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Star by B.B. Easton
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn 1999, I met my Prince Charming. He was the tall, tattooed, wickedly handsome bass player for the up-and-coming rock band, Phantom Limb. But, more importantly, he was mine. I knew it the moment he flashed me that shy, dimpled smile. And he knew it too. Hansel "Hans" Oppenheimer wore his heart on one sleeve and scrawled lyrics about me on the other...Categorized as:
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Hart Attack by Cristin Harber
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOutside of Titan Group, there are few people that Roman Hart would die for. He’s a soldier, a protector, and he’s haunted that one of the people he should’ve been able to protect didn’t let him. That was years ago, and now a hardened heart and a cocky attitude are his impenetrable shields, until one woman—one challenge—drives him to distraction. On the outside, Beth Tourne has it all... -
The Right Side of Forever by Meghan Quinn
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn sickness and in health, to love and to cherish . . .It sounds so simple, to love someone unconditionally. To give them your heart.So why is she slowly eating away at my soul with every unanswered phone call, every unread text, and every door left unopened?She said yes, and yet, in order for her to be with me . . . I need to let her go...Categorized as:
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Touch by Touch by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAspenI’ve watched my sister struggle to find the happily ever after that she deserves. I know love doesn’t happen overnight, but a man like Conrad Riggins almost makes me believe in forever.The hottie Riggins brother has always been a shameless flirt, but the way his gaze slowly travels over my towel-clad body heats things up a few degrees.I tell myself that we’re just caught up in the moment... -
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Shadows and Silk by Liliana Hart
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAgent Brant Scott knows when a battle is lost. He’s been an integral part of hunting down members of the del Fuego cartel for years, but it’s not the violent criminals that have the ability to bring him to his knees. That honor belongs to one woman... -
Abstract Love by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHe can’t save my breasts.I can’t save his voice.But what we can do is take the scariest thing we’ve ever faced and make it better ... tolerable ... dare I even say ... fun.At twenty-four and facing an uncertain future, I wasn’t looking for this.I wasn’t looking for him.But life never asked me what I wanted.We come from different worlds.He’s an artist. I’m a bartender...Categorized as:
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Black Mail: A Black's Bandits Novel by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTyler “Ty” Scott finally gets his book! When Cassie Dixon gets threatening letters, there’s only one person who can help - her best friend’s sexy cousin... -
Stay Together by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRushtonFrom the moment I see her, I’m hooked. There’s just something about Crosby that has me eager to know her. One thing’s for sure, I can’t stay away from the new kindergarten teacher with the kind smile and secrets in her brown eyes.There’s no hiding in a small town, and she’s suddenly everywhere... -
Craving Lucy by Terri Anne Browning
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author Terri Anne Browning’s New Adult series. One kiss can change everything… I wished I’d known that before I’d kissed my best friend. Things are different now. We can’t go back. I’m not even sure I want to go back. I guess the question is…...Categorized as:
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The Reality of Everything by Rebecca Yarros
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTwo years after the man she loved was killed in Afghanistan, Morgan Bartley is trying to put the pieces of her life back together. The reno on her dilapidated beach house in the Outer Banks might be just the distraction she needs to keep her debilitating anxiety attacks at bay and begin to heal her heart...if she can ignore the ridiculously handsome guy next door... -
The Left Side of Perfect by Meghan Quinn
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Perfect Duet is a FRIENDS to LOVERS contemporary romance with one epic twist that will leave you breathless and emotionally SATISFIED! Bestselling author, Meghan Quinn will have you on the edge of your seat, saying OH MY GOD what just happened in this epic, heart-felt and beautifully written romance. For better or for worse,'til death do us part . .Categorized as:
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Hunter by Rebecca Sharp
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom bestselling romantic suspense author, Dr. Rebecca Sharp, comes a friends-to-lovers bodyguard romance...Zoey Roberts is on the run—that’s what happens when someone is stalking you.Winding up in Wyoming was her latest move and last resort, but giving up everything was the only way to protect herself. New state. New apartment. New life... -
