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).

NAVY SEAL BOX SET - Black Dawn Books 1-3

by Caitlyn O'Leary


The Black Dawn Navy SEAL Series Box Set includes the three books where the series started.

Begin with Her Steadfast Hero and the Earthquake in Las Flores where the Black Dawn Navy SEAL team is first introduced. These heroes of Black Dawn help round up ruthless felons who have escaped a notorious prison.

Then meet Dex Evans as he helps the woman of his dreams escape a killer who is intent on hunting her down.

Navy SEAL, Hunter Diaz is reunited with a woman from his past, the woman who he denied himself. This brave high school principal is terrorized by the gangs of LA. Will he be able to save her?
 

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Daddy's Kilted Friend (Once Upon a Daddy Book 11)

by Kelli Callahan


Who can resist a man in a kilt? I certainly couldn't.

I knew what I wanted the moment I laid eyes on him.
So did he...
Then I heard his sinfully delicious accent,
And all bets were off.

If I wasn't already tempted,
He came to my rescue when a college party got out of control.
I slept in his bed.
He slept on the couch.
But I left him a present before he drove me home...

There are so many reasons we shouldn't give in.
He's older than me.
He wants to be a professor at my school.
He's one of my father's friends...

But I still want to see what is under his kilt.

Kelli's Note: Each book in the "Once Upon a Daddy" series is a full-length standalone romance novel. It's totally safe and the HEA is always guaranteed. Leave your panties at the door. You won't need them with Daddy gets home because you're going to want to be a bad, bad lass.

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Bryce (The Player Book 1)

by Nana Malone

Money, power, prestige…failure. Bryce Coulter is … The Player.

Don’t call it a come back….Because no one else is. Poised to live up to his legacy, tennis player, Bryce Coulter, loses it all on one swing. Now, with the pressure on and his future in jeopardy, the last thing he needs is a smart-mouthed, training partner with attitude and a killer swing — or maybe she’s exactly what he needs.

Rich, spoiled and moneyed — seen that, been dragged through the dirt behind that. Tami Ivey, gets enough of the bad boy trust fund kids at work. She doesn’t need it in her sanctuary too. Playing tennis is the only way to connect to the girl she used to be before tragedy struck. The day Bryce Coulter turns up at her court, she turns on that classic attitude. If there’s anything she’s learned it’s how to make a guy run. Except, he’s not running. And maybe she doesn’t want him to....

 
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The Light We Lost

by Jill Santopolo


The New York Times Bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
 
“This love story between Lucy & Gabe spans decades and continents as two star-crossed lovers try to return to each other…Will they ever meet again? This book kept me up at night, turning the pages to find out, and the ending did not disappoint.”—Reese Witherspoon

One Day meets Me Before You meets your weekender bag.”—The Skimm

“Extraordinary.”—Emily Giffin

He was the first person to inspire her, to move her, to truly understand her. Was he meant to be the last?


Lucy is faced with a life-altering choice. But before she can make her decision, she must start her story—their story—at the very beginning.

Lucy and Gabe meet as seniors at Columbia University on a day that changes both of their lives forever. Together, they decide they want their lives to mean something, to matter. When they meet again a year later, it seems fated—perhaps they'll find life's meaning in each other. But then Gabe becomes a photojournalist assigned to the Middle East and Lucy pursues a career in New York. What follows is a thirteen-year journey of dreams, desires, jealousies, betrayals, and, ultimately, of love. Was it fate that brought them together? Is it choice that has kept them away? Their journey takes Lucy and Gabe continents apart, but never out of each other's hearts.

This devastatingly romantic debut novel about the enduring power of first love, with a shocking, unforgettable ending, is Love Story for a new generation.
 
“It's the epic love story of 2017.”—Redbook

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Back To You: A Second Chance Romance

by Natasha L. Black


Lights. Camera. Total nightmare.

The man of my dreams is Hollywood’s hottest bachelor.
But I’m not one of his crazy fan girls.
I’m his ex-girlfriend.

The high school sweetheart that left him behind.
My career came first.
And now, it’s what has led me back to him.
His name is in lights, and I’m working on his next blockbuster movie.
Watching him shirtless on-set has me second guessing all my life choices.
And spending the night with him?
Well, that has me second guessing my intelligence.

A commoner dating Hollywood royalty.
The world would chew us up.
His rabid fans will destroy my life faster than I can blink.

