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Until Forever (ROYAL RIDERS SERIES BOOK #1) by NightTime_Storiexs
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Vince Hunter. The rich, famous, and world-known hockey player and my asshole of a boss. People see his charming smiles and game moves on the ice. I see his tantrums and irresponsibility. What I never imagined happening between us was a drunken one-night stand. And even worse? Getting fired because of it. But now, six miserable months later, he's back to ruin my life and he's at it again except this time he needs me to play the picture-perfect girlfriend. As it turns out, our scandal left his reputation more damaged than mine and if he can't redeem it, he can kiss his spot on the team goodbye. The worst part of it all? I'm stuck with him, bound by contract, until... forever? . . . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of parental abuse
Taking Her Home by SamanthajEly
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| Highest rank #2 in Mafia | Currently Rewriting/Editing Feb. 2020 Rebecca was finally ready to start her life. She had just graduated from college, had a great job at the hospital in the city and a gorgeous apartment that was across the hall from her best friends. Everything was falling into place. When she goes out to celebrate and ends up drunker than she ever had been before, she is saved by the handsome and extremely sexy Vincent, son to the Capo, who takes her home. What will happen when she wakes up alone the next day. Will this be the typical one night stand?
Babysitting The Bad Boy by exxxyR
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{#1 in teenagers} {#2 in fiction} {#2 in popular} "You better not tell anyone about this." "Aw why not? I'm sure your fandom of desperate girls would love to know that their precious prince charming needs a babysitter." I smile innocently back at his death glare. "I'm serious, nerd. I could make your life hell." ------------------------------------------------------------ Marnie Jones is an ordinary 11th grader. Her only intentions are to get good grades and save money for college with her babysitting job. Everything is going to plan. Until she gets a job babysitting the high school bad boy, Zeke Blakely. The two come from complete different social groups, and Marnie automatically hates Zeke and his big ego and cocky attitude. He's a player. He's dangerous. He's reckless. She's safe with an overthinking problem. As the two are seen hanging around school together, attention gets drawn to Marnie. Which she hates. But she also catches the eye of a handsome jock, too. And why, you ask, does a 17 year old boy need a babysitter? You'll have to read to find out. WARNING: contains vulgar language and mature scenes.
The CEO's Secret✔️ by ASummers1
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"Please Katie, don't go. I need you, you're good for me." He begged desperately for her to stay. She was the glue that had been keeping him together for so long, if she left he could fall apart completely and be left a hopeless pile of dust that could never be fixed again. "I might be good for you Colin, but you aren't good for me. I have to think about myself this time, my life's consisted of trying to keep you together for so long that I forget how it feels to be Katie anymore." "I can change, I promise you I can. Things will be different this time." The distraught look on Colin's face made Katie want to believe him again, but it would only lead to more heartache on her part if she continued to believe the vicious cycle of empty promises. She had been keeping his secret for so long that it felt like it had almost consumed her as much as it did Colin. Katie had to say no this time, she could not go like this any longer. She needed to think for herself for once, something she had not done in a long time. ******* Colin's PA, Katie, is dragged into her boss's life quicker than she had ever expected. And when she lands herself right in the middle of his secret, she already feels too much for him to tell the world. Follow the ups and downs of their relationship over the ten year period they spend on each other's minds.
