Contemporary Romance

Contemporary Romance

When you’re looking to download free and discounted contemporary romance ebooks, this is the place to go. Satisfy your inner passion for bestselling romance in this category, and never pay more than what you should. We routinely feature the best authors of contemporary romance ebooks, and they always promote their ebooks to you--for free or for a discount.

 

Definition of "Contemporary Romance": While technically a subgenre of the Romance category, that category is much too large to not be broken down. Contemporary Romance, by definition, is set in the time in which it was written.  The ebooks in this category are largely focused on the relationship and romantic love shared by two people.  Typically, ebooks in this category reward characters that are good people, punish those that are bad, and end with an upbeat, positive conclusion.  But, that "formula" is always being altered by excellent authors--which is why we read their ebooks, right?

 

Some examples of the best Contemporary Romance ebooks past and present include Nicholas Sparks (The Longest Ride), Tracy Brogan (Crazy Little Thing), Jojo Moyes (Me Before You), Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook), Lisa Kleypas (Blue-Eyed Devil).

When London Snow Falls (When Snow Falls Book 2)

by Hayden Stone


Charlie Renfrew is too busy and too broke for a love life. There’s no room in a schedule crammed with university, a full-time job, music, and his very committed relationship with overthinking. Hence the dating ban. Which is exactly when Ben Campbell shows up with his piercings, quirky knits, and indie rock fame. But maybe it’s time for Charlie to trade caffeine for something hotter, blonder, and completely out of his comfort zone.


Gorgeous, funny men don’t happen to Charlie. Not like this. Even if it’s ill-timed and too bloody complicated. But maybe a quick shag won’t hurt…

Sex might be easy, but being vulnerable isn’t. Not for Charlie, his anxiety, or his precarious stack of responsibilities. It would be so easy to fall into Ben’s world of cozy, snowy London where there’s love and sex and possibilities. But Charlie already knows what happens when he goes off course. Not to mention the consequences. And when the snow melts, he’ll have to put his heart back into a deep freeze…

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Claimed by the Don: A Dark Mafia Romance

by Natasha L. Black


I thought I could keep my secrets buried.
Then he walked back into my life.

Benny Falconari.
Dangerous, untouchable, and sinfully irresistible.
The ruthless head of the Falconari crime family.
He’s everything I ran from—and everything I can’t resist.

I promised myself I’d never fall for him again.
But one night changes everything, and now I’m carrying another of his secrets.
When my son is kidnapped, Benny is the only one who can save him.
Even if it means facing the truth that could tear us apart forever.
 
 
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A Wicked Revenge, Book 1: A Steamy Historical Romance

by Em Brown


He's out for revenge, but she might prove too hot for him to handle.

Miss Primrose needs to be punished.

A member of the wicked Inn of the Red Chrysanthemum, where the most indecent pleasures are indulged, Miss Primrose—or Mistress Primrose, as she prefers—left Nicholas Edelton a shell of a man. Now his older brother, Spencer Edelton, the Marquess of Carey, intends to provide her a set-down she will never forget.

Weary from exacting her revenge upon the man who assaulted her sister, Beatrice Primrose has had her fill of men of privilege and presumption, but she accepts a fateful invitation from a handsome nobleman to spend a sennight at his estate for a grand sum of money. She soon learns, however, that she will not get to reprise her role as Mistress. To her horror, she finds his lordship expects her to submit to him!

But Beatrice won’t give in so easily.

In a clash of wills, fueled by vengeance and desire, Lord Carey and Miss Primrose wrestle for dominance in, and out of, the bedchamber. Their biggest struggle, however, may be against their own passions…

Can Miss Primrose take what she dishes? And will Lord Carey succumb or succeed with her punishment?


HEAT ADVISORY: On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the hottest heat level, this enemies-to-lovers Regency historical romance is a 6! Read only if you enjoy scorching, wicked chemistry with themes of submission and dominance as well as elements of revenge and discipline.

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Tis the Season to be Bullied: A Dark Romance Collection

by Logan Fox


USA Today bestselling author Logan Fox unwraps the ultimate dark romance gift: four of her most ruthless, addictive, and devastatingly twisted bully romance novels wrapped in one sinful holiday bundle.

 

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

When dark romance is calling,

And good girls are falling, for men they should fear...

It's the darkest season of all!

Hate You

He's the monster she hates,

But it might be too late,

Her tormentor's obsessed with her.

Every threat that he makes,

Every boundary he breaks,

Just ensures she'll be his evermore.

It's the darkest season of all!

