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The legacy  by Elle Kennedy

The legacy

Elle Kennedy

"Four stories. Four couples. Three years of real life after graduation ... A wedding. A proposal. An elopement. And a surprise pregnancy. Life after college for Garrett and Hannah, Logan and Grace, Dean and Allie, and Tucker and Sabrina, isn't quite what they...

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Unsteady  by Peyton Corinne

Unsteady

Peyton Corinne

"Rhys Koteskiy is back - at least, he's supposed to be. During last year's Frozen Four, the Waterfell University hockey captain and NHL legacy took a brutal hit that left him with a concussion and a new discomfort on the ice. Plagued by nightmares and panic...

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Educating Caroline  by Patricia Cabot

Educating Caroline

Patricia Cabot

"Lady Caroline Linford is horrified to discover her fiancé, the Marquis of Winchilsea, in the arms of another woman. Unfortunately, Victorian society considers such masculine peccadilloes a trifle; canceling their imminent wedding would be unthinkable. But...

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Archlord of exile  by Kate Stevens

Archlord of exile

Kate Stevens

"For thousands of years, the Sollirians abducted children from their homeworlds to fuel their magic. Inez would know. She was one of them. Like other star-maids, she was tethered to an archlord, Rylec. Unlike other star-maids, she fell for him, and he helped...

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The partner plot  by Kristina Forest

The partner plot

Kristina Forest

"To Violet Greene, fashion is everything. As a successful celebrity stylist, she travels all over the world, living out her dreams. Professionally, she's thriving, but her personal life is in shambles. After surviving a very public breakup with her ex-fiancé...

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The tutor's daughter  by Julie Klassen

The tutor's daughter

Julie Klassen

"Emma Smallwood, determined to help her widowed father regain his spirits when his academy fails, agrees to travel with him to the distant Cornwall coast, to the cliff-top manor of a baronet and his four sons. But after they arrive and begin teaching the...

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Love, unscripted  by Denise Hunter

Love, unscripted

Denise Hunter

"Fresh off the heels of a bad breakup, Chloe Anderson poured her heart into penning the perfect boyfriend - and the result was an off-the-charts debut beach read that resonated with women worldwide. Now, Chloe's scripted hero is headed for Hollywood, with her...

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The darkest of nights  by Nora Roberts

The darkest of nights

Nora Roberts

Night shadow : "They called him Nemesis. He walked the dark alleyways alone, a shadow among shadows - and that's the way he liked it. Until the night he saved Deborah O'Roarke from an attacker and rediscovered the quiet ache of yearning lodged in his heart. It...

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Harmony  by Helen Hardt

Harmony

Helen Hardt

"Rocker Jesse Pike's chance at fame may be ruined when his drummer ends up out of commission. Jesse blames himself. If he'd been with his friend instead of shacking up with Brianna Steel, none of this would be happening. Now their big break as the opening act...

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Just for the summer  by Abby Jimenez

Just for the summer

Abby Jimenez

"Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date...

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Happily never after  by Lynn Painter

Happily never after

Lynn Painter

"Their name? The objectors. Their job? To break off weddings as hired. Their dilemma? They might just be in love with each other. When Sophie Steinbeck finds out just before her wedding that her fiancé has cheated yet again, she desperately wants to call it...

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Forever love  by Tracy-Lee Pullan

Forever love

Tracy-Lee Pullan

"Stella knew she had to share her story about her passion with Jack before she burst! Their chemistry was off the charts! From the moment they'd met at a simple job interview, to the day their lips touched for the first time... The Universe knew they were...

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The husband gamble  by Jude Knight

The husband gamble

Jude Knight

"The abducted bride; the upright earl. The only place they match is over the chess board.Lady Osbourne's famed matchmaking skills may not be enough to find a match for Miss Amaryllis Fernhill, who was abducted right out of the church in front of her groom and...

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Her secret Valentine's baby  by J. C. Harroway

Her secret Valentine's baby

J. C. Harroway

Her Secret Valentine's Baby: Heartbroken registrar Sadie is done with romance. An anti-Valentine's party is ideal, especially when she meets dashing fellow commitment-phobe, Roman. They spend an electrifying night together: strictly no-strings-attached! But...

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The sapphire daughter  by Soraya Lane

The sapphire daughter

Soraya Lane

Lake Geneva, 1951: Delphine looked up at Florian, her fingers grazing his cheek as she pressed her mouth to his, the sapphire tiara sparkling beside them. "Yes," she whispered against his lips. "I will marry you. If you can find a way, then I promise you. I...

