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The Sterling Shore Series (Sterling Shore #1-3) by C.M. Owens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLimited time bundle that includes Book 1, 1.5, 2, and 3 of the Sterling Shore series. No cliffhangers. Book 1 - Hooked on the Game Kade Colton and Raya Capperton come from two different worlds, but one thing they have in common is that they have both judged each other wrong. Opposites don't just attract; they collide and shift the world off its axis... -
Beyond The Roses by Monica James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTo the outside world, my life is perfect.I’m young and rich, and some may even say I’m beautiful. But I would give anything to be somebody else because after being extraordinary all my life, all I wish for is…silence.My name is Lola Van Allen, and there’s no easy way to say it, but…I’m dying... -
Cowboy Creed by Rhonda Lee Carver
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSeconds chances come in their own time for a cowboy. For Mindy and Creed the flame remains.Newly divorced and empty nester, Mindy Sage, decided that her hometown might be the perfect place to reinvent herself, or at least find the wild and carefree girl she used to be before she moved away. She’s craving small town comfort, but the problem is, in Cooper’s Hawk, everyone knows everyone... -
Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUnraveled: To become undone. To take apart. To destroy. I thought I had it all with my well-respected job, Hollywood boyfriend, and glamorous lifestyle. Until the truth revealed a different story. In one day, after a single word, my carefully constructed life was obliterated. But it’s only the beginning of my spiral. There’s much further to fall. Then I meet him... -
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The Forever and The Now by K.J .
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBron McIntyre, forty-two, has it all together. Terrific job. Loving family. No desperate need for a girlfriend but would be interested if one came along. Bron McIntyre is Teflon.Kate Agostino, forty-eight, is not Teflon. Yes, she has a terrific job. But a loving family? Not really. And her personal life is rapidly disintegrating and turning into dust... -
Wonderful by S.C. Stephens
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKellan Kyle finally has everything he’s always wanted—a woman who loves him more than he ever thought possible, family who genuinely cares about him, and the best friends a person could ask for. His band has found success, and they are well on their way to making their dreams come true. But as Kellan quickly learns, sometimes dreams come with a price... -
Virgin For The Fourth Time: Barrington Billionaire's Series: Book Four by Jeannette Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBennett Stone has dedicated his life to protecting and saving lives when others failed. The word impossible is not part of his vocabulary. Zoey Henderson has spent most of her life defending herself against her tarnished reputation, as a consequence of her father’s actions. Her five over-protective brothers believe no man will ever be good enough for her... -
Holiday Terminal: (A Second Chance Secret Baby Billionaire Holiday Romance) by Gwyn McNamee, Christy Anderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo hearts. One snowstorm. A second chance at love. Penelope Swirling snow may have stranded me at this tiny airport in the middle of nowhere on Christmas Eve, but it has nothing on the storm raging inside me when he walks into the terminal. Artemis Warren. My first love and the man who shattered my world... -
The Price of Love by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWife.Husband.Superstar entertainers.Two people completely in love. Harmony and Reaper thought life would be easier once they sealed the deal. Stage personas put to the side, settling into marriage should have allowed them to be Hannah and Garrett to the world at large... -
Pretty Pink Ribbons by K.L. Grayson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan be read as a standalone novel **Contains sensitive subject matters** Dying . . . Dead . . . Deceased . . . It doesn’t matter how many times I say it or how many different names I give it, it still means the same thing. One of these days I’ll be nothing but a passing memory, a familiar face in a forgotten photo. But there are three things I need before this life of mine ends . . -
The Edge of Reason by J. Saman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI have a certain set of rules I try to live by. Rules that have always served me well. Until now…Rule one: Don’t have sex with someone you work with.Rule two: Don’t have sex with your friend’s ex-boyfriend. Rule three: Don’t have sex with your best friend who also happens to be the same ex-boyfriend of your friend.Rule four: Don’t ever, under any circumstances, fall in love with your best friend...Categorized as:
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Go Tell It on the Mountains by Nick Wilgus
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYears have gone by since the death of Noah his special needs son, and Wiley Cantrell realizes it’s time to move on. He and his husband Jackson try to adopt little Tony Gorzola, a deaf boy with HIV who is emotionally traumatized.Difficulties quickly set in. Tony is a sweet boy but very damaged by abuse and neglect. And Tony’s mother, in prison, is unwilling to relinquish her parental rights... -
