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It Ends with Us - Colleen Hoover Cover Art

It Ends with Us

It Ends with Us A Novel by Colleen Hoover

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING BLAKE LIVELY AND JUSTIN BALDONI! From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us and All Your Perfects , a “brave and heartbreaking novel that digs its claws into you and doesn’t let go, long after you’ve finished it” (Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author) about a workaholic with a too-good-to-be-true romance who can’t stop thinking about her first love. Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She’s come a long way from the small town where she grew up—she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. And when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily’s life seems too good to be true. Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He’s also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily. And the way he looks in scrubs certainly doesn’t hurt. Lily can’t get him out of her head. But Ryle’s complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his “no dating” rule, she can’t help but wonder what made him that way in the first place. As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan—her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened. An honest, evocative, and tender novel, It Ends with Us is “a glorious and touching read, a forever keeper. The kind of book that gets handed down” ( USA TODAY ).

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The Inn on Harmony Island - Anne-Marie Meyer Cover Art

The Inn on Harmony Island

The Inn on Harmony Island by Anne-Marie Meyer

★★★★★ "I've binged it in a day, I love these characters, I love their dynamics, I love the mysteriousness of their background and everything in between. I've fallen hard for these characters!" --Reviewer ★★★★★ "Each time I assumed the book would be predictable, a twist popped up and kept me hooked. A great addition to the small town trope." --Reviewer ★★★★★ "Love this story so much it is beautiful written!" --Reviewer It's the moment that Harmony Island has been waiting for: the reading of Charlotte Cane's will. After I returned to my small hometown six months ago to attend my estranged grandmother's funeral, I swore I would never go back. That is, until my grandmother's lawyer calls me up. If I don't return to Harmony Island and fulfill my grandmother's stipulations, the generationally owned family inn will be turned over to the state and sold off to the highest bidder--my grandmother's rival and mother to the man who broke my heart, Missy Willis. I'm not sure I'm strong enough to return home, but I also know, I can't let Miss Willis win. So I pack up my belongings and head for North Carolina. I'm determined to stay distant, living in the small cottage next to the inn, and keep my head down. But in a small town where everyone knows your name, that becomes difficult. Soon, my past catches up with me and I'm faced with the history I've buried for so long. Just when I reach my breaking point, Miles, the single dad living at the inn, swoops in to my life to rescue me. He was my protector in my childhood, my enemy in my teenage years, and now? Now, I'm not so sure. Especially when his love for his daughter is contagious, or the way he looks at me when he doesn't know I see him. I'm so confused and I want to run away like I did in the past, but I can't. And when Miles touches me like that...I don't want to. Luckily, I find a friend in Abigail, the local bookstore owner. She's one of the only residents who doesn't know about my past and seems to be looking for the same thing I am, a place to belong. This story is told through 3 different points of view. Shelby, Abigail, and Miles. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series! The Inn on Harmony Island is chock full of romance, redemption, and forgiveness. If you're looking for your next summer read, grab your copy today! It is the first book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends on a cliff hanger.

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It Starts with Us - Colleen Hoover Cover Art

It Starts with Us

It Starts with Us A Novel by Colleen Hoover

Before It Ends with Us , it started with Atlas. Colleen Hoover tells fan favorite Atlas’s side of the story and shares what comes next in this long-anticipated sequel to the “glorious and touching” ( USA TODAY ) #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture It Ends with Us . Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil coparenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date. But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that, though they are no longer married, Ryle is still very much a part of her life—and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter’s life. Switching between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas, It Starts with Us picks up right where the epilogue for the “gripping, pulse-pounding” (Sarah Pekkanen, author of Perfect Neighbors ) bestselling phenomenon It Ends with Us left off. Revealing more about Atlas’s past and following Lily as she embraces a second chance at true love while navigating a jealous ex-husband, it proves that “no one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover” (Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author).

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Demons

Demons by Abbi Glines

Thatcher There wasn’t a moment in my life that I didn’t feel detached. My earliest memory is that of my mother looking at me as if I was something to fear. I’d never had a relationship with her. The ones I did have were forged from loyalty. Love was a concept that was used to explain a broad range of emotions that one felt. I had very few of those, so I didn’t require labels. When a situation presented itself that required a reaction, I thought it out—made my decision. Even if those closest to me believed my actions weren’t something I could control. I let them think it because their misconception gave me power. I was the master of my impulse. Except once- when wide, terrified gray eyes locked on mine. She’d been in trouble, and my questionable sanity snapped. That day, I realized my twisted soul wasn’t the only thing buried deep inside me. Perhaps it was what my mother had seen in my eyes as a child that kept her from caring for me like she did my brother. The evil that seemed to dwell but not stir had been provoked. The sweet little minister’s daughter had no idea the demons she’d awaken. Capri Just when I get a chance of a lifetime to ride for Shepherd Ranch and make a mark in the horse racing world, everything else in my life seems to take a downward spiral. I’m terrible with flirting, and I can’t seem to keep a guy interested long enough for any real relationship. I spend most nights alone, and my imagination is starting to get the best of me. I’ve almost convinced myself there is something in the shadows watching me. I shouldn’t have stopped praying. Now, my list of sins has gotten out of hand in God’s tally book. I doubted he had enough saving grace to wipe all I’d done clean.

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The Duke's Surprise Heir

The Duke's Surprise Heir by Elizabeth Lennox

In a shocking twist, Edward, the Duke of Finhearst, finds himself entranced as Macie Meyers, the fiery woman he had clashed with, storms into his life carrying a baby, their baby. The sizzling chemistry that once fueled their heated arguments now ignites a different kind of fire between them. Despite their past animosity, Macie can't deny the magnetic pull towards Edward, especially when she witnesses his tender care for their child.   As danger lurks in the shadows, their passion intensifies, blurring the lines between enemies and lovers. The heated glances and stolen touches create an electric tension, leaving them craving more. Amidst the adrenaline rush of intrigue and romance, Macie struggles to protect her heart from the man she once vowed to avoid while safeguarding their son from lurking threats. Their desire-fueled journey takes unexpected turns, leading them to a love they never thought possible - if only they can survive the perilous storm that surrounds them.

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Just One More Dare

Just One More Dare by Carly Phillips

A runaway bride. Her older brother’s off-limits friend. Taking one more shot at love should be easy, right? Not on a dare. Samantha Dare had one thought when she found out her fiancé was a lying cheat. Escape. So, she ran from her wedding… straight into the arms of the man who once gave her the hottest kiss of her life. But rebounding with her brother’s friend would be a huge mistake… wouldn’t it? The last thing Dex Sterling needs is more chaos in his life. Retiring from football and starting over in broadcasting gave him plenty of that. But even though Samantha is chaos personified, for some reason, he’s still not able to keep his mind—or hands—off her… Is a little bit of forced proximity and a lot of sexual chemistry enough to earn them a second chance at happily ever after? Samantha and Dex are about to find out… Just One More Dare, book 2 in the Sterling Family series, is a light, spicy, forbidden best friend’s little sister, contemporary sports romance that can be read as a standalone. Download today and get ready to fall for the youngest Dare and the man of Samantha’s dreams! For new-to-me readers : A stand-alone story of two people with a history of sizzling attraction. For long-time readers : Yes, that Samantha Dare! Yes, you will see Ian Dare!

