Books like 'I Have to Have Her'

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  • Alannah by L.A. Casey

    Alannah by L.A. Casey

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    Alannah Ryan is plagued by an old face haunting her dreams, turning her waking hours into a mess of worry. Talking it out with the person she loves the most isn’t a possibility, not when the same face haunts him, too. To protect the love of her life from another burden, she keeps her fear to herself, even as that fear begins to consume her...
  • Layer by Layer by Kaylee Ryan

    Layer by Layer by Kaylee Ryan

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 18 ratings
    Sawyer From the first moment I sit next to the sexy suit on the plane, the butterflies in my stomach have nothing to do with turbulence and everything to do with the way he’s looking at me. When we land, he gives me his number, and I promise to call. Before I get the chance, we meet again. It turns out he’s my new boss and nothing like the gentle stranger from the plane...
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  • Total Chaos by Nikki Ash

    Total Chaos by Nikki Ash

    Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    KendallMy life has been an endless loop of heartache and breakup songs. I’ve lived in fear that I’m broken and will never find the kind of love that would piece me back together into something whole.When my boyfriend proposes, I say yes, desperate for an easy fix. For a super-glue solution. But, on the day of my wedding, when my dad tells me to follow my heart, it doesn’t lead me down the aisle...
  • Dezi by Jessica Gadziala

    Dezi by Jessica Gadziala

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    New to Navesink Bank, Theo just wants to take advantage of the new opportunities given to her. And, under no circumstances, continue her cycle of getting involved with the wrong kind of men.Then one night, Dezi walked into her bar with bad news written all over him.Hot, charming, and homicidal.Just her type...
  • High Class by Ivy Nelson

    High Class by Ivy Nelson

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I went home to answer for the death of my cousin.Then I meet Zara. A raven haired beauty with a killer smile.Turns out she's an escort and she was sent to be a distraction.Now the mayor of New York City is dead.I'm forced to take her back to Las Vegas to find out what she knows before the police try to pin it on me. My gut says Zara is innocent in all of this...
  • The Absolution of Aidan by Kathy Coopmans

    The Absolution of Aidan by Kathy Coopmans

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Aidan Hughes I was cruel to Deidre La Russo. Said things I should never say to a woman. Seen things happen to her. Things darker than the bottle of liquor I consume. I felt helpless. Defeated. The memories are more tortuous than the act of her torture. Then she walks back into my life, only she’s not alone. Deidre La Russo I have my reasons for leaving. I lived through hell...
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  • The Grand Ruin: Lance & Scarlet, Part One by J.C. Hawke

    The Grand Ruin: Lance & Scarlet, Part One by J.C. Hawke

    Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Being stood up on your birthday sucks.It sucks even worse when it's your brother's egotistical best friend and CFO who delivers the blow.My first encounter with Lance Sullivan had me crying in an elevator as I clung to a stranger for comfort.On our second, he stormed my dress fitting pretending to be my husband.And by the third... I'd made the bastard smile.I do not have time for a man in my life...
  • The Setup by Kristen Proby

    The Setup by Kristen Proby

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    I’m a sucker for pretty things. Give me a roaring engine in a souped-up vintage muscle car with cherry red paint and brand-new leather interior, and that’s about as pretty as anything I could ask for. I’m a simple man, who doesn’t need or want the kind of wild celebrity that my father has. I restore one-of-a-kind vehicles and sell them to the highest bidder...
  • Fall to You by Lexi Ryan

    Fall to You by Lexi Ryan

    Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Torn between two men… When I woke up after the accident, I couldn’t remember anything from the last year—including my relationship with Max Hallowell or anything about Nate Crane. Now my memories are returning, but instead of answering my questions, they’re leaving me with more. The man who broke my heart and wants to be my future… Max is all I ever wanted, and now he wants to marry me...
  • Cannon by Lane Hart, D.B. West

    Cannon by Lane Hart, D.B. West

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    When the livelihood of the Savage Kings MC is threatened, Cannon Erikson steps up. He’s ready to do whatever it takes to win the war the former police chief started thanks to his twin, Conrad’s involvement with the chief’s daughter.Cannon’s determined to ruin the chief’s political aspirations, starting by backing his opponent in the race for mayor...
  • Love Lost by Love Belvin