The Outback Heart by Fiona Palmer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe most heartfelt and moving novel yet from favourite Australian rural romance writer and bestselling author of The Family Farm. Indianna Wilson is a country girl through and through. She'll do anything she can to save her beloved home town from disappearing off the map – even if she has to die trying... -
All Bets Off by Jeannette Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeckett Davis served in the Marine Corp and has the scars inside and out as a constant reminder. They say he’s a hero, but he wishes he’d died along with those he lost from his platoon. It’ll take a special kind of woman to heal this wounded warrior. Danielle McKesson understands survivor’s guilt. She's raising her nephew after he witnessed the death of his parents... -
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Winner by Belle Brooks, Karen Harper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRoselette Horton... Miss Prim and Proper. Arm candy for one of the richest men in Hoffman. Fate had her saving my life. Now I'm indebted to repay the favour. Rose has the biggest stick up her arse. It’s surprising she can even put one foot in front of the other. She has no clue what it means to be living, or who she really is... -
Fake It Baby One More Time by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Fake Romance Box Set Collection including The NewlyFEDS, Break Me, and Graham. Including BONUS material... -
Hitting That Sweet Spot by Lara Ward Cosio
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShay Donnelly has always been the support player. Whether it’s taking care of his irresponsible brother or being the drummer in his band, he’s always there for others—even at the expense of his own wants and needs. Jessica Hall only ever wanted to dance. Dancing was the one place where she felt at ease, where she belonged... -
What Comes After by Melissa Toppen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife is full of many things. Love. Loss. Heartbreak. Laughter. No matter how small, each moment has value. Then there are the big moments. The moments that define us. And the people who shape our very existence. Abel Collins is that person for me. From the very first time our eyes locked, I knew there was something about him. That he was the person that would change everything... -
Lithium Waves by Carmel Rhodes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLithium Waves: Book One in the Lithium Springs Series. Ryder If you asked Ryder ten years ago if he considered himself lucky, he would have laughed in your face. When you grew up where he grew up, with the father he had, there was no such thing as luck. There was only life, death, and music... -
The Wrong Groom : A Second Chance Fake Marriage Romance by Emelia Blair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI was a guest at the wedding. I ended up marrying the bride. Ten years ago, I made a mistake that drove her away. Now she’s tied to me, and I’m not letting her go. I’ll be the perfect fake husband and take care of her like no other man could. I never thought it was possible for me to lose myself in a woman like this... -
Enchanted by Ainsley St. Claire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWilliamWomen don’t hold my interest past a week, until she accidentally leaves me a voice mail so hot it melts my phone.Quinn has only been the woman in black, but now I see past the color she hides behind. She's the blonde with the heart-shaped ass, perfect tits, and luscious ruby-red lips. The woman I need.Those words keep replaying in my head and I can't stop thinking about her... -
Seduced By My Doms by Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou find what you’re looking for... where you least expect it. That held true for me ER nurse, Liz Johansson; the night a young man named Trevor arrived at the hospital and turned my life upside down... -
Work Rules: A Breaking the Rules Novel by Jacki James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNathan Davenport’s past has taught him an important lesson that lead to his main dating rule: never date anyone you work with. He hasn’t had any problems keeping that rule. He’s the kind of guy men just want to play with for a night, but no one wants to keep forever. At least no one ever has until Alex. Alex Doyle knows one thing... -
It Ended with the Truth by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Brian Fox finally tells the truth, it costs him everything. His company. His friends. The girl he loves. He’s forced to start over, and it’s his brother who once again steps in. Working for a record label isn’t how he imagined his life when he owned a successful company, and life on the road only makes him long for everything the truth cost him... -
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Nate by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo win, you have to play the game... Rising hockey star Nate Calloway has overcome a lot to get where he is. Playing professional hockey for the Las Vegas Sidewinders, he plans to keep his head down and do the one thing he’s good at: hockey. Everything is going according to plan until a gorgeous, spunky journalist falls into his lap... -