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Moon's Promise - Jamie Begley Cover Art

Moon's Promise

Moon's Promise by Jamie Begley

A promise is meant to be kept... And once Moon makes a promise, there is no going back. But running wasn't her only mistake. She had underestimated him... How much he would want his child. The lengths he would go to find her. And the promise he would keep to pay her back for all her lies because he never ever forgot a promise.

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The Shop Around the Corner

The Shop Around the Corner by Anne-Marie Meyer

I finally got Shelby back into my life and I'll be damned if I lose her again. I'll find a way to make everyone happy...I have to. Shelby I thought I was getting stronger, but now, I'm not so sure. Tamara is back in Miles' life and I want to say that it doesn't affect us--that he loves me and that is all that should matter--but every time I see Belle, I see myself. I would give anything to change the circumstance of my childhood and if there's a chance that Miles and Tamara can make it work, I wouldn't forgive myself if I stood in their way. Miles thinks there's a way for everyone to be happy...but I just don't see it. And I don't think it's a risk I'm willing to take. Abigail I thought I was content with my life. My business is booming. I have a boyfriend. Sabrina is coming out of the darkness that seemed to have taken over her since Samuel's birth. But for some reason, I'm not happy. I blame Bash. I hate that he randomly shows up at the shop as if he's trying to protect me. I hate that he's in their kitchen apartment, shirtless, with a dark, hooded look in his eyes, while Anders in distracted by videos games and beer in his room. But I really hate that when I need someone the most, Bash is the only one that shows up to help me. And when I find out what he did for Sabrina? I hate him even more. This story is told through 4 different points of view. Shelby, Miles, Abigail, and Bash. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series! The Shop Around the Corner is chock full of romance, redemption, and forgiveness. If you're looking for a story full of romance, friendship, and heroes you'll want to gate keep, grab your copy today! It is the second book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends on a cliff hanger.

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The Forbidden

The Forbidden A Mardraggon Novel by Sawyer Bennett

The prince of his family’s Kentucky bourbon empire, Gabriel Mardraggon is a ruthless and cunning businessman. Focused on the continued success of Mardraggon Enterprises, relationships and settling down aren’t even on his radar. After all, he’s the product of two people who always put money before love. Loyal to the family’s creed of winning at all costs, as well as their hatred of the Blackburns, Gabe will never accept peace between the dynasties. Katherine Blackburn is Gabe’s polar opposite—carefree, lighthearted and completely mischievous. Kat works hard as a horse trainer but never hesitates to let her hair down and have a little fun. And lately that has included poking at Gabe and his buttoned-up ways, much to his irritation. Getting a rise out of the cold but gorgeous Mardraggon heir brings Kat unfettered joy, especially given their two families’ ugly history together. Blackburns and Mardraggons are bitter enemies. Any type of relationship would be strictly forbidden. But when Gabe’s business dealings hurt Kat in a way he never imagined, his walls crumble and he’s forced to lay his feelings for Kat bare. Now Gabe has to decide if he’s ready to alter the course of history or walk away from the only genuine thing he’s ever known. The Forbidden: A Mardraggon Novel is an enemies to lovers novel within the Bluegrass Empires series. All books in the series can be enjoyed as standalones.

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Part of Your World

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

A refreshingly modern fairy tale and instant  New York Times bestseller that  Love Hypothesis author Ali Hazelwood hai ls as "an uplifting, feel-good, romantic read."  After a wild bet, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot carpenter who’s ten years younger than her and as casual as they come—the complete opposite of sophisticated city-girl Alexis. And yet their chemistry is undeniable. While her ultra-wealthy parents want her to carry on the family legacy of world-renowned surgeons, Alexis doesn’t need glory or fame. She’s fine with being a “mere” ER doctor. And every minute she spends with Daniel and the tight-knit town where he lives, she’s discovering just what’s really important. Yet letting their relationship become anything more than a short-term fling would mean turning her back on her family and giving up the opportunity to help thousands of people. Bringing Daniel into her world is impossible, and yet she can’t just give up the joy she’s found with him either. With so many differences between them, how can Alexis possibly choose between her world and his? "Abby Jimenez’s words are like fairy dust... they sprinkled humor and warmth all over my life. Pick up  Part of Your World  if you’re looking for an uplifting, feel-good, romantic read—and for a beautiful reminder that we should always try to live the life that makes us the happiest." --Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of  The Love Hypothesis   Book of the Month Club Best Book of the Year finalist Goodreads Choice Awards finalist BookPage Magazine Best Books of the Year Booklist Best Romances of the Year SheReads Romance Book of the Year Award nomination  

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Happy Accident - Jill Sanders Cover Art

Happy Accident

Happy Accident by Jill Sanders

A charming story of love and redemption set in a quaint coastal town. In this heartwarming tale set in a quaint coastal town, Kayla returns home seeking solace and a fresh start, ten years after her sister’s mysterious death. Accompanied by her young son, she hopes to mend her broken family and rebuild her life, but the past continues to cast a long shadow over her. Kayla’s return is complicated by the memories and unresolved grief that greet her. Determined to provide stability for her son, she faces numerous obstacles in her quest for happiness. The town’s only doctor, Rowan, offers a glimmer of hope. Captivated by Kayla from their first meeting, Rowan is drawn to her strength and resilience. Despite the challenges, Rowan and Kayla grow closer, navigating the complexities of their budding relationship and the small-town dynamics. Rowan’s kindness and support help Kayla begin to heal and open up to the possibility of love. Together, they face the shadows of her past, proving that even after the darkest times, redemption and true happiness are possible.

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Rocky Start - Jennifer Crusie Cover Art

Rocky Start

Rocky Start by Jennifer Crusie

Think of the movies Grosse Pointe Blank or RED. Retired covert operatives living in a small town in the Smoky Mountains. What could go wrong? Available for a limited time on Apple Books until 1 August 2024. Rose Malone’s landlord and employer, Ozzie Oswald, just died and now she has no idea if she has a job or if she and her daughter, Poppy, have a place to live, and that’s on top of the arrest warrant that’s been out for her for nineteen years. Then a stranger shows up claiming to be Ozzie’s son and tries to throw her out, so she swings a reproduction of the Maltese Falcon at him, and just as she’s about to finish him off in a rage, somebody grabs him and throws him into the street. Max Reddy just wants his boots. He’s walking the Appalachian trail with his dog Maggs and stopping for them in Rocky Start, when he sees a feisty middle-aged woman swinging a Maltese Falcon at a guy who backhands her. Max throws the guy into the street and continues on his way, determined to get his boots and get out of town, even if Feisty is pretty cute. He’s been alone on the Trail a long time. Some trees are looking good to him. All Rose wants to know is what’s going on, so she follows Max to the post office, no ulterior motive, honest. Except to pick his pocket to find out who he is, then he can go. But by nightfall, she’s invited him under her roof for her own protection since they're dealing with a town full of retired spies, including a sly-eyed moocher, a suspicious sheriff, a knife-wielding bakery owner, a strange woman who looks like a vampire, a conniving teenager, and a dog who's decided she's done with the Appalachian Trail. And Max is starting to think his dog is right. Rocky Start: This could be the start of something dangerous.

