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186 books found
Redeeming Love
Francine Rivers
historical romance
(377k)
A God-fearing man marries a broken prostitute and loves her unconditionally — even as she keeps running away.
To Catch a Firefly
Emmy Sanders
contemporary romance
(23k)
A neurodivergent man has secretly loved his wild, free-spirited best friend for years — but how do you hold onto a firef
Exodus
Kate Stewart
dark romanceThe Ravenhood #2
(232k)
She returns to the small town — and the dangerous men — who broke her, to finally make peace with who she is.
The Wolf at Bay (Big Bad Wolf #2)
Charlie Adhara
paranormal romanceBig Bad Wolf #2
(10k)
A BSI agent drags his werewolf partner home for the holidays — then they find a body in the yard.
After the Storm
Laura Pavlov
contemporary romanceCottonwood Cove #5
(25k)
A grumpy single dad and his first love reunite in a snowstorm — one hotel room, one bed, one last chance.
Golden Trail (The 'Burg, #3)
Kristen Ashley
romantic suspenseThe 'Burg #3
(22k)
A small-town PI and his first love fake a truce to catch a dirty cop — but old feelings refuse to stay buried.
Poppy Jenkins
Clare Ashton
contemporary romance
(4k)
The only gay in her Welsh village, Poppy's heart is thrown into chaos when her long-lost best friend returns.
One Golden Summer
Carley Fortune
contemporary romanceBarry’s Bay #2
(455k)
A photographer returns to the lake cottage of her youth — and meets the boy from her favourite photo, all grown up.
The Oath We Give
Monty Jay
dark romanceHollow Boys #5
(23k)
Forced to return to their corrupt hometown, two revenge-driven souls make a deadly vow — and he wants more than her safe
The Sea of Tranquility
Katja Millay
new adult romance
(89k)
A girl hiding a dark secret and a boy who only knows loss find each other in the wreckage.
Chasing Shelter
Catherine Cowles
romantic suspenseSparrow Falls #5
(28k)
A woman hiding from her past moves next door to her brother's broody best friend — a single dad who sees too much.
Better Than the Movies
Lynn Painter
young adult romanceBetter Than the Movies #1
(815k)
A rom-com-obsessed teen enlists her annoying neighbor to win her crush — and falls for him instead.
Fake Skating
Lynn Painter
young adult romance
(82k)
Childhood best friends reunite years later — but the nerdy boy she remembered is now the town's hockey god.
Christy
Catherine Marshall
historical romance
(57k)
A young woman leaves city comfort to teach in Appalachia — and finds her faith and heart tested.
That Forever Girl
Meghan Quinn
contemporary romanceGetting Lucky #2
(26k)
He pushed her away after tragedy struck — now she's back in their small town and he wants a second chance.
Unforgettable
Melanie Harlow
sports romanceCloverleigh Farms #5
(19k)
A disgraced MLB pitcher returns home for a wedding and rediscovers the girl he never forgot.
The Stationery Shop
Marjan Kamali
historical romance
(129k)
Sixty years after a coup tore them apart on the eve of their wedding, Roya finally gets to ask Bahman why.
The Wreck
Marie Force
romantic suspense
(7k)
Fifteen years after tragedy tore them apart, new clues about the crash bring him back to the girl he never stopped lovin
Safe Haven
Nicholas Sparks
contemporary romance
(403k)
A woman fleeing her dark past finds love with a gentle widower in a quiet coastal town — but danger followed her.
Burned
Greta Rose West
contemporary romanceThe Cade Ranch #1
(5k)
A guarded cowboy and a woman on the run find dangerous comfort on a Wyoming ranch.
Jewels of the Sun (Gallaghers of Ardmore, #1)
Nora Roberts
contemporary romanceGallaghers of Ardmore #1
(69k)
A lost American woman finds herself — and love — in a cozy Irish village steeped in folklore and magic.
The Seaside Homecoming
Julie Klassen
regency romanceOn Devonshire Shores #3
(3k)
A disgraced woman takes refuge in a mysterious man's boarding house — but her hidden past may cost her everything.
Strawberry Summer
Melissa Brayden
contemporary romance
(4k)
A farm girl and her first love are reunited in their small hometown — but old scars run deep.
All Rhodes Lead Here
Mariana Zapata
contemporary romance
(169k)
A heartbroken woman hides in a mountain town — and slowly melts her grumpy landlord's walls.