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Checkmate by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBishop men are nothing but a plague on this planet, a disease that needs eradication before it spreads. They’re murderers. Liars. Thieves. The day I met Colum Bishop, I thought my life was finally turning around. I was led to believe he would be our saviour. He was supposed to be our hero, a long awaited reprieve from the hardships life insisted on throwing at my mom and me... -
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Protecting Remi by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe start of a brand-new series featuring Navy SEALs who will do whatever it takes to keep their women safe. When introverted cartoonist Remi Stephenson dumps her cheating ex and goes on their Hawaiian vacation solo, even her creative mind can’t imagine being purposely stranded in the ocean…with a handsome, muscular, brave Navy SEAL. Even more unbelievable is the spark between them... -
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![Code Name: Libra by Janie Crouch]()
Code Name: Libra by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy code name is Libra. The stars say I’m charismatic, intelligent, charming.The one with the easy smile.Zodiac Tactical has been the biggest part of my life for the past three years. We guard, protect, rescue...eliminate the threat when nobody else can. And I’ve always been at the front lines—first to help in whatever way was needed.Until I took a bullet to the chest... -
![Ryker by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Ryker by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes, the quest for vengeance can cost more than you’re willing to pay.Blakely Sullivan was a foreign aid worker in the Middle East when a deadly bombing took the lives of families she’d come to know and love, collateral damage in someone else’s war... -
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![Shielding Kinley by Susan Stoker]()
Shielding Kinley by Susan Stoker
When Kinley Taylor witnesses what was possibly the last few minutes of a young girl’s life while in Paris, she realizes exactly how alone she is in the world. The only person she has to turn to for help is the one man who she feels is completely out of her league. Gage “Lefty” Haskins liked the personal assistant the first time he met her...Categorized as:
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![Playing For Keeps by Emilia Finn]()
Playing For Keeps by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife is all about choices, right? Everything we do, from brushing our teeth in the morning, until we climb into bed at night, is a series of choices. Sometimes we make bad choices, sometimes they’re good, sometimes they’re made under duress, and sometimes they’re the lesser of two evils kind... -
![Black Mail: A Black's Bandits Novel by Lynn Raye Harris]()
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... -
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Easy Ride by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLoving his curvy lamb will be this former SEAL's easiest ride yet. ShepAinsley Foster has the brightest eyes and sweetest smile I've ever seen.Whatever she's running from sent her straight to my gym.I want her to run right into my arms.But earning her trust is no easy feat.All she knows of motorcycle clubs is what she's seen on the news... -
![Rescuing Casey by Susan Stoker]()
Rescuing Casey by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsOne minute Casey Shea was minding her own business, doing her job, teaching entomology to college students, and the next she was in the middle of the Costa Rican jungle fighting for her life. Troy “Beatle” Lennon had watched his friends fall head over heels in love, but never thought it would happen to him. Until he sees a picture of one of his teammates’ sisters. That was it... -
![Wreck by Cora Brent]()
Wreck by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTHOMASNot too long ago my future was all mapped out.Then two brutal swings of a steel bat wielded by a maniac wrecked my world.The adrenaline high I used to get from pitching a perfect game is gone.The major league dreams I counted on have vanished.And the peace of mind I took for granted is shattered.The thrills I seek out now are self-destructive.I know this and I can’t stop... -
![Catch and Release by Lori Matthews]()
Catch and Release by Lori Matthews
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCallahan Security is Back!!!Jake Boxer wants a vacation, but when Jameson Drake calls and asks for a favor, he has no choice. Drake's accountant is in trouble and needs protection, so Jake agrees to take on the job. Little does he know the accountant is not only brilliant but drop-dead gorgeous... -
![Catch and Release: A Romantic Suspense Thriller by Lori Matthews]()
Catch and Release: A Romantic Suspense Thriller by Lori Matthews
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCallahan Security is Back!!!Jake Boxer wants a vacation, but when Jameson Drake calls and asks for a favor, he has no choice. Drake's accountant is in trouble and needs protection, so Jake agrees to take on the job. Little does he know the accountant is not only brilliant but drop-dead gorgeous... -
![All American Bad Boy by Weston Parker]()
All American Bad Boy by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne hot night changed everything.As a kid, all I ever wanted to do was fly. I was born a pilot.And I’m the best fighter pilot in the world. They call me Dice because of my dicey aerial maneuvers.Safety and security aren’t my first concern. Living big is.Right before our next big show, we’re forced to work with a new inspector.You know, the nerdy guys in Levi’s and New Balance sneakers... -
