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The Courtier  by baleighwhitworth
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BOOK III in the Lockwood series Ugene Chesire, the right hand man to King Jaxson, the gentleman whom is right on time with his schedule to bring forth a calm palace, but don't we all have flaws within our paths? The obsession that was slowly overtaking the gentleman day by day over the familiar doe eyed lady that works amongst the palace walls, he was always around; lurking near when unexpected. Some might say he was mad, some say it was love at first sight. Josephine Castings, the lady whom would do anything for her friends and family. That includes her older sister. She shall bring forth her sister a husband; a familiar gentleman who was not easy to speak to or so her fear had told her. Some might say the blue eyed courtier was always near all along, some say it was fate.
Lost Love by Tara381
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"You're the one person I thought I could trust. You said you love me". Zuri kidnapped as a child was brought up as a slave for the Italian mafia. She grows up weary of men and trusting of no one. Now an adult she delt her last straw. Sending herself in a downward spiral ending up with the Russian Mafia. This is time she finds herself in the arms of Russian Maddog called Dimitri. Dimitri sees a resemblance in Zuri from his past. He all but tries to care for her. But Zuri wants independence and tired of this dark life. Will she leave and finally be free? Or will she become captivated by Dmitri?
Detective Joan | 18+ by Wratheclipse
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Detective Joan, a hard working female detective and investigator,who is determined to do anything to prove her worth. Including solving any case no matter the circumstances or the danger she might face. Little did she know, Don, the most feared gangster- mafia leader, has been obsessed with her and is willing to make her his.
Breaking the Cycle by Tara381
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Synthia's life has been a relentless storm of pain and addiction, a spiral that began when her parents shifted their love and attention to Eddie, a boy they took in after his mother's tragic accident. While Eddie grew into the perfect "golden boy," an MLB star loved by millions, Synthia fell deeper into rebellion-drugs, alcohol, and toxic relationships-desperate to fill the void left by her parents' neglect. After her parents' sudden death, Eddie stepped in, pulling Synthia from her abusive boyfriend and forcing her into rehab. Now freshly out, Synthia is anything but healed. She tracks Eddie down, consumed by bitterness and the ache of withdrawal, blaming him for the life she's lost and testing the limits of his patience and love. But Eddie has loved Synthia for as long as he can remember, and he's determined to help her break free from her demons, even if it means putting his own life on hold. As he fights to bring back the vibrant, fierce woman he knows she can be, Synthia finds herself slowly falling for the one person she's always resented. Can love mend the fractures left by years of pain, or will Synthia's battle with addiction destroy both of them in the end?
Virtue and Vanity by ilovecherryicecream
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In the quiet village of Brookleigh, Charlotte Knightley has always been the embodiment of grace and reason. While her mother is intent on securing advantageous marriages for her daughters, Charlotte seeks more than wealth and status-she craves a deep, meaningful connection. Mr. Benedict Hawthorne is the very wealthy aloof heir to Halewood Park. His arrival sends the village into a frenzy, with every family hoping to catch his eye. But Charlotte quickly forms her own judgment-he is proud, dismissive, and indifferent to the matchmaking schemes of her mother. As Charlotte and Mr. Hawthorne clash in their interactions, she discovers that beneath his haughty exterior lies a man struggling with his own insecurities and regrets. Despite her initial disdain for him, she finds herself drawn to his intelligence and vulnerability. However, as the pressure of society mounts, Charlotte must navigate her growing feelings for him, her family's ambitions, and her desire for independence. In a world where love often takes a backseat to reputation, can Charlotte and Mr. Hawthorne overcome their pride and prejudices to find the love they both secretly yearn for? Heavily inspired by Pride and Prejudice Images not mine!! Writing is AI generated! To check out my writing check out my other books I just did this for fun when I was in my Pride and Prejudice phase (I still am)
In the hands of heaven  by AliyahxB
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When a lonely girl sculpts a man from clay and begs the heavens for love, her creation comes to life-beautiful, devoted, and everything she ever dreamed of. But he wasn't meant to stay. As the cracks begin to show, she learns that some love stories are borrowed... not promised. A heartachingly magical tale of love, loss, and letting go.
Darius Obsession  by kateee01117
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Between love and ruin by Claudia_Seraphine
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Between Yearning and Obsession by assassinated-Peach
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Two men. Two choices. Two mafias. Two poisons. In the midst of it all? One woman... Mia Adele One man yearns for Love. Her Love. And the other's Obsessed with her Both options are toxic, but sweet and desirable. When you've been invalidated all your life, a lot of people would be tempted to indulge in at least one of these men poisonous love. Mia was no different. but who to choose?
Where bullets fell, love grew  by sunlily_09
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1916. A war-torn battlefield, A stubborn journalist with ink-stained hands. A soldier whose heart went cold long ago, When Clara Bennett is assigned to report on the lives behind the front lines of World War I, she expects wounded pride and broken bodies-not the arrogance of Officer Charles Sinclair, a hardened commander who wants nothing to do with nosy reporters. But war reveals more than just scars and statistics. As Clara writes the untold stories of soldiers and survival, she and Charles begin to unravel each other-one reluctant word at a time. In a place where bullets fall like rain, can understanding, respect, and even love bloom in the mud?