Serpents

Three vengeful dark princes,

In their dark domain,

Have marked her as property now.

Though she fights their claim,

In this twisted game,

To their darkness she'll finally bow.

It's the darkest season of all!

Brutal Bully

She swore she'd resist,

But his cruel twist,

Keeps her bound by mystery.

Each possessive kiss,

Leads to tortured bliss,

Till Stockholm syndrome remains.

It's the darkest season of all!

Their Kingdom Come

Three vengeful dark souls,

Take their heavenly toll,

On the faith she once held pure and true,

Every cut, every kiss,

Brings exquisite bliss,

Till she worships the pain they put her through.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

When redemption comes calling,

These monsters must crawl or watch their love disappear...

 

Unwrap at your own risk.

Side effects may include: increased heart rate, emotional damage, and an unhealthy obsession with morally grey book boyfriends.

These books contains dark themes and mature content, so please be aware of your triggers before diving in.

This bundle contains the following previously published books:

  • Serpents
  • Their Kingdom Come
  • Brutal Bully
  • Hate You

 

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Falling for My Boss: An Age Gap, Surprise Pregnancy Romance

by Natasha L. Black


I can’t let them find me.
Never get close. Never leave a trail.

Then Derek—my new boss—offers me a place to stay, a place to hide.
I want to tell him why I’m running, but the truth could destroy us both.

When my past catches up, Derek refuses to let me go.
Sparks fly, secrets unravel, and leaving feels impossible.

But how can I stay when my past could destroy everything?
Especially now that my pregnancy test just came back positive…
And for the first time, I can see a future worth fighting for.

 
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Expose on the Ice: An enemies-to-lovers hockey romance (Sparks on the Ice Book 1)

by Tessa Cross


The NHL’s most guarded star…


Carter Knox, brash and powerful star forward for the Omaha Frost Giants, has perfected the art of keeping everyone at arm’s length.

With a dark past he’s desperate to hide, he knows that letting anyone close could spell the end of his career.


An ambitious journalist determined to crack his story…

Ambitious sports reporter Lily Grant has finally landed her big break. Her assignment? Crack Carter Knox’s icy exterior… or else!

But Lily is about to find out that while making the big leagues is one thing, getting to the top can be a whole lot harder.


A collision of secrets and attraction…

As Lily takes Carter head on, and he tries to freeze her out, they’re soon driving each other up the wall.

From locker room confrontations to steamy nights tangled in the sheets, this relationship is anything but smooth skating!


Expose on the Ice – the first novel in the Sparks on the Ice series – is a spicy, enemies-to-lovers hockey romance filled with sizzling tension both on and off the ice. It's a complete story with a guaranteed HEA.

To help you decide, please consider these content descriptions:


Heat level4/5 (explicit 'open door')
Violence: None
Horror: None

Profanity: Mild/Moderate
Content warnings: Brief flashbacks to car accident.

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The Bride's Christmas Dress: a Friends to Lovers Beach Romance (Seabreeze Wedding Chapel Book 2)

by Jennifer Faye


Christmas comes to the Wedding Dreams Boutique…


Liza Howard is struggling to hang on to the boutique she’d inherited. She’s pinning all of her hopes on a robust holiday shopping season. However, when one of the expensive designer gowns she has on display is damaged by her upstairs tenant’s dog, the holiday season gets off to a bumpy start. As per store policy, you damage it, you buy it. And now Dylan Carver owns a wedding dress, and he has absolutely no use for it as he’s a confirmed bachelor. Will this special wedding dress bring these two closer so they can mend their scarred hearts this Christmas?


Seabreeze Wedding Chapel series:
The Bride’s Dream Wedding, prequel
The Bride’s Pink Shoes, book 1
The Bride’s Christmas Dress, book 2
The Runaway Bride’s Vow, book 3
The Bride's Antique Ring, book 4

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Billionaire Cowboy's Runaway Bride (Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas Book 1)

by Debra Clopton


He’s a confirmed bachelor, she’s a runaway bride who needs his help. After confirmed bachelor, Cole Tanner catches the garter at his friend’s wedding he finds a dazed and confused runaway bride limping along the back roads of his hometown of True Love, Texas and stops to help.Tulip Jones obviously can’t say no to public marriage proposals—this is her second time to be a runaway bride! She needs help in more ways than one—can Cole teach her how to become a confirmed bachelorette and learn to say no?They’re a perfect match until love gets in the way!The billionaire bachelors of True Love, Texas are about to meet their matches...


Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas
Billionaire Cowboy's Runaway Bride (Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas Book 1)
Billionaire Cowboy's Wedding Crasher (Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas Book 2)
Billionaire Cowboy's Hill Country Proposal (Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas Book 3)
Billionaire Cowboy Auctioned at Christmas (Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas Book 4)
Billionaire Cowboy's Dream Come True (Billionaire Cowboys of True Love, Texas Book 5)

McCoy Billionaire Brothers series
Her Billionaire Cowboy's Fake Marriage (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 1)
Her Billionaire Cowboy's Fake Wedding Fiasco (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 2)
Her Billionaire Cowboy's Trouble in Paradise (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 3)
Her Billionaire Cowboy's Secret Baby Surprise (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 4)
Her Billionaire Cowboy's Second Chance Romance (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 5)
Her Billionaire Cowboy Fake Fiancé (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 6)
Her Billionaire Cowboy's Inconvenient Marriage Blessing (McCoy Billionaire Brothers Book 7)

Coming in 2022!
Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas

Sweet Love'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 1)
Real Love'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 2)
Love Catch'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 3)
Heart Love'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 4)
True Love'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 5)
Love Seek'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 6)
Happy Dance'n Cowboy (Billionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texas Book 7)

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Beach View Lane (Crown Island Book 1)

by Jan Moran


Grab your beach cruiser and head to the Majestic Hotel on Crown Island! Start a heartwarming family saga set in a charming beach town.

April Raines is facing the end of her long-term marriage after her husband begins another family. Eager for a fresh start, she returns home with her grown daughters to Crown Island, just off the coast of Southern California.

When Ryan Kingston acquires the historical Majestic Hotel, he is determined to bring the vintage Victorian beach resort back to life. But it could come at a steep cost to him and his carefully guarded privacy.

Especially when April Raines, head of the new Crown Island Historical Society, captures his attention. Will they both get a second chance at life?

From the USA Today bestselling author of the Summer Beach and Coral Cottage series, Beach View Lane is the first in the Crown Island series about a quirky small town with fascinating characters. If you love clean romance and women’s fiction with fun characters you’ll want as friends, this series is for you.

Here’s what readers are saying about Jan’s books:
“Plan on drinking a pot of coffee, ignoring your family, and putting off household chores!”
“Thanks for writing clean romance with real women…of a certain age.”
“This is a fun summer read with a positive vibe!”
“A small-town beach series with all the good feels.”

Available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, large print, and audiobook.

 

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Commanding Sia (NCIS Series Book 1)

by Zoe Dawson


Separated by loss. . .reunited by duty…


When Lieutenant Ambrosia “Sia” Soto returns from an investigation into a “pilot error” case aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. James McCloud, she comes face to face with NCIS Special Agent and former lover, Christophe Vargas, the man who was involved in an F-18 Fighter Jet accident that took her brother’s life six years ago. But when another incident aboard the carrier involves the death of a senator’s son whose plane crashed into the deck on a routine training mission, she’s now required to return to the carrier with Chris in tow to face a cunning and dangerous foe. Bombarded both personally and professionally, Sia must trust her instincts and suppress the feelings that surface for her enigmatic and sexy partner.

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The Sweetheart Fix (Blossom Glen Book 2)

by Miranda Liasson


Juliet Montgomery absolutely loves her small town of Blossom Glen, Indiana, and everyone loves her. Except for the fact that she’s a couples counselor who suffered a 
very public breakup that no one can forget. And now her boss asks her to take a step back…which is exactly when the town’s good-lookin’ and unusually gruff mayor offers her an unexpected job.

Jack Monroe absolutely loves being the mayor of his small town. Except when he actually has to talk to people. Can’t he just fix the community problems in peace? Like right now, he’s mediating the silliest dispute two neighbors could possibly have. When the town sweetheart steps up and solves everyone’s problems in five minutes flat, Jack realizes what this town really needs…is a therapist.

Juliet is able to soothe anyone—other than the surly mayor, it seems. But there’s a reason they say opposites attract, because all of their verbal sparring leads to some serious attraction. Only, just like with fireworks, the view might appear beautiful—but she’s already had one public explosion that’s nearly ruined everything…how can she risk her heart again?

Each book in the Blossom Glen series is STANDALONE:
* The Sweetheart Deal
* The Sweetheart Fix

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Fame and Flames Complete Series Boxed Set

by Eliza Lockhart


If you love steamy romance, this complete trilogy is perfect for you.

Love can hurt, but it also burns hot.

Hard Rock Heat is an emotional, workplace lovers, rockstar romance with an American guitar wielding hero, a feisty British writer, and a love full of passion and steam.

