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Losing Cinderella (Completed but on hold) by ThoughtsOnPaper
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Ashtyn Montgomery has been hailed a celebrity in her world. Blessed with a sensational voice and a body that can grace the dance floor, she had a very bright future as a performer. But, she wanted to leave that world to pursue a different career path. In order to do that, she hid her voice to work in one of the most prestigious event management companies in Perth, Hart Enterprises. Things get rather exciting, and uncomfortable, when she crosses paths with Rhys McLaughlin, the heir to the company. In an ideal scenario, this chance meeting would have been perfect for Ashtyn. Only problem was: Rhys does not want her in his world. Copyright © 2012 September by ThoughtsOnPaper™ / C.J.S.L.L. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this story or portions or ideas thereof in any form whatsoever. No part of this story, idea may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, reposting, or otherwise, without the written and signed permission of the author.
Saving Hope by SarahLWhite
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Twenty-one-year-old waitress, Hope, can only dream of living a better life. Keeping her little brother safe is her top priority no matter the cost to her own happiness. So when she meets Caleb, who seems too good to be true, her instinct is to resist - but what if he's the only one who can save her? ***** Hope is struggling to make up for her mother's absence and provide for her six-year-old brother. Enter: Caleb, who comes from money and lives a good life, but can't help feeling like there is something missing. Tired from a long day's work, he stumbles into the small café where Hope works. When fate gives him the opportunity to help his enigmatic waitress, he finds himself in a world where all that matters is saving Hope. But knowing that danger is on the horizon, would Hope let Caleb into her world? Content/trigger warning: This story mentions drug use and addiction. [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren T.
The Devil's Match by therealestpotato
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Lily is a laidback slacker with a phobia for commitment...who happens to owe the devil her (nonexistent) firstborn. When the ruler of Hell comes knocking, what choice does she have but to let the devil play matchmaker? *** Lily has never been good at relationships, not that it matters to her. That is until Eve, a seductive woman claiming to be the devil's apprentice, shows up to collect a debt Lily doesn't remember owing: her firstborn child. Without a firstborn to give, and with the threat of eternal damnation at her heels, Lily finds herself on a chaotic matchmaking quest with the devil herself. Eve swears she's only playing matchmaker to collect the debt owed to her, but with each failed set-up, Lily suspects there may be something more to the devil's plan. [[word count: 60,000 - 70,000]] Cover designed by Joe Resch [[Wattys 2020 Winner]] Content warning: this story includes dark humour, mature themes, and scenes of violence and gore
The Billionaire's Seductress ✔ by CollateralSunshine
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Seducing powerful men into telling her all of their secrets is Scarlett Ambrose's specialty. Ace Hardwood is probably no exception. * The gorgeous, confident and charismatic Scarlett Ambrose is perfect candidate to help Terrence Burke take down the powerful, demanding, and ever-so-handsome Ace Hardwood. When the two cross paths, it seems that the universe has different plans than a hostile takeover. * Scarlett Ambrose is beauty personified. The perfect femme fatale, she commands the attention of a room and is the ultimate social butterfly. She has had many a man fall at her feet. Ace Hardwood is a man that only the imagination could come up with. He is affluential, respected and shuts everyone out. He doesn't give in to her disarming ways. He plays her game with her. Slowly, they start to uncover the secrets of each other's life. In the depths of each others' company, they discover the intricacies that make people who they are. Will Scarlett get what she came for, or will they change each other forever?
Beautifully Broken by -brendac
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"He met her on life's darkest road;her soul became his moon" --------------- Luna Violetta Reyes, the 17-year-old daughter of Leonardo Alphonso Reyes: Boss of the Spanish Mafia. The next heir to the throne, known as "Angel de la Muerte" trained to be a boss, she brings fear among men and women. She's cold, ruthless, and heartless. Under the cold facade is a girl who suffered too many heartbreaks and too many losses. Will somebody finally break down the walls of her cold heart or, will she have to face her demons alone? Angelo Vitale Barzetti, the 18-year-old son of Arnaldo Reese Barzetti: Don of The Italian Mafia. Next in line to take over his father: he's ruthless, cruel, emotionless. Known as "Creazione del Diavolo" he is feared by many, has no mercy to kill, people envied all the power he held, girls want him to notice them then more than a fuck but he never saw anything more to women than a one-night stand ever since SHE came along and left him to pieces. Will two broken souls fit together perfectly or destroy each other beyond repair? With enemies lurking around the corner will Angelo and Luna be able to survive the war that's coming? Secrets and lies will unfold but who will survive?
Chased By Suits  #Wattys2016- Book I by JaneStv
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*** I get a call from an unknown number and I have a vague idea of who it might be. "911 what's your emergency?" I answer, holding back a laugh. "Don't fuck with me Elena. Now tell where you are so I can pick you up and... Talk." Damn, he's sexy when he's angry. I bit my lip, looking for the metro sign. "Your kind of talk and my kind of talk are completely different at the moment" I laugh, spotting what I was looking for. "Oh yeah? You don't know until you try, isn't that right, principessa? " he says huskily, almost making me stop in my tracks. *** Helen is one witty funny girl and Dante is one driven Mafia head. What happens when they accidentally reenact one of their childhood fairytales? I guess you'll need to read to find out.
