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My Secret Killer by NotSoSweetDreams
NotSoSweetDreams
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After witnessing a violent death, Cassidy feels an inexplicable pull toward the masked killer. She should be terrified. Especially when he starts spying on her. But even more so, when he begins creeping into her bedroom each night... Highest #1 in ALL categories - Dark Romance, Obsession, Killer, Stalker, Twisted Romance, Secret Relationship, Innocence, Morally Grey, Mask, Thriller Romance, and Secret Killer.
Vows of Ice by whoszara
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𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐬. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥. Forced into a Bratva marriage to settle a blood debt, Alina is delivered to the Reznikov estate like an offering - silent, soft-spoken, and smart enough to know that survival means obedience. Aleksei Reznikov is the coldest man she's ever met. He doesn't raise his voice. He doesn't touch her. He barely looks at her. But beneath his stillness lies a storm. He rules with silence, kills with precision, and makes promises in Russian that chill her to the bone. He tells her not to run. That she belongs to him now. That if she disobeys, he won't raise a hand - he'll break her with nothing but words. But as walls crumble and secrets unravel, the most dangerous thing of all isn't the violence outside their gates. It's the quiet pull between a girl who was never supposed to matter... And the man who swore he wouldn't feel. A slow-burn, dark arranged marriage romance. He's a Bratva heir. She's his obligation. So why is he starting to look at her like she's everything? 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ༺༒︎༻ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 ✓ 𝟔𝟒 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
La Vivente  by Priyu_06
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Eve White has spent fourteen years with adoptive parents who treat her like a servant, her only comfort a pendant with a photo of her real mother. At sixteen, she escapes through hacking, secretly known as "Crystal," a ghost in the digital world who uncovers secrets for money. But she doesn't know the truth: her godparents, the powerful Marino Mafia Family, have been searching for her, their lost princess-for fourteen years. One night, Eve makes a mistake and hacks into the Marinos' security system. For the first time, her trail is caught, and the Marinos discover that the mysterious hacker invading their empire is the very girl they've been trying to find all along.
The Mafia Princess's Stalker by billyjoels28
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Being a stalker came with its dangers in itself, but stalking the Italian mafia's princess? It was a task that could easily be rewarded with death. A deadly obsession. A just as powerful stalker. How will Maria deal with the rival mafias son being completely, utterly and irrevocably obsessed with her? . . . MARIA BIANCHI age 19 Protected and sheltered her whole life, by not just her overprotective parents but also her 3 older brothers. She always had a loving childhood but never the freedom to go out and explore. Homeschooled her whole life, she never got the chance to make many friends but her one best friend Isabella. Her mom's best friends daughter. What will she do when one day, when she is finally allowed to leave her house for a few hours she catches the eye of the worst man possible? The sole male heir to the rival mafia. The Russian mafia. ALEKSANDER PETROV age 23 One of the only two children of the Russian Don. He was raised lovingly but he never got the same care as his younger sister. He never resented her for it but grew to hate his father. The Russian Don. Feared by not just the citizens but also the government. Aleksander was known to be cold and heartless. He cared about no one and had no weak spot. Not even his dead mother who died giving birth to him. He was raised to be a don. He was never taught love, or kindness. Only cruelty and hate. So when he sees a brunette girl eating ice cream and feeding the ducks his heart doesnt know how to behave. And he does the only thing he's ever been taught. He fixates. (NONE OF THE PICTURES ARE MINE THEY ARE ALL FROM PINTEREST) #1 in stalkerromance, 25th & 26th January, 2026
𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐱 by luvriyaa
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𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝟐 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 ─────୨ৎ───── 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐓 '𝐉𝐉' 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 moves to a new town at a young age; she was scared, nervous, didn't know what to expect. Then she meets Carmen Castro, the girl who becomes her first real friend... and Carmen's twin brother, the boy JJ can't seem to shake from her mind. 𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐗 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎 has played football his whole life, but at thirteen it stops being fun and becomes a legacy he never asked for. His father-once a star, now his coach-pushes him to be stronger, faster, perfect. In the chaos, JJ becomes the one thing that keeps him steady. Until JJ suddenly pulls away. Physically and emotionally. No explanation. No warning. Just silence. Felix refuses to let her go without a fight. But JJ's silence isn't anger. It's fear. And Felix is about to learn that loving someone who's still learning how to survive might be the hardest game he'll ever play. ─────୨ৎ───── Before I can stop myself, I reach over and cover her hands with mine. "Shit, JJ. You're freezing." I keep my one hand there, unwilling to let go, and use my other to crank up the heat. "It's okay," she murmurs. "No, it's not," I scoff under my breath. "You could've gotten hurt." "Would that have been so bad?" she says, lifting her eyes to mine, shrugging like she's talking about the weather. "Don't say that." I shake my head, swallowing hard. "Tell me you don't mean that." She just looks at me with no emotion behind her eyes while a tear rolls down her cheek. "Julie..." My voice cracks around her name. [ 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 ] #1 awareness #3 england
I Hate You, Mr. Black by Failia_Baighaan
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"I can't stand a man like you, you know why?" Grabbing his collar, I stared dead into his eyes, growling the undeniable truth right at his face. "Because I hate you, Mr. Black," ***** Marianne Morris knew the billionaire playboy is too tempting to resist. It won't be long when she will end up on his bed as one of his playthings. But, she didn't want that. So what if he is her hot boss? This was wrong! Especially when she hates him. Notorious, arrogant, playboy. He has everything she doesn't want in her lover. Even if he was the last option she had left, she wouldn't go to him. Even if the skies would threaten to break, she wouldn't love him. He is the last man she wanted. But, when fate is going to challenge her determination and push her towards him- How is she going to resist the charming man? Especially when he had marked her as his new toy? Erich Black, the hot billionaire, dominating the fashion industry, was looking for a source of entertainment to forget the love of his life, his ex-wife. And he found the perfect target for it. The ruler of hearts, Marianne Morris. The supermodel with no controversies, a tempting appearance and 'hates' him. All according to his check-list to kill time. Subsequently, they made the biggest mistake of their lives and started working on a project together. Where scandals were going to rise, hearts were going to shatter, patience was going to be tested, their destruction was chasing them with thundering speed. Let's see who will break first. Marianne's resistance or his dark intentions.