Being with him feels right when were alone in the dark, but the paparazzi’s flash reminds me that this is only a beautiful nightmare.

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Re-Constructing Miss Jade

by C.D. Samuda


Grieving the death of her father, Jade has more than her fair share of problems. Inheriting a company debt wasn't something she planned on dealing with.

With some of the construction workers quitting, her fighting to keep the company intact while dealing with a nasty divorce, everything seems to be falling apart.

With everything crumbling around her, she finds herself gradually depending on her foreman. His strong arms are meant to do more than to erect buildings, they are meant to protect her.

 
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Dirty Like Me

by Jaine Diamond


A gorgeous rock star. An indecent proposal. How can a girl resist?

Struggling barista Katie Bloom doesn’t even know who Jesse Mayes is until she inadvertently wins the coveted role of sex kitten in his hot new music video. But by the time she’s in bed with him, she knows his reputation.

Love maker. Heartbreaker.
 
Making out with a stranger in front of a camera crew isn’t how Katie imagined herself getting over a broken heart, but when Jesse touches her, sparks fly. The sex is fake but the chemistry is real, and soon the steamy video is blazing up the charts.

Then Jesse makes Katie an irresistible offer: act as his girlfriend for six weeks while he promotes his new album. The only catch? Their sizzling make-out sessions will be for the cameras only.

Which is fine with Katie, since she's not about to trust her heart to rock's most legendary lover. Her body? Maybe…

 
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The Best Man Wins: A Steamy Romantic Comedy

by Adora Crooks

 

It’s a battle to the final I do…


He was supposed to be a simple one-night-stand to get over my ex.

He ticked all the boxes: smoking hot stranger, eyes as dark as his sense of humor, and no strings attached. He took me up to his room and made me forget all about my heartbreak.

But when my wedding planning company assigns me my next case, I find myself face-to-face with my hot stranger yet again.

His name? Braxton West.

His role? The groom’s best man.

His mission? To break up the couple before they say their vows.

A billionaire like Braxton West, I’m sure, is used to getting what he wants.

But he’s going to have to get cozy with failure, because I won’t let anything or anyone ruin this perfect wedding.

Even if he is making it hard to tear my eyes away from his bulging...biceps

Can I keep this wedding on track...and stop myself from falling victim to a Braxton distraction...?

A note from Adora: Get ready to laugh, cry, and stay up...all night! This standalone story includes lots of steamy scenes, one grumpy bad boy with a heart of gold, and one spirited wedding planner who will stop at nothing to make sure everyone gets their happily-ever-after!

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Love to Hate Her: Wild Minds Duet Book 1 (Wild Love 2)

by J. saman


A rare moment of weakness.
A burning desire impossible to deny.
Forbidden words I should never have spoken...

Seven years ago, I confessed my darkest secret to my brother’s girlfriend. When she broke up with him and walked out of our lives, she took my secret with her.
But, with my band set to go on tour around the world, I have a problem. I need a nanny for my autistic daughter. And unfortunately, Viola Starr, my brother’s ex, is the perfect fit.
Now, there is no escaping her. Or our past.
Especially when my brother seems determined to win her back.
Five months and she’ll be out of my life again.
Five months of ignoring lingering, heated glances.
The fire she draws out of me. The way she loves my daughter.
Five months… And my world is about to come crashing down around me.

Part one of this sexy single dad, rock star, nanny duet.

Duet Reading Order
Love to Hate Her (#1)
Hate to Love Him (#2)

Other books in this series: Reckless Love

 
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B is for Boss's Baby (Office Secrets Book 3)

by Annie J. Rose


He’s my boss.
He’s 15 years older than me.
Against the rules.
Forbidden.
Irresistible.


My life was already turned upside down.
I'm on my own for the first time after being disinherited by my parents.
Now I have to go and work for my money.
Which ended up with getting a crush on my boss.
He's six foot plus of blond Nordic hotness, total alpha male.
More than a crush, really. A volcano.
Flames, passion, someone who has me erupting.
It has to be a secret. No one can ever know.
Now we're in Paris together, the most romantic city in the world.
Supposedly for our campaign photo shoot...
But ends up being one stolen week together.
Lost in the throes of passion.
I’ve never felt this way before.
Then coming back to reality, his ex shows up.
I guess it was a one-week affair after all.
Except I brought a pastry home not usually made in Paris...
A bun in the oven. I'm pregnant.