![Wanted by the Warrant Officer by Fiona Davenport]()
Wanted by the Warrant Officer by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe last thing Deacon Walker expected when he drove one of his friends to the hospital for the birth of their child was to meet the woman who was meant to be his. But the Navy SEAL knew that he’d do whatever it took to claim Piper Amherst as soon as he saw her.The attraction between Deacon and Piper burned hot and fast, but someone else wanted the pretty nurse for themselves... -
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![Carter Brothers Romance Series by Emily Stewart]()
Carter Brothers Romance Series by Emily Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor 2 days only get the entire Carter Brother Series for FREE on KU.Are you ready for these cute Carter brothersAthletic BrotherCop BrotherDoctor BrotherFirefighter BrotherFighter BrotherAll have an HEA... -
![With This Fling by Tara Sivec]()
With This Fling by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLaura Bennett has spent her life taking care of other people and running the Dip and Twist. Happily spending her time being single and carefree, she has no intention of settling down or falling in love. With an ever-growing family, she’s a mother to them all, and she loves every minute of it. But her baby is getting married, and her oldest has her own life changes she’s dealing with... -
![Vinny by Maryann Jordan, Andrea Michelle]()
Vinny by Maryann Jordan, Andrea Michelle
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlvarez Security Agency Former Special Forces brother-in-arms now working together to provide an elite security service in the southern city of Richland. Vinny Malloy, dedicated to his brothers while working for Alvarez Security, loved life the way he loved his music…loud, hard, and fast...Categorized as:
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![Two Minute Warning by Alexandra Warren]()
Two Minute Warning by Alexandra Warren
There’s a lot that can happen in two minutes or less…Kendall “Snoop” Dogwood has something to prove.After a devastating ending to his first year with the Houston Skyhawks, getting redemption is the only thing on the veteran quarterback’s mind coming into the new season... -
![Saving Teddy by Kaci Rose]()
Saving Teddy by Kaci Rose
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor his heart to heal, he must let go of his guilt... Teddy The bomb exploded... and changed my life forever. I was the only member of my unit to survive, and every day I wonder why. Why me and not them? Now that I learned a fellow soldier left me his family fortune, it’s made the guilt unbearable. I have the money to do whatever I want, except change the past... -
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Tall, Dark and Daring by Suzanne Brockmann
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsExperience two classic tales of heroes facing danger and falling in love from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann’s Tall, Dark and Daring series — collected here in one volume! The Admiral’s Bride When six canisters of a lethal nerve agent are stolen from a military testing lab, Admiral Jake Robinson must recover the chemicals—by any means necessary... -
![Owned by the Officer: A Line of Duty/Black Ops Crossover by Fiona Davenport]()
Owned by the Officer: A Line of Duty/Black Ops Crossover by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKade Truett was happy the friend he helped rescue overseas was getting help in the form of a service dog. Since Kade broke his leg during that mission, he had the time to help him through the process. And his kindness paid off in a big way when he met the beautiful dog trainer, Annalise Ragsdale.Annalise never mixed business and pleasure, but she couldn’t help but fall for the sexy Navy SEAL... -
![Disavowed by Kaylea Cross]()
Disavowed by Kaylea Cross
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe government trained her to kill… Briar Jones has lived most of her life in the shadows, carrying out secret ops to eliminate some of the United States’ most dangerous enemies. She’s devoted her life to serving her country so when a faceless enemy targets her and kills someone close to her, she’ll stop at nothing to bring them down... -
![Temptation Ridge: A Virgin River Novel by Robyn Carr]()
Temptation Ridge: A Virgin River Novel by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWelcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series… Shelby McIntyre has big plans—plans that include finding Mr. Right. Her dream man will have a clean-shaven jaw, creases in his pants and hopefully an advanced degree. What she gets is rugged Luke Riordan...Categorized as:
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![Mountain Man's Redemption by Sadie King]()
Mountain Man's Redemption by Sadie King
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDoes a trained killer deserve love?When I meet Ewan, the mysterious Scottish recluse who lives in the mansion on the side of the mountain, he seems too good to be true.He’s a chicken farmer living a quiet life, working the land.I fall into that idyllic life with him, growing vegetables and sipping scotch in front of an open fire... -
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![Love Notes by Ella Goode]()
Love Notes by Ella Goode
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThree of Us • Belong Together(This is a compilation of Three of Us and Belong Together)Olivia is ready for two college and her men.Despite dating the Audley twins since she was fifteen, it’s been a chaste relationship. No matter how she tries to tempt them. Olivia knows that loving her two men isn’t conventional, but she’s determined to have them even if the whole world disapproves...Categorized as:
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![Low Country Daddy: A Surprise Baby Romance by Lexi Whitlow]()
Low Country Daddy: A Surprise Baby Romance by Lexi Whitlow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI never wanted a family. I was alone, wild and free. Until baby Emma showed up on my doorstep... I was just a man and his boat, roaming the Carolina coastlines. I wasn't tied down or bound to anyone. Until she appeared -- the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen. Bright green eyes, just like mine. And a smile that melted my heart... -
![A Dog's Hope by Casey Wilson]()
A Dog's Hope by Casey Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere are some things in life that only a dog can teach you. A poignant, heart-wrenching, but ultimately uplifting novel about the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dog. Perfect for fans of A Dog’s Purpose, The Art of Racing in the Rain and Marley and Me. In the farming town of Riverside in Washington, Toby Fuller is feeling more alone than ever... -
![SEAL's Chance by Makenna Jameison]()
SEAL's Chance by Makenna Jameison
Tyler "Trigger" Howard's book... -
![Guarded Dreams by L.J. Evans]()
Guarded Dreams by L.J. Evans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Just like the moon called the tides, she had called me home. To her."Serious, by-the-book Eli Wyatt has life all figured out. He’s got a five-year plan, his future in the Coast Guard, and friends who always have his back.And then Ava Abrams breezes into his life, tempting him in ways he can’t shakeA free spirit, Ava’s on the run, heading in the direction of her dreams... -
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What I Should Have Done by R.L. Atkinson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSPIN OFF FROM What I Should Have SaidTorn between love and war, his heart wears the scars of a past his soul can’t forgive.SEAL operator Mikey Johnson has seen his fair share of horror. The one thing that keeps him going during his deployments is the comfort of knowing who is waiting for him at home. That is, until he returns one day to a betrayal that cuts him deeper than the rest... -
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Home Town by Cat Johnson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExciting. Fast-Paced. Steamy.She was the good girl next door. He was the bad boy who proved too tempting to resist. Years have passed but old feelings die hard proving time can't heal all wounds. Corey Jacobs is not a good man.Not then when he was the hockey star next door who he took her V-card then walked away... -
![Dark 'N' Deadly by Tee O'Fallon]()
Dark 'N' Deadly by Tee O'Fallon
ATF Special Agent Eric Miller and his explosives detecting K-9, Tiger, pull over a truck, the contents of which are explosive. Literally. More shocking, the driver is the kid brother of a woman he left behind. One who still haunts his days and his nights. They’d never so much as kissed, but Tess McTavish never forgot the handsome, dangerous agent who vanished in a shroud of mystery... -
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Romancing the Quarterback (Galentine's Getaway) by Eve London
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA curvy gal plus quarterback steamy instalove short.MinaAll I want to do is spend some time with my girlfriends on our valentines getaway, not go toe-to-toe with the burly, cover model worthy guy who's staying in the room next door. And when I find out he's a pro football player, that lands him firmly in the swipe left category... -
![Found by the Mountain Man: An OTT Mountain Man Romance by Sadie King]()
Found by the Mountain Man: An OTT Mountain Man Romance by Sadie King
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’ve been an orphan, a delinquent, a soldier, and a sniper. But I’ve never been in love, until I stumble upon the lost girl sheltering on my land.She’s battered and bruised with scars on the inside.I take her in, I heal her. And when she tells me about her past. I do what I do best.Whatever it takes to protect her.I was a sniper in the army. But I’m not looking for redemption... -
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![Searching for Harmony by Kelly Elliott]()
Searching for Harmony by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Kelly Elliott comes the gut-wrenching story of a love that transcends all odds—and transforms the deepest pain into the brightest hope. Firefighter and first responder Preston Ward thought he had grown immune to the job’s emotional burns. But when he goes out on a particularly tragic call, he realizes that some scenes are too devastating to forget... -
![King Size by Lexi Whitlow]()
King Size by Lexi Whitlow
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy one-night-stand wants me to pose as his queen.He's insufferable. Cocky. And hotter than sin itself.I'll say yes--to get my family out of debt. Then I'm gone.But I'm pregnant with two heirs to the throne.And this king-size lie is starting to feel real. Owen: I never wanted to be king--and I never planned on having a wife... -
![Baby, I Do by Fiona Davenport]()
Baby, I Do by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAurora Dawson loved helping happy couples have their perfect wedding and happily ever after. Even if she never found one for herself.When a divorce office opened shop right next to her, she was livid that someone would help tear apart the couples she brought together... -
![Mason (Mail-Order Brides For Christmas) by Hope Ford]()
