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The Billionaire's Final Stand by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen the head of the Anderson family, Joseph, gets into a life-changing automobile accident, his family struggles to find a way to survive if he doesn’t come out of the coma the accident has placed him in. Austin Anderson is used to being single, but slowly he's watched his siblings and cousins find true love, leaving him the final Anderson without a spouse... -
![The Setup by Kristen Proby]()
The Setup by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI’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... -
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![Enraptured by Ginger Voight]()
Enraptured by Ginger Voight
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the third and final book of the Fullerton Family Saga, long-simmering secrets explode with disastrous consequences. The fractured Fullertons face their biggest challenges yet, and every single one must rise to their own personal challenges and beat their demons once and for all - no matter what it takes... -
![The Edge of Chaos by J. Saman, Blake Lockheart]()
The Edge of Chaos by J. Saman, Blake Lockheart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsYou know that awful moment when you realize you accidentally slept with your best friend's older brother?I met him on my last New Year's Eve in New York. Sparks flew. Madness ensued. And after the hottest night of my life, I ran out on him.Three years later, he and I come face-to-face again.Now, do I not only learn his name, but realize the heat between us hasn't dissipated for a second... -
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![Mr. Cocky by Leslie North]()
Mr. Cocky by Leslie North
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI lie down for just a second…The next thing I see is the chiseled and extremely grumpy face of my billionaire client, Theo Barnes, looking down at me.If I’m Goldilocks, he has all the grouchiness of three bears. I was overworked and overstressed juggling photographing his fleet of yachts with my other projects.Add in a super comfy bed on one of his yachts and I’m out.Now I’m about to be fired... -
![Play to Win by Ja'Nese Dixon]()
Play to Win by Ja'Nese Dixon
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKamal’s an ex-football player. Jayda’s a single mother uninterested in another relationship until she sees Kamal with her daughter.Every rejection will only make his victory sweeter. He plans to lick, taste, and devour her like the delicacy she is until the world, her ex, and Jayda recognizes his name tatted on every inch of her curvy body... -
![The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire]()
The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe'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...Categorized as:
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![Just a Little Hookup by Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde]()
Just a Little Hookup by Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde
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... -
![Doctor of the Heart by Grace Maxwell]()
Doctor of the Heart by Grace Maxwell
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s a billionaire doctor with a supportive family. I’m an artist who can’t keep a day-job while taking care of my little sister. We’re opposites in every way.My BFF and I are going out to meet men. Lots of men!I’ve been focused on other more important things, but when my best friend insists we do something fun, I give in. It’s been a long time...Categorized as:
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![The Wager by Rachel Van Dyken]()
The Wager by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsFrom 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...Categorized as:
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![One Billion Reasons by Sophia Travers]()
One Billion Reasons by Sophia Travers
He’s the heartless billionaire I loathe, my brother’s best friend, and strictly forbidden. Until he needs a fake girlfriend, and he makes me an offer I can’t refuse…Miles Becker was my guilty obsession for a decade. The gorgeous troublemaker who was my opposite in every way. Until one awful night made me swear I’d never speak to him again... -
![Until I'm Yours by Kennedy Ryan]()
Until I'm Yours by Kennedy Ryan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Kennedy Ryan delivers a scorching romance where one man must earn the trust of a woman with diamond-hard defenses in order to win her heart.The world knows her face . . .Mean girl. Goddess. Bitch. Supermodel Sofie Baston has earned those labels . . . yet they don't scratch the surface of who she really is...Categorized as:
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![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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![The Ruins Of Us by Catharina Maura]()
The Ruins Of Us by Catharina Maura