The Watcher by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTo the world, I’m Damien DeSalvo, businessman. I own a security company, ensuring the safety of my clients.But behind the scenes, I’m known as the Watcher.I stay hidden, overseeing the secrecy of Hidden Justice—those who rid the world of its scum, one bad guy at a time.Until the day she stumbles into my path and one kiss changes everything.Stalked and terrified, Raven Bailey needs my protection... -
Code Name: Omega by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI joined the team at Jameson Force Security three months ago and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made. Leaving behind the Marine Corps together, my dog Omega and I made the cross-country trek to Pittsburgh for an exciting new career... -
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Before I'm Gone by Heidi McLaughlin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin tells a poignant story about living life to the fullest―and savoring the small moments along the way. Palmer Sinclair has never needed anyone’s help. A successful loan officer, she’s all work and no play... -
The Parting Glass by Josh Lanyon
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo and a half years ago, travel writer Timothy McShay let NYPD Detective Luke O'Brien talk him into hiking into the New Jersey Pine Barrens to face down a monster. Now Tim and Luke meet again under very different circumstances. The old attraction is still there -- but so are some of Tim's monsters... -
Refrain by Kennedy Ryan
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsPeople dream of a love that runs deep. So deep it feels like it's always been with you, just waiting for the person who'll own your heart and soul forever. So few ever find it, but for Rhyson Gray and Kai Pearson, happily ever after was only the beginning... One of the biggest rock stars in the world and one of the brightest rising stars make a life together... -
The Wager by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFrom the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, THE BET THE WAGER Lose a bet, lose your heart... What is it about a junior-high crush that can send an otherwise intelligent woman into a tailspin? TV reporter Char Lynn wishes she knew. Jake Titus is too rich, too handsome, too arrogant: a trifecta that once lured Char into the best night-and worst morning-after-of her life...Categorized as:
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Our Unscripted Story by L.A. Fiore
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGreyson Ratcliffe. I met him at sixteen, the hot new guy sitting on my jetty, an aspiring artist just passing through. He was my first kiss and my first love. I wanted forever with him. I didn’t even get a year. Five years later, I’m a budding writer who scripts stories of love and struggle, the good and the bad and the ups and the downs... -
Stay Present by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRyder Two years of silence and no goodbye—she slipped away and through my fingers, leaving me with nothing but questions… and a heavy heart from missing her. I know what we had was real, that our love was once in a lifetime. Now she’s back from her Parisian fashion internship, and I'm ready for answers, desperate to understand why she couldn't just stay... -
Eastern Lights by Brittainy C. Cherry
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI once met a man on a cold Halloween night. He dressed as a superhero, and I dressed in red. For one night, I was his break from reality, and he was the temporary fix for my broken heart.Two years later, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime to become a senior editor at one of the biggest magazine companies in the world... -
The Billionaire's Salvation ~ Max by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsBillionaire Max Hamilton thought he was finally starting to find contentment, more than two years after losing his wife Mia in a tragic drowning accident. He'd been reunited with a sister he hadn’t realized existed. Finally he had family again, a reprieve from the pain and loneliness that had haunted him since his devastating loss... -
Tall, Dark And Dangerous by Suzanne Brockmann
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat he remembered: His clothing size What he didn't remember: Everything else Navy SEAL Mitchell Shaw woke up one morning with no clue as to who he was.And the items hidden in his possession were no help-- an address, along with a .22 caliber side arm. The address led him to the Lazy 8 Ranch-- and its beautiful manager, Becca Keyes, who made him believe he might have a future... -
Dear Huxley: Heart of a Wounded Hero by Layne Daniels
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis summer, my older brother and I both came home. Me, toting a college degree and a job with the city attorney. Him, with a decade of service to our country and a brotherhood of guys who followed him home.Eavesdropping like the nosy little sister I’ll always be, I overheard them talking about the only one in their team who reenlisted. I’m intrigued... -
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Mine to Crave by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsNew York Times best-selling author Cynthia Eden continues her dark and sexy “Mine” romantic suspense series with…MINE TO CRAVE. HE TAKES WHAT HE WANTS. From the moment that billionaire casino owner Drake Archer sees Jasmine Bennett, he’s obsessed. Consumed by desire for the mysterious redhead, Drake will do anything necessary to claim her...Categorized as:
