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Leo by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe had no complaints… Great job, great boss, great co-workers. And a best friend he’d known for years.Okay, almost no complaints… The women he dated paled in comparison to his best friend.She had a lot of complaints… A job she hated, a tyrant for a boss, working with people that got on her last nerve. And no time for love. Plus, the guys she dated couldn’t come close to her best friend...Categorized as:
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![Finding Kenna by Susan Stoker]()
Finding Kenna by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter jumping into a canal to save a man’s life, only to find out that he was a Navy SEAL not in the need of saving, Kenna and Marshall “Aleck” Smart hit it off.Aleck is intrigued by the bubbly waitress who almost landed on his head during a training exercise, and after getting to know her better, is thrilled they’ve hit it off so well... -
![Far from Bliss by Lexi Blake, Sophie Oak]()
Far from Bliss by Lexi Blake, Sophie Oak
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShattered by the pastMichael Novak was a US Marshal with his whole life figured out. Right up until the woman he called partner betrayed him. He’s been hiding in Bliss, CO, trying to pull himself out of the darkness. The only bright light is Lucy Carson. Something about Trio’s favorite waitress calls to him, but he can’t trust his instincts anymore... -
![Where the Heart Leads by Ally McGuire]()
Where the Heart Leads by Ally McGuire
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA stunt car driver, an MI5 agent, a gigolo… Finn Montoya tells everyone she meets she has a different profession. It’s all part of keeping people at a distance while still being a part of the world around her. Really, she’s an accomplished writer who has taken being a mystery to heart. At least that way, she can stay safe. Under no circumstances can her past catch up with her... -
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![Somebody to Hold by April Wilson]()
Somebody to Hold by April Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this second installment in the Tyler Jamison and Ian Alexander romantic suspense series, Tyler and Ian face their greatest challenge yet. Homicide detective Tyler Jamison is facing the unthinkable -- a prison sentence for beating the man who assaulted Ian... -
![Life in the Dead Lane by Lucy Quinn]()
Life in the Dead Lane by Lucy Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAll Cookie James, FBI agent and Innkeeper extraordinaire, wants is a romantic date with her hot handy man… but what she gets is a corpse presented with a big red bow. When she and Dylan discover a boat with a dead body, not only is her picnic ruined, but a woman from Dylan’s past returns to the island. The famous rock star appears to want a comeback tour with her former bodyguard... -
![Off Duty Volume 2 by Gregory Ashe]()
Off Duty Volume 2 by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHazard and Somerset: Off Duty Volume 2 is a collection of short stories. It includes the following:“John-Henry Somerset: Sold!”Somers enters a charity bachelor’s auction without telling his boyfriend. This story takes place before The Rational Faculty.“Pretty and Pink and Perfect”Hazard plans a toddler’s birthday party. This story takes place before The Rational Faculty... -
![Solitary Sinners by Elle Thorpe]()
Solitary Sinners by Elle Thorpe
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCover, blurb, and release date coming soon! Preorder now on Amazon, and add to your Goodreads... -
![The Hitman's Guide to Righting Wrongs While Causing Mayhem by Alice Winters]()
The Hitman's Guide to Righting Wrongs While Causing Mayhem by Alice Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLeland and Jackson are back and ready to cause more mayhem than ever (and sing a song or two)... -
![Hide & Seek by Nicole Edwards]()
Hide & Seek by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith the holidays nearing, Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are getting settled, both personally and professionally. For Reese, dealing with Brantley’s about-face regarding the size of the task force is easy. It’s meeting the parents that he’s worried about... -
![COMEBACK GIRL: part 1 of 6 by Stephanie Bond]()
COMEBACK GIRL: part 1 of 6 by Stephanie Bond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn Amazon exclusive!From the international bestselling author of STOP THE WEDDING! (now a Hallmark Channel movie) and the BODY MOVERS mystery series comes a new story of comedy, suspense, and romance.Home is where the hurt is. In COMEBACK GIRL, a young novelist estranged from her family is forced to return to her small hometown for a family emergency, and deal with the ghosts of her past... -
![Shades of Darkness by Nicky James]()
Shades of Darkness by Nicky James
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSix years ago, an unforeseen incident turned Rory Gallagher’s life upside down. Now, he lives in darkness, fearing the sun, fearing light altogether. Rory has developed Heliophobia. As a creature of the night, Rory has learned to adapt to his unusual lifestyle. He draws comfort from shadows and safety from the nighttime hour... -
![Tied Over by Mary Calmes]()
Tied Over by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJosiah Redeker has been tied up, tied down, and just plain tied to Bodhi Callahan since the younger marshal was paired with him five years ago. It was an easy slide from partners to best friends, and though Bodhi wanted more, Josiah thought Bodhi could do far better than him... -
![The Same Place by Gregory Ashe]()
