Recommendations based on Friends Without Benefitsby Penny Reid

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  1. Neanderthal Seeks Human

    by Penny Reid
    After losing her job and boyfriend, Janie meets a man who challenges her to embrace her quirks and find love.

    There are three things you need to know about Janie Morris: 1) She is incapable of engaging in a conversation without volunteering TMTI (Too Much Trivial Information), especially when she is ... (Goodreads)

  2. Love Hacked

    by Penny Reid
    A quirky romance between a computer hacker and a security expert. They navigate through trust issues and personal demons to find love.

    There are three things you need to know about Sandra Fielding: 1) She makes all her first dates cry, 2) She hasn't been kissed in over two years, and 3) She knows how to knit. Sandra has difficulty ... (Goodreads)

  3. Neanderthal Marries Human

    by Penny Reid
    A quirky love story between a socially awkward woman and a Neanderthal-like man. Hilarity and romance ensue.

    There are three things you should know about Quinn Sullivan: 1) He is madly in love with Janie Morris, 2) He’s not above playing dirty to get what (or who) he wants, and 3) He doesn’t know how to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Loving Cara

    by Kristen Proby
    A small-town romance between a successful businessman and a woman who runs a bakery. They navigate their pasts and present to find love.

    In this new, Love Under the Big Sky, series from a, USA Today, bestselling author, Cara agrees to tutor her former classmate's nephew—and learns some lessons in love! Josh King is an expert at ... (Goodreads)

  5. Five Ways to Fall

    by K.A. Tucker
    A womanizer and a good girl fall in love, but their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    Purple-haired, sharp-tongued Reese MacKay knows all about making the wrong choice; she’s made plenty of them in her twenty-odd-years. So when her impulsive, short-lived marriage ends in heartbreak, ... (Goodreads)

  6. Night Owl

    by M. Pierce
    Erotic romance between a reclusive writer and his online editor, with secrets and danger lurking in the shadows.

    "Tautly written, complex, and vibrating with a dark sensuality that will have you at once blushing and anxious. You'll think you have this book pegged . . . but you'll be wrong."-Christina Lauren,, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Rival

    by Penelope Douglas
    A forbidden romance between two high school seniors from rival towns, leading to a dangerous game of revenge and betrayal.

    From the New Adult sensation and, New York Times, bestselling author of, Until You, Madoc and Fallon. Two estranged teenagers playing games that push the boundaries between love and war… She’s back. ... (Goodreads)

  8. Mr. Perfect

    by Linda Howard
    Love story of a woman and her ideal man, who turns out to have a mysterious past.

    What would make the perfect man? That's the deliciously racy topic that Jaine Bright and her three girlfriends are pondering one night at their favorite after-hours hot spot: Mr. Perfect. Would he be ... (Goodreads)

  9. Lick

    by Kylie Scott
    Two strangers with complicated pasts find solace in each other and a chance at a new beginning.

    Waking up in Vegas was never meant to be like this. Evelyn Thomas’s plans for celebrating her twenty-first birthday in Las Vegas were big. Huge. But she sure as hell never meant to wake up on the ... (Goodreads)

  10. See Jane Score

    by Rachel Gibson
    Jane Alcott, a sports journalist, falls for the captain of the Seattle Chinooks hockey team. A fun and steamy romance novel.

    This is Jane, A little subdued. A little stubborn. A little tired of going out on blind dates with men who drive vans with sofas in the back, Jane Alcott is living the Single Girl existence in the ... (Goodreads)

  11. A Kingdom of Dreams

    by Judith McNaught
    A fairy-tale romance between a dashing nobleman and a country girl, set in the Highlands of Scotland.

    Jennifer Merrick is the feisty daughter of a Scottish laird. Royce Westmoreland, the "Black Wolf", is sent by the King of England to wage war against Scotland. When Royce's brother, Stefan ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Nobody's Baby But Mine

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A brilliant physicist wants a baby but not a husband, so she seduces a football player. But things don't go as planned.

    Physics professor Jane Darlington decides on her 34th birthday that the time has come to have the baby that she's always wanted, even though there's no man in her life. Hoping to help the child avoid ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Kiss an Angel

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A young woman embarks on a cross-country journey to find herself and true love.

    Wedding Day, Pretty, flighty Daisy Devreaux can either go to jail or marry the mystery man her father has chosen for her. Arranged marriages don't happen in the modern world, so how did the ... (Goodreads)

  14. Mine Till Midnight

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A young woman from a noble family falls in love with a self-made man, but their different backgrounds threaten their happiness.

    Two hearts steeped in scandal . . ., When an unexpected inheritance elevates her family to the ranks of the aristocracy, Amelia Hathaway discovers that tending to her younger sisters and wayward ... (Goodreads)

  15. Saving Grace

    by Julie Garwood
    A young woman embarks on a quest to find true love while escaping danger.