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Savage Love - Ella Miles Cover Art

Savage Love

Savage Love by Ella Miles

I hate him. He's made my life a living hell every day since we were five years old. We've been enemies since the day he cut off my pigtails in first grade and I retaliated by drawing on his face with a sharpie. Our hate of each other grew stronger as we got older. We grew more savage in the way we dealt with each other. We broke bones in fights, sabotaged each other's dates, and ruined any chance each other had at happiness. We went our separate ways after college. I never thought I'd have to deal with that a*****e again. But I'm out of a job, so when the opportunity to compete for one of the highest profile PR jobs presented itself, I jumped at the chance. Even if it means I'll have to compete with Carter for the job. I'll be more than happy to crush him on the way to my dream job. I'm willing to do anything, savage things, to ensure I win. There's just one problem. I forgot how much my body betrays me every time I see Carter. Because despite all the horrible things he's done, it doesn't stop me from wanting to do naughty, unthinkable things with him. Will my savage heart be enough to resist his charms?

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Hades' Spawn MC Complete Series - Lexy Timms Cover Art

Hades' Spawn MC Complete Series

Hades' Spawn MC Complete Series by Lexy Timms

From Best Selling Author, Lexy Timms, comes a motorcycle club romance that'll make you want to buy a Harley and fall in love all over again. Book 1  Emily Rose Dougherty is a good Catholic girl from mythical Walkerville, CT. She had somehow managed to get herself into a heap trouble with the law, all because an ex-boyfriend has decided to make things difficult. Luke “Spade” Wade owns a Motorcycle repair shop and is the Road Caption for Hades' Spawn MC. He’s shocked when he reads in the paper that his old high school flame has been arrested. She’s always been the one he couldn’t forget. Will destiny let them find each other again? Or what happens in the past, best left for the history books? Book 2 Emily Rose Dougherty had only fallen in love once, in high school with a boy her parents didn’t approve of. Emily saw through the tough-guy façade, his leather jacket and motorcycle. She gave her heart to him. An accident on Luke’s motorcycle brought things to a screeching halt when her parents forbade her to see him again. Neither forgot about the other. Fast forward ten years… Luke Wade built a good life as the owner of a motorcycle repair shop and the road captain of Hades’ Spawn Motor Cycle Club. When he reconnects with his high school love, Emily, things seem to be falling into place. When dirty dealings within Hades’ Spawn, problems created by Emily’s ex-boyfriend and secrets from Luke’s past threaten to blow Luke’s life and his relationship with Emily apart, it suddenly feels like everything spiralling out of control. Can Luke and Emily find a way to conquer the obstacles to their love or will they be to each other, “the one that got away?”   Book 3 Emily Dougherty and Luke Wade were in love in high school, but circumstances conspired to keep them apart. Ten years later they meet again and find their connection is just as strong and more searingly hot than ever. Except Luke and his motorcycle club, Hades' Spawn, are hip deep in problems between the vicious Rojos one percenter motorcycle club and their associated street gang, the Hombres. When Luke’s employee and best friend, Gibs, is slain in a brutal shootout, dark secrets from Luke’s past claim him. He finds he has to make a deal with the devil just to keep Emily and his club safe. However, to keep Emily out of danger he must also to turn his back on her. Emily has lost her car, her job, and had to seek an order of protection against her ex, Evan Waters. In the face of her family’s disapproval she's determined not to lose Luke too. But will Luke’s heartless rejection drive her away? Or will she keep the faith and hope Luke finds his way back to her before her own secret causes her to do the unthinkable? Can Luke and Emily survive the hopeless tangle of club and gang politics, and the fierce reach of the law to find their way back to each other? Book 4 Emily Dougherty and Luke Wade were in love in high school, but circumstances conspired to keep them apart. Ten years later they meet again and find their connection is just as strong and more searingly hot than ever. Events take a dangerous turn when Luke’s uncle, Mexican drug lord Raymondo Icherra shows up and stirs up trouble. Emily’s pregancy turns high risk with her fainting and having continuous high blood pressure. While Luke deals with a problem with his MC club Hades Spawn, Emily is kidnapped by persons unknown. As Luke searches frantically for Emily he learns the truth about his past and his parent’s murder.  

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Just One More Moment - Carly Phillips Cover Art

Just One More Moment

Just One More Moment by Carly Phillips

She thinks  happily ever after  only happens in romance novels. He can’t  wait  to prove her wrong… Falling in love is  not  on Raven Walsh’s agenda. Running from her past keeps her way too busy for  that . She can, however, handle a friends-with-benefits scenario with the hot billionaire who co-owns The Back Door bar. But trusting him with her heart? Not a chance… Remington Sterling has had his eye on the smart and sexy Raven since she started waitressing at his bar. He knows she’s gun-shy where relationships are concerned. But he’s ready to do  whatever  it takes to convince her he’s worth the risk… When Raven’s secrets catch up to her in a  big  way, she must decide if the potential cost of trusting Remy is more than she’s willing to pay—and Remy will need to figure out how far he’s willing to go for love… Just One More Moment , book 1 in the Sterling Family series (all can be read as standalones), is a spicy contemporary romance featuring a ready-to-run heroine and the possessive, protective alpha hero who is  more  than ready to catch her. Download today!

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The Summer Camp Swap

The Summer Camp Swap A Secret Identity Summer Fling Workplace Romance by Kait Nolan

It's a terrible idea. Impersonating her twin for staff orientation at Camp Firefly Falls is sure to end badly, but Sarah Meadows can't say no. It's just a quick two-week break to help her sister out of a jam, then she'll be back to finishing her stalled master's thesis. Except when her sexy, ex-park ranger partner uncovers her secret, Sarah's summer takes an unexpected turn. Beckett Hayes knows he should report Sarah to the boss. But intrigued by her determination and pulled in by those big, doe eyes, he decides to train her instead. He can’t help but root for the underdog, especially when the underdog starts to wiggle her way into his heart. Sarah's leaving in a matter of days, so a workplace romance is the last thing they need, but that doesn't stop either of them from diving in. Except a situationship isn't part of Sarah's long-term plans. As the clock counts down to the swap, the lines between duty and desire blur. Can Beckett convince Sarah to follow her heart, or will they have to be satisfied with only a summer fling? Find out in this charming conclusion to the Summer Fling trilogy!

