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F*ck Marriage by Tarryn Fisher
Two years ago, Billie Tarrow's husband left her for another woman. Shamed and divorced, Billie retreated to her family home in Port Townsend, far from her old life in New York. After a near-death encounter, Billie decides to return to the city that took everything from her. But sometimes in the midst of heartache, hope suffocates the pain... -
When Ashes Fall by Marni Mann
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIt’s been said that you can’t love two men at the same time. You can’t split your heart, soul, and body in half. But I’m here to tell you, you can. Dylan Cole is like ice, sharp and unpredictable, the thunder inside a tumultuous storm. Smith Reid is warmth, soft and gentle, perfect like a sunny day. Both are mine. But I can have only one. There are two sides to this tale... -
Something in the Way: A Love Saga by Jessica Hawkins
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratings"A tale of forbidden love in epic proportion...Brilliant"— New York Times Bestselling Author Corinne MichaelsIt was a hot summer day when I met him on the construction site next to my parents' house. Under the sweat and dirt, Manning Sutter was as handsome as the sun was bright. He was older, darker, experienced. I had never even been kissed...Categorized as:
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Frayed by Pamela Ann
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTrista Stevens Things went quickly sour with the already married Harry when she found out their affair had a bigger repercussion. Heartbroken, she had to do what was best for everyone. Just as planned, she and Lindsey went to visit Emma in Greece. Trista thought this vacation was going to be a way for her to heal and come to terms with of the gargantuan mistakes she’s made in the past... -
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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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Burning Bond by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBURNING BOND is book six of the HOLLY WOODS FILES series. While it can technically be read as a standalone, it's advised to read the first five books prior to this for full enjoyment. -- Two men, both determined to protect me. I think I love one. I’m almost sure I’m in love with the other. Ride or die just got a whole lot realer... -
Humbugged by Pippa Grant, Lili Valente
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsHe’s the world’s most alpha Marine and the last man I should be letting jingle my bells this holiday season. So why does Clint O’Dell keep running through my thoughts wearing nothing but a Santa hat? And why do I stupidly agree that we should be Christmas friends with benefits? Someone must have spiked my eggnog. I don’t do Marines. Or Santas... -
Cluelessly Yours by Max Monroe
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe bad news? Getting hit by a cab can officially get crossed off my bucket list.The worse news? While I’ve woken up from my coma, the man I’m in love with hasn’t stirred from his. And the most terrible news of all? A pregnant woman is at his bedside, holding his hand, and saying that he’s the father of her baby. Sammy Baker is a divorced, single mom trying to find her way again...Categorized as:
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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 Space Between by Sarah Ready
The love we choose can change everything.A fateful night in Central Park leads Andrea and Jace to one life-changing conclusion-they're meant to be.Andrea Leighton-Hughes is no stranger to wealth-she's the daughter of one of the richest men in Manhattan and has been used as a chess piece in her family's business empire since she was born...Categorized as:
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Once Upon a Wild Fling by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere are a million reasons why Miles Hart isn't the man I should date but allow me to enumerate the top three. He's friends with my brother, he's a single dad, and he's a sexy, in-demand rock star. He might as well wear an off-limits, totally unavailable, and don’t-even-attempt-to-ride-this-ride sign. And there’s one more, little itty-bitty thing -- he's never asked me on a date...Categorized as:
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4th & Girl by Max Monroe
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of TAPPING THE BILLIONAIRE comes a hilarious and sexy standalone about fate, chance, and one heck of an epically awkward meet-cute. I’m Leo Landry, one of the best shutdown cornerbacks in the nation, and the New York Mavericks’ first round draft pick... -
Interception by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll I wanted was a second chance. Chase was still my every fantasy ten years after we broke up. He stepped back into my life the same night Gavin, once my closest friend, confessed his deep-rooted feelings and kissed me like I’d never been kissed... -