After Effects by S4_angel
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"I'm not going to kill you Ms. Harrington, and why, you ask? Well, first of all, it would be too obvious that it was me who killed you since I have all the right reasons to do so. And second of all, I have a corporation to run, a reputation to uphold and too much money to make, so I refuse to waste that all for the sake of fulfilling my only wish and ending your life. My life is too important to be spent in jail for killing you anyways." •°•°•°°•°•°• Katherine Harrington: 22 years old, financially stable, a recent university graduate, fun but assertive. Riddian Remora: 26 years old, much better off than most financially, heir to majority of his family's business, hubristic but unsociable. Katherine and Riddian are practically from different worlds, so when they meet in the worst situation ever, it is really no surprise that the two can't stand each other. After going on a trip that was suppose to be fun and relaxing to one more than the other, the two leave hating each other and promise that they would never cross each other's paths ever again. They seem to realize that fate has different plans a little too late as they meet again when Katherine gets herself trapped in a situation that only seems to work to Riddian's advantage. She makes it her goal to either get herself out of the hole she had dug for herself, or pull the rotten bastard in as well, but it is during that process that Katherine begins to realize what exactly the after effects of her actions on the cursed trip on which they had met, were. Obstacles come along and slowly Katherine starts to put the Riddian Remora puzzle pieces together. What dark secrets will she uncover, and will another after effect of their first meeting be that their thoughts on each other will change as well? Find out in: After Effects
One Gang and a Bronze Battle by HollyShmit
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(THIRD BOOK in the Golden Girl Series) **** "Till death do you part?" The priest finishes off with. "I do," I answer - knowing how ready I am to die with this man. *** You've been on Amber Marigold's journey since she arrived at Tygerwell. Now join the end of her journey. In the final book to the golden girl series, we level up. Bigger races. Epic fights. And much more death. It's not just Tygerwell or the country that's at risk. It's the whole world. "This has become so much bigger than us." And in the final battle of blood and loss and pain, victory is not a certainty. Good guys don't always win, because the lines between good and bad are blurred. Not everyone is going to make it out of this alive. **** "Sterling? The South? They both have a common enemy now..." he whispered. "Us," I answer.
Three Gangs and a Silver Sin by HollyShmit
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(Sequel to Two Gangs and a Golden Girl) *** "If you even think about touching me, I will literally rip off your arm," I growl when Xavier prowls closer. He doesn't stop. His poison green eyes drill into mine. "I will have you, Marigold, and we will rule this world. Mark my words," he says when he's right up against me. My skin starts to burn when he touches me. I am NOT falling for this guy! *** You've all met Amber Marigold. The golden girl that only wants to save the world. But what happens when gold falls? Amber has a dark side and it's time for one of these bad boys of Tygerwell to learn how to tame it. Or should I say men? This is the book where Amber finally puts an end to your question: 'Who does she pick?' But with Xavier's plan, it's going to be a little hard. "You once told me that love and hate are two sides of the same coin. I'm quite positive you're obsessed with me, Marigold..." Get ready for the next level. This time we're going bigger, more expensive and dangerous. You've all just seen the start of Amber's story. It's time we get to the good part. *** "Forget what you've been told. Forget about who is the smart choice. I love you and I know you love me. Please, will you marry me?" "Yes." *** COMPLETED (11/03/2019)
Obsession by NatalieOLeary2019
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Layne Brennan is a model/actor who receives some unwanted attention from from an unknown man with an obsession. In a desperate attempted to help ease her mind Layne gives her Mother permission to hire a bodyguard. Less than 48hrs later Gray Matthews shows up at Layne's door ready to protect the brunette beauty. With Gray by her side, things quickly escalate and Layne finds everyone around her a suspect.
Billionaire's Bodyguard [𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃.] by ImAWandererxo
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#𝟑 ▪ 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬. ❝You dress to impress.❞ He chuckled, as a devilish smirk covered his face. ❝No, angel. I undress to impress.❞ * An infinite flow of money, a sea of boys and the most lavish parties - she is envied by many. For she is Gabrielle Carter, heir to the Russian mafia. Steel guns, bloody bullets and staring death right in the eyes, he has no fear. For he is Beau St. Clair and as a bodyguard, he's sworn to protect Gabrielle. No matter what. Gabrielle has never been one to follow the rules but after her fabulous life comes crashing down, she's assigned to a bodyguard that has to be with her 24/7. And she hates it. Yet, emotions can cloud judgment and Beau confuses Gabrielle's the most. Lives are on the line. Especially, hers. Gabrielle doesn't know who to trust or who is lying. And she needs to find out soon... because how long can she protect her heart from both her enemies and her emotions? Billionaire's Bodyguard is a contemporary mafia-bodyguard romance and a standalone in the Guns and Roses Series. Features content that may not be suitable for all readers. *READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.* 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 ▪ 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧. #2 in Love © Copyright 2017 of ImAWandererXO
Pretty Little Gangster by MaraLevie
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gangster ˈɡaŋstə/ noun a member of a gang of violent criminals. † For some reason Marilyn Rhodes manages to catch the eye of Sin Salvatore, the most notorious gang leader of his time. Too bad he already has a girlfriend.