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Maid for a Duke (A Christmas Novella) by shaylamariam
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| Completed | "I've never been more certain of anything in my life, Kitten. You...were made for me." Elijah Wright, the Duke of Kent, grew up learning all about duty, responsibility, and honor. When his father died, it was time for him to step up and finally uphold the family title. First thing his mother wanted was simple: an arranged marriage. As the Christmas wedding was approaching, he got more uncomfortable with marrying Lady Elizabeth Coleman, who was a complete stranger to him. With the help of his best friend, Will, Elijah flees his home, hoping to temporarily escape his forced reality. Even though he plans on following through with the wedding, everything is called into question when he rescues a fiery redhead from highwaymen. Katherine Bennet spent her days journaling and dreaming about getting out of her small-town home. When an opportunity came knocking for her to get a maid's position for the Duke of Kent, she accepted it in a heartbeat. Renting a mail coach, she set off to the Kent Estate, ready to start this new chapter in her life. A chapter, unfortunately, that was interrupted by highwaymen attempting to rob her. That was until a stranger on a horse came to her rescue, only to end up badly injured in the process. With the impending snowstorm on the horizon, Katherine and Elijah must seek shelter in an abandoned cabin. As these two strangers get to know each other, will they be able to resist the strong connection they feel for each other? When the snowstorm finally ends, Elijah has a choice to make: Was he going to follow his heart? Or uphold the family honor? *Ranked #1 in Forbidden Romance 4/3/2020 *2nd Place Short Story Winner in the Shadow City Awards! *Featured as one of the top 12 Christmas recommendations on @ThePeacockShow! *Ranked #6 in Christmas Romance *Ranked #11 in Forbidden Romance Amazing cover done by @Amelierhys
Accardi Obsession by byzahra_xo
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As war erupts between the Greek and Sicilian mafias, the powerful Accardi family must fight to protect their empire. Accardi Obsession unravels a dark, multi-POV mafia story charged with forbidden chemistry, explosive family tensions, and an arranged-marriage pact that turns sworn enemies into something far more dangerous. *** The Sicilians trusted them. The Greeks tried to take their empire. Now, the balance of power hangs by a thread. In the third season, the Accardi family faces their greatest war yet - one that will test loyalty, love, and blood itself. Costa and Millie are fighting to protect the family they built together, even as war threatens to tear them apart. Rocco and Alessia are learning what it means to be married in a world that can take everything from you in seconds. And when a new marriage alliance is proposed, one Accardi makes the ultimate sacrifice, and enemies become lovers... or whatever you call it when hate gets complicated. There's a war brewing, a wedding on the calendar, and at least four people pretending they're not in love. The Accardis are back. Pray for whoever stands in their way.
His Gold Digger✔️ by Lizzyjasper
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Grayson stared into the dark. "Do we know each other?" "No," Nadia whispered. "We don't know each other. If not for this blackout, our paths wouldn't have crossed. And when the power is restored, we'll become strangers again. Getting to know each other just seems like something to do to pass the time, not because we truly want to know each other. It's not...honest." Her explanation echoed throughout his body, vibrating through skin and bone. Honest. What did he know about that? Not much in the world he maneuvered in. He wasn't used to her brand of frankness, and so he didn't give her platitudes. Her honesty deserved more than that. "You're right," he said. "And you're wrong." In the glow of his phone, she stared at him, her lips parted, eyes wide. "When the lights come back on and we leave here, we probably won't see each other again. But in this moment, there's nothing I want more than to discover more about Nadia with the gorgeous mouth and unholy curves."
Stuck | 18+ by whyyoucarebitch
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Warning: DARK ROMANCE Story contains detailed mature scenes possessing dubious consent not recommended for age group below 18 years old. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Prologue Shadows engulfed his angelic features oozing devilish intentions. It wasn't until he took a step towards her did the gravity of situation descended upon and even then she couldn't do anything but shake in fear. She knew making a run for it won't do a thing, calling was not an option and if she screamed...she opened her mouth to shrill but a meek plea came out. Her body's lack of response terrified her, tears gathered in her orbs with horrible anticipation. With his each step nearer she gripped the frame of her window tighter hoping to keep her balance. It took him three steps to be inches away from her body. He slowly took his suit jacket off, making himself comfortable as he amusingly watched her shaken face. She was so horror-stricken to even look at his face. She gulped as his hand cupped her neck in a gentle grip, guiding her eyes to his. His eyes slipped from the hold of her eyes to her lips in a second. She grew self conscious all over again. His heated gaze on her lips was unwavering. In the moment of bewilderment and growing self awareness her tongue unconsciously wiped her lips wet and it was all it took for him to descent on her lips. Description Had it been upto him he'd have broken her down to pieces and never put her togather, instead, he let her build herself, he watched her collapse and stand, die and live, float and drown all the while playing her body like a putty in his hand. Her husband had never been gentle, his ways was one of his kind. He read her like a book and used her spells against her. She was vividly aware of what she was getting herself into but nothing could prepare her for the don who brought everyone on his feet and she was no exception. How would she survive his ways or even would she?
𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 by anshiik2
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"How dare you!!!" She screamed And... Slapped him hard across his face. But she had no clue who she was messing with or how easily he could destroy her. His lips curled into a dark smirk. Without a word, he fired his gun into the air and barked, "Start preparing for the goddamn wedding." Before she could even process what was happening, he hoisted her over his shoulder and stormed straight to the mandap set up for her cousin's wedding. Slamming her down, he hissed, "That slap just made you my wife." In one brutal motion, he filled her hairline with sindoor, sealing her fate in the most explosive way possible. Her life was no longer her own-𝘐𝘵 𝘞𝘢𝘴 𝘏𝘪𝘴. 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟖+ | 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 | 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫
The Mafia's Pet: Pawn Of The Ruthless ( A Dark Romance) by YourPsychodreams
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⚠️ Warning ⚠️ Strong language, violence, murder, sexual content. A Dark Mafia Romance. ~ Aemilio, the brutal Brazilian mafia boss, is feared by all and loved by none. His power is unmatched, and his ruthlessness makes him a living nightmare. But when he seizes Evangelina, a fiery beauty caught in his brother's dangerous obsession, a deadly game begins-one where desire and violence intertwine. Trapped in Aemilio's twisted world, Evangelina must tread carefully, for one wrong move could cost her life. Yet as the darkness of his empire closes in, a forbidden love sparks between them. "You think you can control me?" Evangelina spat, defiant, yet unable to ignore the attraction that pulled her closer to the monster she feared. Aemilio smirked, his gaze cold. "Control? I own you." In a game of power, betrayal, and passion, can their love survive the storm, or will it be the very thing that destroys them all?
OWN ME by bettyberry146
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To be a Marchetti is to marry for famiglia... For the first time ever, HER RUTHLESS OWNER and HER CRUEL ONE-SIDED LOVE are published in one book. From homeless to hitched... I'm eighteen years old when I'm plucked out of poverty...and it's revealed to me that I'm the missing bride of a powerful mafia boss. A not-so-normal marriage... I know I should be thinking of running away, but instead I choose to wear the ring of Boston's most dangerous billionaire-and submit to his ruthless demand. Forget about me being your husband...and think of me as your owner instead. **** He wants my sister...but his family wants me as his bride. The whole world knows that powerful billionaire mafia boss Massimo Marchetti is dating my perfect younger sister Ynez. But what nobody knows is that I met him first...and we both wanted each other then. My terrifyingly cruel and irresistibly gorgeous husband clearly hates me. But I don't care. I'll do everything except give up on us without a fight. I want Massimo to believe in me despite all of Ynez's lies. I want my husband to realize we're meant to be. I want my mafia boss to choose me over my sister...but he doesn't.
His Ruined Duchess  by bettyberry146
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I am not yours to command, Your Grace." "No, but you'll soon learn, Duchess-desire makes liars of us all." Recently widowed, Selina is suddenly at the mercy of her late husband's heir-a man who wants her gone. But she won't go quietly. Not when defying him feels so deliciously wicked... Duke Hugh never asked for a title...or the tempting widow that came with it. So he gives her an ultimatum: find a husband. Stay out of his way... Yet when Hugh learns she's untouched, desire turns to obsession. And claiming Selina would cost him the one thing he can't afford to lose-control.
DEAR PROFESSOR | BOOK 1  by sparkxberry
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#1 in forbidden love(1/1/2026) 🥀 #1 in professorxstudent(11/11) #1 in obsession ✨(12/11) A student professor romance 💖 Navya Trivedi only wanted to survive her second year of college. Instead, she finds herself under the gaze of Yuvraj Singhania-her new professor, the cold and untouchable heir who runs the entire university. He doesn't smile. He doesn't care. He isn't supposed to notice her. But when a letter slips under her door with her name on it, signed by no one... she realizes someone is watching. Each letter is darker than the last. Each word blurs the line between obsession and love. And when she discovers who's writing them-her professor-Navya is dragged into a dangerous game of secrets, control, and forbidden desire. He warned her not to look at him. But what happens when she can't look away? --- 🔥 Forbidden love. 🔥 Dark obsession. 🔥 A professor who hides more than he teaches.
My Fake Boyfriend by ToTheExtreme95
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When Alexis agrees to help the school's player, she must guard the secret that could unravel everything - even as unexpected feelings complicate the game. *** What happens when Alexis Dawson, the 'resident loser' of Redwood High, agrees to help the school's notorious player, Aaron Walker? How can she stop herself from falling for him? It isn't all love and romance - Alexis has a secret of her own. Join them on a journey of jealousy, betrayal, trust, friendship, and love. A little favour just got a whole lot more complicated. *** He was so close, his breath hit my lips. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips. I stared intently, awaiting his next move. His lips fell near my ear. "Shut up and kiss me" He whispered roughly. A chill shot up my spine. I pulled back, staring at his eyes and leaned in...