal is anymore... -
![Treasure on Lilac Lane by Donna Alward]()
Treasure on Lilac Lane by Donna Alward
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSecrets and old wounds threaten a burgeoning romance in this friends-to-lovers story from Donna Alward’s Jewell Cove series. Rick Sullivan left the Marines with a prosthetic and PTSD... -
![The Lost Promise of Ireland by Susanne O'Leary]()
The Lost Promise of Ireland by Susanne O'Leary
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA completely gorgeous story about lost loves and small-town secrets that will sweep you away to the Irish coast. Maggie remembers her summers in the village of Sandy Cove in Ireland like they were yesterday. She and her family would swim in the crystal-clear waters, collect beautiful seashells and relax on the sand...Categorized as:
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![Hello Darling by Kayley Loring]()
Hello Darling by Kayley Loring
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMillions of women all over the world would drop their knickers for British movie star Evan Hunter. Now he’s falling for the one American woman who won’t…Yet... -
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Devoted by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s a beautiful model.And she’s from the city.Two big reasons why I shouldn’t want her.I enjoy my life in Whiskey Run.I’m a small-town, blue-collar mechanic.And I know where I stand.Half the women in this town can’t get past the grease under my nails.So I know better than to get mixed up with her.I think I can forget about her.Then I get to know her.Then I start to like her...Categorized as:
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![A Cowboy's Strength by Vicki Lewis Thompson]()
A Cowboy's Strength by Vicki Lewis Thompson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen friendship ends, passion begins... Zane McGavin is fit to be tied. His childhood friend Mandy Fielding has waltzed into town and announced she’s moving her mother to New York. Never mind that her mom loves Eagles Nest, Montana and would be miserable in the big city. He’s determined to talk Mandy into seeing reason but his plan backfires and he ends up kissing her instead...Categorized as:
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![Always Yours by Hope Ford]()
Always Yours by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA billionaire in love with his best friend.A woman pregnant with another man’s baby.Together, in a friends to lovers romance.I’ve been in love with my best friend for what seems like forever. But she wanted the one thing I couldn’t give her.Now, she’s pregnant with another man’s baby. The “donor” wants nothing to do with her... or the child, so I do the one thing I’ve always wanted to do...Categorized as:
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![Nauti Deceptions by Lora Leigh]()
Nauti Deceptions by Lora Leigh
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe new book in the New York Times bestselling series from a major star in hot, hot romance. Caitlyn "Rogue" Walker left her life in Boston to become a teacher in a small Kentucky town. But her dream was shattered when she was framed in a sex scandal. Refusing to be run out of town, Caitlyn shed the identity she had and became Rogue...Categorized as:
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![A Dirty Shame by Liliana Hart]()
A Dirty Shame by Liliana Hart
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis is book 2 of the J.J. Graves series.J.J. Graves is back in Bloody Mary, but she's a long way from feeling at home. Between her bodily scars from being the target of a murderer and the emotional scars left by her parents, she doesn't know who she can trust. But death doesn't stop for anyone. The first murder is grisly. The second even more so...Categorized as:
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![Fearless at Heart by Zoe York]()
Fearless at Heart by Zoe York
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor twenty years, Seth Kincaid has kept his visits to his home town brief. He’s not avoiding January Howe, exactly—he’s giving his high school girlfriend space. But that distance evaporates when she takes over her family’s marina for the summer...Categorized as:
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![Seizing Mack: A Contemporary Love Story by Abbie Zanders]()
Seizing Mack: A Contemporary Love Story by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCarpe the romance... The Marines gave Heather “Mack” McKenzie a lot of things. Self-discipline. An arsenal of swear words. And the carpe diem attitude to make her fitness center, Seize, a success. The hot new vice cop in town makes her breath catch...
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