The Fine Art Of Annoying A Mafia King by naiasinclairauthor
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What happens when The Mafia King gets a weird text one night from a girl who is hell bent on making him hers? She is a badass who wins each and every street race and street fight. She always gets what she wants. Freedom and having control over everything is her motto. She is Valentina Martinez. He is a Mafia King who kills without remorse. Having control and power over everyone is his motto. He is Luciano Moretti. -------------------- Excerpt:- {Texts between the characters} Valentina When did I give you the honor of listening to my angelic voice? My arrogant asshole🖤 Answer the damn phone. Valentina Wow. You're desperate.😂 My arrogant asshole🖤 Says the one who called herself my Queen the first time she texted me. ------------------------ You've heard of when A badboy claims the bad girl but what happens when The bad girl claims a Mafia king? A love story of course but full of sarcasm, humor and let's not forget Love! Is it possible for two cold hearts to love each other? Join Valentina and Luciano in their journey of learning to love each other. (Only a few chapters left in the story and it will be complete) (I do not own any pictures in the story) *Previously called 'When the bad girl claimed the mafia king'*
The Actress' Husband Retitled "Love, Unscripted" (PUBLISHING 02.12.26) by Zanzan112
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❝Hollywood is scary. She is scarier.❞ • • • Emily Pinault is on hiatus as Hollywood's Golden Girl after a series of traumatic events. Just as her luck would allow, another is added to the list when she catches her fiancé in the act of cheating. Unaware that she knows, he's audacious enough to push her limits further: he postpones their wedding. In a whirlwind of rage, Emily comes up with a plan-a revenge plan. She no longer wants to forgive and forget. Instead, she's bloodthirsty for payback. To get even, Emily grabs the first good-looking man she sees and confidently asks, "Will you marry me?" Nicholas King is the ruler of the #1 media company nationwide. But he's also about to turn thirty and is in desperate need of a wife. His company's shareholders want the stability that comes with a married man. This is when Emily's intrusion turns out to be quite the temptation for him. Achievements: #1 - hollywood (08/01/2020) #1 - actress (01/26/2020) #1 - actor (06/26/2020) #1 - young adult (12/19/2019) #1 - diverse lit (02/05/2020) #1 - husband (02/22/2020) #1 - cute (12/18/2019) #1 - revenge (04/22/2021) #1 - wife (12/29/2022) #3 - chicklit (11/22/2019) #3 - steamy (04/19/2020) #5 - new adult (12/06/2019) All rights reserved @Zanzan112. Copyright 2019. [The first book in the Hollywood series.] ***BEING PUBLISHED AS "LOVE, UNSCRIPTED" BY ZANIELLE HART ON FEB 12th 2026*** Preorder on Amazon, KU & all major book platforms. Socials: Instagram: authorzaniellehart TikTok: authorzaniellehart Website: zaniellehart.com
Games of seduction (Mature) by AyrGal89
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Aria and Hunter, they have never really got along...well not really but even at that they have a history that no one knows about cause if they did all hell would break loose especially since Hunter is Aria's brothers best friend...a rule that should never be broken...you should never go near your best friends siblings but it is called History for a reason right? Five years has passed since they last seen each other but even after all this time they still clash the way they always have. What happens when they are stuck in the same apartment for six months? Can they stick to the rules? Find a way to get a long? Well of course not, what would the fun in that be? They both have other ideas. Welcome to Games of seduction. #167 in chicklit #1 in adult 21/11/18 (Thank You too @Lilas_Mommy (Kayla) for the new awesome book cover)
One Night With Jolie | SAMPLE ONLY by linzvonc
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MATURE |18 | Jolie Summers didn't expect a one-night stand to end up in a pregnancy. Oh no. She just wanted one night with the gorgeous stranger, to forget her problems, and more importantly, her ex. But life has a funny way of throwing you a curveball, and sexy Jax Cohen is set to change Jolie's life forever. An accidental pregnancy. A possessive ex. A strong, independent woman. An alluring one night stand. What will happen? BEST RANKINGS ⭐️ #3 in Romance #1 in Lust #1 in Onenightstand #2 in Lovetriangle #1 in Pregnancy #1 in Happilyeverafter #1 in Baby #1 in Happyending #1 in Child #1 in Hotguys #1 in Strongwoman #62 in fiction #1 in Accidentalpregnancy #1 in Unplannedpregnancy (2021) ©2020Linzvonc *IF YOU'RE READING THIS ON A SITE OTHER THAN WATTPAD OR INKITT THEN THE STORY IS PROBABLY STOLEN-PLEASE REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY. THANK YOU!* Excerpt only-available for pre order on Amazon now! Release date 23.05.2022