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Lady Beast's bridegroom  by Jude Knight

Lady Beast's bridegroom

Jude Knight

"Lady Ariel lives retired in the country after being badly scarred by a fire. She hides her burns from others by donning a mask, only enticing more gossip by Society who has dubbed her "Lady Beast". Now, her second cousin, who inherited her father's title but...

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Recipe for love  by Katie Fforde

Recipe for love

Katie Fforde

"When Zoe Harper wins a coveted place in a televised cookery competition, she can't wait to put her cooking skills to the test. But as the competition heats up, she realizes she's developing an inconvenient crust on one of the judges - Gideon Irving. Can Zoe...

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Next of Kin  by Hannah Bonam-Young

Next of Kin

Hannah Bonam-Young

"Two bickering strangers trying to foster their younger siblings team up to create a stable home, but the undeniable chemistry between them threatens to ruin everything. When she discovers her biological mother has had a new baby, Chloe doesn't hesitate to...

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Escape to Polkerran Point  by Cass Grafton

Escape to Polkerran Point

Cass Grafton

"Can fake dating turn into something more with a baby on the way? ... High-flying exec Lauren Kirkham is having a bad week. Unexpectedly pregnant, out of work and - when dumped by her boyfriend - with nowhere to live. She needs a respite, and so goes to visit...

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2 peas  by Stephanie Ruth

2 peas

Stephanie Ruth

"Jacqueline O'Neil has a recurring dream that she's on fire, and not in a good way. Concealing her nightmare past and less-than-auspicious upbringing with a veneer of high-end clothing, Jac's determined to prove herself the antithesis of her alcoholic mother....

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London muses  by Amanda McCabe

London muses

Amanda McCabe

To catch a rogue : "When antiquities begin to go missing from London drawing rooms Miss Calliope Chase sets out to restore order. The thief must be a well-connected member of the Ton. And she doesn't need to look much further than Cameron de Vere, Earl of...

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An Augathella surprise  by Annie Seaton

An Augathella surprise

Annie Seaton

"When Jenna Wilson heads out to Augathella to start a new business venture with her friend, Alana Rickman, the last person she expects to meet is a long-lost relative who appears to be the town drunk. Old Reg wants nothing to do with the newcomer who's bought...

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Her greatest adventure  by Hannah Cowan

Her greatest adventure

Hannah Cowan

"Adalyn: I've been planning my trip across the world for years. So, imagine my surprise and utter disappointment when unforeseen circumstances leave me with no travel companion and a wallet too empty to reschedule. Far too stubborn to cancel, and left with...

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The hotel room mix-up  by Kathy Jay

The hotel room mix-up

Kathy Jay

"When the similarities between Ella Swift and Callum Smiths last names lead to a hotel room mix-up, they find themselves sharing a cramped cottage in Porthkara rather than the private luxury hotel suites they expected. Each in town for a different wedding -...

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To woo and to wed  by Martha Waters

To woo and to wed

Martha Waters

"West, the Marquess of Weston, and Sophie, Lady Fitzwilliam Bridewell, have lately been spending a considerable amount of time together. But West and Sophie are not new acquaintances. In fact, years ago, they had once been nearly engaged until West's almost...

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The love code  by Susannah Nix

The love code

Susannah Nix

"The last thing Melody expects when she accepts a dream job offer is to run into her college one-night stand again. Not only does the hunky blast from her past work at the same aerospace company in LA where she's just started in the IT department, he's the...

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Mrs Gulliver  by Valerie Martin

Mrs Gulliver

Valerie Martin

"It is 1954, and prostitution is legal in the tropical haven that is Verona Island. Here, among gangsters and corrupt lawmen, Lila Gulliver runs a brothel that promises her exclusive clientele privacy and discretion. When nineteen-year-old Carita, beautiful...

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Persons of rank  by Anna Jacobs

Persons of rank

Anna Jacobs

"Will she marry below her station? Beatrice Dencey is constantly reminded by her aunt, the Dowager, that she must marry appropriately. And so must the Dowager's beloved granddaughter, Eleanor Graceover. Charged with finding Eleanor a suitable husband, Beatrice...

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The northern lady  by Anna Jacobs

The northern lady

Anna Jacobs

"She is determined to live the life she wants... Cassandra Trent does not like being told what to do. So when she is forced to leave behind her beloved Bardsley and join her aunt in London, she is furious. She wants nothing to do with polite society and...