Nik can never know.
He has his own life.
I’ll just have to go on with mine.
Knowing he’s the only man I’ll ever love.



B is for Boss's Baby is a full-length office romance full of secrets and surprises and a whirlwind of forbidden naughtiness, all wrapped up with a beautiful and sweet HEA sure to make your heart soar! This book is part of the Office Secrets series but stands alone. Books do not have to be read in order.

 
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One Hundred Wishes (An Aspen Cove Small Town Romance Book 3)

by Kelly Collins


Best-selling author Kelly Collins welcomes you back to Aspen Cove, the tiny Colorado town where anything can happen if you just open your heart and mind.

Pop star Samantha White walks off the stage and disappears into a crowd of cheering fans. After ten years as the music sensation known as Indigo, she needs to figure out who she really is.
With her manager pressuring her to sign a new contract, Samantha runs to the only place she remembers with fondness—Aspen Cove—a small town that embraced twelve-year-old Samantha when she and her mother finally left her abusive father.

She’s sure a few weeks of peace in a secluded cabin will be exactly what she needs to figure out where to go from here. But when Dalton Black storms into her life, Samantha realizes she may not get the clarity and calm she’s seeking. If she plays her cards right, she’ll get something better—love.

Dalton Black doesn’t ask for much. But then, he knows most people would say he doesn’t deserve much—not after spending six years in prison for killing a man. He’s carved out a quiet life in Aspen Cove where he knows who is friend and who is foe. Just when he’s accepted his life will be a string of meaningless relationships, he meets Samantha White and everything changes.

Can a famous singer find her forever with an ex-convict? Or will the secrets they keep tear them apart? Find out in One Hundred Wishes.

 
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Broken Beast

by R.R. Banks


Simone

All I wanted was to get as far away from my ex, Max.  

I never thought that would lead me back to him…

Jay Brieman, my first love, my first kiss, and the first guy to dump me.

Six months in this small town with him shouldn’t be too hard. Right?

Well, that’s what I thought till my Airbnb falls through, and the only other option left is Jay.

I don’t know if I can handle the emotional rollercoaster of living in his guest house. 

And that’s assuming I make it through whatever’s going on in my new town for the next six months…

Especially with his baby on the way.


Jay

All I want in life is some peace and quiet. I moved into the mountains so I could stay far away from the lifestyle that tore my family apart.

Now that materialistic way of life is creeping into my town, like my past is catching up to me.

And that’s not even taking my ex, Simone Moreland into account.

She arrived in my workshop hoping for someplace to stay, looking every bit as hot as she was fifteen years ago.

She’s hiding something from me, and I need to find out what it is.

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S is for Secret Baby (Office Secrets Book 1)

by Annie J. Rose


Sleeping with the enemy?
Well, now she works for me.


Rian was my rival in college, vying for the same internship.
Sometimes enemies are fire between the sheets—we were.
Until she walked off with the internship.
Now, the smart-mouthed beauty who always kept me guessing got downsized and takes a job out in Nebraska out of desperation.
She’s working for me.
I don’t mind her working under me, but I’d rather have her in bed.
Or across this desk.

Her ideas are brilliant and the flirting is hot, so we’re playing with fire.
Against company regulations, we have a blazing secret affair.
I can’t get enough of her, and I know she feels the same way.
Everything’s like a fantasy until a phone call sends her into a panic, and our sexy business trip is cut short.
Because Rian has a secret.
She took more from me than that internship in college.
She has a daughter—my daughter.
A child who was kept secret from me by the enemy I’ve come to love.

Nothing can ever be the same now that I know her secret.

S is for Secret Baby is a full-length office romance full of secrets and surprises and a whirlwind of forbidden naughtiness, all wrapped up with a beautiful and sweet HEA sure to make your heart soar! This book is part of the Office Secrets series but stands alone. Books do not have to be read in order.

 
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Good Girl (The Siren Island Series Book 1)

by Tricia O'Malley

What the heck was she doing on this island?

Samantha Jameson finds herself washed up on Siren Island – well, if she was to be honest with herself, more like worn-out, defeated, and dead tired. Her whole life has been spent playing by the rules, and for what? An empty apartment, a career with no upward movement, and one failed relationship after another. When it all blows up in her face, what’s a girl to do but book a last-minute trip to the ridiculously named Laughing Mermaid Bed & Breakfast on an unknown speck of an island in the Caribbean?