Teach Me, My Little Liar by kara_fd
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He wasn't just my best friend. He was my architect. Ela Miller is "clumsy." She's the girl who loses her keys, fails her bio-labs, and relies on her genius best friend, Liam Vance, to keep her world upright. When their parents leave them alone for a month during a record-breaking storm, Liam offers to teach her the "lessons" she's missed out on-how to kiss, how to touch, how to know a man. But as the rain pours, the "puppy-eyed" boy-next-door starts to slip. Every touch is too practiced. Every "accidental" encounter feels like a trap. And the security cameras in the house? They aren't for her protection. They're for his viewing. Ela thinks she's the teacher. She has no idea she's the prey. By the time the sun comes out, Liam doesn't just want her heart. He wants her name, her future, and every breath she takes. He's been planning this for twenty-one years. And he's tired of playing nice. He didn't become obsessed because he didn't understand love-he became obsessed because he thought he understood it too well. Growing up, he saw a kind of love that felt safe, constant, and complete, and somewhere along the way, he started believing that this was the only way life could feel whole. So when he met her, he didn't just see a person-he saw the possibility of recreating that same world. And slowly, without even realizing it, his love turned into something heavier... something that needed to hold on too tightly, just to feel secure. She wasn't unaware-she was just never taught to trust herself. Growing up, every decision was made for her, every mistake corrected, every thought quietly replaced by someone else's "better" way. So when he stepped in to guide her, it didn't feel like control... it felt familiar. He didn't take her independence away-she had never really learned to hold onto it in the first place. And when care starts to look like control, it becomes almost impossible to tell the difference.
A Candidate Bride for the Monstrous King by BethAnne28
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The kingdom of Nalgoria trembles when its king declares he must take a virgin bride before going to war. Feared and surrounded by dark legend, he is a ruler no family dares entrust with their daughter. Until Adelaine. Quiet, kind, and brave, the country girl enters the palace trials with nothing but her courage. There, she meets a humble stableman-unaware he is the king in disguise, watching the maidens chosen for his hand. He is drawn to the one woman who does not fear him. But the palace is not safe. As the trials continue, a hidden enemy works in the shadows, determined to destroy the maidens-especially Adelaine. With danger closing in, she must survive not only the king's tests, but the cruelty of someone who knows how to strike unseen. Bound by secrets and growing trust, Adelaine and the disguised king are divided by a truth that could break them both. Or save them. ______ Author: This book requires constant editing. So, please bear with me if areas do not quite lineup or make sense. I am human. But the system I use for guidance to write this book is not. I appreciate the support. ❤️
The Ghost by DMHale
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Those blue-green eyes that I've memorized in every shade of light, in every expression, in my dreams and my waking thoughts-they're focused on my face. Seeing me. Knowing I'm here. The moment lasts maybe two seconds. Maybe less. Could be my imagination. Could be that she's just scanning the crowd and her gaze happened to pass over my corner. But for those two seconds, the world stops. There's no music. No crowd. No stage. No club. Just her eyes and mine. Just recognition. Just... connection. Then she looks away. Continues her routine. The moment is over. But my hands are shaking. My whole body is shaking. Did she see me? Really see me? Or did she just see another man in a dark corner, another customer? [Book #2 in House of Halgrave Series] 📖 Can this be read as a standalone? YES! This is a complete story with its own beginning, middle, and end. However: This is Book 2 in a connected series. Book 1 tells a different couple's story where this character appears. Book 2 reveals truths that reframe everything. Read in order for maximum impact, or start here - both work! ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING ⚠️ This book contains extremely dark and potentially triggering content, including: Human trafficking and sexual slavery Child abuse and trauma (non-graphic) Graphic sexual content (consensual between main characters) Death of a major character Grief, PTSD, and suicidal ideation Kidnapping and stalking elements References to organized crime This is a DARK romance. The love story exists within deeply traumatic circumstances. The main character makes morally reprehensible choices under impossible conditions. If any of these topics are triggering for you, please prioritize your mental health and skip this book. This story is intended for mature audiences (18+) only. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
  ✧𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙏𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙗𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣✧  by Zainab___1223
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𝐇𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 𝐇𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐞. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧... 𝐇𝐞'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫. "Please... don't do this. I'm scared," she whispered, her voice shaking, barely louder than her own heartbeat. He didn't step back. Didn't blink. A slow smirk curved his lips - not warm, not kind... the kind that made the air feel thinner. "Scared?" he said quietly, almost amused. "You should be." Her breath hitched. "I'm not going to hurt you," he continued, voice low and controlled, "unless you give me a reason to." "𝐒𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨" Top ranks ❤️ 3 #stalker 9 #dangerouslove 8 #controlling 30 April 2016