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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Britches Get Stitches by Elicia Hyder
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBe brave. Be strong. Be badass. After a two-year struggle to conceive ends with her husband getting another woman pregnant, Grace “Britches Get Stitches” Evans is taking out her frustrations on the roller derby track. Full-contact violence and absolutely no cheating men? Best divorce-support group ever... -
Kitty Valentine Dates Santa by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSpin the wheel. Date the guy. Write the story. Fall in love? Six years ago, Kitty Valentine took the book world by storm when her sweet debut romance hit number one on the Best Sellers List, which was followed by a string of successful releases. Her latest novel, however, totally bombs, causing her editor to suggest she write much sexier books... -
Just an Illusion - Side A by D. Kelly, Regina Wamba
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night changed her life… Bestselling author Amelia Greyson has grown up in the music industry and isn’t the slightest bit fazed by fame or celebrities. However, when she attends a Bastards and Dangerous concert with her best friend Belle, her world shifts on its axis. Double trouble… Sawyer and Noah Weston are the front men of BAD. They’re fraternal twins and sexy as sin... -
Somebody's Wife by Robbi Renee
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“Jemma had me at hello... but she was somebody’s wife.”Dr. Ezekiel Green is ready to make a fresh start in a new city afterthe divorce from his high school sweetheart. What was supposed to be aprofessional business dinner with a future colleague quickly trans‐formed into a love at "rst sight encounter... or so he thought. Dr.Jemma Holiday was spirited, brilliant, beautiful, and another man’swife... -
Give Me Forever by Heidi McLaughlin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl: The Motion Picture, Heidi McLaughlin delivers an emotional second chance romance about life, love, and what it means to truly be happy!Elle James has it all: a loving fiancé in Ben, a promising career as a music manager, and a supportive family. She couldn’t be happier with her life... -
Undeniably Yours by Pamela Ann
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“You’re passionate nature matches mine. Your promise reflects my own. If something was to happen, it’s comforting to know that your dead heart will be intertwined with my lifeless own.” I vowed with ferocity. “My heart for yours, Emma.” ~Blasphemous Falling. Losing. Risking. Everything. ALL for one woman... -
Breathe You: Breathe Me Duet by C.R. Jane, Ivy Fox
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsValentina Rossi.She was our first and only love—our f*cking everything.She was also the one who tore us apart and crushed our hearts into a pulp. After all these years, we three are still desperately trying to fix the mess she made of us. Even if that meant pretending she was just a childish memory, pushed to the confinements of our mind, just so we could survive without her.But now she’s back...Categorized as:
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To the Stars by Molly McAdams
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the second book in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Molly McAdams’ Thatch series, Knox Alexander must convince his long-time love Harlow Evans that they’re meant to be together. He promised to wait for her. She told him he was wasting his time. Not waiting for him ended up being the biggest mistake of her life...Categorized as:
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Kissing My Brother's Bride by Molly McLain
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy brother’s fiancée should have been mine. Now, I know what you’re thinking, and it’s not quite as bad as it sounds. Linc was running late for their first date and he begged me to stand in until he could get there.I only went to tell the girl to run. To warn her about my brother’s selfish ways and promise she wanted no part of it.But then I saw her... -
Made for You by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne decision. Two lives ripped apart. For Holden Warner and Emylie Sanchez, the road back to each other has been long and jagged. Each of them hiding from the truth, but unwilling to move on from the love they share. When life no longer allows them to run from their past, they soon realize they’re two souls who will never fit anywhere except … with each other... -
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absolution (Grace Trilogy, Book Three) by Autumn Grey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe made mistakes and betrayed our hearts, and in the end, everything went up in flames. Walking away from the devastation is not an option. I am at the center of it all. There are three hearts on the line and only one choice to make.One heart to keep and one to let go.Love is like poison, and sometimes it’s the only thing that can save us... -
