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  • Inmate of the Month by Lani Lynn Vale

    Inmate of the Month by Lani Lynn Vale

    Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 14 ratings
    A porn video changed his life.One second, he has an ex with an ax to grind, and the next, he’s internet famous—and definitely not in a good way. In an, it’ll ruin your career, kind of way.Only, Laric didn’t know that he was internet famous...
  • Mischief and Mutiny by Hope Callaghan

    Mischief and Mutiny by Hope Callaghan

    Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    As the Siren of the Seas nears its next port of call, a group of disgruntled crewmembers circulate a petition to have the ship’s purser fired.Millie is shocked to learn that not only is her close friend’s name at the top of the list, but other loyal crewmembers’ names are listed as well...
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  • The Asheville Christmas Gift by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott

    The Asheville Christmas Gift by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott

    Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    The charming, heartwarming holiday trilogy continues, whisking you away to a dreamy winter in the mountains...
  • Imperfect Heart by Tarina Deaton

    Imperfect Heart by Tarina Deaton

    Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    It’s not a mid-life crisis if you’re finally doing something you love, right? Separating from the Air Force after thirteen years may seem drastic to some, but Zoe Acevedo is finally doing something for herself. Opening an independent bookstore in Haven Springs, North Carolina is a major undertaking, but Zoe has a plan and a list...
    Categorized as:
    military  humor  contemporary  length-short
  • Forever Notorious by Kathleen Brooks

    Forever Notorious by Kathleen Brooks

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Abigail Mueez knows all about being something you’re not. Everyone knows she works security in Washington D.C., but that wasn’t exactly the truth. There are many layers of deception in Abby’s life from her job to the man she’s with—a man she doesn’t have time to fall in love with when her life and so much more was on the line. Too bad she didn’t tell her heart that...
  • Charlie Foxtrot: An OPS Protector Romance Novel by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Charlie Foxtrot: An OPS Protector Romance Novel by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Mummies.Yeah, you heard me right. That’s my next job—protecting a mummy.It wouldn’t be a problem, except someone doesn’t want this particular mummy to make it to the museum.Not to mention one of my teammates thinks this particular mummy is cursed.On top of this ridiculous job, I’ve also met the most gorgeous woman in the world...
  • His Sixth Sweetheart by Liz Isaacson

    His Sixth Sweetheart by Liz Isaacson

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    She's had a crush on him for decades. He's finally in a place where he feels ready to date the boss's daughter. Can Cord and Jane take their relationship to the next level without getting burned?Jane Hammond has grown and matured a lot over the years. So much so that she's now working in the accounting department at the massive family company in downtown Denver...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary  humor  length-medium
  • Only for You by Melissa Foster

    Only for You by Melissa Foster

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Love only works when your heart is in the right place. Hers could be right next door… Single mom Bridgette Dalton doesn’t have time to stop and smell the roses—not even in her own flower shop. But that doesn’t mean she hasn’t noticed Bodhi Booker. Her ruggedly handsome next-door neighbor would be the perfect candidate for a no-strings fling...
  • Rafe by Maryann Jordan

    Rafe by Maryann Jordan

    Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    The true measure of a man is not in the mistakes he makes…but in how he handles those mistakes. Rafe Walker gained fame while in the Army when he was photographed for a Military Calendar. Afterward, modeling contracts rolled in but he found his life in California lacking and longed for a change...
  • Fun House by Lani Lynn Vale

    Fun House by Lani Lynn Vale

    Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Sometimes 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...
  • The Bucket List by Rachel Hanna

    The Bucket List by Rachel Hanna

    Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    I NEVER wanted to be a daredevil. Even as the 49-year old adult that I am, I still don’t want to ride a roller coaster or jump out of a perfectly good airplane. And I don’t understand people who want to do those things - even my lifelong best friend.And yet, here I am, holding a list of daredevil-ish things in my hand at my best friend’s will reading...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary  humor
  • The Keeneston Roses by Kathleen Brooks

    The Keeneston Roses by Kathleen Brooks

    Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    The Bluegrass book everyone has been asking for is finally here. The Rose sisters have survived the lows and enjoyed the highs throughout their lives. See what events shaped Keeneston's most beloved siblings. Lily Rae Rose has been headstrong since she was a child. She was the oldest, after all. Maybe that’s why she fell for the bad boy next door...
  • Chasing Sunsets by Rachel Hanna

    Chasing Sunsets by Rachel Hanna

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    A new resident is moving to Seagrove! Heath Dutton has spent the last three years trying to heal his wounds, but no matter how many places he travels, his heart is still broken when he arrives in Seagrove...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary  humor  m-f
  • Clown Motel by Lani Lynn Vale