    When Lady Johanna learned that she was a widow, she vowed she would never marry again. Only sixteen, already she possessed a strength of will that impressed all who looked past her golden-haired ... (Goodreads)

  16. This Lullaby

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, learning to let go of the past and embrace love.

    Remy is an eighteen-year-old who is about to leave for college. Her father, a musician, wrote his one and only hit song the day she was born. The song, called "This Lullaby," became extremely ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Beautiful Broken Mess

    by Kimberly Lauren
    A young woman struggles with addiction and self-destructive behavior while navigating a complicated romance.

    Jace Riley and Audrey Mills had a tender and irresistibly passionate romance…until Audrey shattered his heart. Years later, she still can’t stop thinking about him. They shared kisses that she’ll ... (Goodreads)

  18. Gemini

    by Penelope Ward
    Childhood friends reconnect as adults, but their past secrets and present circumstances threaten their second chance at love.

    AN AMAZON BESTSELLER! Diner waitress Allison Abraham had no idea her mundane life was about to dramatically change the day she serves a devastatingly handsome customer. Allison is immediately ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. This is War: Travis & Viola, #1

    by Kennedy Fox
    Enemies-to-lovers romance between a soldier and a journalist, navigating their attraction amidst war and danger.

    She hates him.,, He loves getting under her skin., Travis King is the worst kind of a**hole. He taunts me for being a good girl and mocks my high standards. He's cruel, crass, and has enough ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Wrecking Ball

    by P. Dangelico
    A steamy romance between a successful businesswoman and a former professional football player turned construction worker.

    Best laid plans are going to get wrecked when a reclusive football star is forced to live with a reluctant nanny. , ,, A standalone novel. Each book can be read separately and out of order., Cam ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Scorched

    by J. Lynn
    A young woman struggles to come to terms with her traumatic past and finds solace in a new love interest.

    Sometimes life leaves a mark. Most days, Andrea doesn’t know whether she wants to kiss Tanner or punch him in the gut. He is seriously hot, with legit bedroom eyes and that firefighter body of his, ... (Goodreads)

  22. Unleashed

    by Cherrie Lynn
    A woman falls for a man with a dark past, but their relationship is threatened by his dangerous secrets.

    It ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Forever with You

    by Laurelin Paige
    A second chance romance between a successful businesswoman and her former lover, who is now a famous rockstar.

    Alayna Withers relationship with Hudson Pierce has tested both her and his ability to trust. They decide that the only way they can move forward together is with open doors and transparency. It won’t ... (Goodreads)

  24. Tangled Up In You

    by Rachel Gibson
    A small-town girl returns home and falls for the town's bad boy, but their pasts threaten to keep them apart.

    Maddie Dupree isn't in Truly, Idaho, looking for a husband, a boyfriend, or anything in between. Maddie is determined to uncover the untold story about the town's sordid past–her past. As a child, ... (Goodreads)

  25. Love, in English

    by Karina Halle
    A steamy romance between two language students in San Francisco, exploring the complexities of love and communication.

    He’s thirty-eight. I’m twenty-three. He speaks Spanish. I speak English. He lives in Spain. I live in Canada. He dresses in thousand-dollar suits. I’m covered in tattoos. He’s married and has a ... (Goodreads)

  26. Delirium

    by Lauren Oliver
    A teenage girl's struggle against a dystopian society's oppressive rules in order to stay with the one she loves.

    The story is set in Portland, Maine , in 2091. Civilization is concentrated in the cities that escaped the severe bombings decades earlier. Travel between the cities is highly restricted. Electric ... (Wikipedia)

  27. The Viscount Who Loved Me

    by Julia Quinn
    A battle of wits and wills between a widow and a viscount, culminating in a passionate love.

    1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, this author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry.,And in truth, ... (Goodreads)

  28. Hot Ticket

    by Olivia Cunning
    A steamy romance between a rock star and his tour bus driver. Passion, drama, and music collide in this erotic novel.

    Book #3 in reading order of events in book series, per author There are things in bassist Jace Seymour’s past that he is unwilling to share with anyone. To cover his guilt and anguish, he seeks ... (Goodreads)

  29. That Boy

    by Jillian Dodd
    A teenage girl navigates high school, friendships, and romance with a charming and mysterious boy.

    You know, being friends with two cute boys does have its benefits. There's Danny. Danny is a golden boy in every way. He has dreamy blue eyes and blonde hair that always looks perfect, even when it’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Look the Part

    by Jewel E. Ann
    A successful divorce lawyer with a secret passion for music meets a troubled musician. They help each other heal and find love.

    Flint Hopkins finds the perfect tenant to rent the space above his Minneapolis-based law office. All the t’s are crossed and i’s dotted on Ellen’s application. Her references are good. And she’s easy ... (Goodreads)