    Love Lost by Love Belvin

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 10 ratings
    Rayna Brimm, hailing from an inner-city in New Jersey, survives a series of betrayal and loss only to forge forward in self-preservation and obtain an education in North Carolina. After receiving her degree, vowing never return home, she finds herself in California where she tries to build a self-contained life...
  • Aurora's Knight by Nichole Rose

    Aurora's Knight by Nichole Rose

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    A new “family” is coming to Silver Spoon Falls, TX. The well-known Arakas men are looking to expand their operations, and the small Texas town is the perfect place to start a new, less-than-above-board business venture. Along the way, the dangerous, wealthy men are going to find a whole lot of trouble...and the sassy women who will bring the possessive crime bosses to their knees...
  • Twilight Sins by Naomi West

    Twilight Sins by Naomi West

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    What's worse than a surprise blind date?Finding out your date is a mob boss...And ending up pregnant with his baby.My BFF pulled a bait-and-switch on me.Instead of drinks with the girls, I'm at this bar to meet a blind date."He's nice and normal and handsome!" she promises.Only one of those three is correct.Yakov Kulikov is as gorgeous as they come—and ten times as dangerous...
  • Enchanting The CEO: A roommates-to-lovers billionaire romance by Layla Hagen

    Enchanting The CEO: A roommates-to-lovers billionaire romance by Layla Hagen

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    She’s a white-picket-fence kind of girl, but I only do casual. My first mistake? Asking her to be my roommate.GabeWhen someone’s down on their luck, I like to help out. Diane needed a place to stay, and my attic was empty. How hard could it be to have a temporary roommate?It turns out—very hard.Living with her is turning out to be physically impossible...
  • The Wager by Rachel Van Dyken

    The Wager by Rachel Van Dyken

    Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars
    · 32 ratings
    From 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...
  • Hate You by Tracy Lorraine

    Hate You by Tracy Lorraine

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    I loved to hate her...She made it so easy. She was everything I wasn’t—everything I didn’t want to be.A reminder that from the moment I was born, I was the outcast. The rebel.I went against everything that was expected of me and created a life on my terms. I built my own empire, carved out my own destiny.Then she shows up at my tattoo studio, representing everything I tried to escape...
  • He's Going Down by Kelly Siskind

    He's Going Down by Kelly Siskind

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    A one-night stand goes wrong in this steamy and hilarious enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy! It started as a normal birthday celebration. Was there wine? Of course. Did I let loose with my best friends? Absolutely. Did I have one glass too many and follow a tattooed bad boy into a bar? Cue mortification. I don’t do reckless, or wild nights of hot sex. Correction: I didn’t used to...
  • One Good Reason by Julie Johnson

    One Good Reason by Julie Johnson

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Zoe Bloom has her life figured out. After a childhood spent begging for scraps on Boston street corners, she’s clawed her way to a successful career and a safe place to call home. She knows exactly what she needs to survive — a bit of money in the bank, a roof over her head, food on the table. Friends and family are a luxury she can’t afford. And forget about frivolous romantic entanglements...
  • Twilight Tears by Naomi West

    Twilight Tears by Naomi West

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    I’m pregnant with the pakhan’s baby…And he has no intention of letting me out of his sight.I used to like surprises.Not anymore.Because every surprise lately has been worse than the last.Surprise! A blind date with a mob boss ruined my life.Surprise! I ended up pregnant with his baby...
  • A Two Twirl Christmas by Rachel Van Dyken

    A Two Twirl Christmas by Rachel Van Dyken

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    For fans of the Eagle Elite, #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken brings you the heartwarming short, A Two Twirl Christmas.For the first time, Sergio, made man of the Abandonato Family, faces the demons of his past with the help of his cousins.The mafia cries for no one.It justifies everything.But this Christmas, it will honor one of its own...
  • Two Become One by Weston Parker