Billionaire Blaze is a sweet British designer thrown into the path of a fiery American architect, two people coming together over their careers, a romance full of discovery and heat.

Scoring Fire is a sizzling journey of two people divided by career, thrown together by friends, his fire and her creativity bring two minds to one heart, one costume maker giving everything to the commanding quarterback.

Grab this complete series boxed set to enjoy three romances that end happily ever after.

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Hard Rock Heat Juno has just begun to face the world after a bad breakup when Jack gate-crashes the most important moment of her career so far. With no idea how much he’s turned her world upside down, the famous rockstar swaggers through her day and right into her heart, setting a blaze inside her.

After having his heart broken, Jack isn’t looking for love.

But there’s something about Juno, and the way she writes her books, all the way down to the characters she creates.

However, her life is in the UK, and his? New York. They come from very different places and an ocean divides them.

Can the two of them find something in common that helps them bridge the gap? There’s no shortage of fire and passion between them. Plus, Juno has always dreamed of a man who can show her the freedom in letting him lead the way.

But flames are only good at one thing. Burning everything they touch.

Will the heat prove too much for the already scorched couple, or are they strong enough to survive it this time?

 

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Everybody Knows (The Sunnyside Series Book 1)

by Jacie Floyd


The fast lane is going nowhere…At least that’s how librarian Harper Simmons feels. Despite growing up in her mother’s glitzy world of high fashion and rock stars, Harper craves small-town normalcy and a place to call home. She sets her sights on Sunnyside, IL, determined to renovate and reopen the town library. But the locals aren’t sure what to think of this dynamo in designer clothes.

Growing up in a small town had its ups and downs for Doctor Zach Novak. Despite his gratitude for all the Sunnysiders have done for him, he now feels stifled by the constant scrutiny and inevitable matchmaking. Longing to make a difference in the world, he’s eager to leave the country on a medical aid mission…until he meets the enchanting new librarian.

Past scandals and current vandals leave meddling townspeople suspicious of Zach’s interest in an outsider, but the couple’s overwhelming attraction has them steaming up the nights with a secret affair. Now, he’s not so sure he wants to go; she’s not so sure she wants to stay. How can they have a future together in Sunnyside when everybody knows their dreams are worlds apart?
 

 
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First Impressions

by Nora Roberts


Overwhelmed by the neighborly attentions of the cheerful and vivacious “girl next door,” a man burned by love finds his passions reigniting in #1 
New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts’s First Impressions.

Entrepreneur Vance Banning took a residence in rural Maryland to escape business pressures—and relationships with women pursuing his bank account. To the community, he’s a moody, out-of-work carpenter with a chip on his shoulder. To next door neighbor Shane Abbott, he’s just a man who needs a little kindness in his life. Vance’s suspicions of the stunning beauty’s intense interest in him start to fade when he realizes Shane’s compassion is honest and joyful—giving his heart permission to experience true love.

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Don't Bang a Bandmate (Break the Rules Book 3)

by Tabatha Kiss


I make the rules, and rule number one?
Don’t bang a bandmate. Ever.

Managing Criminal Records, the nation’s hottest rock band, is enough to drive anyone insane--and right now, I’m hanging on by a thread. So when Bronson Isaacs, our brooding, dirty-talking drummer, offers me a way to let off some steam--no strings attached--I can’t say no.

But one night between lifelong best friends quickly turns into our little secret. The more we fall into bed together, the harder it gets to pretend our friends-with-benefits arrangement isn’t turning into something so much more.

Falling for Bronson could ruin everything--our friendship, my career, and the band I’ve worked so hard to keep together.

Add in our rivals The Electrics suddenly waving the white flag so we can take down a common enemy together, and our summer tour is turning into pure chaos.

Can Criminal Records survive the Break the Rules Tour--or is this summer destined to be our last?

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tabatha Kiss comes a wild and spicy friends-to-lovers rockstar romance packed with heat, humor, and secrets. Don’t miss this new chapter in the Break the Rules series and find out why romance lovers can’t get enough of Tabby’s lovable heroes!

 

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Their Kingdom Come: A Dark Bully Romance (The Sinners of Saint Amos Book 1)

by Logan Fox


We're ready to die for the sins of our fathers, but is she?


Zac, Apollo, Cassius, Reuben

They told us we were the cure.
That we were special.
That we were pure.

It was all a lie. We were just like all the others they defiled, abused, neglected.

We formed a brotherhood and vowed to have our revenge.

Now only one girl stands in our way.