Part of Me by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFishing for the TruthSeasiders,News on the docks is Sutton Bradley may be adding new stock to her little boutique store, Coastal Chic, on the square. Now, I can neither confirm nor deny that it is sexy lingerie, but seeing as Ms. Bradley has been seen on more than one occasion in the company of Brody Wilson, who, let me remind you, was voted as the catch of the season...Categorized as:
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A White Christmas on Winter Street by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Sky Terran returns to the village of Middledip after losing the job she loves, she anticipates a quiet Christmas getting used to her new life. However, the annual street decoration competition is coming up and this year, the residents of Winter Street are determined to win.As she is pulled into the preparations, Sky quickly grows to love the quirky, tight-knit community she is now part of... -
Release Me: TAT: A Rocker Romance by Emjay Soren
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCal has spent his life loving only one thing; TAT. After years of hooking up with Tayla and refusing to acknowledge his love for her, he is faced with losing her. Prepared to fight the panic at loving a woman and committing to only her, fate takes a swing at Cal and uproots everything he thought he knew about life and love... -
The Holiday Stand-In: A Festive Romantic Comedy by Kortney Keisel
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe's everything I've ever wanted. Too bad he's my boyfriend's twin brother.When my boyfriend says he’s too busy working—again—to spend the holidays with me and my family, I’m sure Christmas is ruined.Not only will I be alone, but my family is convinced he doesn't love me...Categorized as:
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Crush by Kim Karr
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLogan McPherson and Elle Sterling continue to thrill in this powerful conclusion to the tantalizing, provocative, and unexpected sizzling romance that began in BLOW. The danger isn’t over. It’s only just begun. Circumstances brought them together and their undeniable connection won’t let them part... -
Black Oak Burning by Monique Edenwood
Cameron’s relentless craving for me never seemed to end, even when it seemed that he may end up claiming his victory over Jack.The irresistible odyssey into his dark dreams of domination thrilled me to my very core, breaking some of the chains holding me to Jack and setting my soul on fire with the fervor of relentless lust and unspeakable threats of ecstasy... -
Pining by Stephanie Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA slow-burn, friends-to-lovers standalone holiday romanceThe bad guy never gets the girl. In the eyes of the law, I’ve paid for my youthful mistakes but I know I can never undo the damage I’ve caused. When I stepped out of my cell, I vowed to live a good life, make the right choices, and avoid temptation at all costs. Until her. She’s not a choice, she’s a compulsion. A craving... -
No Comment by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe last time I saw the only woman I’ve ever loved, we stood in a church as I tried to stop her from walking down the aisle toward the wrong man. I failed.In the four years that have passed, she had his kid while I went on to achieve the sort of success with my band that we never could have dreamed... -
The Daddy Dilemma by Angel Devlin, Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s my brother’s best friend. It was hate at first sight. Brandon I’ve been hiding away at home, focusing on work and not much else, certainly not myself. But my best friend’s about to tie the knot and forces a makeover on me. Suddenly women are falling at my feet, including my worst nightmare, his sister, after too many drinks. Now I can’t get her out of my mind. My dilemma... -
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Cheap Trick by Emily Goodwin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDanielle Cross has spent her whole life running from breakups and troubles. She’s never stayed in the same place for long…until now.The moment she walks through the doors of Logan Dawson’s bar, there’s an attraction between them neither can deny. And when Danielle needs a date to her sister’s wedding, Logan is the man for the job... -
Cruel Dynasty by Geneva Lee
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI made a deal. One year of my life pretending to be a rich aristocrat in exchange for ten million pounds. Enough money to start over somewhere new. Enough money to disappear forever. It sounded simple, but being Kerrigan Belmond is more dangerous than I expected. Her world isn’t as perfect behind closed doors as it is on paper... -
Hello Heartbreaker by Kelsie Hoss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first time I see the love of my life since he broke my heart, I’m holding a pair of hair clippers. Bad idea.His butchered haircut wasn’t entirely my fault, but now I’m questioning my decision to move back to my small hometown.After years of working in the city and getting nowhere, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to buy my own salon... -