    Two Become One by Weston Parker

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I’m all about the chase.Everything that comes after getting the girl?I’d rather swallow glass.That’s why taken women are my type.Don’t like it?You don’t have to.However, my newest challenge is full of surprises.She’s temptation poured into a silhouette of dangerous curves.And she’s onto me.So is HR at the office.Both quickly become my nightmare as they dare me to change.Me. The forever bachelor...
  • Scarred Prince by K.C. Crowne

    Scarred Prince by K.C. Crowne

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    My world was rocked the night I collided with a stranger.A scarred Bratva Prince.He left me with the sweet taste of submission... and his baby.Now Leo's back, and he vows never to let me out of his sight.Our saga began when he came to my rescue.And ended in a night of passion. Thrilling and intense.But as quickly as he appeared... he vanished.I was certain I'd never see him again.Until today..
  • Just a Little Hookup by Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde

    Just a Little Hookup by Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 12 ratings
    When Jessica Cavanaugh bids on her brother’s business partner in a bachelor auction, it’s supposed to be payback for old time’s sake. Not the weekend of sexy fun she can’t forget.What is Derek Bettencourt supposed to do when he can’t get the self-assured, full-figured, forbidden woman out of his head?A Dare Crossover novel featuring Derek Bettencourt from Carly Phillips’ novel, Just One Taste...
  • Naughty Boss by C.L. Cruz

    Naughty Boss by C.L. Cruz

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    JosieNo matter what I do in life, it will never be good enough for my family.It’s not until my killjoy older brother calls to tell me that I have to stop spending his money and get a real job that I realize I have no direction in life.But then I meet my new boss. Ben Talbot is sexy, serious, and a control freak in the boardroom and the bedroom...
  • The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire

    The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    He's a single dad, billionaire CEO, and father to twin terrors. She's desperate to support her daughter. Falling in love with the nanny is complicated.Scarlett:I have less than $2,000 in my checking account and I need a job.My ex took off with his assistant and millions of dollars that he stole in a Ponzi scheme...
  • The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister by Meghan Quinn

    The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister by Meghan Quinn

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    How do you date your best friend's sister? Easy. Step one: Pretend you want her to set you up with someone else. That will bring the two of you closer. Step two: Go on date with lots of random women, proceed to get stupid drunk and talk about your best friend's sister, thus gaining the courage to finally make a move. Step three: Randomly show up at her apartment and confess your love...
  • Filthy Rich by Julie Kriss

    Filthy Rich by Julie Kriss

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A billionaire. His assistant. And a game that could cost both their hearts Aidan Winters. Gorgeous, brilliant, ruthless, and filthy rich. He’s known as the Man in Black, because New York’s most sought-after bachelor is icy perfection in an all-black suit. As his executive assistant, I know his suit size, the security code to his penthouse, and the number to his private line...
  • A Very Russian Christmas by Roxie Rivera

    A Very Russian Christmas by Roxie Rivera

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    It's Christmas in Houston, and the Russians are ready to spoil—and protect—the women they love. Featuring nine sexy, flirty stories, this holiday-themed collection from the Her Russian Protector series allows readers to revisit favorite couples and meet new love interests...
  • Struggling For Justice by Debra Kayn

    Struggling For Justice by Debra Kayn

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Let's roll… Natalie Oman's husband murdered his brother before committing suicide, leaving her a widow and struggling for her share of Meghoni Mine. She spends her time avoiding her remaining brother in law and his irrational agenda that someone else murdered both Oman brothers...
  • Satin Princess by Nicole Fox

    Satin Princess by Nicole Fox

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    On the worst day of my life, I let Anton Stepanov save me.One night of freedom—that’s all he offered.But what he ended up taking was so much more.Now, I’m on the run from the devil who rescued me.What I didn’t realize is that devils come in all shapes and sizes.Someone I trust is betraying me.Someone I love is hiding things from me.And Anton is coming to reclaim what’s his...
  • The Proposal by Adriana Locke