The Same Place by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor what seems like the first time in Teancum Leon’s life, things are looking good: he’s put an end to the toxic relationship with his former sex buddy, work is going well, and Jem Berger has officially decided they are best friends—in spite of Tean’s objections. Things are looking good for Jem too, although he’s not thrilled that somehow Tean has talked him into getting a real job... -
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![Jason's Justice by Annabella Stone]()
Jason's Justice by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJason LeHar learned his tracking skills as a kid in the Bayous of Louisiana. Those skills earned him a place on Delta Force Team Panther, and he found the family he chose for himself. When his best friend’s relationship with one of their team commanders was exposed... -
![A True Fit by Michele Notaro]()
A True Fit by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrent~ My life has been great the past few years and I have zero intention of screwing anything up. I’m certainly not going to let some guy ruin things for me, especially not my boss’s ex. But for some reason, every time I run into Declan, I become more and more intrigued by him... -
![The Return by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Return by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFormer lieutenant Kingsley Boissonneault returns to The Chateau in this sequel novella to Tiffany Reisz’s bestselling romantic suspense novel.The cult’s holy book is Story of O, the infamous French novel of extreme sado-masochism. Their château is a looking-glass world where women reign and men are their willing slaves... -
![The Same End by Gregory Ashe]()
The Same End by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTeancum Leon is pretty sure that if he plays his cards right, he can have it all: his childhood friend and former lover, Ammon Young; his best friend (although Tean is loath to admit it), Jem Berger; and his family. A boyfriend might even be in his future, although he’s having a heck of a time getting a second date with the guys he meets on Prowler... -
![Misdirection by Gregory Ashe]()
Misdirection by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinding a missing boy will be hard. Dinner with Shaw’s parents might be murder.When a rising star in the state senate asks Shaw Aldrich and North McKinney to transport her son, Flip, to and from his drug testing appointments, they’re not happy—they don’t do babysitting jobs... -
![Heart2Heart: Volume 5 by Lucy Lennox, A.M. Arthur]()
Heart2Heart: Volume 5 by Lucy Lennox, A.M. Arthur
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVolume five in the best-selling charity anthology is coming soon! Featuring brand new stories from incredible authors:AM Arthur - Alice Winters - Daryl BannerEM Lindsey - Jodi Payne - K Webster - Kate HawthorneLouisa Masters - Lucy Lennox - Mia Monroe - Neve WilderRiley Hart - SE Harmon - Spencer Spears - Tal... -
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Puzzle by Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBranson loves his job as an analyst for the CIA. Working on the investigation into the assassination of the president is fascinating, and even more so when Ryder, a geeky forensic accountant without a filter, joins the team.But Ryder doesn’t seem to like Branson. At all. And when he explains to Branson why, Branson is forced to face an uncomfortable truth in the mirror Ryder holds up... -
![Off Duty by Gregory Ashe]()
Off Duty by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHazard and Somerset: Off Duty is a collection of short stories. It includes the following: “Tickets to the Gun Show” Emery Hazard just wants to take his boyfriend to a concert, but some people are assholes... -
![Micah's Promise by Annabella Stone]()
Micah's Promise by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMicah Kennedy has lived with PTSD for years. He is an expert at hiding his struggles behind the quick wit and snark that is very much a part of his makeup. His need to keep a promise to a dying comrade feeds his nightmares and invades his dreams—until that promise brings him military K-9 Delta. Hawk McKinnon has spent most of his life kicking trouble’s ass in every hotspot around the globe... -
![A Long Way Back by Barbara Elsborg]()
A Long Way Back by Barbara Elsborg
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA serious accident may have left Tay’s body broken, but he’s determined to live an independent life at any cost. Except he’s barely coping. Alone and isolated in London, his only solace comes from the pain numbing drugs he’s become addicted to. Ink’s on the run. He keeps his head low, but London streets don’t feel safe... -
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![Redirection by Gregory Ashe]()
Redirection by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen it comes to your ex, nothing is ever easy.The Borealis boys are settling into their new normal, or at least into their new digs. But when North’s soon-to-be (please-let-it-be-soon) ex-husband, Tucker, is arrested and charged with murder, everything goes sideways.Hired by Tucker’s parents, North and Shaw begin looking for proof that Tucker is innocent, in spite of the evidence against him... -
![School of Fish by Amy Lane]()
School of Fish by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJackson Rivers has been learning how to take care of himself so he can be there for Ellery Cramer, but after eight weeks of healing, body and soul, he’s itching to get back to work. Finally Ellery gives him a simple task: pick up a file on a kid who probably didn’t commit murder but who refuses to participate in his own defense.Nothing is ever that easy... -
