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F*ck It by C.M. Owens, S.M. Shade
What’s a woman supposed to do after watching her cheating ex's wedding implode?Apparently, the answer is get fired.And evicted.And move to another state to start over as an independent woman who would rather stick her tit in a beehive than get into another relationship.It’s fine. Really.The only thing messing with my new, badass single girl life is an encounter with my childhood crush... -
Resolution by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke comes a workplace romance between a grumpy, alpha architect and his new client—who just so happens to have the blueprint to bring him to his knees. Romance is not in Wade Mason’s portfolio. This is tragic...Categorized as:
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Your Tempting Love by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsChristopher Bennett is a persuasive man. With his magnetic charm and undeniable wit, he plays a key role in the international success of his family’s company. Christopher adores his family, even if they can be too meddling sometimes… like when attempt to set him up with Victoria, by recommending him to employ her decorating services...Categorized as:
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A Breath of Fresh Air by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe BRAND NEW uplifting novel from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland Rosie feels like there's something missing in her life.She loves her job as the manager of Willowdale Hall Riding Stables, caring for the horses and teaching children to ride, and she loves the home she shares with her mother in the beautiful Lake District... -
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The Billionaire Book Club by Max Monroe
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe Billionaire Book Club Questionnaire #1: Who is your least favorite character in the book? Me—Caplin Hawkins. I am an absolute idiot. #2: Who is your favorite character? Gorgeous, addictive, insanely challenging Ruby. She’s smart, driven, self-confident, and so beautiful, she makes my chest ache. #3 What is your biggest takeaway from the story? Ruby Rockford and I are meant to be... -
Sealed With A Kiss by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s a girl to do when her celebrity crush needs her to be his fake girlfriend?Keep her damned feelings to herself, of course. Child TV star turned adult wallflower Naomi LeClaire has vowed never to return to the spotlight.But when she’s stuck in a storm with Donovan Foster, the hot, charming, wild-life rescuing internet sensation, and she finally gives in and kisses him..Categorized as:
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Moonshine Kiss by Lucy Score, Claire Kingsley
All those years of adolescent fantasies and this was how Bowie Bodine first touched my boobs. And he apologized. Real life was stupid and unfair. Small town deputy Cassidy Tucker’s dating life is a train wreck on repeat. All she ever wanted was a solid partner. A man to share pajamas with. The handsome, big-hearted Bowie Bodine. Wait. Scratch that. Mr... -
Your Inescapable Love by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 16 ratings*A sizzling friends-to-lovers romance from a USA TODAY BESTSELLING Author* *This book is a standalone. Each book in The Bennett Family series will follow a different couple.* Max Bennett is a successful man. His analytical mind has taken his family’s company to the next level. Outside the office, Max transforms from the serious business man into someone who is carefree and fun... -
Can't Help Falling by Courtney Walsh
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAll it takes to start a fire is one single match. . . Owen Larrabee is not my soulmate. He wasn't when I confessed my love to him on his wedding day, and he isn't now. I should probably say that I wasn't the bride when that happened. I don't have the best timing. He’s got a temper, he's moody, and he has a history of being misunderstood and making big mistakes... -
Fling by Adriana Locke
CONTEST: WIN A DATE TO MY HONEYMOONI realize that a social media post isn’t the usual way to secure a date to your honeymoon—for obvious reasons—but here we are.My wedding was canceled. What’s not canceled is the nonrefundable, ten-thousand-dollar all-inclusive vacation at a luxury resort, and I’m not about to let it go to waste.I’m packed and ready to hit the beach...Categorized as:
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Tangle by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsSparks fly between a die-hard romantic and a sexy cynic in this fresh, funny romance from USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke. That cream-filled, caramel-topped doughnut should have been hers. Still, Haley Raynor can’t deny that the pastry thief with the dreamy blue eyes looks even more delicious... -
The Billionaire and the Runaway Bride by Nadia Lee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWho knew the biggest drama in my life wouldn’t be from a wedding I'm trying my best to avoid--my own!Running away to L.A. was supposed to end all the drama in my life. Find an apartment, get a job, show my rich family I don't need their money...until I end up as the assistant to the world's Number One underwear model...Categorized as:
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How to Get Lucky by Lauren Blakely, Joe Arden
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA sexy standalone romance written by #1 NYT Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely and Award-Winning Romance Narrator Joe Arden! Every man knows there are lines you don't cross. Like this one -- don't bang your boss's little sister.Too bad I didn't know sexy, clever, irresistible London is related to the guy who signs my paychecks... -