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat do you do when the one that got away comes back?CarterI thought I was doing right by those Emilia and I both love when I let her go. So why has not a single thing in my life felt right since she left? Emilia is back now, and I'm ready to fight like hell for her... -
![Playing With Her by Tory Baker]()
Playing With Her by Tory Baker
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI always get what I want and what I want is Amelie. One month after leaving, my only thoughts were of the woman I left to protect. Thoughts of her consumed me night and day, pushing me to work harder and faster in order to have her back in my arms. The need to protect her from my own blood, a father who would ruin me and anyone that means anything to me in order to further his political career... -
![One Wrong Move by Olivia Hayle]()
One Wrong Move by Olivia Hayle
The woman I love has always been off-limits. She was my best friend’s fiancée… and now my new roommate. I thought I was used to pain. Harper dated my best friend for years, and I was going to be the best man at their wedding. Until she blows up the engagement and shows up in London with a new job.Being friends never worked for me. That’s why I moved away. But here I am, unable to resist her again...Categorized as:
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![Fake It For Us by Weston Parker]()
Fake It For Us by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI need a fake date and a nanny, so let’s kill two birds with one stone?My billions were made in the family business—high-end jewelry. But with that money comes a reputation to keep. The upcoming gala in London has my parents on my back. I need a beautiful, curvy woman to pretend to be my one and only. And I know just the place to go... -
![One Week Wingman by Lila Monroe]()
One Week Wingman by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFake date. Real trouble. Fall for a new trope-tactic, fake dating rom-com read from USA Today bestselling author, Lila Monroe! Sebastian Wainwright is handsome, British, and charming… and the last man you can rely on. Bartending at Mavericks, I’ve seen his love-em-and-leave-em routine up close, and I know better than to become another notch on his king-sized bedpost... -
![The Sheik's Marriage Contract by Elizabeth Lennox]()
The Sheik's Marriage Contract by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBy law, Sheik Tazir el Mitra knew that time was running out.He had to find a wife. Fast!Unfortunately, he was still infatuated with someone from his past. So he was stunned when that woman walked into his office, even more beautiful than he remembered. The lovely Lila stood in front of him, talking about…something. And all he could think about was how gorgeous she looked... -
![Two Become One by Weston Parker]()
Two Become One by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’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... -
![Her Billionaire Bargain by Taryn Quinn]()
Her Billionaire Bargain by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHiring an interior designer to redo my McMansion led to me…falling in love with a total stranger? And trying to figure out how to make her fall in love with me. Shelby Wilde is a driven single mom who started an up-and-coming design firm, Designing Women, with three friends. She is not looking for love. Or lust. Or my particular brand of chaos with a side of many happy moments while naked...Categorized as:
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![Winter Dads: A Crescent Cove Cozy bundle by Taryn Quinn]()
Winter Dads: A Crescent Cove Cozy bundle by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSnuggle in with 7 hot single dad or dad-in-the-making tales to keep you warm this winter.Seven different dads from suited heroes to cops to mechanics and race car drivers to tech geniuses to contractors to teachers—all full-length stories with sigh-worthy happily-ever-afters and small town shenanigans! Along with a baby...or seven... -
![Yours Actually by Nina Levine]()
Yours Actually by Nina Levine
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe playboy and the girl next door.Best friends since forever.This was only supposed to be a wedding season as each other’s plus-one, nothing more.But Callan Black has his hands on me, his eyes on me, and has suddenly become very possessive of me.Callan is the guy I’ve crushed on since I was a teen.It’s totally unrequited.He’s got a type and I’m not it... -
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![His Best Friend's Sister by Alina Parker]()
His Best Friend's Sister by Alina Parker
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIf my over-protective brother asks, don’t tell him I screwed up with his best friend and don’t even mention that I might have gotten pregnant while doing it.My brother thinks that Nate is exactly the kind of the guy that I should stay away from, even though he is his best friend. Nate is a total womaniser, he changes women like underwear... -
![Tempted by the Executives by Shayla Black]()
Tempted by the Executives by Shayla Black