![Fish in a Barrel by Amy Lane]()
Fish in a Barrel by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJackson and Ellery face their toughest case yet—against the criminal justice system itself.Jackson Rivers and Ellery Cramer have worked difficult jobs before, but usually it’s getting the facts that’s the problem. For their newest client, the trouble isn’t finding the truth—it’s corruption at the highest levels of the justice system... -
![Blown To Pieces by Katie Graykowski]()
Blown To Pieces by Katie Graykowski
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter restauranteur, Big Tommy Prather, is blown to pieces in his front yard, Mustang Ridges and her two best friends are on the case. While the local police have ruled the death an accident, Mustang and the girls suspect murder. They can prove it…sort of... -
![Jem and Tean: Guys Gone Wild by Gregory Ashe]()
Jem and Tean: Guys Gone Wild by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJem and Tean: Guys Gone Wild is a collection of short stories. It includes the following:“First Dates”A prequel to The Lamb and the Lion books, this short story shows Jem and Tean as they are set up on blind dates—with disastrous results.“Cheap Seats”Jem and Tean go to the movies. Jem insists it’s an epic bromance date. Tean insists they’re just casual acquaintances... -
![Codirection by Gregory Ashe]()
Codirection by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey killed a girl to keep their secrets. They won’t stop there.A new home, a fresh start, a chance to do things right this time—and Shaw and North are determined to make it work. But the night of their housewarming party, things don’t go as planned. A reporter arrives, wanting to talk to North about his ex-husband, his father, and a criminal syndicate... -
![The Old Wheel by Gregory Ashe]()
The Old Wheel by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBlackmail. Breakups. Boys. Trouble always comes in threes.Life is different for Jack Moreno. Good. Definitely good. Well, better, anyway.He’s back in school (although classes are harder than he expected). And his dad is healthy (which means he’s worrying again about things like Jack’s curfew and, oh yeah, grades)... -
![Again with Feeling by Gregory Ashe]()
Again with Feeling by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe might not be doomed to repeat the past. But it’s pretty likely.When Dashiell Dawson Dane receives a phone call from his nemesis Vivienne Carver (okay, one of his nemeses), he’s caught off guard—to say the least—by her help solve the murder of her brother, who disappeared almost thirty years ago. His gut tells him to say no... -
![The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon]()
The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn the archaeology community, Christopher “Kit” Sawyer’s family is a legacy. And while he may be a historian, not a treasure hunter, he thinks he does a pretty good job of living up to the Sawyer name. He's a book-smart research fanatic and does his best work at his tidy desk. No fedora and whip for him, if you please—a nice cup of coffee and a comfy chair will do... -
![Real Risk by Elle Keaton]()
Real Risk by Elle Keaton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's possible they're a match but first the two men will have to survive trial by fire. Chief Flynn is fighting smoke and flames, tirelessly protecting the lives and property of his fellow islanders from yet another spate of fires.Arson or accident?When injury puts him on the sidelines, West Coast Forensics Arson Investigator Kimball Frye offers his assistance... -
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![Rebel by Reese Knightley]()
Rebel by Reese Knightley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne man on a journey of redemption and the other out to prove himself.Cohen “Ace” Gray – Pegasus Commander.He’d buried one lover; he wasn’t going to take the chance of that ever happening again. Ace had his own demons to work on, but working closely with Jacob and having his friendship— despite their twenty-year age difference—had made life a bit easier... -
![Code Blue by N.R. Walker]()
Code Blue by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSteve Frost had dreams of wearing the national championship belt in mixed martial arts, maybe even going pro, but instead, finds himself working as a security guard for the rich and famous in LA.Quickly earning a reputation for his blunt and precise people management skills, he lands a position on the security team for an up-and-coming boyband, Atrous. Years later, he’s head of security... -
![Wicked Games by Aimee Nicole Walker]()
Wicked Games by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRyder Jameson and Lucien Clarke have a complicated past: Ryder conserves art; Lucien steals it. Their love-hate relationship spans six years and two continents and has endured multiple heists. Hoping to restore his tarnished reputation, Ryder returns home to Cincinnati to accept a position at an acclaimed museum... -
![Stryke First by Sandrine Gasq-Dion]()
Stryke First by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis book is part of a series. It contains homosexual relations, violence and coarse language. It is preceded by Falcon's Fox. Rebel Stryker has had to fight to survive from the moment he was born to a heroin-addicted mother. Raised by his grandparents, his only mission in life was to succeed where his mother had failed... -
![Dear Cassius by Alice Winters]()
Dear Cassius by Alice Winters
