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Stealing Stars - Stealing #1 (Sample of Published Book) by ReganUre
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Jessica has learned that the right choices are often the hardest ones to make. It takes a marriage proposal to know she's made the wrong one. But before she can look to her future, she'll need to confront her past. Three brothers. One taught her to love, one taught her the depths of friendship and one taught her the true heartache of loss. Jessica has a secret that will tear them all apart. Will she risk it all, even the brother who owns her heart, to do what she knows is right? *Please note this is only a five chapter sample of the published book.
Until death  by pigpigpig12345
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Indigo knightly is the top assassin in her families mafia After a very traumatic kidnapping at a young age she vowed to learn to protect herself and she did, now shes a deadly weapon with a pretty face who will stop at nothing to get what she wants and what she wants is certainly not to marry Greyson King the heir to the American mafia Greyson King is as cold as they come, he murders without regret and is known for his unmerciful ways. Although he loves his family and would do anything for them. What happens when the two are forced together in an arranged marriage that neither of them want or care for in the slightest. Will the hatred they have for each other blossom into something more or will they remain enemies until death <><><><<><<<><><<><><><><> "I'm in love with you indigo knightly" his voice is so raw with emotion and his beautiful grey eyes are swirling with truth but i can't bring myself to believe him. I'm willing myself so desperately to say it back, because I really am in love with him too but it's like I'm frozen. "Prove it" the words are out my mouth before I can think about what I'm saying He looks taken back for a second but then in front of our families, our enemies, our friends, he lowers himself to the ground infront of me and kneels at my feet
Yours, Forever  by AuthorIris_xx
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She was his motivation. Madison Connor, the only woman he had ever loved, the woman he had hurt, the woman he had left. Billionaire Damien Daniels had three things he needed to accomplish in his life. First, he was going to get to the root of his past. Second, he was going to make the Connors pay. Third, the last thing, he didn't even know. But he knew there was something remaining, a wrong he needed to right. And it was staring straight at him. A dark truth that risked breaking him apart, that could mar his existence. In all these though she was at the center of it all, Madison Connor. Lord help him. She was the one thing he could never have. His enemy's little sister. Eyes like the sea, strawberry blonde curls and those dotted freckles atop her nose; she was his obsession. She was the beginning of his downfall, his damnation and motivation. *** He was the one man she couldn't avoid back then, and the man she couldn't resist. Damien Daniel, her childhood crush who never looked her way even once. Her brother's enemy. She was too small for him, not sexy or beautiful enough for him, too shy to even talk to him. Their attraction was unmistakable, almost beyond control, but as much as she ached to be his, she feared the pressure of his demands. *** Submitting to each other meant they had to break so many rules. Could they? Would they? Their love was forbidden. Their intertwining past threatening to tear them apart. A bumpy ride. So many obstacles and trials. It took days, months and years, but what's meant to be will always be! HIGHEST RANKINGS! #4 - billionaire (16/7/22) #8 - childhoodsweethearts (17/8/22) #2 - fated (18/8/22) #1 - revenge (18/8/22) #1 - poorgirl (14/9/22) #5 - ceo (20/9/22)
Pessimist by v1carious
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[01/07/2021] - [13/04/2023] "You can't keep going around like a fucking maniac and treating me like shit. That isn't how relationships work," Sophia's voice was havoc as she verbalized her emotions. "That isn't how we work..." Tired, vulnerable and agitated at not only him, but herself. How could she let herself get this far, in such little time? He looked down, ashamed, not wanting to respond. His heart felt like it was beating faster than it should've. "I forgot how it felt to love you." As soon as those words were uttered from Sophia's lips, his world broke apart. Gone, in just a matter of seconds. - - - When Sophia Adam moves to a new town, she wishes nothing more than a boring, new life, to separate herself from her past. Moving meant completing university and getting a clerkship with a judge. Moving meant making refreshing new friends, and meeting a mysterious guy that seems hell-bent on getting to know her. To Sophia, moving to a new town was everything she imagined and more. She just didn't expect her past to follow.