My Sister's Flirty Friend by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI broke the cardinal rule and slept with my sister’s best friend.Granted, I’d just found out that I was now a single father to a three-year-old little girl and was low on willpower.It should also be noted that there’s been sexual tension between us for years. There’s no way it would be a surprise if anyone in our small town found out. That is if we were telling people, which we’re not... -
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Everything Happens at 2:04 AM by Nikki20038
Octavia. That's the name the world knows her by. One word. One name. At seventeen, she was a girl who had her spotlight when she was whisked away to co-star in what would be an award-winning movie. From that moment on, she had never strayed away. Now, at 24, Octavia is a star and has found herself in multiple productions...Categorized as:
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Keep It Together by Rachel John
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's not awkward unless we make it awkward. Carmen... I’ve forgiven Isaac for being a jerk to me when we were kids, but while my grudge against him is gone, my fears are alive and well. I don't care how much chemistry there is between us. I’m done with guys and their commitment issues, and I’ve found a way to make life a whole lot easier.I friend-zone them. Every single one... -
Shatterproof by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA TODAY Bestselling author Xavier Neal comes an all-new, best friends to lovers, forced proximity, bodyguard romance...The assignment is simple.Don't let the client get kidnapped.Don't let someone kill her.Don't confess that I've secretly been in love with her since we first met.It's the last part that complicates what would otherwise be a fairly routine operation...Categorized as:
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Flirt by Adriana Locke
WANTED: A SITUATION-SHIPI’m a single female that’s tired of relationships ruining my life. However, there are times when a date would be helpful. If you’re a single man, preferably mid-twenties to late-thirties, and are in a similar situation, we might be a match.Candidate must be handsome, charming, and willing to pretend to have feelings for me (on a sliding scale, as the event requires)... -
Boss Me Around by Lili Valente
Christian McGuire is the last person I should be asking to boss me around in bed. Sure, he's a bonafide Sex God, but he's also my co-worker AND my shiny new brother-in-law. But after a few too many tequila shots one night, I shoot him a text, asking him to be my smut mentor. As soon as I sober up, I'm MORTIFIED, of course... -
Cabin Mate by Leah Brunner
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen the woman of my dreams finally becomes available, all bets are off.I lost a bet to my older brother. My evil, life-ruining older brother. (Okay, maybe that’s a little over-dramatic).Now I can’t go on a date for FOUR months. I can’t even touch a woman. No hand holding. Forget kissing.I’m walking the straight and narrow (AKA dateless and lonely) just fine... -
Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe
The hardest thing for a paranormal conspiracy theorist and a web series producer to believe in is finding love in this swoony debut romantic comedy. Hallie Barrett's life has imploded after she's dumped by her hotshot ex, who also happens to be her coworker and the star of the online series she was producing. Without a new show to present for the company competition, she’ll be out of a job...Categorized as:
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Not Boyfriend Material by Becky Monson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrying not to fall in love can be … challenging.One might think that as an ER nurse, I live a full and exciting life. If you think this, you are sadly mistaken. I’m pretty sure there's hardly a soul more boring than me. Ask my best friend, she’ll agree. Which is why she's come up with a 30-day plan to transform me from boring Lucy to, well … the real Lucy. The Lucy before the accident...Categorized as:
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Gouda Friends by Cathy Yardley
Two high school BFFs reunite and endeavor to fix each other’s lives in this geeky romance from the author of Love, Comment, Subscribe.Tam Doan dumped her boyfriend after he threw away her gourmet cheese. Sure, it’s a little more complicated than that, but the point is, he had it coming...Categorized as:
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The Firefighter's Dilemma by Mariah Ankenman
Firefighter Stephanie Díaz won’t let anyone stop her from becoming the youngest female fire chief in Denver. Not the jerks who’d like to see an ambitious Latine woman admit defeat. Not the ultra-bro firefighters she has to work with. And definitely not her ridiculously hot and often infuriating, fellow firefighter Eli Ward...Categorized as:
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Miss Belief by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReid Maxwell is the man I’ve spent the last year crushing on – and he’s my new boss. I should be over the moon about his recent breakup, but he’s gone from miserable to cold. It’s time to give post-breakup Reid a serious intervention. Only our chat doesn’t go as expected. Now he’s proposing the one thing I’m not sure I can pull off. Teagan Larson is feisty and fearless... -