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHow far will they go to prove she’s theirs forever?I’m Kate.I’m recently divorced and so done with men.Or I was until my boss pairs me with two gorgeous executives who make my blood race.Rumor is, they prefer to do their women one way: together.When a critical project takes us to paradise, I can’t resist fantasy anymore.Marcus and Josh prove themselves considerate, attentive, and protective... -
![Theirs For The Night by Julie Capulet]()
Theirs For The Night by Julie Capulet
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFor Mia Taylor, things couldn’t get much worse. She’s working a dead-end job and she’s stuck in a dead-end town. When her neighbor steals her life savings and threatens her, it’s the last straw. She skips town in her old, rusted-out car, which she can only hope will get her as far as Texas. And it does – barely – rolling to a sputtering stop on the side of a lonesome highway... -
![Naughty Boss by C.L. Cruz]()
Naughty Boss by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJosieNo 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...Categorized as:
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![The Wild One by Cassie-Ann L. Miller]()
The Wild One by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJasper Westbrook. Code name: Swoon Machine.My best friend's older brother.Melter of ovaries. Destroyer of panties.And suddenly...a single dad.Guys like Jasper—I bet you know the type? The chiseled arms. The wavy hair. The melt-your-brain-cells smile.Good thing I'm a smart girl—Honey Hill's former child prodigy, to be precise—I should know better than to fall for this playboy's charm... -
![Ladies' Man Exposed by Ali Parker]()
Ladies' Man Exposed by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA serial womanizer ghosted by the hottest woman he’s seen?Yep. That’s my story.There’s nothing I can’t do, and no one I can’t have.Leaving women with a fake number after one hot night is my trick. And yet… this girl bested me.For the first time in a long time, I’m intrigued.She snuck out in the middle of the night while my dumbass was sleeping... -
![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... -
![You Were Meant For Me by Kait Nolan]()
You Were Meant For Me by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn accidental pregnancy romance for Wishful's most eligible bachelor "Just a fling," she said… Tess Peyton wanted to do something fun and reckless and wholly out of character. A steamy weekend with a Scotsman seems like a plan. When her Scotsman turns out to be a good Southern boy, that's a minor deviation... -
![Gunner by Megan O'Brien]()
Gunner by Megan O'Brien
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs her older brother's best friend, Gunner Pierce has been part of Emmie Jackson's life for just about as long as she can remember. The often arrogant, always annoying Gunner keeps his distance - except when it comes to demanding she cover up or chasing away every man who expresses the slightest interest... -
![Because You're Mine by Layla Hagen]()
Because You're Mine by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIan Gallagher has always liked taking risks, both in business and in his personal life. But this time, he might be taking it too far. She is strictly off limits. He knows that only too well, but he can’t help wanting to get closer. Their nights together are wicked hot, and he’s insatiable for more. Ian has always thought he’s a sworn bachelor, but she might just change everything... -
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![My Soul to Keep by Kennedy Ryan, Kai Kennicott]()
My Soul to Keep by Kennedy Ryan, Kai Kennicott
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsListening time 11 hours 56 minutesIt seems the things worth keeping are often the hardest to hold...KAII had two things in life that mattered. My mother and my music. Mama was taken from me too soon, and now music is all I have left. It’s the thing that’s pushed me right out of backwoods Georgia into Los Angeles, where the line between fantasy and reality shimmers and blurs...Categorized as:
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![The Hunt by Alice Ward]()
The Hunt by Alice Ward
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen I began the hunt, I didn’t know I’d find her. Confined to a hospital with a rare chromosomal disorder, my little brother began sending me on scavenger hunts to uncover the world for him when we were kids. When one of his quests brings me to a greasy Connecticut diner, my life is completely altered... -
![Heat of the Moment by Georgia Le Carre, I S Creations]()
Heat of the Moment by Georgia Le Carre, I S Creations
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWillowUh… yuck… so cliché and trite, but my evil step sister is marrying my boyfriend, well, ex-boyfriend. And looks like the whole family has rallied around her. Somehow, she's managed to convince everyone that she is the one deserving of sympathy. Awww... poor little Tiff... -
![Knight Ride by Kat Baxter]()
