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Alannah by L.A. Casey
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAlannah 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... -
![Checkmate by Emilia Finn]()
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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![Room for Just a Little Bit More by Beth Ehemann]()
Room for Just a Little Bit More by Beth Ehemann
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFive years ago, my dreams were shattered in an instant. One year ago, a horrible rainstorm flooded a bridge in town, leaving us with an Inn full of stranded travelers. Turns out one of those travelers would give me a whole new set of dreams, ones I never thought possible. Brody Murphy spent the last year teaching me what it was like to live, and more importantly love, again... -
![The Knockout by Bella Matthews]()
The Knockout by Bella Matthews
The Knockout is a hot new hockey romance between a broken ballerina and the forbidden bad boy who saves her.We all have dirty secrets. Some are just more fun to hide than others.Ares Wilder is a so-called bad boy. A ladies man. The teammate most likely to fight both on and off the ice...Categorized as:
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![Broody Devil by Melissa Ivers]()
Broody Devil by Melissa Ivers
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe last thing I need is a wife. Especially if it’s one woman who can't stand me.I’m the bad boy of the NHL. The enforcer with a mean punch and bad attitude. The ladies don’t seem to mind and my stick is always ready to go. So, I have a few scandals. Who doesn’t?Everything was fine until she clicked into my life with her hot pink Barbie heels...Categorized as:
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![Path To Resolution by TheFeveredBookaholic]()
Path To Resolution by TheFeveredBookaholic
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWolfe Emerson is notorious for two things: being an absolute beast in a boxing ring and being a voluntary mute. His story remains unspoken and he prefers to live his life in silence. That is, until, his world is turned upside down when he meets someone who is louder than life... -
![Power Play by Toni Aleo]()
Power Play by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPosey Adler is coming home. After a devastating journey for what she mistakenly thought was true love, she is saying to hell with men and love forever. As the Nashville Assassins’s new assistant coach for special teams, Posey is ready to focus on her job and have the attention on her for a change... -
![Dirty Toe Drag by Toni Aleo]()
Dirty Toe Drag by Toni Aleo
Stella Brooks is a woman who knows what she wants. From her first glimpse of Paris Fashion Week at the tender age of eleven, she has only ever wanted to be a designer. Hardworking and dedicated, she knows she can make a success of it. Until…she is driven to trade fashion for frosting, a move that makes her soul sing but shakes her confidence in her decision-making to her core... -
![Hushed Torment by Bella Jewel]()
Hushed Torment by Bella Jewel
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom USA Today, and international bestseller, comes the second book in the Iron Fury MC! One accident changed my life. One single second changed everything for me. In one terrifying moment, everything I knew was gone. Music is the only thing that keeps me holding on. When the opportunity arises for me to tour with country music star, Scarlett Belle, I take it. An escape. A chance... -
![Made For You by Natasha Madison]()
Made For You by Natasha Madison
From Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Madison comesA brand new stand-alone enemies-to-lovers grumpy/sunshine sports romance.A spin-off from the Only One seriesVivienneI did the last thing I ever expected to do. I bought a boat. A beautiful boat that was all mine to spend the summer on.Only thing I was looking forward to was the calm being on the water brought me... -
![False Start by Lisa Suzanne]()
False Start by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFootball season is fast approaching, and as a single dad, I need help. Even though I claim I have a little black book filled with names of women who could step up to the task, none of them will do...not when I see the bond that's forming between Victoria and my daughter.And not when the attraction between Victoria and I continues to grow despite our constant clashing... -
![Forward Progress by Lisa Suzanne]()
Forward Progress by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne lapse in judgment has ripple effects I never saw coming. Legal battles, jail time, and league punishments don't faze me as much as losing the two people who are most important to me.I’m still learning how to navigate these relationships, especially as they've started to pay the price for my actions. The fear of losing them grows stronger each day, and I don't know how to fix things between us...Categorized as:
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![Merciless Sinner by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray]()
Merciless Sinner by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI don’t remember who I am or where I came from. But he does. He found me. He knows me. He told me we used to belong to each other. And he wants me back. His name is Virgo Antonov. The man with a face and body that looks like it was sculpted to flawless perfection by all the angels of Heaven. I might not remember him, but that night when he found me, he sparked something familiar in my heart... -
![Favorite Mistake by Jessica Prince]()