Lucas Mosteron knows all about burning out from first-hand experience. Over the years, he’s discovered that he isn’t the only one, as everyone has their own unique story for landing on Siren Island – including his lovely and mysterious neighbors at The Laughing Mermaid Bed & Breakfast. Little does he know that there is more to their story than he could ever have imagined possible. When Samantha Jameson arrives as their guest – depleted and needing respite, Lucas can’t help but feel like he could be the man she needs. Irresistibly drawn to her uptight demeanor, Lucas is determined to unwind Samantha and show her that life on Siren Island could be the answer to all her problems.

The Siren Island Series

Book 1: Good Girl
Book 2: Up to No Good
Book 3: A Good Chance (Expected early 2020)

 
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Sweet Talk (Buchanan / Renard / MacKenna Book 10)

by Julie Garwood


An FBI agent and a lawyer are falling in love—and making a federal case out of it in #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood’s hot romantic thriller.

When Special Agent Grayson Kincaid first encounters Olivia MacKenzie, she makes quite an impression. The beautiful, tough young attorney has stumbled into the middle of an FBI sting operation and reduced it to chaos. Olivia has ticked off the wrong guy. He’s FBI. But Olivia is even more intimidating. She’s IRS.

Olivia is on the trail of an elaborate Ponzi scheme for her own very personal reasons, and her investigation has enraged some ruthless people and endangered her life. She’s no stranger to tight situations, but she’s smart enough to know when to call for help, especially if that help is tall, dark, and handsome.

Together, Grayson and Olivia make a great team to fight corruption, but they’re also fighting an intense attraction—the one battle they’re bound to lose.

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Heart Beat

by Lulu Pratt


Wyatt and his sister are a chart-topping duo who have toured the world.
They need a session pianist for their new album.
My own band has just split and this could be the lucky break I've needed my entire life.
I audition, get the job and spend hours with him creating music.
This is a purely business partnership. No feelings.

But I'm falling in love with the man behind the words.

He's handsome, talented and so hot - everything I need.
Our relationship is out of bounds and sleeping my way to the top is not how I want to get there.
It's too hard working so closely together and we can't fight our feelings anymore.

Now we have a secret, and if his sister finds out not only will I lose him, but she'll make sure I never work in this industry again.

***Sizzling hot alpha romance full-length novel with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after***

 
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Naughty Stranger (A Dangerous Love Book 1)

by Stacey Kennedy


From USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy comes a thrilling, sexy romance about a woman in danger and a small-town police detective who will do anything to keep her safe.

After a sudden tragedy blew her world apart, Peyton Kerr fled her big city career and started over in Stoney Creek, Maine. So far, she's loving small-town life--no one knows about her past, and her easy flirtation with Boone Knight gives her a reason to smile. But then someone is murdered in Peyton's store, and her quiet, anonymous existence is instantly destroyed. To make matters worse, Boone--a police detective--is assigned to the case, and Peyton knows she can't keep him at arm's length any longer. She's resisted the simmering heat between them--but now this gorgeous man is promising to keep her safe--and satisfied...

Boone Knight doesn't want the complications of a relationship. But when he volunteers to protect his town's newest--and sexiest--resident, he finally admits he'd like to explore their sizzling attraction. And after one incredible night, everything changes for Boone. Peyton is sweeter--and braver--than anyone he's ever met, and with her in his arms, everything makes sense. He just needs to convince her to trust him enough to reveal her secrets, or risk losing her to a merciless killer who seems to grow bolder with each passing day.

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Secret Daddies: A Contemporary Romance Box Set

by Natasha L. Black


Settle in for these six full-length standalone romances full of men who take charge in the boardroom and the bedroom!
Don't miss this set of hot billionaire bosses and secret babies waiting to be found out!


Book One – My Ex’s Secret Baby

I may hate him...
But I can't deny my attraction still lingers.
He's big. Bossy. And in control.
And the only thing better than seeing him now...
Is the memory of me screaming his name. Again. And again.

Book Two – Bad Boy’s Secret Baby

He's the same rebel that had me begging for his touch.
But now he has money and power.
What he doesn't have is the truth - the life changing secret I've been keeping for years.
Now he's back and determined to make me his.

Book Three – Daddy’s Secret Baby

I can't get Ari off my mind.
The woman she's become, so beautiful and strong.
An artist who put her life on hold to support her child--our child.
All those years ago, we broke each other's hearts.
We lost everything. Can we ever get it back?

