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The Gazelle (A Rapunzel Retelling) by KaraCarreira
KaraCarreira
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When the war brings a young enemy soldier to the ruined palace Tabeya calls home, the truth about her past emerges, chasing her into the desert, where she must elude her vengeful guardian for the sake of her freedom and her forbidden love. ***** In her lonely tower, Tabeya dreams of the world beyond it. That world becomes real when she meets Humban, a young general from a rival kingdom who isn't afraid to ask the questions Tabeya can't face about herself. Those questions bring answers that lead them into the desert, away from the goddess who imprisoned Tabeya. Enraged at her escape, Tabeya's guardian hunts her and Humban relentlessly across the war-torn land, where the elements are vicious and survival isn't guaranteed. In the treacherous world where Tabeya finds herself, she must fight for her happy ending or let her past destroy her future with the man she was never meant to love. [[Word count: 150,000 - 200,000 words]] Content warning: this story contains themes of violence.
More Than Friends (New Beginnings - Book 1) by CelesteABrook
CelesteABrook
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[neighbors/ single dad] After having her heart broken, the last thing Alexia expects is to befriend single dad Lucas, the hot neighbor carrying lots of baggage. He says they should be friends since they want different things from life. But as they spend more and more time together, will they be able to ignore their sizzling attraction? ***** Alexia Grey used to believe in soul mates and fairy tales, until her own prince charming broke her heart and self-confidence along with all the plans they had for their future. Deciding to move to another city to start over and build a new life, she's ready to focus on herself and her new job. What she's not ready for is to meet her new neighbor Lucas Hart, the single dad of the most adorable little boy. The nice guy with warm eyes, easy smiles, and a hot body that makes her mind go blank. They want different things from life. He's warned her he's full of baggage. However, neither of them can keep their distance. They say they should be friends, that friendship is simple. But how can two people be friends when they are clearly so attracted to each other? **NOTE: This is book one in the 'New Beginning Series' and can be read as a standalone.**
Italian Coffee House [BWWM] by Stars-vs-Chocolates
Stars-vs-Chocolates
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A Recipe for a Disaster Serving 6 Ingredients: 1 lb. Brute of a Sinfully Gorgeous Boss 1 lb. Shy Beautiful Broken Waitress 2 tbsp. Gorgeous Matchmaking Sister 1 1/4 tsp. of Dreamy Crush 1 cup of Sassy Best Friend 1 bowl of Melted Chocolate Method: Add Brute of a Boss and Broken Waitress to a large bowl together with a bowl of warm molten Chocolate. Stir well before adding Matchmaking Sister to the mixture. Heat one cup of Best Friend in a saucepan before drizzling over the mixture and again, stir well. Finally, for a burst of flavor garnish with a 1/4 cup of Crush. Do enjoy! --------★ UNEDITTED ˙˙˙˙˙˙ Highest Rank: #1 in Romance - 10/08/22 Highest Rank: #2 in General Fiction - 21/05/17 All Rights Reserved.
Phoebe, a sequel to Caledonia by jamadoria
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Phoebe O'Donnell, cousin to laird Alex Campbell, has found herself pregnant after losing her virginity unwillingly to a married warrior from the neighbouring Robertson clan during a wedding. Now, she must find a husband to avoid scandal, but she's not expecting the man who her cousin chooses on her behalf. Trevor Robertson never expected to be asked by Alex Campbell to marry his maternal cousin, Phoebe, the same lass he's been secretly lusting after for years, but she needs rescuing from scandal after one of his clansmen gets her with child and he's not going to let the scandal decimate her reputation.