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Becoming A Vincent by C.M. Owens
When you live in a place where “turbo speed” internet is a slight step above dial-up, men carry on nine-year beard-growing challenges out of stubborn pride, and your brothers do things like nail all your panties to the outside of your cabin just for funsies, you tend to be a little crazy. You can call it a "locational" hazard, if you will. That’s Tomahawk for you...Categorized as:
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Wait for It by Mariana Zapata
If anyone ever said being an adult was easy, they hadn't been one long enough. Diana Casillas can admit it: she doesn't know what the hell she's doing half the time. How she's made it through the last two years of her life without killing anyone is nothing short of a miracle. Being a grown-up wasn't supposed to be so hard... -
Put Out by Lani Lynn Vale
Angie is a survivor. Anything you could throw at her, she could overcome. After her father left her like a pile of unwanted trash, she began fighting. Fighting to build a life. Fighting to keep her child. Fighting to matter. She thought she had it all figured out. Then Bowen Race Tannenbaum walks into her life, turning it into a flurry of confusion, hope, and then ultimately despair... -
Maverick by Lisa Helen Gray
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMAVERICK I'm the eldest of five brothers. Brothers I fought to protect. Brothers I failed. They don't know the truth. I've kept secrets. Told them lies. And now everything I've worked so hard to keep hidden is about to explode and everyone I wanted to protect will be caught in the crossfire. TEAGAN Meeting him was fate. Him being a part of my past was a coincidence... -
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Time by Penny Reid
From the New York Times Bestselling Author Penny Reid A (brokenhearted) physicist. Now an infamous (who is LITERALLY EVERYWHERE!! UGH!) musician. The worst has already happened. Mona has learned that she has nothing figured out and plans are meaningless. After leaving her in Aspen, Abram is now breaking sales-records, rising to rock star fame almost overnight. Mona can’t seem to escape him... -
A Redo by C.M. Owens
Allie Thrash: Wren Prize is the asshole who got me pregnant seven years ago. And gave me a false name. And walked out of the hotel without a backward glance. Sure, I know I wanted to have sex just as much as he did, but I didn't want to be tossed aside like garbage the second it was done. I also wasn't planning to get pregnant...Categorized as:
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Good Time by Jana Aston
There’s one thing you should know. I wasn’t that drunk. I’d had more than enough sobriety to have put a stop to it. The truth is, it was my idea. I’m the one who suggested it. I knew it was crazy, but it’s not as if I’d be the first girl to get married on a whim in Las Vegas. I won’t even be the last girl to get married on a whim in Las Vegas. So what’s my excuse? I liked him...Categorized as:
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Unscripted With Mila by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom NYT bestselling author Melanie Moreland comes a story of finding love, acceptance and happiness when you least expect it. Mila Morrison prefers the silent company of her keyboard to that of people. She lives vicariously through the characters she creates.Nicholas Scott only feels comfortable when he’s playing the role of someone else. He would rather be anyone but himself...Categorized as:
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The Final Fight by J.B. Salsbury
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen life brings you the perfect person at the worst possible time… On a weekend visit to Las Vegas to visit his brother, Marine Braeden Daniels meets a woman who challenges him in ways he can’t deny. The best part is she wants what he wants. No strings. No feelings. Just fun. AJ is a Las Vegas performer who is finally living her dream. Growing up poor, she’s determined to succeed at any cost... -
Fire & Brimstone by R.L. Mathewson
What happens when a Bradford with questionable OCD, a tempter and a reputation for making his employees cry falls for the woman that refuses to accept the fact that he’s fired her and was terrifyingly more of a Bradford than he was? Well, we can’t share that here, because it would be seriously inappropriate, but we’re sure that you can see where this is leading… To the altar or a stint in... -
Loved Enough by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEven though they’d never dated, Lily Shaw always just assumed she’d eventually end up with Ben, the boy who’s been her bestie since they were toddlers. So she’s understandably shocked to learn he’s getting married—and having a child with his fiancée. Shocked…but not terribly upset. The truth is, she's been feeling butterflies every time she’s near a particular horse trainer on her parents’ ranch... -
Fun House by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSometimes you need to crash a funeral to experience happiness. At least, Kissimmee Singh, aerial artist for Singh Circus, the most sought-after traveling circus of all time, keeps telling herself that’s why she crashes funerals. In reality, she’s lost and confused. Sometimes it’s nice to experience other people’s grief and be reminded that life isn’t as bad as it could be... -