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Just One More Temptation

Just One More Temptation by Carly Phillips

He’s a grumpy single dad who's serious and uptight. She’s a younger free spirit who's sunshine and light. Fallon Sterling’s one experience with a rich, older man ended in heartbreak. So when twin nine-year-old girls wind up in her gallery, followed by their oh-so-hot dad, she refuses to notice how sexy he is. And she will not let herself fall for his broody charms. Or his adorable daughters. That was her plan. Unfortunately, planning hasn't always been her strong suit… Noah Powers needs a reliable nanny,  not  a romance with a much younger artist who his girls adore. The fact that he desires Fallon and the sunshine she brings into his drab world doesn't matter. His focus needs to be on his work and his daughters. Trouble is, he can never remember that when Fallon is in his arms. Somewhere between a matchmaking family (his) and dangerous workplace drama (hers), Fallon and Noah realize they might have more in common than they thought. But is it enough for happily ever after? Just One More Temptation , book 3 in the stand-alone Sterling Family series, is a spicy, fun, hot, age-gap, single-dad, contemporary romance. Order today, and welcome to romantic escapism at its steamiest.

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Rekindling Desire

Rekindling Desire by Aleatha Romig

In 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. The love we once shared is palpable, a glowing ember in the dying ash. To save my world, that ember must grow, must ignite and burst into the flames of desire.  She can never know the power she holds.  It’s the only way to save all I live for. Have you been Aleatha’d? The Sinclair Duet is a scorching hot, second-chance romance filled with the suspense and intrigue you’ve come to expect from New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig.  *REKINDLING DESIRE is book two, the conclusion, of the Sinclair Duet.

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Barrett

Barrett by Laramie,Briscoe

Barrett Grant is wild AF with hips he knows how to use, and he’s also eleven years younger than me…   Gabby   Get Baked is the culmination of every dream I had as a twenty-something. A dream my ex-husband stomped like a bug beneath the tip of his expensive Italian leather shoe. When I left with nothing more than my dignity and a vintage stand mixer I found at a thrift store, all I wanted was to be happy. Promised myself I wouldn’t settle until that happened.   Years later, it’s finally happening in the small town of Broken Falls, WV. My dreams are coming true, my happiness is so close I can reach out and touch it.   But my secrets? They won’t stay buried forever. Especially where Barrett Grant is concerned.   Barrett   I messed up big time with Gabby, the hot, older, owner of Get Baked. I had no business swiping right if I wasn’t going to take our relationship and her feelings seriously. When I reacted badly to a waitress who questioned if she was my mother, I should’ve let it go.    But I didn’t, and now I can’t. Not when I miss the f*ck out of her, and lost a year off my life the night Get Baked was broken into. This time, I promise myself, I’ll give us the shot we should’ve gotten the first time.   If only she gives me a second chance.    Tropes Included ·       small town ·       blue collar ·       second chance ·       reverse age gap ·       golden retriever hero Barrett is book four in The Broken Falls Series:  a series of interconnected standalones following a group of friends who have become family in small-town West Virginia, and the women who bring them to their knees. You do not have to read them in order, but each book builds upon the relationships of the last.

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Icebreaker

Icebreaker A Novel by Hannah Grace

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Over 1 million copies sold! A TikTok sensation! Sparks fly when a competitive figure skater and hockey team captain are forced to share a rink. Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. It looks like everything is going according to plan when she gets a full scholarship to the University of California, Maple Hills and lands a place on their competitive figure skating team. Nothing will stand in her way, not even the captain of the hockey team, Nate Hawkins. Nate’s focus as team captain is on keeping his team on the ice. Which is tricky when a facilities mishap means they are forced to share a rink with the figure skating team—including Anastasia, who clearly can’t stand him. But when Anastasia’s skating partner faces an uncertain future, she may have to look to Nate to take her shot. Sparks fly, but Anastasia isn’t worried…because she could never like a hockey player, right?

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40 and (No Longer) Fighting It

40 and (No Longer) Fighting It by Ella Sheridan

Welcome to Black Wolf's Bluff, where turning forty doesn't mean your life is over. It might just mean the spark that can light up everything is right around the corner. He shattered her dreams ten years ago. Claire Taylor's divorce left her determined to build a new life, and she hoped to do that in New York City. Studying under celebrity chef Lincoln Young at a prestigious pastry school, she couldn't deny a strong attraction to him despite his obvious disapproval. When an unexpected kiss led to her blacklisting, she returned to Black Wolf's Bluff with her tail between her legs. But not anymore. Now Claire is a successful baker who owns her main-street store and has a chance at expansion in the town's new five-star resort—if she can accept working with the man who ruined her chances so long ago. She's the woman he couldn't forget. Years have passed since Lincoln last saw Claire, but she is still exquisite. And full of sass. Lincoln remembers that sass, just like he remembers her mouth, her curves, and those dark chocolate eyes he could easily drown in. The difference is, he's no longer fighting what he feels for her. But until they face the consequences from the secrets in their past, any future they might have together will crumble.

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Caught from Behind

Caught from Behind by Elise Faber

It's always the quiet ones you have to watch out for. I’ve had a crush on my brother’s teammate and friend for a long time… Long enough to know that my interest isn’t reciprocated. I’m destined to be his teammate’s little sister—untouchable and completely off-limits no matter how hard I try to convince him otherwise. But then…everything changes. And suddenly, I have all of Riggs’s sure-minded focus. Only, I never expected the taciturn forward for the Sierra to a have a dirty streak. But he does, and it blows my mind, and he doesn't even like me, and none of it makes sense... Because now the gorgeous, bearded hockey player wants me. Forever.

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A Beach House Beginning

A Beach House Beginning by RaeAnne Thayne

A heartfelt romance novel from New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne Sometimes, the real crime is not giving in to love.  When ex-con Wes Calhoun moves into Brambleberry House, his neighbor Jenna Haynes gives him a wide berth. Widowed, and the former target of a stalker, the single mom errs on the side of extreme caution when it comes to men—and her heart. So Jenna vows to keep a neighborly distance. Until she needs help—and surly Wes comes to the rescue.  Jenna learns that Wes’s tattooed exterior belies his kindness, dedication to his daughter and his lonely heart. Wrongfully convicted and exonerated, Wes is just trying to piece his life back together. And he stirs feelings Jenna thought long buried. Should she trust an ex-con with her heart, or safely lock it up and throw away the key?  Includes a free bonus story: A Mother's Hope From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Also by RaeAnne Thayne: The Women of Brambleberry House Book 1: The Daddy Makeover Book 2: His Second-Chance Family Book 3: A Soldier's Secret Book 4: A Soldier's Return Book 5: A Brambleberry Summer

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Not in Love

Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

An Indie Next and a Hall of Fame LibraryReads Pick! A forbidden, secret affair proves that all’s fair in love and science—from New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. Rue Siebert might not have it all , but she has enough : a few friends she can always count on, the financial stability she yearned for as a kid, and a successful career as a biotech engineer at Kline, one of the most promising start-ups in the field of food science. Her world is stable, pleasant, and hard-fought. Until a hostile takeover and its offensively attractive front man threatens to bring it all crumbling down. Eli Killgore and his business partners want Kline, period. Eli has his own reasons for pushing this deal through—and he’s a man who gets what he wants. With one burning exception: Rue. The woman he can’t stop thinking about. The woman who's off-limits to him. Torn between loyalty and an undeniable attraction, Rue and Eli throw caution out the lab and the boardroom windows. Their affair is secret, no-strings-attached, and has a built-in deadline: the day one of their companies will prevail. But the heart is risky business—one that plays for keeps.

