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Lose You To Love Me (Mafia Romance) by notjustarandomgirl
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Amelia Astoria, under an old pact with her grandfather and the Don of the Costra Nostra that runs New York City, agreed to marry Theodore Salvatore--the next mafia boss of the Salvatore clan, despite the high risk that comes with it, just to fulfill her grandfather's last wish. She never expected to fall in love with him, but even with his cold indifference, she still loved him deeply. But she knew that this love would just kill her softly. She couldn't continue living with this unrequited love that was slowly eating away her heart. She has to move on. She must let him go. She must lose him to love herself again.
Ace by antoniawritess
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[COMPLETE][EDITING] Ace Hernandez, the Mafia King, known as the Devil. Sofia Diaz, known as an angel. The two are arranged to be married, forced by their fathers, joining the two Mafia's. But Sofia eventually learns, even the devil was once an angel. Cover by @alluringathena *This book is more of a romance book than Mafia book and I hope you enjoyyy*
SARAUNIYYA: Heartstrings by ishaqwritesbooks
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"Sarauniyya: Heartstrings" is the captivating first installment in the "Sarauniyya" series, an evocative narrative that delves deep into the rich tapestry of Arewa culture, friendship, and personal growth. The story follows Ameera Danasabe and her best friend Fatima-Zarah Jallo, two young women navigating the complexities of life, love, and identity in both their hometown of Abuja, Nigeria, and as students in London. Ameera, the only daughter and youngest child of a prominent business family, and Fatima-Zarah, a rising top model and only daughter of an influential politician, share an unbreakable bond forged through years of shared experiences. As they settle back into their university life, they navigate the challenges of balancing their academic responsibilities with their personal lives. Imran's arrival adds a layer of intrigue and complexity to the story. His growing relationship with Ameera unfolds with a mix of mystery and charm, highlighting the similarities between their not-so-different worlds. The SARAUNIYYA Series by author Ishaq Yakubu launches in July, 2024.
Praise Me [BL] by morgansluvbot
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Falling in love with your brother's best friends shouldn't have been as easy as it was, but here Harrison was, hopelessly and utterly in love. The only things was, they were already dating. Good thing they thought his puppy love was absolutely adorable. - bxbxb : basically just fluff and way too much smut disclaimer: this story has nothing to do with PET
Auctioned Off  [Boy X Boy] by kelizabeth2002
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Ethan and almost every other sixteen year old that is under class is auctioned off to one person or a family. Even if you or your family doesn't want to go, you must. It has become the law due to over populating. Alexander your typical moody, mysterious but also gorgeous eighteen year old boy decides Ethan is the one he wants that night. Both of the boys' lives change when Ethan is brought to Alexanders home. Completed September 4th 2018 // #1 on homosexual - July 19th 2019 \\ // #1 on homosexuality - November 21st 2020 & Sep 22 2025 \\ //#1 on series - January 18th 2024\\ //#1 on lgbtlove - January 24th 2024\\ //#3 on LGBT - February 19th 2024\\ //#7 on gay - May 7th 2023\\ //#9 on vampire - January 20th 2021 \\
King's Guard by howtosellmysoul
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"Why are you staring at me like that?" "Like what?" "Like you want to tear off my clothes." "And what if I do?" ~~~ Kingsley didn't believe in love. All he wanted was a single night with his incredibly hot boss, Lorenzo, that he had spent a year lusting over. When Lorenzo starts reciprocating Kingsley's advances, the man believes his fantasy will finally come true. But the corporate world isn't forgiving, and there are many roadblocks on the way. Read how their lives get complicated as things start getting steamy. ~~~ [mxm] [marked mature for sexual content]
The Unwanted (SAMPLE) by JessyPetite
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He ignored me. He broke my heart. All he wanted was an heir and I was the means to that end. He was suppose to be the one that loved me and took care of me. He was my mate...A mate that didn't love me Now I have his heir growing in me but once he gets what he always wanted I will disappear from his life forever.. Well, that was the plan until he decided he wanted more than an heir He wanted me
MORGAN by MhzzDjrhKolo
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The story is about a little boy who grew up to become a handsome man and also a successful surgeon growing up he went through Up's and down with just a help of an old hunchback man who took him away after he lost his mom at childbirth little did he know he's father came back to take him will Morgan find his father and be happy???? Follow this story and find out please follow, like and comment thank you
Life by LPeries
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A collection of my poems from past-present
Perfectly Imperfect by Rihanna_Adedeji
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We're all broken, all beautifully Imperfect. They say these would be the best days of our lives but does that mean it could be the worst too? For a typical Nigerian teenager, secondary school days, especially the senior years are supposed to be the best, endless fun, happy memories, hangouts, friendship, and even first loves but for Kunmi, a girl who suffers extreme low self-esteem due to body shaming, she just wants to remain unseen for the rest of her secondary school days. A friendship with the queen bee of her school leads her to another group of teenagers, especially Adam, the pretty boy with the golden smile and for the first time, she felt she could truly belong somewhere but then, all is not what it seems with the group of teenagers as some of them have even bigger demons and secrets, secrets that'd mar them forever. Follow these teenagers on their journey to self-love, self-discovery amidst secondary school drama, setups, makeups, and well, brain-busting twists.