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Bride  by Ali Hazelwood

Bride

Ali Hazelwood

"A dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most...

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If I only had a duke  by Lenora Bell

If I only had a duke

Lenora Bell

"After four failed seasons and a disastrous jilting, Lady Dorothea Beaumont has had more than enough of her family's scheming. She won't domesticate a duke, entangle an earl, or vie for a viscount. She will quietly exit to her aunt's Irish estate for a life of...

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Flirty little secret  by Jessica Lepe

Flirty little secret

Jessica Lepe

"Guidance counselor Lucy Galindo works hard at being Harview High's Most Likely to Blend In. Between managing her anxiety and depression and having never found her place, Lucy knows she'd crumble at the center of attention. So when she spills boiling tea on...

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This could be us  by Kennedy Ryan

This could be us

Kennedy Ryan

"Soledad Barnes has her life all planned out. Because, of course, she does. She plans everything. She designs everything. She fixes everything. She's a domestic goddess who's never met a party she couldn't host or a charge she couldn't lead. The one with all...

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A dowry of blood  by S. T. Gibson

A dowry of blood

S. T. Gibson

"A Dowry of Blood is a saga of obsession, desire and the lengths we will go to protect the ones we love. Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when...

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Alaskan Wilderness rescue

Alaskan Wilderness rescue

"Targeted for elimination: Caught in a murderer's crosshairs-- secrets can be lethal. After discovering a dead body in Great Smoky National Park, detective Jen Blackwell is ambushed - until federal park ranger Tyler Cade comes to the rescue. And when the...

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Bound by their pregnancy surprise

Bound by their pregnancy surprise

Bound by their pregnancy surprise: "Returning to her hometown, veterinary nurse Halley's determined to put heartbreak behind her. So she's stunned when she's swept off her feet by former classmate Archer, who's no longer the shy boy he once was. But their...

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A Valentine's Day return

A Valentine's Day return

A Valentine's Day return: "After completing rehab, Mark Rivers returns to his hometown to make amends with his ex-wife, Kylie, and their daughter. But he doesn't expect to stick around beyond seeking her forgiveness. So when helping Kylie run her coffee shop...

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Monster in the marsh

Monster in the marsh

Monster in the marsh: "When dashing Jackson Fortier stumbles - literally - into the bayou's inner depths, he never expects to encounter a gorgeous swamp woman. Little does he know Josephine Cadieux's ulterior motive for getting to know him: infiltrating his...

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Operation Rafe's redemption

Operation Rafe's redemption

Operation Rafe's redemption: "Years ago, Foxworth Foundation operatives walked into a trap that almost annihilated them all. So when Charlie Foxworth - the firm's cool financial mastermind - finds the man responsible, she'll stop at nothing to take him down....

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Cold case identity

Cold case identity

Cold case identity : "Unlocking the secrets of her past puts their present in danger. Palmer Hudson is considered the bad boy of the family. But he never allows his roving eye to wander in Louisa O'Brien's direction. Because his sister's best friend is...

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Melting the surgeon's heart

Melting the surgeon's heart

ER doc's Las Vegas reunion: :The last place straitlaced Dr. Eva Gordon expects to call home is Las Vegas. But when her famous fiancé abruptly ends their engagement, Eva's desperate to escape her small town and its gossipmongers. Yet, whilst Fremont General...

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Dangerous Texas hideout

Dangerous Texas hideout

Dangerous Texas hideout: "Seeking refuge from danger ... with threats at every turn! When her daughter is the only witness able to identify a group of bank robbers, single mum Penny Jackson knows their lives are in danger. These men will do anything to keep...

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Playing the Sicilian's game of revenge  by Lorraine Hall

Playing the Sicilian's game of revenge

Lorraine Hall

"They're both playing a game, but just one can win! Saverina Parisi is a means to an end - a fact Teo LaRosa forgets the moment they share a blazing kiss. He doesn't want to hurt this brilliant, beautiful woman, but marrying into her family's empire is an...

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Colton's dangerous cover

Colton's dangerous cover

Colton's dangerous cover: "Someone is preying on club goers. That's why Fletcher Colton has gone undercover as DJ Kiki Shelton's assistant. Facing danger is just part of the job for a detective, but sneaking around in dark clubs and alleyways with Kiki poses...

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K-9 security

K-9 security

A stalker's prey: "Hollywood actress Bria Baker has all that comes with worldwide fame ... including a stalker who's followed her to a New York City film set. To assure her personal protection, the superstar hires bodyguard Xavier Nichols the man whose heart...