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The Aristocrat by Penelope Ward
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel.The one that got away. Every girl has one, right?Mine was a charming, British aristocrat who turned my world upside down one summer. From the moment I first spotted Leo in the distance through my binoculars, I’d been captivated... -
Dr. Fake Fiancé by Louise Bay, Shane East
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhat’s a heartbroken American to do when she’s in London trying to get over her ex? Find herself a fake fiancé. Obviously.I’m walking past Big Ben, trying to get over the world’s worst break up, when I slam into a hot hunk of British man.And pour scorching hot coffee all over him... -
Tethered To Him : A Second Chance Romance by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings⚠⚠This story contains content that can be considered dark, such as but not limited to: Discussions and scenes displaying post-traumatic stress. Adult language and content. If any of these are triggers for you, you should consider skipping this one.⚠⚠AvaI had my whole life figured out, down to the very last detail.I was the good girl, top of my class.Never went to parties or stayed out late... -
Kissing A Stranger by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeckerIf you ask my family, I’m wasting my life. If you ask me, I’m living it to the fullest. Am I capable of doing more? Absolutely. However, slinging drinks at the resort makes me happy. At least for now. Not that my family would understand.It’s just another night behind the bar, until it isn’t. She’s everything I never knew I wanted wrapped up in one breathtaking package... -
Envy by Dylan Allen
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf envy is a sin, then let me be damned.Graham was born to be a star. Once upon a time, that star shone only for me. Now, I have to share him with the rest of the world. For a while, I thought I could do it. Because, beneath the hypnotic smile, gorgeous body and God-given charm that made him famous, I still caught glimpses of my best friend.Of the boy who called me sunshine and loved me... -
Loved by the Hitman by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove didn’t have a place in Merrick Ashford’s life. The former Navy SEAL’s entire focus was on his job with Ruthless Corp. Relationships were the last thing on his mind while working on a hit…until Audrey Cantrell spotted him in the middle of an assignment.Merrick didn’t have any other choice. He had to kidnap the beautiful college student to protect his identity... -
Red by Erica Spindler
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey defied the odds and found red hot fame.Becky Lynn Lee was a nobody. Everybody told her so--the ladies who snubbed her at Opal's Cut 'n Curl, the boys who hurt her and used her, the family who didn't want her. But Becky Lynn had dreams. And when it came time to dream for real--or die a slow death in Bend, Mississippi--Becky fled to a world where dreams do come true...Categorized as:
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Because of You by T.E. Sivec, Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsBrady Marshall has made a career of playing it safe - when he decides to do something rash and becomes a Navy SEAL, he thinks he's finally escaped the rigid structure of the high society life his parents forced down his throat. All he does is trade in one set of rules for another... -
Shattered With You by J. Kenner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith his lethal skills and criminal connections, former British agent Quincy Radcliffe has fast become a key asset at the newly formed Stark Security. But Quincy isn’t the man he appears to be... -
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Finn by Ahren Sanders
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI thought I knew what love was, but I didn’t have a f*%king clue. Now, I’m in the fight of my life to win over the woman who owns my soul. ~ Finn Black The face of an angel… The heart of a saint… One look, one smile, and I didn’t stand a chance. The instant my eyes landed on Presley Chambers, I was a goner. She was a force of nature that turned my world upside down... -
Save Me by Heidi McLaughlin
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTucker McCoy thought the hardest mission of his life was over. After being deployed for six years, all he wanted to do was return home to his wife and daughter. But when he arrives home with roses in his hand, the last thing he expects is to be welcomed by a stranger. Being presumed dead for six years doesn’t help his cause as no one is giving him the answers he needs... -
Worn Me Down by T.E. Sivec, Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratings“Worn me down like a road. I did everything you told. Worn me down to my knees. I did everything to please.” Austin Conrad has never taken his personal life seriously. As a Navy SEAL, he spends all of his time in dangerous, life-threatening situations. The only way to leave behind the horrors he’s seen throughout his career, is to turn it all off when he gets home...Categorized as:
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The Safe Bet by Brittney Sahin, Jason Clarke