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Fifty Shades Of Grey

Fifty Shades Of Grey Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy by E L James

"And in this quiet moment as I close my eyes, spent and sated, I think I'm in the eye of the storm. And in spite of all he's said, and what he hasn't said, I don't think I have ever been so happy." When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana's quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms. Shocked yet thrilled by Grey's singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success—his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family—Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey's secrets and explores her own dark desires. • An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller • More than 165 Million Copies Sold Worldwide • One of 100 Great Reads in the Great American Read • 133 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List This book is intended for mature audiences.

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Meant For Gabriel

Meant For Gabriel by Natasha Madison

From Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon Bestselling Author Natasha Madison comes new a small town, single dad, surprise baby romance. When a hockey princess takes a trip to the south and two pink lines change everything! From the spin-off of Southern Sunrise & This Is Wild. Zara The day I picked out my wedding dress is the day I found out my fiancé was cheating on me. After that, I needed an escape. A distraction to take my mind off what a mess my life was. It was supposed to be a one-night thing. Then it turned into more.  We knew going in that it was for two weeks. Then, two pink lines changed everything. Gabriel I thought I had the perfect life. I had an amazing son, and I was running the family bar. But all that changed the day she walked in. She was gorgeous and funny all wrapped into one. It was temporary, we both knew that. She's a city girl. I'm a cowboy. But I fell in love with her and let her go all at the same time. Now she's back and pregnant with my baby. It's time to show her she was meant for me.

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40 and (So Over) Fixing It

40 and (So Over) Fixing It by Ella Sheridan

Welcome to Black Wolf's Bluff, where turning forty doesn't mean your life is over. It might just mean the next unexpected encounter could lead to explosive fireworks—in and out of the bedroom. He's sworn off dating. Carter Deveraux is looking forward to a quiet week in Black Wolf's Bluff with his ten-year-old son and his best friend. Definitely no dating, especially after his last disastrous effort. But he never expected their vacation to start with a cute blonde nearly running them off the road. And he certainly never expected his son—and himself—to be captivated by the sassy contractor once they meet in person. She's sworn off him. Erin Jenkins is the responsible one, the woman who holds her family and her professional projects together. But something is definitely itching under her skin, tempting her in a different direction, and that itching is aggravated by the appearance of her boss's best friend in Black Wolf's Bluff. His son, Thad, is cute and curious. Too bad his sexy-as-hell dad is an arrogant jackass. Sparks fly whenever they're in the same room together. Carter might try to deny their chemistry, but Erin fears they have far too much to ever control. Can the heat that flares between them lead somewhere special before they end up going down in flames? Don't miss this grumpy single dad meeting his match in an independent woman with a not-so-hidden inner smartass.

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The Feud

The Feud A Blackburn Novel by Sawyer Bennett

New York Times bestselling author, Sawyer Bennett, welcomes you to Bluegrass Empires, a sweeping series of sexy romance standalones. Set among the rolling hills of Kentucky horse farms and bourbon distilleries, these seductive tales are steeped in bloodline feuds that run deep and without forgiveness. As the oldest of his siblings, Ethan Blackburn bears the weight of responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Blackburn Farms, the largest Saddlebred breeding and training facility in Kentucky. Serious, gruff and solely focused on the success of the family business, Ethan isn’t one to mince words or waste time on anything that doesn’t further his interests. But when his meticulous world is upended by a shadowed secret brought into the light, Ethan is sent into a tailspin. Marcie DeLeon just navigated her way through a bitter divorce, now intent on reimagining her life as a single career woman. She’s not looking to revisit the burden of a relationship anytime soon but when Ethan turns to her for help, she can’t help but lend a sympathetic ear to the handsome and broody man. Ethan and Marcie are strangers who find a common thread to weave them together, creating a bond neither were seeking but both are loathe to walk away from. When Ethan faces a high-stakes battle against his family’s bitter enemy, he knows without a doubt there is nothing he won’t do to win the fight. Ready to give of himself completely, Ethan prepares to face-off with his foe hoping that no matter what the outcome, Marcie will be by his side in the end. The Feud: A Blackburn Novel is a friends to lovers novel within the Bluegrass Empires series. All books in the series can be enjoyed as standalones.

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Before I Let Go

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

“Real, raw, magnificent — Before I Let Go is the beautiful angst I love to read.” — Colleen Hoover, #1  New York Times  bestselling author A Good Morning America Book Buzz Pick! Their love was supposed to last forever. But when life delivered blow after devastating blow, Yasmen and Josiah Wade found that love alone couldn’t solve or save everything. It couldn’t save their marriage. Yasmen wasn’t prepared for how her life fell apart, but she’s is finally starting to find joy again. She and Josiah have found a new rhythm, co-parenting their two kids and running a thriving business together. Yet like magnets, they’re always drawn back to each other, and now they’re beginning to wonder if they’re truly ready to let go of everything they once had. Soon, one stolen kiss leads to another…and then more. It's hot. It's illicit. It's all good—until old wounds reopen. Is it too late for them to find forever? Or could they even be better, the second time around? Award-winning and bestselling "powerhouse" author Kennedy Ryan is at her absolute best in this compelling, scorching novel about hope and healing, and what it truly means to love for a lifetime ( USA Today). Book of the Month Club   selection NPR Best Books of 2022 Entertainment Weekly  Best Romances of 2022 Washington Post 10 Best Romances of the Year Women's Health Best Books of the Year Publishers Weekly  Best Romance Books of 2022

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Bared to You

Bared to You A Crossfire Novel by Sylvia Day

“Full of emotional angst, scorching love scenes, and a compelling storyline.”— Dear Author THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness… He was beautiful and brilliant, jagged and white-hot. I was drawn to him as I’d never been to anything or anyone in my life. I craved his touch like a drug, even knowing it would weaken me. I was flawed and damaged, and he opened those cracks in me so easily… Gideon knew. He had demons of his own. And we would become the mirrors that reflected each other’s most private wounds…and desires. The bonds of his love transformed me, even as i prayed that the torment of our pasts didn't tear us apart...