Knight Ride by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJuneI’ve been a “good girl” all my life. As the only female in a long line of police officers, toeing the line is pretty much in my blood, even it’s meant giving up things I’ve always wanting. Specifically, one thing I’ve always wanted: Matthew Simms. Or, as he’s known in his motorcycle club, Knight. Because, yeah, that’s how off-limits he is... -
![Dr. Stanton's The Epilogue by T.L. Swan]()
Dr. Stanton's The Epilogue by T.L. Swan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThis is book two of the international bestselling, Dr. Stanton series.Follow the next five years for Cameron Stanton and Ashley Tucker ...If happiness is a gift. Then Cameron Stanton is my Santa Claus. I can’t tell you the exact moment I fell in love with him. Only that I did. With every glance, every touch, every minute …. he stole a little more of me. They say that all men are created equal...Categorized as:
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![The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister by Meghan Quinn]()
The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister by Meghan Quinn
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...Categorized as:
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![Saving the Sheikh by Ruth Cardello by Ruth Cardello]()
Saving the Sheikh by Ruth Cardello by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsRachid bin Amir al Hantan is fighting for the sovereignty of his small country. He needs to find some powerful allies - and fast. Attending the wedding of Dominic Corisi is as much about reconnecting with old friends as it is about celebrating nuptials. The last thing he needs right now is the distraction of a woman... -
![Dear Stranger by Winter Renshaw]()
Dear Stranger by Winter Renshaw
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnline 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... -
![More Than Sexy by Carly Phillips]()
More Than Sexy by Carly Phillips
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe’s sexy and brooding. She’s sweetness and light. Owning a nightclub has its advantages, and for alpha billionaire Jason Dare, the perks of enjoying a woman's company without any expectations works perfectly for him . . . until he rescues Faith Lancaster from the side of the road and is tempted by more than just her sweet treats... -
![Dr. Fake Fiance by Louise Bay]()
Dr. Fake Fiance by Louise Bay
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhat’s a heartbroken American to do when she’s in London trying to get over her ex? Find herself a fake fiancé. Obviously. I’m walking past Big Ben, trying to get over the world’s worst break up, when I slam into a hot hunk of British man. And pour scorching hot coffee all over him... -
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![A Beautiful Sight by Sandi Lynn]()
A Beautiful Sight by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAt the age of eight years old, I lost two things: my parents and something that most people take for granted. It was at that moment I began to experience the world differently from everyone else. I accepted my fate, living my life to the fullest and the best way I know how. Giving up on love was something I had to do because men couldn’t cope with my condition... -
![Going In Deep by Carly Phillips]()
Going In Deep by Carly Phillips
He isn't Mr. Nice Guy… Julian Dane thought he'd hit rock bottom — until he met a woman (isn't that what they all say?). He used her and broke her heart. Now he wants to turn things around but the damage he dealt stands in his way. Kendall Parker's unique issues have made it hard to live a normal life... -
![The Silence of Monsters by Jay Crownover]()
The Silence of Monsters by Jay Crownover
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWin Halliday lives an extraordinary life.When he moves, the rest of the world moves with him. As the heir to the Halliday name and fortune, Win’s entire life has been carefully orchestrated from the moment he came into the world. He’s never been allowed to aspire for anything outside that plan, including love... -
![The Detective's Trust by K. Langston]()
The Detective's Trust by K. Langston
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSIX BROTHERS EACH HOLDING A DIFFERENT BADGE OF THE LAW EACH SWORN TO SERVE AND PROTECT trust; firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. LAPD Detective Reid Cunningham is content to keep the pain of losing his best friend buried deep. Dedicated to his job, he doesn’t have time to feel. Much less love... -
![Billion Dollar Date by Bella Michaels]()
Billion Dollar Date by Bella Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Hello, Enzo." With just two simple words, Chari Atwood storms back into my life.Beautiful. Irresistible. The woman standing before me is not the girl I knew growing up. And I'm not the same hopeful kid everyone thought was going nowhere fast.Nowadays, I'm a hero. A celebrity. A man who isn't content with the billions in his bank account.Call me ambitious if you want... -
![Emilia by H.L. Swan]()
Emilia by H.L. Swan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn 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...
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