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsShe's there to plan the military ball - not to fall for the Marine in charge.Michael Maddox thinks he has his life under control. No attachments, no relationships - he's too busy transforming his knack for military intelligence into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. But when headstrong event planner Kate Adams comes barreling into his life, everything changes... -
Set In Stone by Rachel Robinson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere is something all too vague about second chances. What happens when your utterly perfect, first chance never really ends? What if it’s stolen? Bull-nosed attorney Morganna Sterns knows what she wants... -
Friends First by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter is back with a sizzling Original Heartbreakers story featuring a troubled playboy and the woman he can't resist…Beck O'ckley is ruthless in the boardroom…and the bedroom. He's never been with the same woman twice, and vows he never will. With a past as twisted as his, meaningless sex keeps the demons at bay. His motto: One and done...Categorized as:
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Friends with Benefits by Nicole Blanchard
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTripp Wilder is more than a friend…...but Ember Stevens is determined not to make him a boyfriend. After a terrible break up, she prefers sex without the strings, and who better to teach her about NSA relationships than her love ’em and leave ’em neighbor, Tripp?It’s the best of both worlds... -
Wild Abandon by Jeannine Colette
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen you fall in-love it’s forever. But sometimes forever comes with a price. I never meant to meet Nathaniel Teller. It was by accident, on a Tuesday, that I walked into his bar. He was solemn, intense and hiding a secret behind those stoic green eyes. I never intended to fall in-love with him. We were supposed to be just friends. But I fell for him hard, deep. There’s no turning back... -
Hollywood Rebel by Misti Murphy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRebel Maddox. A-list actor and grade-A alpha-hole.Too bad I need him, almost as much as he needs me. His reputation is... well let’s just say scandalous doesn’t quite cover it.Rebel needs someone to clean up his reckless, bad boy image.But needing someone and wanting them are two very different things.As his unsolicited publicist I’m about to learn this the hard way... -
Heat of the Moment: A Billionaire Romance by Georgia Le Carre, I S Creations
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWillowUh… yuck… so cliché and trite, but my evil step sister is marrying my boyfriend, well, ex-boyfriend. And looks like the whole family has rallied around her. Somehow, she's managed to convince everyone that she is the one deserving of sympathy. Awww... poor little Tiff... -
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Mark - The Callahan Brothers by Emily March
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey are the Bad Boys of Brazos Bend—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Callahan. Members of Mark Callahan’s old military unit are being murdered. To discover who’s responsible and why, the former intelligence officer must partner with the only team member more dangerous than he is…Annabelle Monroe, his ex-wife... -
The Boy I Grew Up With by Tijan
I have loved Channing Monroe all my life. In first grade, he asked for my Trapper Keeper. I hit him in the head with it. Third grade, we were best friends. We kissed in seventh grade. Eighth grade, he turned into a bad boy and the rest was a tumultuous storm. Growing up, the problem was never love for us. Bad times. Good times...Categorized as:
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Everest by S.L. Scott
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSix foot three. Dynamic green eyes. Utterly irresistible. Ethan Everest stole my breath the first time I saw him. He romanced me with skill, dazzled me with his charisma, and proceeded to steal my heart right after. I might have fallen for his easy-going smile the first time we met, but I fell for him the second time.Honey-colored hair. Cherry-kissed lips. Captivatingly gorgeous...Categorized as:
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Belong to You by Vi Keeland
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsMy honeymoon was almost everything I dreamed it would be, a tropical paradise, turquoise water, romantic walks on the beach, and loads and loads of mind shattering sex. The only thing missing was the groom. After seven years of coasting through a relationship with Michael, my senses were numb... -
If by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIf you knew love would hurt you, would you fall? If you knew love would leave you, would you let it go? If you knew love could never be, would you try? From bestselling author Randi Cooley Wilson comes a gut-wrenching love story about heartbreak, second chances, and letting go. The ifs that linger between the pages of this novel will break your heart and stay with you long after the final chapter... -
A Love so Tragic by Stevie J. Cole
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPromises. We all make them. Sometimes we break them. But what happens when the promise you break haunts your dreams, when that moment of betrayal echoes within every last beat of your heart? Love. Love is passionate, painful, and all consuming in the most brutal yet beautiful way...
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