    The Proposal by Adriana Locke

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 24 ratings
    Breaking Rugby’s bad boy marries his best friend’s little sisterIf Renn Brewer would’ve asked me to marry him, I would’ve said no.Why?One, his reputation precedes him. His name is in the headlines at least once a month. Two, he’s not just my brother’s best friend. They’re teammates. And three, I’m in my self-care era.Unfortunately, a version of me equates self-care with bad choices...
  • Fighting Mr. Knight by Rosa Lucas

    Fighting Mr. Knight by Rosa Lucas

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 20 ratings
    Billionaire property tycoon Jack Knight, is propping up the UK rich list and keeping the national tabloids ablaze with his scandalous love life. And making my life as an architect hell. It’s the largest property development project London has seen in ten years and every architect’s wet dream. One of the most exciting projects of my career if my firm wins the bid...
  • Unbroken Hart by Ella Fox

    Unbroken Hart by Ella Fox

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    There were reasons why Dante didn't believe in love, reasons why he kept people at bay. For the first time, you will find out how Dante really felt about Sabrina from the very beginning. Catch up with the couple that started the Hart Family series. Dante is as steamy as ever! This is an erotic short story, approx, 19,000 words...
  • The Hookup Handbook by Kendall Ryan

    The Hookup Handbook by Kendall Ryan

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    My love wand is on a strike. As bad as that blows , pun unintended, it’s ten times worse for me. I’m a male escort, but not just any escort, I’m the escort. The one with a mile-long waiting list and a pristine reputation that’s very well-deserved. Only now, I’m on hiatus. Because after years of pleasing women all over the city, my man missile decides to get finicky...
  • Malicious Wedding by B.B. Hamel

    Malicious Wedding by B.B. Hamel

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    An obsession spanning decades. A ghost from my past.I turned away from the darkness—but Carson wants to drag me back.I thought my life was charmed. I own a bar, have great friends, and things always seem to work out in my favor.At least until Carson Crowley comes storming back into my world.He’s a mafia prince, the kind of man that smolders whenever he enters a room...
  • The Mount Trilogy by Meghan March

    The Mount Trilogy by Meghan March

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 5 ratings
    New York Times bestselling author Meghan March brings you the complete Mount Trilogy under one cover—a must-read for those who love dark and gritty stories where love triumphs over all odds. Lachlan Mount lives in the shadows, ruling New Orleans’ criminal underworld with an iron fist...
  • Emilia by H.L. Swan

    Emilia by H.L. Swan

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    In the riveting final installment, Emilia’s shattered heart won’t allow her to stray from the ghost of Aiden. The whisper of his existence surrounds, torments, and drives her.Locked away in a safe house, she discovers truths that will change her world. Under the fierce protection of a new bodyguard she embarks on a daring journey to save the one she loves...
  • Contract with the Mafia Boss: A Dark Mafia Romance by Ashlie Silas

    Contract with the Mafia Boss: A Dark Mafia Romance by Ashlie Silas

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A chance encounter led to a dating contract... with a mafia boss.I was desperate and needed a pretend boyfriend.Of all the people in the city, I collided with the ice-cold Carlo D’Angelo.When mistaken for my imaginary beau, I just went with it – my first mistake.His gorgeous, rock-hard body and the warmth in his eyes make it hard not to fall for the ruthless millionaire...
  • Stumbling Into Him by Molly O'Hare

    Stumbling Into Him by Molly O'Hare

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    A story that will have you laughing through every page... Holly has spent her whole life as a walking disaster, from running into walls, tripping over invisible objects, and always being in the wrong place at the wrong time. When a seemingly normal outing taking her overly opinionated Corgi for a walk resulted in an object to the face, she didn’t think her day could get any worse...
  • All the Way by M. Mabie

    All the Way by M. Mabie

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    I’m a man’s man. A bro. A pal. A dude. And I love women.Am I a saint? Far from it.Do I go out with a lot of women? You’re damn right.I date them all. Shy. Loud. Too busy. Lonely. High maintenance. No confidence. No filter. Bad habits. Naive. Beautiful ones. Pretty ones—and believe me there is a difference, but that’s another soap box. Point is, I don’t discriminate...
  • BRASH: An Enemies to Lovers Romance by S.C. Daiko