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Colleen Hoover Ebook Boxed Set It Ends with Us Series

Colleen Hoover Ebook Boxed Set It Ends with Us Series It Ends with Us, It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover

#1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover’s “glorious and touching” ( USA TODAY ) phenomenon and its long-anticipated sequel are together in this collection that is perfect for new and longtime fans of the evocative story of Lily, Ryle, and Atlas. In the “brave and heartbreaking” (Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author) #1 New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation It Ends with Us , Lily is overwhelmed with passion for the inflexible and proud Ryle. But her too-good-to-be-true romance is suddenly a lot more complicated when her first love, Atlas, suddenly comes back into her life. Then, in It Starts with Us , read Atlas’s side of the story as Colleen Hoover explores more of Atlas’s past and what comes next for him, Lily, and Ryle.

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A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams

In this sexy modern-day fairytale from the  New York Times  bestselling author of  Seven Days in June , a free-spirited florist and an enigmatic musician share a soul mate connection told through the history, art, and magic of Harlem. “Tia Williams is a superlative author constantly testing her own boundaries, innovating with each new book. Sparkling, heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny…Ezra and Ricki's love story is one for the ages.” – NPR   “Tia Williams is a go-to-author for epic love stories.” – Marie Claire , A Most Anticipated Book of 2024 What readers are saying on Goodreads:   “I am a Tia stan at this point. It was perfect.”    “Gave me all the feels, and even made me question my own personal goals.”     “Hands down one of the best stories of love I’ve ever read. A true masterpiece.”    “The perfect story of Black love and Black history. I feel like this book was written for my soul.”   “Atmospheric, haunting, beautiful, lyrical, I could wax poetic on this story forever and never do it justice.” Leap years are a strange, enchanted time. And for some, even a single February can be life-changing. Ricki Wilde has many talents, but being a Wilde isn’t one of them. As the impulsive, artistic daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, she’s the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. Where they’re long-stemmed roses, she’s a dandelion: an adorable bloom that’s actually a weed, born to float wherever the wind blows. In her bones, Ricki knows that somewhere, a different, more exciting life awaits her. When regal nonagenarian, Ms. Della, invites her to rent the bottom floor of her Harlem brownstone, Ricki jumps at the chance for a fresh beginning. She leaves behind her family, wealth, and chaotic romantic decisions to realize her dream of opening a flower shop. And just beneath the surface of her new neighborhood, the music, stories and dazzling drama of the Harlem Renaissance still simmers. One evening in February as the heady, curiously off-season scent of night-blooming jasmine fills the air, Ricki encounters a handsome, deeply mysterious stranger who knocks her world off balance in the most unexpected way.   Set against the backdrop of modern Harlem and Renaissance glamour,  A Love Song for Ricki Wilde  is a swoon-worthy love story of two passionate artists drawn to the magic, romance, and opportunity of New York, and whose lives are uniquely and irreversibly linked. 

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All Your Perfects

All Your Perfects A Novel by Colleen Hoover

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us and It Ends with Us —whose writing is “emotionally wrenching and utterly original” (Sara Shepard, New York Times bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars series)—delivers a tour de force novel about a troubled marriage and the one old forgotten promise that might be able to save it. Quinn and Graham’s perfect love is threatened by their imperfect marriage. The memories, mistakes, and secrets that they have built up over the years are now tearing them apart. The one thing that could save them might also be the very thing that pushes their marriage beyond the point of repair. All Your Perfects is a profound novel about a damaged couple whose potential future hinges on promises made in the past. This is a heartbreaking page-turner that asks: Can a resounding love with a perfect beginning survive a lifetime between two imperfect people?

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Covet thy Neighbor

Covet thy Neighbor by Denise Carbo

Single mom of twin boys, Olivia Banner, has her hands full juggling life’s demands. She doesn’t have time for her mysterious new neighbor or all the questions his presence conjures up, even if he is a handsome devil. Toss in a complicated relationship with her ex-husband, meddlesome family members, and going back to school to provide a stable financial future for her and her boys and Olivia turns to her gal pals for guidance. Sometimes playing it safe is the right choice, and other times leaping into the unknown can lead to all the dreams you never knew you had coming true.

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40 and Flashing (the Scotsman)

40 and Flashing (the Scotsman) by Ella Sheridan

Hot flashes aren't supposed to lead to flashing the latest eligible bachelor to show up in town. And yet that's exactly what Scarlett Coleman managed to do. Gavin Blackwood is visiting Black Wolf's Bluff for his friend's Christmas wedding, and when he shows up unexpectedly to give her a lift to JD and Lily's rehearsal dinner, she accidentally shows him a lot more than she meant to. Even Scarlett, romance author extraordinaire, couldn't have written a more disastrous meet-cute. Gavin thought the week before JD's wedding would be boring. His friends have all paired off with the lovely women of Black Wolf's Bluff, leaving him on his own—until he sees everything Scarlett has to offer. Now she's all this Scotsman wants for Christmas. But what happens when the holidays—and the wedding—are over and Gavin returns to Scotland? They weren't expecting their attraction to last beyond Christmas. They certainly weren't expecting a happy ever after. But in Black Wolf's Bluff, well, who knows? Don't miss the latest in this steamy small-town later in life rom-com romance series!

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The Big Skate

The Big Skate by Elise Faber

I’ve sworn off love…until her. The only problem? She can’t stand me. Gorgeous, single mom Ivy wants absolutely nothing to do with me. She thinks I’m a player—and maybe I am. She thinks I don’t take anything seriously—and maybe I don’t. She thinks I can never make her happy—but I’ve never been more focused on anything else. Not ever. Not even on hockey, and I live and breathe the sport. She doesn’t understand that she’s become my reason for existing— That if there’s any game in my life I’m willing to do anything to win… It’s claiming her heart as mine.

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Magnolia Parks

Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

“How many loves do you get in a lifetime?” She is a beautiful, affluent, self-involved, and mildly neurotic London socialite. He is Britain’s most photographed bad boy who broke her heart. Magnolia Parks and BJ Ballentine are meant to be, and everyone knows it. She dates other people to keep him at bay; he sleeps with other girls to get back at her for it. But at the end of every sad endeavor to get over one another, it’s still each other they crawl back to. But now their dysfunction is catching up with them, pulling at their seams and fraying the world they’ve built; a world where neither has ever let the other go completely. As the cracks start to show and secrets begin to surface, Magnolia and BJ are finally forced to face the formidable question they’ve been avoiding all their lives: How many loves do you really get in a lifetime?

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The Things We Leave Unfinished

The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros

Told in alternating timelines, THE THINGS WE LEAVE UNFINISHED examines the risks we take for love, the scars too deep to heal, and the endings we can’t bring ourselves to see coming. Twenty-eight-year-old Georgia Stanton has to start over after she gave up almost everything in a brutal divorce—the New York house, the friends, and her pride. Now back home at her late great-grandmother’s estate in Colorado, she finds herself face-to-face with Noah Harrison, the bestselling author of a million books where the cover is always people nearly kissing. He’s just as arrogant in person as in interviews, and she’ll be damned if the good-looking writer of love stories thinks he’s the one to finish her grandmother’s final novel…even if the publisher swears he’s the perfect fit. Noah is at the pinnacle of his career. With book and movie deals galore, there isn’t much the “golden boy” of modern fiction hasn’t accomplished. But he can’t walk away from what might be the best book of the century—the one his idol, Scarlett Stanton, left unfinished. Coming up with a fitting ending for the legendary author is one thing, but dealing with her beautiful, stubborn, cynical great-granddaughter, Georgia, is quite another. But as they read Scarlett’s words in both the manuscript and her box of letters, they start to realize why Scarlett never finished the book—it’s based on her real-life romance with a World War II pilot, and the ending isn’t a happy one. Georgia knows all too well that love never works out, and while the chemistry and connection between her and Noah is undeniable, she’s as determined as ever to learn from her great-grandmother’s mistakes—even if it means destroying Noah’s career.