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDear Cassius,Do you feel me watching you? When Cassius starts his junior year of college, he has no idea how different it will be. The only thing he’s worried about is getting through college and his unrequited love for his best friend.Initially, Cassius thinks nothing of the picture with a strange note slipped under the windshield wiper of his car, but it ends up changing his entire life... -
![Ride the Lightning : Sinister in Savannah Book 1 by Aimee Nicole Walker]()
Ride the Lightning : Sinister in Savannah Book 1 by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTruth seeker. Promise keeper. Guarded heart.By day, Jonah St. John is a criminal analyst for the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. By night, he produces Sinister in Savannah, an investigative podcast, with his two best friends. Jonah’s life revolves around three principles: a man’s word is his oath, friendships are priceless gifts, and love is for other people... -
![The Progress of Sherlock Holmes by Ivy Blossom]()
The Progress of Sherlock Holmes by Ivy Blossom
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAuthor's summary: Sherlock is head over heels for John, but you wouldn't know it by looking at him. First-person present-tense series of short scenes from Sherlock's point of view, borrowing heavily from Arthur Conan Doyle's stories... -
![Their Reason by Jessie G, Andrew Reyna]()
Their Reason by Jessie G, Andrew Reyna
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou are cordially invited to the wedding of Jon Connor and Ian Jones! When I think about my guys and who I think marriage would mean the most to, I always think about Red. Growing up in foster care and spending his first twenty-five years just trying to survive, the concept of family is a dream he never thought would become a reality... -
![Real Hazard by Elle Keaton]()
Real Hazard by Elle Keaton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey're not looking for love, but it catches them anyway. Can two very different men find common ground and claim a future... together? FosterThings I love✓ my kid sister✓ the no-hope dogs I rehabilitate✓ my job as an EMT✓ and maybe my new friend Dutch.But Dutch isn’t gay and physical attraction isn’t something I feel often... -
![Deadly Proposal by Lily Harper Hart]()
Deadly Proposal by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife should be good for James Hardy. His business is thriving, his brothers are settled, and he's desperately in love with his girlfriend, Mandy. Unfortunately, growing pains are straining his relationship, and when a misunderstanding overlaps with a catastrophic explosion at a charity event, Mandy’s life is left hanging in the balance... -
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![The Real Thing by Elle Keaton]()
The Real Thing by Elle Keaton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn oblivious prince wishes for his knight in shining armor. His knight has been under his nose all along, will he claim him before it's too late for them both?As deeply as he craves his own fairy tale happily-ever-after, resort owner Cody Prescott doesn't have time for a relationship. That doesn't stop him from crushing on most men on Piedras... -
![Healing My Amor by Taylor Rylan, Michael Dean]()
Healing My Amor by Taylor Rylan, Michael Dean
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTravis Thompson’s past haunts him. When an assignment went bad, fate was a cruel beast and took the man he thought he’d spend forever with. Now he has to live with the guilt that he couldn’t save the man he loved. A year later, when their team loses another member, he’s finished and knows it’s time to move on. But where does that leave him? Alejandro Lopez has been hardened by life... -
![Smoking Gunn by Tatum West]()
Smoking Gunn by Tatum West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJamie:I only have two rules: I don’t tangle with anyone who wants a relationship. And I’m the one who decides when it’s over.The guys I see are quick and dirty—that’s what I want. I keep my head down and my heart to myself. The only person who sees the real me is my daughter, and I need it to stay that way.My life is small, and the guys at my new job hate me—and they’ve got plenty of good reasons... -
![Let Me Remind You by Gianni Holmes]()
Let Me Remind You by Gianni Holmes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when a man you can't remember has more memories of you than you have of yourself?Clay's football career is brought to a halt after losing his memory in an accident. When he moves back to San Diego, he hopes familiar surroundings will bring back his memory. He doesn’t expect to be slapped in the street by the most interesting guy he's never met before... -
![North and Shaw: Out of Office by Gregory Ashe]()
North and Shaw: Out of Office by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNorth and Shaw: Out of Office is a collection of short stories. It includes the following: “Bad Boys at the Radio Girls” Radio Girls is a lesbian bar. A group of straight guys thinks it’s funny to crash. North and Shaw are hired to take care of this problem (and they try not to fulfill the white savior stereotype while doing so). This story takes place before Orientation... -
![Breaking News by Susan Hawke]()
Breaking News by Susan Hawke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNeil is supposed to report the news… not star in a featured story.It’s Neil and Brody’s second anniversary and they should be celebrating or doing something amazing, right? Except, Neil’s been too distracted to organize anything. Luckily, his “Daddy” already has a plan.A plan involving a sparkly platinum band and a promise of forever...
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