Trinity Malone doesn't know about our past. She doesn't have a say in our future.

At least, so we thought. Until we realized Trinity's exactly who we were looking for.

She's our secret weapon. Soon, she'll be seeking revenge... 
Just like us.

This is a dark bully romance.

Contains strong language, violence, and situations some may find triggering. This is the first book in a series. Cannot be read as a standalone and ends in a cliffhanger.

No cheating.
HEA guaranteed.

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Mountain Man Soldier: A Surprise Pregnancy Romance (Small Town Mountain Men)

by Natasha L. Black


Avoiding trouble was always my plan.
Until 
he came crashing back into my life.

He’s a rugged mountain man and ex-soldier with scars that run deep.
Lincoln Matthews isn’t just broken—he’s dangerous, unpredictable, and impossible to ignore.
And now, fate has us working side by side.

But as I get to know him, I see the pain he hides behind those hardened eyes.
He’s fighting his demons, and the closer we get, the more our chemistry ignites.


Just when I think I can trust him, his past returns with a vengeance.
Now, his enemies have me in their sights.
I want to run, but I need him more than ever.
Will he protect me... or break me for good?

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Serpents (The Serpents of Cinderhart Academy Book 1)

by Logan Fox


They call them the Serpents.

Knox, Mason, Silas.

These sick, twisted psychos are the untouchable elites at Cinderhart Academy.

I'd never get involved with such dangerous guys despite how gorgeous, rich, and influential they are.

But after I witness them committing a sadistic crime, I'm dragged kicking and screaming into their dark, depraved world.

If they plan to break me, they're late to the party.

Nim Winters isn't the same girl who stumbled onto their crime scene a few months ago.

I have nothing to left to lose.

The Serpents? They have everything...but not for long.

Serpents is a dark college bully romance where the heroine has multiple love interests…and gets a HEA with all of them in book three.

TW: This book contains scenes depicting graphic violence, mature content, and plenty of triggers.

 

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Mountain Man Bad Boy: A Surprise Pregnancy Romance (Small Town Mountain Men)

by Natasha L. Black


"Stay away from bad boys."
It’s a rule I’ve lived by… until Porter Hayes.


Porter isn’t just another addict at the rehab where I work.
We connect instantly, but he’s off-limits.
He needs to get clean, and I've got my own demons to defeat.

After he finishes his program and checks out, our chemistry ignites.
I’m falling for him, hard, even though I know the risks.
And he’s making it impossible to resist.


When my junkie brother kidnaps me, I pray Porter can save me.
But will I survive long enough to tell him the secret I’m carrying?

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Love is Never Lost: (inspired by "Rip Van Winkle") (A Modern Fairytale)

by Katy Regnery


"Romance readers are sure to enjoy this modern twist on the classic story!"
-- BlueInk Reviews, Booklist


From 
New York Times bestseller Katy Regnery comes a new twist on the beloved American legend, "Rip Van Winkle."

Sometimes, the journey is the love story.

On the night of his high school graduation, Ripley Van Winkle—local quarterback, prom king and all-around big man on campus—swan dives off the top of the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse. . . and lands on jagged pile of rocks. Suffering massive brain trauma, Rip isn’t expected to live, but he somehow manages to beat the odds: most of his physical injuries heal, though he remains in a deep coma for the next twenty years.

When Rip awakens two decades later, he will need to relearn his body’s most basic functions, in addition to catching up on twenty years’ worth of history, progress and change. Something called the “internet” has the answer to every question you could ever dream of asking, and people are reliant on mobile telephones smaller than a Walkman. His high school girlfriend is married with children, and he has an eighteen-year-old sister who was born while he was “sleeping.”

As Rip struggles to find his place in this strange, new world, one presence in his life will become both a beacon and guide: his childhood friend, Katrina Van Tassel. But Trina has a challenging adult life of her own, and there’s no guarantee she has space in her life (or her heart) for her one-time high school crush . . . Rip Van Winkle.

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥


Love is Never Lostis part of the ~a modern fairytale~ collection: contemporary, standalone romances inspired by beloved fairy tales.

The Vixen and the Vet (Beauty & the Beast)
Never Let You Go (Hansel & Gretel)
Ginger's Heart (Little Red Riding Hood)
Dark Sexy Knight (Camelot)
Don't Speak (The Little Mermaid)
Shear Heaven (Rapunzel)
At First Sight (Aladdin)
Love is Never Lost (Rip Van Winkle)

Note: These books can be read in any order, with the exception of Shear Heaven & At First Sight, which are a duo.

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