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Lone Oaks Crossing

Lone Oaks Crossing by Janet Dailey

In the lush rolling hills of Lone Oaks, KY, the good life is measured in sips of aged bourbon and the thrill of the world’s most famous horse race: the Kentucky Derby . . . When news of her grandfather’s stroke sends Jo Beth Ellis back to the family farm, she finds it in danger of foreclosure. Lone Oaks Crossing is in rough shape, but Jo has big plans—she’ll use her expertise as a Derby-winning horse trainer to reinvent the property as a healing retreat. But renovating while trying to keep her independent grandfather in check is a huge job for one woman—and even more challenging when she receives her first client, the unruly fourteen-year-old Cheyenne, who is determined to do anything but cooperate. Jo is at the end of her rope when neighbor Brooks Moore offers her a deal she can’t possibly refuse . . . Jo may have sworn to leave the gambling and vicious competition of horse racing behind her, but training Brooks’s gorgeous thoroughbred is a challenge she can’t resist, especially when sulky Cheyenne takes a shine to him—and when Brooks is sinking an outrageous amount of money into rehabbing the farm, and even rolling up his sleeves to help. With a troubled teen’s spirit and her grandfather’s faith in her on the line, Jo steps into a tentative partnership with the undeniably attractive Brooks. Against all odds, she dreams of winning a trifecta—a champion horse, a happy family, and a forever love.

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Fifty Shades Darker

Fifty Shades Darker Book Two of the Fifty Shades Trilogy by E L James

"I rest my head against him, and he kisses my hair repeatedly. This is home. He smells of linen, fabric softener, bodywash, and my favorite smell—Christian. For a moment, I allow myself the illusion that all will be well, and it soothes my ravaged soul." Daunted by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house. But desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and when he proposes a new arrangement, Anastasia cannot resist. They rekindle their searing sensual affair, and Anastasia learns more about the harrowing past of her damaged, driven and demanding Fifty Shades. While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her, and make the most important decision of her life. • Discover the world of Fifty Shades of Grey : • An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller • More than 165 Million Copies Sold Worldwide • One of 100 Great Reads in the Great American Read • 133 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List This book is intended for mature audiences.

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Meet Me at the Lake

Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A Most Anticipated Book by Today ∙ Oprah Daily ∙ Katie Couric Media ∙ BuzzFeed ∙ SheReads ∙ Zibby Mag ∙ PopSugar ∙ BookRiot ∙ Culturess ∙ Her Campus ∙ The Everygirl ∙ and more! A random connection sends two strangers on a daylong adventure where they make a promise one keeps and the other breaks, with life-changing effects, in this breathtaking new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After. Fern Brookbanks has wasted far too much of her adult life thinking about Will Baxter. She spent just twenty-four hours in her early twenties with the aggravatingly attractive, idealistic artist, a chance encounter that spiraled into a daylong adventure in the city. The timing was wrong, but their connection was undeniable: they shared every secret, every dream, and made a pact to meet one year later. Fern showed up. Will didn’t. At thirty-two, Fern’s life doesn’t look at all how she once imagined it would. Instead of living in the city, Fern’s back home, running her mother’s lakeside resort—something she vowed never to do. The place is in disarray, her ex-boyfriend’s the manager, and Fern doesn’t know where to begin. She needs a plan—a lifeline. To her surprise, it comes in the form of Will, who arrives nine years too late, with a suitcase in tow and an offer to help on his lips. Will may be the only person who understands what Fern’s going through. But how could she possibly trust this expensive-suit wearing mirage who seems nothing like the young man she met all those years ago. Will is hiding something, and Fern’s not sure she wants to know what it is.  But ten years ago, Will Baxter rescued Fern. Can she do the same for him?

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How to End a Love Story

How to End a Love Story A Novel by Yulin Kuang

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK! “Emotional, relatable and binge-worthy." –Tessa Bailey “I’ll read anything she writes. An absolute star." –Emily Henry “I was hooked on the very first page. Don't miss this one!" — Carley Fortune Two writers with a complicated history end up working on the same TV show... Can they write themselves a new ending? A sexy and emotional enemies-to-lovers romance guaranteed to pull on your heartstrings and give you a book hangover from brilliant new voice Yulin Kuang Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by Entertainment Weekly · Today.com · Paste · Daily Waffle ·The Nerd Daily and more! Helen Zhang hasn’t seen Grant Shepard once in the thirteen years since the tragic accident that bound their lives together forever. Now a bestselling author, Helen pours everything into her career. She’s even scored a coveted spot in the writers’ room of the TV adaptation of her popular young adult novels, and if she can hide her imposter syndrome and overcome her writer’s block, surely the rest of her life will fall into place too. LA is the fresh start she needs. After all, no one knows her there. Except… Grant has done everything in his power to move on from the past, including building a life across the country. And while the panic attacks have never quite gone away, he’s well liked around town as a screenwriter. He knows he shouldn’t have taken the job on Helen’s show, but it will open doors to developing his own projects that he just can’t pass up. Grant’s exactly as Helen remembers him—charming, funny, popular, and lovable in ways that she’s never been. And Helen’s exactly as Grant remembers too—brilliant, beautiful, closed off. But working together is messy, and electrifying, and Helen’s parents, who have never forgiven Grant, have no idea he’s in the picture at all. When secrets come to light, they must reckon with the fact that theirs was never meant to be any kind of love story. And yet… the key to making peace with their past—and themselves—might just lie in holding on to each other in the present.