Book Four – Boss's Secret Baby for Christmas

We swear it'll never happen again. But this attraction is explosive.
It's too complicated, too messy.
And that's before I find out I'm pregnant with his baby.

But sooner or later my secret will come out.
And I might lose more than just my job.

Book Five – CEO’s Secret Baby

He desperately needs a nanny.
And I'm the lucky girl.
But... it turns out I’m in love with him.
And even worse... I'm pregnant with his baby.

Book Six – His Secret Baby

I'd be crazy to fall in love with him.
I only need Gael to salvage my reputation.
To divert people's attention from my recent fake breakup.
Trading one fake lover for another seemed like a good strategy.

Saying "I do" was the easy part.
Saying "goodbye" will be the real test.



From the naughty mind of Natasha L. Black comes six standalone secret baby romances with plenty of steam. Go on, enjoy these sinfully hot daddies and the mamas that make them hot.

 
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The Tuscan Secret

by Angela Petch


Il Mulino. An old crumbling mill, by a winding river, nestled in the Tuscan mountains. An empty home that holds memories of homemade pasta and Nonna’s stories by the fire, and later: the Nazi invasion, and a family torn apart by a heartbreaking betrayal.

Anna is distraught when her beloved mother, Ines, passes away. She inherits a box of papers, handwritten in Italian and yellowed with age, and a tantalising promise that the truth about what happened during the war lies within.

The diaries lead Anna to the small village of Rofelle, where she slowly starts to heal as she explores sun-kissed olive groves, and pieces together her mother’s past: happy days spent herding sheep across Tuscan meadows cruelly interrupted when World War Two erupted and the Nazis arrived; fleeing her home to join the Resistenza; and risking everything to protect an injured British soldier who captured her heart. But Anna is no closer to learning the truth: what sent Ines running from her adored homeland?

When she meets an elderly Italian gentleman living in a deserted hamlet, who flinches at her mother’s name and refuses to speak English, Anna is sure he knows more about the devastating secret that tore apart her mother’s family. But in this small Tuscan community, some wartime secrets were never meant to be uncovered…

A stunning tale, inspired by true events, about how the tragic consequences of war can echo through generations, and how love can guide us through the darkest times. Fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale and The Letter by Kathryn Hughes will be captivated.
 

Readers have fallen in love with The Tuscan Secret:


Wow!... The writing is magnificent… A story of love, lose, secrets and hope… I have truly fallen in love… A beautiful, touching story that I would recommend to everyone.’ Cooking the Books

‘An absolutely gripping story of world War II… You must read this book. You can hardly put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Wow what a story… could not put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Boy what an emotional read… I felt myself welling up and on the verge of tears… written superbly.’ The Ginger Book Geek
Exquisite writing… If you are a fan of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale, you cannot miss this one… I highly recommend it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Angela Petch is astounding… a compelling story… an enthralling experience… Highly recommend this as a must-read.’ Giascribes

‘This beautifully woven story had me captivated from the start… I could not help but LOVE the descriptions of Tuscany, the countryside, the people and the food.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘This was a beautifully told talea perfect read… so wonderfully descriptive I could imagine myself there amongst the breathtaking scenery and tasting the delicious Italian food… exceptional.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

I was gripped… The author weaves a magical tale.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A fabulous historical fiction story… wonderful… Angela Petch is now added to my favourite author list… The rich details of the story are captivating. A must read.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Fantastic readI loved this book...I would highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A wonderful story… I was completely captivated… quite heart-breaking.’ All Things Bookie

Excellent book!... will grab you and hold onto you long after you put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A captivating storyheart-breaking and compelling.’ Stardust Book Reviews

This book was previously published as Tuscan Roots.

 

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Baby for the Boss (The Office Affairs Book 1)

by Victoria Snow

 

“It’s going to be our little secret.

Will you agree to be my fake fiancée?”

Oh God, Oh God, Oh God!

Why did I agree to this?

 

My feelings for my boss were never fake.

I know he doesn’t do relationships,

And only needs me to keep his job.

Then, why is it getting so hard?

Why is he turning into my romantic fantasy?

 

It was all supposed to be fake, no strings attached.

And the pact never talked about the two lines that I now see on the pregnancy strip!

 

Oh no, Oh no. Oh no!

 

A full-length, standalone office romance with no cliffhanger, and a swoon worthy happily ever after.

 

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