Favorite Mistake by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe was the town’s golden boy, their all-American hero. But there was a side of him he’d only shown her.When Lyric Jackson stopped for gas in Redemption, Tennessee, she wasn’t sure what to think of the small town nestled in the middle of the Smoky Mountains. Then she got one look at Holton Clarke, saw that charming smile, and fell instantly... -
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![Burn by Chelle Bliss]()
Burn by Chelle Bliss
Pike Moore never expected his past to follow him into his future...but nothing stays hidden for long.Gigi Gallo thought she'd never fall in love...then he rode into her world covered in ink and wrapped in chaos. Burn is book two in the Men of Inked: Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss... -
![Losing Princeton Charming by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook]()
Losing Princeton Charming by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll is fair in love and war ... but is this love? Spencer Beckett may have fallen hard for Charlotte Hayes, but one lie has their relationship crashing to the ground. Their glass castle is about to shatter. Breaking Spencer's heart in the process. When tragedy strikes, Charlie needs a man who won't let let her down. Even Princes need second chances .. -
![Captive by Brenda Rothert]()
Captive by Brenda Rothert
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsTwo years ago, Jason and Kate Ryker were brought together by grief and bound to one another by love. Now married, they’re confronting their fears together. But heartbreak finds them again, and the ties that bind Kate and Ryke are tested as she struggles against fear and sadness. As a grief counselor, Kate understands all too well the pain of her clients... -
![Ruthless Rebel by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray]()
Ruthless Rebel by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
My villain. My monster. My Ruthless Rebel… He’ll do anything to get the empire his grandfather promised him... including marry me. His ex. To the media Jericho Grayson is an elite billionaire and one of the heirs to the Grayson legacy. To me, he was the rebel. The boy I first gave my heart to. Eight years ago when he broke up with me, it broke me...Categorized as:
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![The Chase is Over by Toni Aleo]()
The Chase is Over by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou are cordially invited to the wedding of Shelli Adler and Aiden Brooks…Shelli has been planning her wedding to Aiden in her scrapbook since she was old enough to wield a glue stick. And now that day has finally arrived... -
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Second-Rate Superstar by Siena Trap
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEver heard of imposter syndrome?Well, if you look it up in the dictionary, you’ll find my picture beside the definition.I’ve been living in my older brother’s shadow since the day I was born.Anyone would struggle to live up to the legacy of the great Jaxon Slate, hockey superstar and face of the league. But it’s worse for me. Everyone expects me to be Jaxon 2...Categorized as:
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![Edge by Brenda Rothert]()
Edge by Brenda Rothert
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne bad hit has left the career of young NHL Center Luke Hudson in question. When he arrives for rehab with a minor league team, his injury has robbed him of the edge that made him great. Team trainer Adella Price’s job is to help Luke get back in peak condition. But their one on one sessions shake her resolve to remain unattached... -
![Finding Dandelion by Lex Martin]()
Finding Dandelion by Lex Martin
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen soccer all-star Jax Avery collides with Dani Hart on his twenty-first birthday, their connection is instantaneous and explosive. For the first time in years, Jax isn’t interested in his usual hit-it and quit-it approach. But Dani knows better. Allowing herself a night to be carefree and feel the intensity of their attraction won’t change anything when it comes to dealing with a player... -
![The Final Chapter by Shandi Boyes]()
The Final Chapter by Shandi Boyes
The final chapter in the tumultuous love story of Isaac and Isabelle has finally come to fruition. An emotional and heart-clutching tale that will capture your attention from the very first page, and not let go until the very end...Categorized as:
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![Wild Heart by Beth Ehemann]()
Wild Heart by Beth Ehemann
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor Lawrence “Viper” Finkle, hockey isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life. Since the first time he stepped onto the ice at just eight years old, he knew what he was meant to do, and he does it well. When his career takes an unexpected hit, and his relationship is pushed to the breaking point, he’s left sidelined and wondering what his future holds... -
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![By His Vow: A Billionaire Arranged Marriage Romance by Tracy Lorraine]()
By His Vow: A Billionaire Arranged Marriage Romance by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAn all-new steamy and angsty billionaire arranged marriage romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tracy Lorraine.As the daughter of a powerful businessman, I wasn’t expecting to inherit much when my father suddenly passed.There was only one thing I truly wanted.The cottage— the only place that ever felt like home...Categorized as:
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![Forever Princeton Charming by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook]()
Forever Princeton Charming by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s fighting for their fairytale. Charlotte Hayes lost her slipper – err shoe – the first night she met Spencer Beckett, A.K.A Princeton Charming. She fell into his arms and their lives were changed. Forever. One kiss and she was smitten. One date and she was head over heels. One tragedy and her heart was his... -
![The Romance Rehearsal by Annie Dyer]()
The Romance Rehearsal by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf the first time was a rehearsal, is this the real thing? Directing a play in London’s West End was an ambition met, only it meant I’d see the boy who was my first everything for the first time since that summer.Anthony was no boy anymore. He was all man. Charismatic, talented, famous and devastatingly handsome, and now staring in my production.My leading man - on stage, at least...Categorized as:
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![Hopelessly Devoted to Violet: Hopelessly Devoted Novella by Terri Anne Browning]()
Hopelessly Devoted to Violet: Hopelessly Devoted Novella by Terri Anne Browning
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery time someone mentions planning their wedding, Violet finds a reason why they should wait.Luca is her soulmate and Love Bug’s favorite person.They are already a family, but they need to make it official.Luca is getting tired of calling her his fiancée and not his wife.But Vi is torn.Saying “I do” to Luca will mean releasing the last hold Remington had on her heart... -
![Ignite by Kelly Elliott]()
Ignite by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere were two things Emmit Lewis loved. Racing cars and Adaline Morgan. Time was stolen from the two young lovers and Emmit vowed never again would he allow anything to come between the two of them. Blurred lines both on and off the track have Emmit being tested beyond his limits... -
![Blizzard by Cambria Hebert]()
Blizzard by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAn arctic blast is coming… Fleeing to the wintry town of Caribou was always meant to be temporary, BearPaw Resort just a place to hide. Never in a million years did I expect that running back to the past would bring me face to face with my future. But it did, and now everyone I love is in danger. I’ve already escaped death three times, and I know my luck is running out... -
![Brazen Steele by Ali Dean]()
Brazen Steele by Ali Dean
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeckett Steele knows what he wants and he’s finally going after it. But there’s one thing that might complicate his mission. It was easy to sign the legally-binding contract prohibiting a public relationship when he had no intention of falling in love... -
![You Know I Need You: Book 2, You Know Me duet by Willow Winters]()
You Know I Need You: Book 2, You Know Me duet by Willow Winters
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI married the bad boy from Brooklyn.The one with the tattoos and the look in his eyes that told me he was bad news.The look that comes with all sorts of warnings.I knew what I was doing.I knew by the way he put his hands on me; how he owned me with his forceful touch.I couldn’t say no to him, not that I wanted to. That was then, and it seems like forever ago... -
![Rekindling Desire by Aleatha Romig]()
Rekindling Desire by Aleatha Romig
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a blink of an eye, the tables turned.I’m Damien Sinclair, a man always in control.I thrive on the knowledge that my word is the final—gospel.In the millisecond I hesitated… Gabriella Crystal stepped in. I’m damn glad she did, but I will forever be in her debt.Ella holds not only my heart, but my future, my company, and everything I hold dear in her hands...Categorized as:
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![Too Long by I. A. Dice]()
Too Long by I. A. Dice
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsToo Long✓ Fake dating✓ He falls first✓ Family-orientated MMC✓ Free-spirit, career-driven FMC✓ Small town✓ Standalone in a series - no cliffhanger!AUDREY: A woman’s value lies in her engagement ring.At least that’s what my mother believes. She chose my husband-to-be the day I turned sixteen. A husband I don’t want... -
![Dark as Knight by Alexis Winter]()
Dark as Knight by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf Peter stands at the Pearly Gates, then billionaire Atlas Knight stands at the gates of Hell…and I just married him.Hard to say no to five million dollars, even if it means selling your soul to the devil.His proposition was simple: one year of marriage, after which, we both walk away... -
![Beneath the Ice by L.A. Cotton]()
Beneath the Ice by L.A. Cotton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B0C8DP3TYN.)When Connor Morgan wants something, he goes after it and doesn’t stop until he gets it. Enter Ella Henshaw. She’s the love of his life. Beautiful. Loyal. He has their future all mapped out. When Ella watches Connor take a nasty hit on the ice, she prays it isn’t going to ruin his final season with the Lakers. Or compromise his shot at going pro... -
![Confessions of a Litigation God by Sawyer Bennett]()
Confessions of a Litigation God by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWARNING, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK from Matt Connover, Litigation God: Please do not attempt to read my story in public, as my sexual proclivities have been known to cause squirming in your seat, squeezing of your legs together and unintentional moaning, sometimes with spontaneous bursts of laughter at random moments... -