    Clown Motel by Lani Lynn Vale

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    It’s not every day you meet a man at the bar, stare at him for hours, and then right when you decide to make a move, he gets up to leave. Worse, when you follow him outside, you see him completely change his appearance by shucking a wig and a button down shirt, dropping them into the nearest trash can...
  • Hot SEAL, Silent Knight by Kris Michaels

    Hot SEAL, Silent Knight by Kris Michaels

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Forced to take his 'Use or Lose' vacation days, Romeo Platoon Leader Ted (Bear) Black begrudgingly heads home to Hope City and all the nonsense surrounding Christmas. He'd rather stay in San Diego and spend his downtime working, especially when he's unexpectantly reunited with the woman who was the star of the worst date he'd ever experienced.Noel Laurent is heading home for Christmas...
  • My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh

    My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 21 ratings
    A chance meeting. A hunky hockey player. A fake romance.Hardly an ordinary day in the life of Poppy Hart.My days usually consist of agonizing over my failing restaurant, worrying about my mountain of debt and nursing my broken heart.Everything changes when I bump into a man in the coffee shop and claim him as my new boyfriend...
  • The Cottage by the Shore by Rachael Lucas

    The Cottage by the Shore by Rachael Lucas

    Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Small animal vet Sophie Jones has seen her daughter off to university in the USA. As a single parent with an empty nest, she surprises herself - taking a job in a tiny village of Applemore in the Highlands of Scotland. Hundreds of miles from home, she can try to escape the fear that her past might come back to haunt her...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary  humor  length-medium
  • Engaging the Billionaire by Ivy Layne

    Engaging the Billionaire by Ivy Layne

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    If we can’t outrun the past, we won’t have a future. The rock on her hand is real, but our engagement is a fake. Once upon a time, I dreamed of buying her a ring, until everything blew up in my face. That was the past, and this is business. At least, it is until I kiss her. It's supposed to be part of the act — and it is — right until my lips touch hers. I forget where we are...
  • Sunflower Alley by Ava Miles

    Sunflower Alley by Ava Miles

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Millions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ acclaimed family series, The Merriams, returns with an inspiring story about a hero with nothing to live for and a heroine who shows him the power of second chances… And, of course, everyone’s favorite matchmakers to guide the way...
  • A Forever of Orange Blossoms by Ava Miles

    A Forever of Orange Blossoms by Ava Miles

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Millions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family.International Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ feel-good series, The Merriams, is back with a humorous and heartwarming story about a playboy without a cause and a woman whose dreams were diverted by family responsibility—and, of course, everyone’s favorite matchmakers to guide the way...
    Categorized as:
    christian  humor  new adult  contemporary  m-f
  • Brothers in Blue: A Bryson Family Christmas by Jeanne St. James

    Brothers in Blue: A Bryson Family Christmas by Jeanne St. James

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Welcome back to Manning Grove... Enjoy a trip back to the quaint town in Northern Pennsylvania, where the Bryson brothers are celebrating Christmas in this special holiday edition of the Brothers in Blue series...
    Categorized as:
    military  contemporary  humor  length-short
  • Ace by J.E. Daelman

    Ace by J.E. Daelman

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Satan's Guardians MC are not hard-core reads. Each book covers a character of the MC, and although you can read as a standalone, it is best to read in order to know the characters previously mentioned.ACEIvy is Dollar's niece. She's a natural beauty, loves her bike, and a solid mechanic.My specialty is in the security room, managing the cameras and accounts of clients...
    Categorized as:
    military  contemporary  bikers  humor  length-short
  • A Light in the Window by Jan Karon

    A Light in the Window by Jan Karon

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 28 ratings
    The second book in Jan Karon’s bestselling Mitford series confirms that a trip to Mitford is good for the soul His attractive neighbor is tugging at his heartstrings. A wealthy widow is pursuing him with hot casseroles. And his red-haired Cousin Meg has moved into the rectory, uninvited. As you can see, Mitford's rector and lifelong bachelor, Father Tim, is in need of divine intervention...
  • The Fountain of Infinite Wishes by Ava Miles

    The Fountain of Infinite Wishes by Ava Miles

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Millions of readers have fallen in love with Ava’s bestselling books…come join the family.International Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents a gripping and emotional tale about believing in wishes coming true and searching for love—no matter where it leads.Shelby McGuiness hadn’t stopped believing in wishes.Vander Montgomery had...
  • Saltwater Secrets by Amelia Addler

    Saltwater Secrets by Amelia Addler

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Life on San Juan Island isn't always as idyllic as it seems...Jade Clifton is more than ready for a fresh start. Finally free of her emotionally abusive ex, she's sure everything is about to get better for her. Except...it doesn't. A series of personal attacks on her property has her on edge, and Jade knows that she'll need help figuring out who is targeting her and why...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary  humor
  • The Last Exchange by Charles Martin

