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Athena's Enigma by GermanSam
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Greek mythology. Second installment in the Cupid series. Athena's daughter, Avena (Vee), has a unique gift of being able to read minds. She doesn't want this special power that has been bestowed upon her unwillingly and just strives to be normal. Vee is a secret to everyone in Olympus so she isn't allowed go into the mortal world to expose the secret Athena has so desperately tried to keep from everyone. But when Vee strives for normality in her abnormal world, how can her loving mother deny her of a wish? Is it possible for a gifted immortal to live in peace with mortals? Is Cupid really done playing his games or will another immortal only bring back his desire for a cure to boredom? Only time will tell...
Addicted to His Love by WannaBe__
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"Who's been holding your hand through all your shit? Me! Who's been taking bullets in the chest for you? Me! Who's been here for you for 10 years? Me, " yelled Shanie with tears streaking down her cheeks. #1 Shanie is a young business woman with a degree, and behind her is her boyfriend of nine plus years. She was a good girlfriend but with her career things were quickly changing with the couple. They had knew each other all of their life, but as they go through different routes in life Devin continues to take advantage. Devin knew he had the finest girl around his arm and took it too his great advantage. He was stuck on stupid while Shanie was stuck on him, but what he didn't realize was things could change and the old Shanie would in due time change. Devin Knight was and is the man in the streets. He was the complete opposite of a degree and relied heavily on the streets but as things start to get old and change between him and his girlfriend, things quickly become a thing of the past. And things must change yet Devin is stubborn and Shanie is the same. The question is will they stand the test? Gold is a beautiful mother with a two year old child that she shared with her boyfriend Tunchi Smith. Being in their early twenties, and coming from the same backgrounds, they often depended on one another. Gold often feeling like Tunchi swept her off her feet. And Tunchi feeling like Gold would always be by his side. She loved him and he loved her. But will one mistake, ruin their relationship. Will being too young stand in the mist of their relationship? Or will they stand the test?
His Appeal by callmeams
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Can he overcome his bitterness from the past to save the family he's always dreamed of? Doug Masters has watched his best friends, Thad and Camille, struggle their way to happiness and finds himself wishing he had a small piece of that for himself. When a blast from his past walks through his office door, he finds himself in a unique position to reach out and grab what he's always wanted. Will he learn that happiness can't be stolen in time to save a relationship that's been doomed from the start? Sequel to Between The Covers. Can be read as a stand alone. Between The Covers was removed due to people plagiarizing it. It will be published sometime in the future.
Temporarily His by lalamusicisme
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He needed a wife for his company, she needed money for her family. "Blaze the last thing I want you to do before I die is marry." Is what Blaze's Grandmother told him. She also told him that he wasn't getting his Father's company without having a girl to spend the rest of his life with, and that's where Sage fits in. Sage was a lower middle class girl, who was helping her mother pay the bills, when she sudden loses her job, she has nowhere to turn to, but I guess that's where Blaze comes in. I hope that you laugh, are frustrated, and fall in love with them.*Not Edited*
I Was Never Yours by JessGirl93
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When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana
After Hours by MonaChiedu
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Destiny Parker is a 31 year old African American woman stuck working a nine to five job and balancing the role of mother and the horrors of finding a good man. To make matters worse, she has a boss that she can't stand. Her new boss is evil... gorgeous but evil, and has a reputation around the office as a player. And unfortunately, she's stuck with him. Alex Hartford worked hard to succeed at his job, trying to branch away from his family's legacy. But something about his new secretary gets under his skin and makes his blood boil. Soon, his thoughts of work are replaced with using his desk in some very creative ways. Destiny may just be the person to tame Alex's wild ways. Having any sort of relationship with her boss other than a business one could get the both of them into a lot of trouble, especially since she could lose her job. But no one but them knows what happens AFTER HOURS...
The Rented Husband (Southern Nights Series) by MercyRose
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Olivia Murray, a 29 year old successful attorney has had enough with her families intrusion on her personal love life. Mother, father and siblings included have all gone above and beyond the call of duty to try and get her hitched to a man. Just how far is Olivia willing to go to stop the incessant meddling? Will the strong independent woman that Olivia has come to be accept help when she needs it the most, when her own life is threatened and more importantly what will she do when something so much more fragile is put at risk, something like her heart?
One Love (A Trey Songz Story) by Sweetpea91193
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26 year old Lyric Williams is a model and aspiring singer and as pretty and tough as she looks on the outside. You wouldn’t know she was in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend of 4 years, Cornell Hayes also known as Nelly. She puts up with like they’re the perfect couple. Her best friend, Fallon who she has known for years doesn’t even know what Lyric goes through. And that’s how Lyric wants it. Until Lyric meets Tremaine Neverson as in Trey Songz at a nightclub, and her life takes a turn for the better. Trey gets Lyric out of the relationship and she moves in with him and that’s when the romance begins. So get ready for some tears, laughs, heartache, life changes, love, break ups, make ups, and everything in between. Cause you never forget your first love.
My Gangsta Love (Completed, Sequel Out) by SMoresInLove
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Harmoni is a good girl, with a bad past. Antonio is a bad boy with a surprising future. When the two meet, sparks fly. Okay maybe not at first, but they end up giving in to love. But with Harmoni's past creeping up quickly and Antonio's gang troubles, how will love even fall into the mix. Will Harmoni and Antonio have to call it quits or will Antonio be Harmoni's Gangsta Love?
I can't Give in by KC-Blares
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(Sequel to IDMWJ) KC has finally allowed Damon into her heart, that doesn't mean she will let him use it any time he wants. There's three years of treachery to repay, after all. Four years after her marriage, KC's life has taken a good turn; she's tamed her mate, her best friends are about to become parents, and as Luna, she's getting the respect she deserves. However, what KC doesn't know is that she's living under one big lie; Doyle is dead. Lied to by her mother, wrongly led by her mate, and reassured by her beta that the blood-thirsty rogue that kidnapped and tortured her is buried six feet under her feet. Truth is, Doyle is not dead. In fact, he's very much alive and is coming after what Damon cares about most; his family. (Trailer inside)