![Incredible You by Lili Valente]()
Incredible You by Lili Valente
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom the USA Today Bestselling author of Magnificent Bastard comes a sexy, flirty, dirty standalone…on ice. They say Jake “The Dragon” Falcone earned his nickname by setting fire to the ice his first season in the NHL. But just between us ladies, I’m pretty sure he earned it for the dragon in his pants. Lord have f*cking mercy, but the man’s been given a gift... -
![Slammed by Victoria Denault]()
Slammed by Victoria Denault
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNot every goalie plays it safe... As a publicist for the San Francisco Thunder hockey team, Dixie Braddock is too busy rescuing the players from trouble to get into any of her own. Except, of course, when it comes to the super hot new goalie... -
![Secret Baby Next Door by K.C. Crowne]()
Secret Baby Next Door by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWe met on a bumpy flight.But it was nothing compared to the night we shared. No regrets. Except one. I didn't get her contact info.Now Piper's my new next door neighbor.And her sweet little girl has my eyes. As a surgeon I crush all obstacles.But I'm falling for a woman I barely even know - all over again.Her smile, her lips, the way her luscious curves make my mouth water... -
![Made to Love You by Megan Smith]()
Made to Love You by Megan Smith
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsJaylinn McCormick had finally found the man who makes her life complete. After putting the most terrifying night of her life behind her, she’s moving on. Suddenly, unexpected life altering events have Jaylinn spiraling in an unknown direction. Will she be able to survive? Cooper Cahill finally found a balance in his life... -
![The Billionaire Deal by Lori Ryan]()
The Billionaire Deal by Lori Ryan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsHe needed a wife on paper, she needed a way to pay for school. Neither bargained for the danger their marriage-of-convenience brought on. CEO Jack Sutton isn't about to be backed into a corner by the stipulations of his mother's will. She might have wanted to be sure he was married by the time he was thirty, but that doesn't mean he needs to give in... -
![Dirty Like Me by Jaine Diamond]()
Dirty Like Me by Jaine Diamond
A gorgeous rock star. An indecent proposal. How can a girl resist? Struggling barista Katie Bloom doesn’t even know who Jesse Mayes is until she inadvertently wins the coveted role of sex kitten in his hot new music video. But by the time she’s in bed with him, she knows his reputation. Love maker. Heartbreaker...Categorized as:
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![On the Edge by K. Bromberg]()
On the Edge by K. Bromberg
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA spicy, only-one-bed Formula 1 romance from New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg. Surely this can’t be the only solution to overhaul my tarnished rep – faking a romance with the good girl intern?But that’s what my agent says. Just a few months of taming my ways—of shedding Formula 1’s party boy image—will land me a lifetime branding deal. One I desperately need...Categorized as:
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![Bad Intentions by Charleigh Rose]()
Bad Intentions by Charleigh Rose
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMoving to River’s Edge was supposed to be a fresh start. Away from chaos. Away from bad influences and worse relationships. All I wanted was to give my little brother more of a chance than I ever had. It should’ve been simple. I didn’t count on my transgressions following me. And I definitely didn’t count on meeting Dare. Tall, tortured, and tattooed... -
![Dump and Chase by Toni Aleo]()
Dump and Chase by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShelli Adler has known what she wanted since she was eleven years old. Aiden Brooks. But Aiden has always had other ideas. After spending the early years of his life without his dad, hockey legend Lucas Brooks, Aiden is determined not to settle for anything less than true love. When he’s ready. Now he’s living the fast life of an NHL bachelor... -
![All That I Am by Rachel Brookes]()
All That I Am by Rachel Brookes
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA kickass home décor boutique – tick A sassy mouth and absolutely no filter – tick A wall so strong no man could ever tear it down - tick, tick, tick! Or so I thought. Until I meet Detective Ben Hunt, the owner of exquisite blue eyes, a god-like physique and a seductive smirk that makes me weak at the knees. He charges into my life like a force of nature... -
![The Enforcer by Josie Blake]()
The Enforcer by Josie Blake
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe wants my help to make her stronger, but this girl can bring me to my knees…Growing up in Chesterboro, good girls were warned away from my brothers and me, and Penny Hampshire is a good girl. We're from opposite sides of town—her side has money and mine barely makes ends meet. But when a trauma leaves her feeling out of control and vulnerable, she asks me to teach her to fight... -
![Evermore by B.B. Reid]()
Evermore by B.B. Reid
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGrab your dancing shoes and put on your prettiest dress. It's prom season in Blackwood Keep and forever can't wait any longer! Four Archer was the toughest girl around. Just ask anyone. She’s the street racing daredevil who brought the King of Brynwood Academy to his knees...
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