Mason (Mail-Order Brides For Christmas) by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s a scarred, gruff, military man that wants to be left alone. But he’s also a man that will step up when he needs to.When his mother tells him and his brothers they have to marry to save Snow Valley, he figures he’ll do it. He’ll get married, save the town and then get divorced.But then he met his wife... -
![Finding Happiness in a Hoax by Claire Cain]()
Finding Happiness in a Hoax by Claire Cain
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne thing being captured and held by terrorists does for a man? It makes him think. Especially about the past.Five years ago, I married a woman to help her out of a desperate situation. But we’ve hardly seen each other since. And if that doesn’t change soon, my command team is going to get suspicious of our arrangement... -
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Obsessed by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s loved him since high school and now he’s back.First I don’t remember her.Then I insult her.I don’t mean to, but I’m used to being around rough military men,Not sensitive, beautiful women.She’s been the one that sent me care packages.And she’s the one that caught my eye.I’m obsessed. All I can do is think of her.But no matter how many times I ask,She’s not willing to go out with me... -
![The Off Series Boxed Set: Books 1-5 by Sawyer Bennett]()
The Off Series Boxed Set: Books 1-5 by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Off Series boxed set, brought to you by USA Today Bestselling author, Sawyer Bennett, contains five, full-length novels... -
![Mountain Seeking Hero by Marley Michaels]()
Mountain Seeking Hero by Marley Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSearch and Rescue Coordinator, Max Cooper, has heard the mountain’s call. Now he’s returned to his birthplace to see whether the Moose Mountain legend is true for him, just like it has been for his brothers and cousins. He doesn’t expect it to literally hit him in the back of the head though... -
![Just a Hint - Clint by Lori Foster]()
Just a Hint - Clint by Lori Foster
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSOME DAYS, IT DOESN'T PAY TO GET OUT OF BED That's what crosses Clint Evan's mind the minute he takes on the four thugs holding heiress Julie Rose hostage. It isn't the danger--Clint's made the reputation by being reliably ruthless, a quality that keeps his wounds deeply undercover. What's got Clint in a lather is Julie herself... -
![Operation: Endurance by Christi Snow]()
Operation: Endurance by Christi Snow
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey had a single night of passion before he deployed on a risky mission. 18 hours on a mission gone very wrong was all it took to shatter all their hopes and dreams. The hero: He survived 6 months of captivity and torture, kept alive by dreams of her. The heroine: She thought he was dead and moved on only to have her world fall apart once again... -
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![Wild Ride (Men of Valor MC) by Shaw Hart]()
Wild Ride (Men of Valor MC) by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBristle Rey just moved to town.She's trying to find a fresh start and leave behind a crappy home life.She's landed in Valor, WY and has found a job. Now she just needs to find an apartment and she'll be all set.Instead, she finds Wild.Becket “Wild” Wilder got his nickname as a joke.He’s never been reckless, never been crazy.Until he lays eyes on Bristle Rey.Then all bets are off.Let’s get Wild... -
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Capture by June Gray
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe future beckons... Elsie has given Henry three chances to win back her trust, but before he is able to complete the challenge, she finds herself faced with a life-changing decision. Elsie must ask herself an important question: is Henry just a thing of the past or does he have a place in her future? The conclusion to the story of Henry and Elsie... -
![Tall, Dark and Fearless by Suzanne Brockmann]()
Tall, Dark and Fearless by Suzanne Brockmann
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling Author SUZANNE BROCKMANN returns with two more classic tales of tall, dark and dangerous men who face the msot daring adventure of all -- FALLING IN LOVEFRISCO'S KIDBeing a Navy SEAL is more than a career to Alan Frisco Francisco--it is his whole world. So when a bullet wound threatens his future in the Navy, he is determined to achieve a full recovery.. -
![Play Me by Kelly Elliott, Kristin Mayer]()
Play Me by Kelly Elliott, Kristin Mayer
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe has a head for business and a body for sin. He is a coach who knows how to use his equipment. Neither is looking for love. Should be easy, right? Wrong. This might be the most important game Kendall Wales and Hunter Owens have ever played where everything is on the line. With one wrong play, they could lose it all... -
![Gambled by Cristin Harber]()
Gambled by Cristin Harber
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBrock Gamble’s epic fall from the Titan Group labeled him a traitor. He betrayed his men. He failed his family. And when he thought he’d hit the lowest point, his wife walked out with their children, leaving him alone to drown himself in the bottle. Surviving an abduction didn’t end the nightmare for Sarah Gamble. The aftershocks of post-traumatic stress disorder hit her hard... -
![I Want to Hold Your Hand by Marie Force]()
I Want to Hold Your Hand by Marie Force
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFor the Abbott siblings, the Green Mountain state has always been an idyllic place to call home...
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