    The Last Exchange by Charles Martin

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    “Here’s the catch—even if I make it out of here alive, I need a reason to breathe again.”When MacThomas Pockets finished his last tour as part of the Scottish Special Forces, he was hired to consult for a film director to finesse some scenes that weren’t working. In a twist he never saw coming, he ended up moving to L.A. to work as the bodyguard for movie star Maybe Joe Sue...
  • No Cap by Lani Lynn Vale

    No Cap by Lani Lynn Vale

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    You know when you see that big red flag, and you think to yourself, I should probably not go anywhere near there? Yeah, Quincy Carter ignored that big red flag. He walked right up to that red flag, waving blatantly in the wind, and kissed the holy hell out of her. Sure, he probably should’ve arrested her for breaking a restraining order...
  • Ripped & Shipped by Savannah Scott

    Ripped & Shipped by Savannah Scott

    Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    If you had asked me if I'd ever be dating Chris St. James, well, let's just say it's more likely Jimmy Choo would name a shoe after me.Which, Jimmy, if you're out there, the "Ella Mae" would definitely be a big seller. Call me, Mkay?But, back to Chris. Sure, he's handsome...
  • The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery

    The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    "The perfect escape for readers wanting to get away."—Booklist One woman takes the vacation of a lifetime in this poignant and heartwarming story about the threads that hold a family together from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.Single mom Robyn Caldwell needs a new plan for her future.  She has always put her family first.  Now, with her kids grown, she yearns for a change...
  • A New Song by Jan Karon

    A New Song by Jan Karon

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 26 ratings
    Jan Karon's millions of fans can't wait to sit down with her heartwarming and hilarious characters, who have a way of becoming family. In fact, readers and booksellers across the country kept Out to Canaan and At Home in Mitford on The New York Times bestseller list for months. In A New Song, Mitford's longtime Episcopal priest, Father Tim, retires...
  • Not a Role Model by Lani Lynn Vale

    Not a Role Model by Lani Lynn Vale

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    You better watch out for people that bounce back from everything that’s meant to destroy them.Those were the words that Coreline King learned to live by when it came to dealing with Tide ‘Rook’ Crow, member of the Battle Crows MC, general surgeon, and all-around jerk who lived to make her life a living hell...
  • All this Time by Melissa Tagg

    All this Time by Melissa Tagg

    Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Bear McKinley’s past refuses to let go. Ten years ago, Bear gave up everything—his freedom and his reputation—for his mess of a family. But after years of distance and too many attempts at starting over, he finally has a new life doing noble work in Brazil . . . until his past catches up to him once again...
  • Cashmere and Camo by Erin Nicholas

    Cashmere and Camo by Erin Nicholas

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    A friends to lovers romance… and then some.Run a pie shop with her sisters for a year. Date for the first time at age twenty-nine. Don’t be terrified.Well, she’s got the first thing under control at least. Mostly.But this is exactly what a best friend is for...
  • Coral Weddings by Jan Moran

    Coral Weddings by Jan Moran

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    While Marina and Jack contemplate their future, her sister Kai and her new fiance Axe are planning their wedding. When disagreements threaten to derail the wedding, the sisters' grandmother, the indomitable Ginger Delavie, doles out unusual advice. Soon, an unforgettable event unfolds...
  • Humbugged by Pippa Grant, Lili Valente

    Humbugged by Pippa Grant, Lili Valente

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 23 ratings
    He’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...
  • Celebrating Love by Maryann Jordan

    Celebrating Love by Maryann Jordan

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Saints Protection & Investigation A private investigation business, pulling together men from the CIA, FBI, ATF, DEA, Border Patrol, SEALs, and police, devoted to the missions that no one else wanted or could solve. Nick Stone - a stoic, dedicated FBI agent. His life was neat and orderly, just the way he liked it...
  • Ruff Around the Edges by Roxanne St. Claire

    Ruff Around the Edges by Roxanne St. Claire

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The Dogfather is a contemporary romance series from New York Times bestselling author Roxanne St. Claire celebrating what she loves most: hot guys, great dogs, big families...and true love. And a portion of the proceeds from every book in the series will be donated to the Alaqua Animal Refuge in the author's home state of Florida! U...
    Categorized as:
    military  humor  contemporary  length-medium
  • Bark! The Herald Angels Sing by Roxanne St. Claire

    Bark! The Herald Angels Sing by Roxanne St. Claire

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    With Christmas and a family wedding fast approaching, there’s happy chaos in the air at Waterford Farm. However, not everyone in the Kilcannon clan is caught up in the magic of the moment...
  • Wild Irish Rose by Ava Miles