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Sweet-talkin' maverick  by Cheryl (Romance fiction writer) Harper

Sweet-talkin' maverick

Cheryl (Romance fiction writer) Har...

Sweet-talkin' maverick : "Businessman turned landowner Dylan Sanchez is a dealmaker...and a heartbreaker. The rookie rancher insists he will never amble down the bridal path - even though everyone in town seems determined to see him put a ring on, well,...

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Fortune's baby claim

Fortune's baby claim

Fortune's baby claim: "It's every parent's worst nightmare come true when two babies are mistakenly switched at birth! Single mum Esme Fortune already loves the infant she brought home from the hospital, but she can't possibly deny her own flesh and blood. And...

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Pretty rings & broken things  by Kat Singleton

Pretty rings & broken things

Kat Singleton

"Pretty rings can't always fix broken things. Unfortunately, that doesn't stop powerful men from trying, which is why instead of getting the wedding I'd always dreamed of, I was forced to marry the heir to our rival company and join a family that we've hated...

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Scandalously bound to the gentleman  by Helen Dickson

Scandalously bound to the gentleman

Helen Dickson

"Lucy Quinn has never put much stock in what others think. After the traumatic events of her past, she avoids society, working as a nurse in India. Then she meets British diplomat Charles Anderson, who makes her feel a lightness and excitement again. Until his...

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Swift and saddled  by Lyla Sage

Swift and saddled

Lyla Sage

"The last thing Ada Hart needs is a man to take care of her. Not anymore. After failing out of her interior design program and the disaster that was her short-lived marriage, Ada clawed her way up from her rock bottom. Now, the only person she trusts is...

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Grim and bear it  by Juliette Cross

Grim and bear it

Juliette Cross

"Clara Savoie knows Henry Blackwater is practically in love with her. But for some strange reason, the broody grim won't ask her out on a date. Taking matters into her own hands, Clara shows up on Henry's doorstep with an offer he can't refuse. Now he's the...

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Second rite  by Geneva Lee

Second rite

Geneva Lee

"Thea Melbourne has a broken heart. A month after her world turned upside down, she's struggling to return to the life she left behind. Her mother is in a coma, she's selling off designer gowns to pay the bills, and her roommates seem to think she's made of...

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The lifeline  by Tom Ellen

The lifeline

Tom Ellen

"Will is sleepwalking through life. He works a dead-end job and volunteers at an anonymous crisis line to avoid facing his own problems. Annie is sure she has her five-year plan all worked out. But when things start falling apart, she just needs someone who...

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Love, me  by Jessica Saunders

Love, me

Jessica Saunders

"Rachel Miller is a lawyer and mother of two who's just as comfortable in a courtroom as she is on the sidelines of a soccer field. Sure, her marriage is on autopilot, her parents are overly involved, and the other suburban moms are just a little bit catty....

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Once persuaded, twice shy  by Melodie Edwards

Once persuaded, twice shy

Melodie Edwards

"When Anne Elliott broke up with Ben Wentworth it seemed like the right thing to do, but now eight years later, she's not so sure. In her tourist destination hometown, Anne is comfortable and confident in the life she's built for herself. She has a successful...

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Three queens  by Geneva Lee

Three queens

Geneva Lee

"Thea and Julian have made their choice, but can they survive the fallout? Experience the decadent, magical world of Three Queens, the third book in the Filthy Rich Vampire series from New York Times bestselling author Geneva Lee. Returning to the world of the...

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Kilt trip  by Alexandra Kiley

Kilt trip

Alexandra Kiley

"Ready or Scot... Globetrotter Addie Macrae always follows her wanderlust. As a travel consultant, she jet sets around the world - anywhere but Scotland. But when she's sent on assignment to help a struggling family-run tour company in the Highlands - and save...

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Take two, Birdie Maxwell  by Allison Winn Scotch

Take two, Birdie Maxwell

Allison Winn Scotch

"Birdie Robinson thought she'd gotten everything she wanted out of life: fame, adoration and an A-list career as Hollywood's most beloved ingenue. But after an on-set feud goes viral, she's forced to go into hiding in the one place where no one would think to...

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A lady's guide to marvels and misadventure  by Angela Bell

A lady's guide to marvels and misadventure

Angela Bell

"Victorian socialite Clara Stanton strives to protect her eccentric family's reputation, but that proves to be difficult when her grandfather takes off on a flight of fancy. Thrown together with vagabond tinker Theodore Kingsley, Clara sets off to follow her...

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