Stitch by J.E. Daelman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRaging Barons MC–Stitch, from Amazon International Bestseller J.E Daelman.StitchStitch is the medic for the club, and getting restless with the lack of things to do now that the club is at peace. He’s not one to sit around and stick band-aids on fingers. He’s involving himself in any club business that he can... -
The Rancher by Julia Justiss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen he sets out to regain his family’s heritage, he never expects to fall in love.Cowboy Duncan McAllister has worked tirelessly to make the family ranch profitable enough to buy back the section of land hard times forced them to sell a decade ago. When the owner of that land unexpectedly dies, leaving the ranch to his city-based daughter, Duncan finally sees his opportunity... -
Heart of the Texas Doctor by Eve Gaddy
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOpposites attract... Graham McBride is a cardiothoracic surgeon and the eldest of the McBride siblings. Dedicated, hardworking, traditional, and oh, yeah, hot. But Graham married young and divorced, and is now convinced no woman will tolerate his dedication to his career... -
When We're Meant to Be by Skye Von Triessen
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Dr. Alexandra Edison’s world was ripped apart, the last thing she expected was to end up in a casual affair with Blake Westmore. Soon after she was forced to choose between her past and her present, when her strong sense of obligation forced her to leave the woman whom she shared one of the most unforgettable experiences with, and head back to L.A. to help the woman who broke her heart... -
Forever by Kindle Alexander
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDr. Robert Adams grew up with more advantages than most, the son of a former vice president, he had two loving fathers, a twin sister he adores and wonderfully doting grandparents. Life is good until one afternoon when his dreams flat-line. And no scalpel can repair the guilt and grief he carries with him for the first time in his life... -
Lawless by R.G. Alexander
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author R.G. Alexander, Book 8 in the Finn Factor Series Who says love isn’t Lawless? Chief Solomon Finn needed a change. After leaving the force to help his family and think about his future, it doesn't take him long to figure out what it is that he's been missing. Hugo Wayne... -
Trauma Alert by Radclyffe
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDr. Ali Torveau knows just how fragile life can be—she sees death and tragedy every day in the trauma unit. Battling the dark forces of fate is her life’s work and she doesn’t want or need anything else, certainly nothing as transient as love. Plenty of women try to change her mind, but she never has any trouble saying no... -
Careless by Michelle Horst
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom International Bestseller Michelle Heard, comes a new, sexy standalone novel in the Enemies To Lovers series. Irony - when life f@cks you over. Jaxson She's the one girl I can't forget. She's as innocent as a saint, with the mouth of a sinner. After taking her virginity, it's taken me four years to get rid of the guilt... -
His Compass by Con Riley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTom has one rule: don’t sleep with the crew. A second chance with a younger, gorgeous deckhand tempts him to break it.After a busy season as a charter-hire skipper, Tom yearns for some downtime. His lonely heart also aches for adventure with someone special, but paying his bills has to come first. A surprise sailing contract and huge bonus offer his first glimpse of freedom for years... -
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Balls Up by Kate Aaron
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOwen Barnes’s life is finally going the way he wants. He’s making a living as an author, and his relationship with building surveyor Magnus Cassidy is going from strength to strength.When Owen finds a lump, he buries his head in the sand. He’s too busy for doctor appointments and besides, it’s probably nothing. He pushes concern away and is soon swept up in a whirlwind of distractions... -
Lured By My Master by Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow far would you go for love? Would you strip away your defenses? Confront your fears? Unlock your darkest secrets? Risk your heart without any promise of tomorrow? I, Cindy Noland, ER Nurse have fallen crazy-in-love with sinfully sexy Dr. Samuel Brooks, only to discover he’s been hiding a kinky alter ego: Master Sam... -
Holding Space by Michele L Rivera
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter thirty-seven years of heartache, Hannah Bradshaw has every reason to be cynical about love—except she’s not, which turns out to be a real problem when she meets Charlie on an alleged blind date... -
Unbound by Lesley Clark, Jennifer Bene
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho can deny a determined Italian Dom?One night changed the course of Jamie's life forever. Ripped the wild joy out of him and replaced it with trauma.But he survived the darkness, and now one thing is clear…He'll never be vulnerable again.Except Dominic has other plans.He wanted Jamie at first sight. Imagined him on his knees, tied up in ropes, a sweet male submissive at his feet... -