BRANNA by L.A. Casey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsBranna Murphy is a survivor, a wife, a friend, a sister, and a soon-to-be-mother. She doesn’t have time to linger on anything, especially on a silly argument about how many children she will bear. Ryder Slater is a hardass, a husband, a friend, a brother, and a soon-to-be-father... -
Out of the Darkness by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe light had been snuffed out of Xander Caine’s world a long time ago, leaving him to suffer in darkness. After a tremendous loss, he closed himself off from anyone and everyone, content to live alone in the shadows. Then a woman blew into town with the force of a hurricane and shook everything up. Sage Winthrop was looking to start over... -
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Scenes from the City by Penny Reid
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNo longer for sale. aka... the Festivus Surprise 100% of proceeds go to Toys for Tots. This book cannot be read as a standalone. It is a collection of short scenes following the ladies from the 'Knitting in the City' series and will only be available in eBook format from December 1 - December 15, 2014... -
Love Me Forever by Layla Hagen
A surprise baby romance from USA Today bestselling author Layla HagenThe first time I met Travis Maxwell, he completely charmed me. We spent a glorious week together, knowing that we'd go our separate ways in the end.One month later, two blue lines turn my life upside down. I'm pregnant. And the number Travis gave me is no longer in service...Categorized as:
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Love to Hate You by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter her husband left her for her best friend, Hayden Young moved to Hope Valley looking for a fresh start for her and her daughter. The last thing she expected was to run into the man who had rocked her world in the middle of the wine section of the local grocery store... -
Holy Frigging Matrimony by Emma Chase
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsWhat does Drew Evans have to say next? Find out in this forty page short story, filled with his sexy charm, unique advice and hilarious one-liners. Marriage: the final frontier. Steven went first. He was kind of our test subject. Like those monkeys that NASA sent off into space in the fifties, all the while knowing they’d never make it back. And now another poor rocket is ready to launch... -
Flipping Love You by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s the tattooed bad boy her mama warned her about. She’s his hot mess — but mostly hot — next door neighbor. Until a two-night-stand gives them the surprise of a lifetime... Jillian Morris is a workaholic who forgets to watch the time. And to eat. And to change her shoes. And to keep even a house-plant alive. And to have any kind of a personal life...Categorized as:
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Tempted by Love by Melissa Foster
Jack "Jock" SteeleEnjoy heart-meltingly beautiful and toe-curlingly sexy romance in Tempted by Love, an emotionally riveting story about a man who has lost it all and carries a torturous secret, a divorced single mother who has everything to lose, and the little girl who helps them heal...Categorized as:
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Fighting for Us by Claire Kingsley
How long would you wait for the love of your life? The Asher Bailey who comes home to his quirky small town isn’t the same man who put a ring on Grace’s finger. He’s bigger, harder, haunted. Forced to give up Grace and everything else that was good in his life for a prison sentence he barely survived... -
One by Jewel E. Ann
Lake Jones is a cover girl for cutting-edge prosthetic legs, a binge-watcher of Netflix, known to spy on her neighbor through her door’s peephole, and fond of laser games with her hairless cat. She’s also a bit sexually-frustrated. Until … God bestows a breath of mercy upon her in the form of Minnesota’s NFL starting quarterback. But this gift is no stranger...Categorized as:
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Tangled Twosome by Meghan Quinn
Racer McKay is a broody bastard. From the moment I met him, he’s been rude, irritable, and unbearable. And worse? He's broke. A contractor working to remodel my parents pool house for extra cash, he stomps around in those clunky construction boots with his tool belt wrapped around his narrow waist, and a chip on his shoulder. Racer McKay is also infuriatingly . . . sexy as hell...Categorized as:
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Happy Halloween from the Montgomerys by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCaleb is spending his first Halloween as a... -
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Happily Ever Ninja by Penny Reid
There are three things you need to know about Fiona Archer… I would tell you what they are, but then I’d have to kill you. But I can tell you that Fiona’s husband—the always irrepressible and often cantankerous Greg Archer—is desperately in love with his wife. He aches for her when they are apart, and is insatiable when they are together... -