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬  [18+]  by cvriovs
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Sara expected to meet fellow bibliophiles and hearty conversations about prose and reading when she joined a local book club. Fueled with caffeine and passionate talks, she became well acquainted with her new bookoholic friends, especially with Dominic, the man with midnight raven hair and oceanic blue eyes whose charm worked on her like black magic. Though she only intended to bond platonically, she couldn't help but reciprocate his flirtatious glances and sexual innuendos when she thought no one noticed. As she found herself stuck between her poor attempt at surviving her failing relationship and her profound desire for her hot, persuasive writer, she couldn't say no when he made a generous offer she's more than willing to compromise: private writing sessions at his place. ⚠ content/trigger warning: contains mature content, sexual assault, self-harm, mentions of ED, cursing, alcohol/drugs use, emotional abuse & cheating
Nothing To Prove by TheBluntWeirdo
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'If we pretend to be a couple, I might make you mine for real.' When sweet Samantha fakes a relationship with her sarcastic roommate, she never suspects that he might not be pretending at all. 21-year-old Samantha is a broke influencer struggling with insecure thoughts. No one knows that behind her bubbly smile, she numbs her self-doubts with substance abuse and online likes. But a steamy encounter with a witty bartender starts a chemistry too strong to ignore. And when circumstances force them to live under the same roof, resisting each other is painfully impossible. The only way out? Fake an online relationship and make more money to get the hell out. The only problem? While she promises herself not to fall in love, he does everything to change her mind.
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 by feministantics
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"Miri and I know nothing if not discretion." Through her work, Miriam Crawford's existence has stretched thousands of miles. After a year of suffocation, Miriam is sent to live at the Andersons' home, a decadent family full of admired and aspiring figures in academia. Alone in the lavish building, Miriam becomes acquainted with her employer's son, Levai Anderson. What will happen when neither can help but tread the line between self-preservation and sexual gratification? #1 in LDR #1 in finding #3 in employee #2 in feud #8 in good #8 in online #9 in fun #10 in interesting #9 in holiday #19 in older Cover made by giselle1090 &lt;3 [[word count: 145,000 to 150,000]]
APARTMENT 143 by natashahills
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Moving to the big city alone is hard enough for Violet. But being neighbors with her new boss? Way harder. --- Violet has always lived a life that everyone dreamed of, a big house, fancy cars and so much money you never needed to worry. However, even though Violet had all those things growing up, growing up without her mom made her realize at a young age money doesn't buy happiness. After living with her father, step mother and half sister, Violet finally decided enough was enough and left home for good. After secretly plotting with her aunt to run away, Violet soon finds herself moving to the big city and living a somewhat ordinary life. But of course things take a turn when she gets off on the wrong foot with her neighbor, Riven Danton. A handsome, condescending, pretty boy, who thinks the world obeys him but lives a life full of secrets and doubt. As different as these two first appear to be, the closer they get the more they have in common. Slowly beginning to trust someone after putting up walls and putting their love into each other's hands, will they be able to have their happily ever after or lead down another path to disappointment? ________________________________________________________ Most Impressive Ranking/Top 100! - March 25, 2022: #2 in nextdoorneighbour Current Impressive Ranking - July 18, 2021: #9 in #employee ________________________________________________________ *** This story was originally published by myself on Episode Interactive. However, I have brought it here to give it the fresh start it deserves, I hope you enjoy! Natasha Hills © All Rights Reserved 2020
Pillow Talk (COMPLETED) by CatHaunches
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"It was only a fling, how did it end up like this?" Celestia Anderson or "Tia" was visiting her father in Hawaii for the summer after a painful divorce. Tia, originally from the cold of Denver, Colorado, had seen this opportunity to meet new people. Tia was always different than other girls, she never got attached to anyone. She's a wanderess a one night stand. She never belonged to a city nor a man. She meets various new islanders including surfer, Preston Hernandez. Preston Hernandez is never in one spot for more than two seconds. He swears himself off to never love anyone, for he thought love was just another wasteful game for two. He like Tia also is a wonderer and is constantly on the prowl. That is until a fling that lasted a whole summer where Tia had captivated him in her kiss. It was only a summer fling At least it was supposed to be Completed 12/9/18
11 Reasons Why by numbereddays
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Grace and Grant were not meant to be, but there were eleven reasons why he was unforgettable. This is a short story of how she fell for him, and how he let it all fall apart. [ Short Story #39 ]