The Heart of Him by Katie Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSixteen months ago, Cassidy Porter lost the love of her life. Every day since has been a battle to carry on, but despite what her mother and sister say, she’s making progress—or is she? When she receives an invitation to attend a banquet in honor of the organ donors and their recipients, she has every reason to guard what remains of her shattered heart... -
Never Stop by Kimberly Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*This romance novel contains explicit content and is not advised for readers under 18* Inspired by a True Story. The girl on the cruise ship stole his heart … The guy on the cruise ship took her breath away … After being diagnosed with a rare tumor, Brooke has survived surgery and radiation and is now excited to share her future with Easton... -
Full Service by Falon Stone, Nix Stone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCole Crocker never gets involved in other people’s business. But when there’s a woman in need of rescue, he can’t stop himself from stepping in. He never expects the rescue to turn into a new, hot houseguest, but when Bella has nowhere else to go, he opens his home as well as his bed... -
Miss Chief by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrooklyn Morrison is the most fascinating woman I’ve ever met – and she’s my new boss.The first day of my training fellowship offers more than I expected. Brooke isn’t just my boss – she’s also the woman I spent one hot and sexy night with two weeks ago. She’s insistent that our random night together was a one-time only event... -
Bad Medicine by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer mama always said the women in their family were hotblooded…And it’s been causing Brooke Donovan trouble her whole life. But it wasn’t until her mother took on the most powerful man in Bad, Louisiana, that Brooke truly realized the daughter of the town rebel didn’t stand a chance. When she left, it was supposed to be for good... -
Ryelee's Cowboy by Kathleen Ball
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsClint Maloney needs help with his daughter but he never bargained on Ryelee Snyder. The tall, gangly, girl is a menace. Clint spends too much of his time rescuing her from her latest mishap. Upon finding out about her pregnancy, Clint's feelings begin to change. He no longer views her as a nuisance but as a passionate woman with a generous heart... -
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Once Upon a Wedding: A Fiction From the Heart Second-Chances Anthology by Jamie Beck, Tracy Brogan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSay I do… Eleven best-selling and award-winning authors request your presence as they share all-new novellas that will have you humming the wedding march and dreaming of champagne toasts. It’s easy to tie the knot with these heartwarming, second chance love stories... -
Max by Stacy Gail
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHouse of Payne: Max TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains flashbacks of violence and drug abuse, and the impact of these factors on family members. If you have issues with these elements, this book is not for you.Chicago’s premiere tattoo studio, House Of Payne, is across the street from the Mad Cow diner, but it might as well be on another planet as far as waitress Paradise Simone is concerned... -
Unforgettable Romances: Unforgettable Heroes by Mimi Barbour, Traci Hall
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeven unforgettable romances! Seven hot heroes! These emotionally satiating, tales of contemporary love stories will brighten your day, warm your heart, and quench your desire for happy ever after. From merry-go-round passion, to a beautiful Chilean earthquake survivor, an aristocrat coming to visit or that excruciating puppy love everyone endures - this collection has it all... -
Lizzy's Daddy by Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLittleworld is an amazing vacation spot on an island reserved strictly for age play. Visitors can indulge in deeper regression without fear of being judged. In fact, it’s mandatory and addictive. Some guests find themselves unwilling to leave the island…Lizzy has been in limbo for months... -
High October by Elena Graf
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLiz Stolz and Maggie Fitzgerald were college roommates until Maggie confessed to her parents that she’d fallen in love with a woman. Maggie gave up her dream of becoming an actress and married her high school boyfriend. Liz became a famous breast surgeon. Maggie is performing in a summer stock production near the Maine town where Liz is now a general practitioner... -
Care for Me by Linda Seed
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the single father of an infant. She’s the nanny. It started out strictly professional, but then things changed …Rowan Brody is known for being a player with women. That’s how he ended up caring for a newborn after an ex had his baby and signed over her parental rights...
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