Your Captivating Love by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLogan Bennett knows his priorities. He is loyal to his family and his company. He has no time for love, and no desire for it. Not after a disastrous engagement that left him broken-hearted. When Nadine enters his life, she turns everything upside down. She’s sexy, funny, and utterly captivating. She’s also more stubborn than anyone he’s met. . .including himself...Categorized as:
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Stolen by the Master Chief by Fiona Davenport
Arrow Hamlin was being a good samaritan when he stopped to help someone with a flat tire. He never expected his act of kindness would lead him to the woman who was meant to be his. Or that she’d be on the run from a dangerous situation.Sage Elsher was stunned by a violent encounter in her own home. She had no idea who to trust until Arrow came to her rescue... -
Mollify by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDean "Mr. O" Kellar has been following closely in the footsteps of his famous adopted father for years, but when Megan Davis pops back into his life suddenly he starts following him in a new light. She was the girl who saved Dean when they were children and the girl he needs to save now... -
Writing Dirty by Alley Ciz
“I’ve always been her shelter in the storm.”Hockey players.MMA fighters. Rock stars. The boys in blue. Even sexy SEALs have all offered to slay my dragon—or in my case, my stalker. Why can’t they get it through their thick, stubborn heads that I can take care of myself? I’m no damsel!But.. -
Not As Planned by Harlow James
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“So you’re single?” “Are you seriously hitting on me right now while I have breastmilk all over my shirt?”When Grant Thomas, the handsome stranger standing in front of me in line at the coffee shop, stripped his uniform shirt off and handed it to me, I could have sworn I was on an episode of Punked... -
Rock Chick Redux by Kristen Ashley
In Celebration of 20,000 Likes on Facebook!Bonus Rock Chick footage.Oh yes…it’s always nice to get a little bit more.Download Rock Chick ReduxAnd thank you to my Facebook Rock Chicks for rocking my world!Rock On!See the story using the link in Official url... -
One Good Reason by Julie Johnson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratings"If you're a fan of comedic contemporary romance books there's no doubt you should read the Boston Love Series by Julie Johnson. Her high-caliber writing, addictive wit, and lovable characters will leave you reeling for more and more stories from Boston." - TeriLyn Reviews Romance is a luxury Zoe Bloom simply cannot afford...Categorized as:
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Bucking Bear by Izzy Sweet, Sean Moriarty
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes, the biggest fights of your life are the ones outside the ring. Grace They call Max "Bear" for a reason. He's enormous and hairy, and not someone you want to mess with -- in the ring or out of it. But he's wonderful with my daughter and he makes me feel like a queen. Things were great until my baby daddy started causing trouble... -
The Baby Clause by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThis is a chapter for charity - all profits to go the Keith Milano Memorial Fund. A glimpse into Richard and Katy's future. Reading the book The Contract first is highly recommended. Contains spoilers... -
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Hotshot Doc by R.S. Grey
A full-length STANDALONE romantic comedy from USA TODAY bestselling author R.S. Grey. Dr. Russell has a bad reputation around our hospital. The scrub techs say he’s cold-blooded, the nurses say he’s too cocky for his own good, and the residents say he’s the best surgeon in the world— really, just a swell guy! —on the off chance he’s within earshot... -
Hott Take by Serena Bell
The hard part isn’t acting like we’re falling for each other. It’s pretending we’re not. Shane: My grandfather’s will has me between a rock and a Hott place. If I don’t score a celebrity wedding, my sister will lose her wedding planning business—and our family’s land. As a playboy movie star, I know Hollywood’s ins and outs. But finding two celebrities in love is tougher than it looks... -
For The Love of Easton : A Single Parent Romance and Sequel to For The Love of English by A.M. Hargrove
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat could be more humiliating than your father telling an almost perfect stranger that you’re single?I’ll tell you what—proposing MARRIAGE to him!That’s exactly what my father did.He basically tried to barter me off like a horse.Admittedly, said single dude was a veritable smoke show. Besides being exceptionally panty-melting, he was also a complete jackass...Categorized as:
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Long Way Home by Melissa Grace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJo Kingsley is having a really bad day, and nothing is going according to plan. After her life goes up in flames—literally—she returns home to Nashville to figure out her next move. Soon after she arrives, Jo finds herself alone in a bar licking her wounds when a knight in a shining leather jacket unexpectedly comes to her rescue... -