    Wild Irish Rose by Ava Miles

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Millions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles kicks off her new series with an irreverent hero, two well-intentioned matchmakers, and a heroine as beautiful as a wild Irish rose...
  • Edge of Forever by Jacob Chance

    Edge of Forever by Jacob Chance

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    After suffering an unexpected and devastating loss, I return to my job with the FBI and focus on finding the answers I need.Now, forced to live without the person I've come to love the most, I feel more alone than ever.And if missing Belfast and trying to navigate my life without him isn't difficult enough, every direction I turn danger lurks--waiting for me...
  • Starting From Scratch by Christine Gael

    Starting From Scratch by Christine Gael

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Join Anna Sullivan as she leaves Bluebird Bay and travels to Cherry Blossom Point to meet the family she never knew she had...When Nikki Merrill set off to find her long lost sister, she never imagined she'd be returning home to Cherry Blossom Point with her in tow. Battle lines are drawn when each of her siblings have wildly different reactions to their new family member...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary  humor
  • Tomas's Trials (SEALs of Honor) by Dale Mayer

    Tomas's Trials (SEALs of Honor) by Dale Mayer

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Tomas is excited about this new direction in his life. Working for Levi allows him to use his vast array of skills in new and varied ways. He doesn’t expect to be sent undercover in a supremacy group, loaded with weapons. Yet what he finds is much more complicated than that...
  • Dreams Come True at Glendale Hall by Victoria Walters

    Dreams Come True at Glendale Hall by Victoria Walters

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Lorna is following her dreams. But can she follow her heart?Lorna Ferguson has dreamt of opening her own bed and breakfast in the village of Glendale for as long as she’d pictured falling in love. While her love life remains frankly hopeless, Lorna is determined to secure Dove House – the home she imagined living in as a child – to start this new venture with her family...
  • Christmas on Crumcarey by Beth Rain

    Christmas on Crumcarey by Beth Rain

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Ivy Evans is looking forward to the perfect, most romantic Christmas she’s ever had…She’s being whisked off to a cosy cottage in Scotland…She’s pretty sure Gareth is planning to propose…And to celebrate, they’ll be taking a flight to Crumcarey Island on Christmas Eve.Ivy can already taste the mulled wine, feel the tartan blanket under her fingers and smell the soft woodsmoke from the open fire...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary  humor  length-short
  • Cowboy Breaking Point by Em Petrova

    Cowboy Breaking Point by Em Petrova

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She can run, but she can’t hide. Not from him…Quaide Livingston doesn’t regret leaving the FBI for his new undercover job with Sentry. He does, however, miss his former assistant. She ran away, taking her sexy curves and secretary glasses with her. But he will find her. And when he does, he’ll show her exactly who’s boss…Dove Priester loved her former job. But staying wasn’t an option...
  • Hearts and Llamas by Tara Sivec

    Hearts and Llamas by Tara Sivec

    Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    A Valentine's Day short story from the Chocolate Lover's gang...
  • Meet Me at Pebble Beach: The hilarious and feel-good romance fiction read of summer 2020 by Bella Osborne

    Meet Me at Pebble Beach: The hilarious and feel-good romance fiction read of summer 2020 by Bella Osborne

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Regan is holding a winning lottery ticket.Goodbye to the boyfriend who never had her back, and so long to the job she can’t stand!Except it’s all a bit too good to be true… When Regan gets pranked, she finds herself jobless, homeless and boyfriendless in one fell swoop...
  • Hot Sauce by Tabatha Kiss

    Hot Sauce by Tabatha Kiss

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    The stand-alone sequel to Muffin Top from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tabatha Kiss! *Available for the pre-order price of 2.99. Price will raise to 3.99 after release day.* I met the father of my child today. It did not go well. I suck at relationships. I never had the time to get them right...
    Categorized as:
    military  humor  contemporary  length-short
  • Dirty Flirty Enemy by Piper Rayne

    Dirty Flirty Enemy by Piper Rayne

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 7 ratings
    He’s the arrogant Manhattan realtor with billboards advertising his six-pack more than his expertise in negotiations. I’m the competing broker who stupidly moved across the hall from his office. From day one, I’ve been his sworn enemy. Okay, so I might have accidentally stolen one of his clients...
  • Love, Laughter & Happily Ever After by Ellie Hall, Summer Dowell

    Love, Laughter & Happily Ever After by Ellie Hall, Summer Dowell

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Escape with 20 Sweet Romantic Comedies with all the feels!✔ Flirty & swoony heartthrobs✔ Funny & sassy heroines✔ Off-the-charts chemistry & charm✔ Sweet kisses & happily ever aftersThis sweet romcom collection contains 20 original humorous novellas from best-selling authors that are heartwarming, feel-good, and laugh out loud funny...
    Categorized as:
    christian  anthologies  humor  contemporary
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