[Not So] Famous in Paradise by Brittany Larsen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhich is easier, pretending to date my best friend, or pretending not to be in love with him?When the biggest career opportunity of my life–my own home reno TV show–sends me back to my hometown, I’m less than excited. Paradise, Idaho might be paradise for everyone else, but it never was for me. Except for my best friend, Zach.When he signs on to be a contractor on my show, things start to look up... -
Thrive by Shain Rose
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThrive is a gripping friends-to-lovers standalone romance.One kiss.One little misstep.It completely changed everything.We're best friends, colleagues, the actor and the assistant.One little kiss shouldn't change that.He shouldn't change that.Except now I'm flying to his small hometown, leaving my city behind to walk through dirt roads in my stilettos just for him...Categorized as:
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Keyed Up by Sarah Estep
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Small Town Enemies to Lovers Romantic ComedyHotel manager Eloise Price is getting a crash course in being careful what you wish for. After years of dreaming about owning the historic Crane Hotel, she was thrilled when her former boss left half of the hotel to her in his will. But dreams have a funny way of turning into nightmares and all that original plumbing has sucked her bank account dry... -
Love Hate Relationship by Jessica Prince, Becky Johnson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 19 ratings**Love Hate Relationship is a STANDALONE Romantic Comedy that follows characters introduced in Shrinking Violet. It is not necessary to read Shrinking Violet first** People say that sometimes the line between love and hate is thin. What they don’t tell you is that sometimes it’s invisible...Categorized as:
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Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance by Mika Jolie
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRule #1: Don’t fall in love. As a single dad, my life revolves around my daughter. No complaints…until my ex-wife forces my hand over custody. I needed a cover story. In steps Katharine Morello. My best friend’s sister is ready and willing to be my fake fiancée. Overnight we’re engaged. A temporary arrangement. No sex. No strings attached. No complications... -
Dangerous Games by T.K. Leigh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAsher York. Talented musician. The voice of an angel. The body of an Adonis. And the man I happened to have a one-night stand with in Vegas. No big deal, right? What happens in Vegas… Well, you know how the saying goes. Did I mention I was once engaged to Asher’s brother? I walked away, hoping my momentary lack of judgment would stay in the past. I should have known it wouldn’t... -
His Grumpy Childhood Friend by Jackie Lau
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's been five years since Charlotte Tam had to endure a public proposal at a baseball game—literally the stuff of her nightmares—and realized her ex never really knew her. She hasn’t dated since, afraid that no man will understand her cranky, introverted, coffee-obsessed self, but she wants to try again. Her friend suggests she ask a guy to ease her into the dating game and give her some lessons... -
Dear Hattie by Cassie Mint
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHattie’s Guide to Crushing on Your Workplace Arch Nemesis:Rule one: Do not engage. Do not give that doorway-leaning, sinful-smirking jerk the satisfaction.Rule two: No more late nights together in the office. No more sparks flying by the water cooler. And absolutely no tackling him into the corporate ball pit.Rule three: Never forget that you loathe each other. Never admit to any squishy feelings... -
Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKamila Hussain’s life might not be perfect, but, whew, it’s close. She lives a life of comfort, filled with her elaborate Bollywood movie parties, a dog with more Instagram followers than most reality stars, a job she loves, and an endless array of friends who clearly need her help finding love. In fact, Kamila is so busy with her friends’ love lives, she’s hardly given any thought to her own .Categorized as:
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Flirting with the CEO by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI wanted to hate her. Instead, I desperately need her. I didn't get to be CEO by playing nice. I'm driven and ruthless—and yes, occasionally rude. But it gets the job done, and that's all I care about. My business partners disagree. They insist I need to improve my communication skills. That's how I end up with Zoey Thomas shadowing me...Categorized as:
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Was It Good For You? by Kathryn Freeman
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf you’re not a ten on Sophie’s spreadsheet, you’re never getting her between the bedsheets…No aspect of Sophie’s life goes unrecorded in her Excel spreadsheets, so when she accidentally sends it to her entire contact list instead of just her best friend, Sophie has a lot of uncomfortable explaining to do.First on the list? Dr Michael Adams... -
One Last Job by Anise Starre
When designer Amber Wyatt gets the opportunity to project manage a lucrative contract with The August Room, an exclusive and glamorous private members’ club, she can’t wait to get started. That is until she meets handsome managing director, Finn Hawthorne.Finn has no respect for her hard work, continuously undermines her and, worst of all, has the uncanny ability to charm everyone he meets...Categorized as:
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I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue
As far as Jolene is concerned, her interactions with her colleagues should start and end with her official duties as an admin for Supershops, Inc. Unfortunately, her irritating, incompetent coworkers don’t seem to understand the importance of boundaries. Her secret to survival? She vents her grievances in petty email postscripts, then changes the text colour to white so no one can see...Categorized as:
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Cruiseshipped by Savannah Scott
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf I'm going to be stuck with anyone, at least it's a hot fireman with that smile I can't seem to forget.Brooks and I met three years ago when my best friend's boyfriend held a party to propose to her in front of all their friends -- in the middle of his goat farm.Yes. You heard me. His goat farm.When my eyes traveled across the driveway that night and landed on Brooks, I didn't count to ten... -
Never Give Your Heart to a Hookup by Lauren Landish
Bad Boy? They’re a dime a dozen…But a Good Guy who’s only bad for me? Well…I’m not exactly the ‘take home to Mom’ type. I’m too outspoken and have never met an expectation I didn’t want to challenge.And to put it bluntly, my professional career of being an intimate relationships counselor doesn’t make for polite dinner conversation.Not that I care... -
The Make Up by Hailey Gardiner
Thou shalt not lie, steal, cheat, or…fall in love with your best friend. When my best friend, Hunter Ward, offers me the opportunity to star alongside him as the lead love interest in a music video he’s directing, I’m torn between taking the gig and risking my heart. My job? To look and act like I’m in love with Hunter…without revealing my true feelings for him...Categorized as:
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Just a Football Star by Deb Goodman
He’s a competitive ex-athlete. Which is code for “He’s gonna break my heart.”When I started my career as a sports trainer for professional football players, I didn’t understand the dangers involved. I thought my knowledge and next-level love for the game would be all I needed to treat and motivate the guys. Now? It’s all gone... -
Mistletoe Hearts by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat’s a girl supposed to do when she’s secretly in love with her best friend? I’ll give you a hint. It’s not accompany him home for the holidays and pretend to be his girlfriend. How did I even end up here? I’ll tell you how. I got lost in Justin Morrison’s baby blues, that’s how. Ever since Justin rescued me from my no good cheating ex - I’ve had a thing for him... -
Yours, For Now by Leonor Soliz
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsPretending to date my rich, sexy, and caring friend Gabriel could grant us the deal of a lifetime… or ruin my chances of ever running my family’s company.Gabe is handsome and surprisingly down to earth for a billionaire. Teaming up with him for a massive project shouldn’t have required us to fake a relationship.My machista Latine family is to blame for forcing us into it...Categorized as:
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Use Your Words by Allie Marie
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAaron Hopeless romantic.Ms. Lucy. Desperately hopeful.I wanted a fresh start with my demon behind me, across the state line where he belongs. I didn’t want this instead–for my one night stand to show up at my new place of employment the next day... -
Namaste and Code All Day by Ally Williams
I’ve always believed love is nothing more than good timing.That it's just two people who happen to get along deciding this is probably as good as it gets.Until Zeke Morgan.He walks me home from the yoga classes I take like candy. He encourages me to chase my dreams of opening my own studio. He’s gentle with me when I tell him past experiences make me hesitant about getting physical... -
A VERY UN-SHAKESPEARE ROMANCE by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll that glitters is not gold… Sometimes it’s just stacks of cash stolen from the mob, piled in a bedazzled diaper bag.With his cousin on the run, police officer Robbie O’Connor becomes a fake single dad to protect her two baby girls and their cat, Miss Purrfect...Categorized as:
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Like a Boss by Lili Valente, Sylvia Pierce
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the market for a hot tip? Here’s one. Don’t bang your best friend’s little sister. Especially when she’s an investigative journalist and your company is the target of her latest exposé. Unfortunately, I’ve got a hard-on for high-risk bets, and I’m more than eager to invest my considerable stock holdings in Ellie Seyfried’s…ahem…glorious assets... -
Start Us Up by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake, discover The Park Avenue Promise Series... Three young women make a pact in high school—to always be friends and to one day make it big in Manhattan. She’s a high-tech boss who lost it all…Ivy Jensen was the darling of the tech world, right up until her company fell apart completely after she trusted the wrong person... -
Five First Dates by Erin McCarthy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEvery perfect rom-com has a twist that leads the heroine to her happily ever after.Me? Somehow, in any room full of Prince Charmings, I always manage to find the one frog. So this time, I’ve found my own twist. Four of my friends will each set me up. Four first dates. Four chances at my own happily-ever-after.My brother’s best friend even offered to watch my baby while I’m out finding true love...
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