Making You Mine by Elizabeth Reyes
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAlways in control, the meticulous and professional Salvador Moreno is thrown for a loop when the newly hired bartender Grace Zendejas suddenly invades his family’s restaurant, and infuriatingly, his every thought. For the first time in his life, Sal is fumbling. But after recovering from a few blunders he discovers his feelings for Grace run much deeper...Categorized as:
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The Redo by Max Monroe
Put a finger down if you’ve ever been a single woman who got stuck in a New York City elevator in the middle of a summer blackout with your former high school sweetheart—whom you haven’t seen in years—while pregnant with a baby that isn’t biologically yours... -
The Boy Friend by Mika Jolie
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAccording to the law of attraction, women and men can’t be friends. Contrary to this myth, my friendship with Coriander Phillips does not rest on unrequited love or un-actualized lust. We’ve been inseparable since the day I pulled one of her pigtails and she punched me in the gut. She’s hilarious, fun to hang out with... -
Since I Fell For You by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with the San Francisco and Seattle Sullivans. Now get ready to fall in love with the New York Sullivans! BOOK DESCRIPTION: Suzanne Sullivan doesn't need a bodyguard. After all, she's one of the most successful digital security specialists in the world―so she can most certainly take care of herself despite the problems she's been running into lately... -
Hate 2 Lovers by K. Webster
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 16 ratings***This is book two in the series. It is best if you read book one first to fully understand this couple's story.*** She hates him and his big head. He likes her and her big t*ts. She hates him because she somehow ends up naked every time she sees him. He likes her because she somehow ends up naked every time he sees her. She hates him because the big oaf knocked her up with his kid...Categorized as:
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Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton
In this sequel to Wallbanger , the second book in the Cocktail series, fan favorites Caroline and Simon negotiate the rollercoaster of their new relationship while house-sitting in San Francisco. Playing house was never so much fun—or so confusing... -
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A Special Obsession by A.M. Hargrove
From the USA Today bestselling author of For The Love of English and Cruel and Beautiful comes a new Stand Alone, New Adult, Contemporary Romance. Rule Number One: Never let anyone get too close… Weston Wyndham has more money on his tattooed wrist than I’ll ever have in my bank account. Drunk, he was gorgeous, wicked, sexy, an inked god...Categorized as:
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Bring on the Psychobitch by May Sage, Imagination Uncovered
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLucy is a perfectly reasonable person, up until she isn’t. She bottles up incidents, willing to forgive and forget, but when someone crosses the line, she becomes what her friends have affectionately called The Psychobitch... -
A Humble Heart by R.L. Mathewson
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter wasting too many years on the wrong guy, Dana frees herself and her two children to live her dream.When she's forced to deal with paparazzi, offers from porn companies, magazines, Hollywood and crazed fans Dana does everything she can to keep it together for her kids. She never dreamed she'd catch the eye of the most sought after bachelor in the world... -
Magnificent Bastard by Lili Valente, Tyler Donne
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsListening Length: 7 hours and 31 minutesF*ck Prince Charming. Sometimes, you need a Magnificent Bastard.Face it, ladies: love sucks and then you cry…while your ex rides off into the sunset banging your best friend.But why let a break-up end in tears when it can end with sweet revenge? Enter Magnificent Bastard Consulting and me, chief executive bastard...Categorized as:
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Beatrice and Douglas by Kelly Lucille
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA hot carpenter who likes to work with his hands. A fiery interior designer who is hands off. Douglas has rubbed her the wrong way since they were children. Now he wants to try a different kind of friction. If they can learn to work together, it could be the love of a lifetime. This is a short easy read with humor, a little mystery, and a whole lot of steam... -
The Mercury Travel Club by Helen Bridgett
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s never too late for your first adventure . . .Meet Angela. Over fifty. Divorced. Ready to start again.Angela’s twenty-fifth wedding anniversary plans go up in smoke when her feckless now-ex-husband runs off with the caterer of their daughter’s graduation party...Categorized as:
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