    BRASH: An Enemies to Lovers Romance by S.C. Daiko

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I’m cast away on a tropical island with a dirty, damaged alpha-hole. Women swoon over him. I’m not one of them. I hate him. And I see right through those indigo-blue eyes. Brash is hurting. But that doesn’t give him the right to be a douchebag. Especially now that I’m all he’s got here. A mafia princess who knows how to set someone straight. I will bring him to his knees...
  • Baby for my Brother's Best Friend by Josie Hart

    Baby for my Brother's Best Friend by Josie Hart

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    If “sexy” had a mascot, my brother’s best friend would be it.Deep hazel eyes and a diamond cutting jawline.He offers me the business deal of a lifetime,If I play a convincing date for his ex’s destination wedding.But pretending we're smitten is easier said than done.His devilish smirk and cocky attitude work me up,Until I can't decide if I want to punch him or kiss him...
  • Hard Rock Sin: A Rock Star Romance by Athena Wright

    Hard Rock Sin: A Rock Star Romance by Athena Wright

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    We know there will be hell to pay. I'm his bandmate's little sister. But neither of us can fight it. This rock star god will do anything to keep me. Cameron Thorne has had a starring role in my fantasies for years. But the sinfully hot rock star, known for his wild parties and lady killer reputation, is the bassist in my brother's band. And I know my brother...
  • Her Alpha Boss Undercover: An Older Alpha Male, Younger BBW Romance by Nichole Rose

    Her Alpha Boss Undercover: An Older Alpha Male, Younger BBW Romance by Nichole Rose

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    He's terrible at lying…but she's real good at making him squirm. NathanSomeone is out to ruin the family business and I promised my brothers I'd look into it.Going undercover is a lot harder than I expected.I'm a computer nerd. I have no clue what I'm doing. And I can't seem to stop watching Brooke Waters long enough to accomplish anything.She's so beautiful, but she doesn't like me much...
  • One Knight Stand by Jessica Prince

    One Knight Stand by Jessica Prince

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Sutton Briar has lived the past several years doing everything in her power to remain invisible. Boxy skirts? Oversized tops in muted colors? Yes, please! She learned the hard way that gaining the attention of the opposite sex could lead down a very dangerous path. She’s content to blend in with the wallpaper, but then her boss makes a request she can’t refuse for fear of losing her job...
  • Mobster's Vendetta by Amy Rachiele

    Mobster's Vendetta by Amy Rachiele

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    My soul was drawn to him. It isn’t about the danger or his dark beauty, it’s the connection I feel – the feeling of home I have with him even though I am miles away from it. Megan, Mobster’s Vendetta The mob underworld never changes. It hides itself deep in the cities. The rules, people, and danger are identical no matter where you go. Sometimes I wish things were different, but they're not...
  • Belong to You by Vi Keeland

    Belong to You by Vi Keeland

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · 28 ratings
    My 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...
  • Grasping For Freedom by Debra Kayn

    Grasping For Freedom by Debra Kayn

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    In Debra Kayn's newest biker romance novel, Torque Kendler, Sergeant at Arms of Bantorus MC fights to keep his past hidden, while protecting the one woman who's capable of bringing chaos down on Pitnam out of desperation and love. Torque Kendler, Sergeant at Arms of the Bantorus Motorcycle club, tenaciously safeguards his marked past...
  • Dear Stranger by Winter Renshaw

    Dear Stranger by Winter Renshaw

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Online lovers … offline rivals. Ambitious and career-driven, I have zero time for dating until Blind Love—an app designed for those seeking genuine romantic connections without the hassle of awkward first dates—hooks me in. The only catch? Ninety days of anonymous messaging are required before identities are revealed...
  • The Life by Bethany-Kris

    The Life by Bethany-Kris

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    *Please Note, The Life is not a standalone title. The first book in The Russian Guns series (The Arrangement) should be read before the second book* The mafia life is a dangerous one revolving around honor, duty, and greed—a troublesome thing like love isn’t meant to play a part, but no one follows the rules...
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