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... -
The Devil's Playground by Eliza Freed
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFormer U.S. Attorney, Meredith Walsh, took some time off to raise her children. But the time took away everything she once trusted about herself. She’s lost within the mundane confines of her children's schedules of lacrosse, soccer, Cub Scouts, and math facts... -
Sylvie by K. Langston
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBroken. Shattered. DestroyedWill she ever find a way to overcome the guilt? The anger. The pain. Healing seems impossible. Moving on... Unbearable. Until him. He's the only one who can save her. But it comes with a heavy price... -
The Cleaner by Kiersten Modglin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGunner James is good at death. An expert.His job is to clean up the messes no one else can.But behind that tough exterior, Gunner has a few secrets of his own.Eight years ago, Gunner left his hometown and vowed to never look back. When his past collides with his present in the form of a familiar face, Gunner must return home to take care of one final mess...the woman he left behind... -
Intermission by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m in love with two men. I’m torn and need to choose which man from my past I want as a permanent part of my future. My heart leads me one way as my brain pushes me toward the other. I want them both, but each of them holds a secret that will change everything... -
The Trouble With Before by Portia Moore
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOur history made things harder.We were associates out of convenience.We tolerated each other.I never saw her that way.She never saw me that way.She and I were never meant to be friends. You’re not supposed to fall for your best friend’s enemy, even if the enemy is YOUR ex-best friend. This isn’t the story of falling in love with your best friend.It’s about falling out of hate... -
The Other Woman by Eric Jerome Dickey
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsEric Jerome Dickey strides boldly over the minefield that is modern marriage. The central couple's biggest challenge is timing: He works days; she works nights. Instead of growing together, they're rapidly drifting apart, coexisting on stolen phone calls from work, punctuated by occasional bedroom encounters that leave them both feeling even emptier and more alone...Categorized as:
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Bray by Effy Vaughn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Sutton Boys - those three words bring a smile to the faces of females of all ages in the small town of Malroy, Alabama. Five brothers who help their momma run their farm during the work week, while seeing how many women they can sweet talk out of their panties on the weekends... -
Muscle Memory by Stylo Fantome
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer lips, the way she feels, how she moves against me. Her voice when she laughs, her eyes when she cries. Her soul connected to mine, for better or for worse, for all eternity. I don't remember. A blank face. Unrecognizable. The darkness and impenetrable fog, day after day after day. Who am I? And for that matter, who is she? I can't remember... -
The Girl in the Painting by Max Monroe
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAnsel Bray, an artist known around the world for his tragic hiatus from the canvas. Ansel Bray, a broody, handsome man not known by me, at all. Long dark hair, blue eyes, and dimpled cheeks. I’ve never met her, but her image is imprinted in my mind. An angel muse who inspires me to paint again. There is something about him. Something that spurs a need to be as close to him as possible... -
Hotshot by Ahren Sanders
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI don’t remember a time I didn’t love Crenshaw Bennett. I tried to deny it, but my feelings grew deeper. I thought he could never love me the way I love him. I was wrong—outrageously, deliriously, and beautifully wrong. One innocent kiss changes my life forever. Suddenly, Shaw is mine. Loyal, devoted, and the most loving man on this Earth... -
One Day in December: A Christmas Love Story by Josie Silver
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsLaurie is pretty sure love at first sight doesn't exist. After all, life isn't a scene from the movies, is it? But then, through a misted-up bus window one snowy December day, she sees a man who she knows instantly is the one. Their eyes meet, there's a moment of pure magic...and then her bus drives away. Laurie thinks she'll never see the boy from the bus again... -
Dirty Tricks by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe sexiest, most mysterious Burke brother of all peels back his stage persona to reveal the real man—and the rock-hard body—behind the rockstar in the banging fourth book from New York Times bestselling author Emma Hart’s hot new adult series that began with Dirty Past, Dirty Secret, and Dirty Lies...
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