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Falling for the Good Guy

Falling for the Good Guy Can't Resist, Book Two by Violet Duke

The second book of the Sullivan Brothers "Nice Girl Trilogy” that began the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling CAN'T RESIST series. Her best friend since college. The polar opposite of his brother Connor. The ‘good guy’ everyone’s hell-bent on believing is her perfect match. Anything beyond friendship for them had just never been a possibility. But it is now. For over a decade, through his high school sweetheart’s illness and eventual passing, Abby had been his pal, his rock, all but a second mother to his young daughter. His heart had simply never been free to love her then. But it is now. Now that his brother Connor has left her with a shattered heart he could kill him for causing, Brian’s got one chance. ...To prove to Abby that everyone’s right. "A stellar trilogy with unforgettable characters and a truly unique plot...will leave you wrecked one moment and elated the next."  -- Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews "What. A. Love Triangle.  Witty, raw, and at times, heart-wrenching."  -- Ebook Escapes NOTE TO READERS:  This is Book #2 in a three-part 600-pg SERIAL (also available as a bundled box set).  Each book in the trilogy has a separate story arc in the greater love triangle, and need to be read in order. Book #4 (the other brother's happily ever after) is a standalone novel that can be read on its own. THE CAN'T RESIST SERIES BOOK 1: RESISTING the Bad Boy* BOOK 2: FALLING for the Good Guy* BOOK 3: CHOOSING the Right Man* BOOK 4: FINDING the Right Girl *Also available as a three-book bundle -- the Nice Girl trilogy boxed set

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Hard and Fast

Hard and Fast by Mari Carr

A nerdy gamer girl plus her sexy billionaire boss equals one hell of a steamy opposites attract romance. Penny is tired of being seen as the gamer, the crazy cat lady, the mom-jeans-wearing, YouTube-bingeing, quirky IT girl. She’s barreling toward 29 and ready to make some changes…in her appearance and her nonexistent love life. But she’s smart enough to know she needs help— and who she needs it from. Her billionaire playboy boss, Gage Russo. Bachelor Gage’s life is typically full of excitement, on the work front and in the bedroom. He’s never lacking for female company and he rarely sleeps alone. Regardless, lately, he can’t shake feeling bored. That is, until Penny challenges him to a friendly wager…one he promptly loses. Her prize? Lessons in seduction—from him.   Lines get blurred as Gage pushes harder…moves faster…teaching Penny things she’s only ever fantasized about. But the playboy with all the smooth moves makes one big mistake when he fails to tell his sexy student that the lessons are no longer fake, and what he wants from her is very, very real.

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I Promise

I Promise by Joan Johnston

Back in her Texas hometown, a young woman gets a second chance at first love in this “compelling, emotionally satisfying romance” ( Library Journal). Delia Carson was only sixteen when she fled Texas. She left behind a web of lies that destroyed her family . . . and Marsh North, the irresistible bad boy she’d fallen in love with. Now, eleven years later, a family crisis forces Delia to return home—back to the mystery, back to the shadows . . . back to Marsh. His bad-boy reputation behind him, Marsh is now a respected, prizewinning journalist. And he’s never forgotten Delia or the youthful love they shared. Determined not to lose her again, Marsh sets out to prove to Delia that they belong together. But will the dark secrets from Delia’s past keep them apart?

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The Bad Man

The Bad Man by Alexa Riley

It's Mia Kennedy's first day working at Bellevue Asylum and she couldn't be more excited to begin her nursing career. If only she knew that the man she should be most afraid of would turn out to be the one she couldn't let go.  Jamison Coy has been shut away for ten years in the asylum with no hope of escape. He never cared about leaving until he saw her. Now all his thoughts are consumed with Mia and how he can have her all to himself. 

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Steady and Strong

Steady and Strong by Mari Carr

It's a win-win-win situation. Luca has resigned himself to a life as a bachelor. He’s watched all the Morettis fall in love, but nothing’s ever clicked for him. Until Harper…and Conor. Former super model Harper has spent too much of her life living up to other people’s expectations of her. Perfect hair, perfect body, perfect boyfriends. For the first time ever, she’s able to forge her own path. New career, no more diets, and—hopefully—a relationship with a man of her choosing, one who sees past the pretty face to the person inside. Conor has spent his entire life lost in the shadows, the forgotten Russo, but he’s decided it’s time for that to change. After all, both of his older brothers have found love. He’s determined it’s his turn, and that resolve gets a little push in the right direction when a new investment means he’ll be working with the man he’s always had a crush on. But if he likes Luca, why does he suddenly have feelings for Harper too?

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Darker

Darker Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christian by E L James

See the world of Fifty Shades of Grey anew through the eyes of Christian Grey—a fresh perspective on the love story that has enthralled millions of readers around the world. "Please don't bite your lip, Anastasia." My voice is low, full of longing. Will I always want her like this? I want to kiss her, press her into the elevator wall like I did during our first kiss. I want to make her mine again. Their scorching, sensual affair ended in heartbreak and recrimination, but Christian Grey cannot get Anastasia Steele out of his mind, or his blood. Determined to win her back, he tries to suppress his darkest desires and his need for complete control, and to love Ana on her own terms. But the horrors of his childhood still haunt him, and Ana's scheming boss, Jack Hyde, clearly wants her for himself. Can Christian's confidant and therapist, Dr. Flynn, help him face down his demons? Or will the possessiveness of Elena, his seducer, and the deranged devotion of Leila, his former submissive, drag Christian down into the past? And if Christian does win Ana back, can a man so dark and damaged ever hope to keep her? Discover the world of Fifty Shades of Grey : • An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller • More than 165 Million Copies Sold Worldwide • One of 100 Great Reads in the Great American Read • 133 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List This book is intended for mature audiences.

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Good Girl Complex - Elle Kennedy Cover Art

Good Girl Complex

Good Girl Complex An Avalon Bay Novel by Elle Kennedy

* USA Today and Toronto Star bestseller* Full of romance, hijinks, and longing, Good Girl Complex is Elle Kennedy at her very best. She does everything right. So what could go wrong? Mackenzie “Mac” Cabot is a people pleaser. Her demanding parents. Her prep school friends. Her long-time boyfriend. It’s exhausting, really, always following the rules. All she wants to do is focus on growing her internet business, but first she must get a college degree at her parents’ insistence. That means moving to the beachside town of Avalon Bay, a community made up of locals and the wealthy students of Garnet College. Twenty-year-old Mac has had plenty of practice suppressing her wilder impulses, but when she meets local bad boy Cooper Hartley, that ability is suddenly tested. Cooper is rough around the edges. Raw. Candid. A threat to her ordered existence. Their friendship soon becomes the realest thing in her life. Despite his disdain for the trust-fund kids he sees coming and going from his town, Cooper soon realizes Mac isn’t just another rich clone and falls for her. Hard. But as Mac finally starts feeling accepted by Cooper and his friends, the secret he’s been keeping from her threatens the only place she’s ever felt at home.

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Twisted Truce - Marilyn Cruise Cover Art

Twisted Truce

Twisted Truce by Marilyn Cruise

From the best-selling author comes the intense enemies-to-lovers series, brimming with angst, revenge, hate, and a fiery-hot love story that will bring you to your knees.  I didn't think I could hate Spencer King any more than I already did. But I was wrong. Dead wrong.  It's like they say, once an enemy, always an enemy. Years ago, he nearly destroyed me and it would seem he has returned to finish the job. Even so, I can't resist him. He is my addiction, my supply, my drug. I know he's no good for me. I know he is the player of all players. And I know there can't possibly be a happy ending for us. Because the thing is, if you play with fire, you're eventually going to get burned... This is BOOK 2 of 3 in the Reckless Enemies Series.

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