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Tainted Love by cleofarlyn
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I never believed in marriage. Not after growing up watching it tear my family apart. Wanting someone was easy. Loving someone was dangerous. But promising forever? That felt impossible. And then came Dean Ashford. He never asked for much; just me, just us, just a future he swore he'd protect with everything he had. And when he asked for that future-when he held out a ring with hands that were shaking-I did the one thing I never wanted to do. I walked away. He broke. I broke. And the next morning, when I finally found the courage to choose him-really choose him-I had no idea he'd spent the night destroying everything we ever were. I had no idea what I was walking into. I had no idea what he'd done. I thought the worst thing I'd ever feel was the fear of losing him. I was wrong. Because nothing prepares you for the moment the person you love looks at you with eyes full of secrets... Nothing prepares you for the truth that the one night you walked away was the one night he didn't. And now I have to decide if the love I built my world around can survive the one mistake that broke both of us.
The Ruins of Us by cleofarlyn
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Mia and Kade met in college. What started as something unexpected turned into everything. The kind of connection people don't believe in until it's already swallowed them whole. They got married. Young, fast, fully. Two years in, their life looked like a dream-intense, passionate, untouchable. They weren't just in love; they were each other's entire world. Until one night destroyed it all. One photo. Doctored, planted, and completely false-landed in Kade's hands. Without asking a single question or giving Mia a chance to speak, he made a decision that would change everything. Convinced she had betrayed him, he threw her out of their home without explanation. But Mia never betrayed him. The evidence was a lie. The truth was something Kade never gave her the chance to say. And by the time he learns what really happened, it may be too late to fix what he destroyed. Because trust is easy to break. And not everything broken can be rebuilt.
Stolen Vows by cleofarlyn
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Five years ago, I stood at the altar in white, ready to vow myself to Ronan Vale. My protector, my obsession, my forever. Until a gunshot shattered my world. I survived. But he left. No explanations. No promises. Just a letter as cold as his silence, telling me we were done. Now I'm walking down another aisle. This time to a man I despise. A man who threatens my family, who wears power like a weapon. I swore Ronan was gone forever. I swore I'd never forgive him. But on the day I'm meant to become someone else's bride... Ronan comes back. He stole me once with love. Now he'll steal me again with fire. He says I'm his. He says he'll burn the world before he lets me go again. And the worst part? I should hate every second of being in his house again. But my heart remembers what my pride refuses to. And that terrifies me more than Ronan Vale ever could.
The Ashes of Us by cleofarlyn
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Olivia was everything to Xander Thorne-his reason to breathe, the center of his world. She was the bright light in his dark empire, the promise of a life he never thought he could have. Their love was all-consuming, fierce and tender, built on whispered dreams of a future they'd both believed in. But when Olivia was framed for a betrayal she never committed, everything they shared was put to the ultimate test. Instead of standing by her side, Xander let doubt and fury blind him. In a single night, he tore apart the life they had built-burning not only her art but the memories that meant everything to her. Now, standing in the wreckage of what they once shared, he sees the truth. And it's enough to break him. Because Olivia wasn't just his wife, wasn't just the woman he'd built his future around-she was the air he breathed, the blood in his veins. And without her, he's nothing. He'll do anything, risk everything to win her back. To prove that what they had wasn't just a dream lost to ash. Because she's still his world. And he won't stop fighting for her, no matter how much she hates him.
Silent Sins by cleofarlyn
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When a fire takes everything from Mia, her parents, her home, and the life she once knew, she is adopted by her mother's best friend, Jules Kingsley. Moving into the Kingsley mansion should be a fresh start, but her new brother, Damon, has other plans. Damon is ruthless, possessive, and impossible to avoid. He's made it his mission to remind Mia that she doesn't belong, and their hatred for each other burns brighter with every interaction. But living under the same roof means there is no escape, no distance, no way to keep the lines from blurring. He wants control. He wants her submission. He wants her, no matter how wrong it is. And the more Mia resists, the more his obsession grows, twisting every fight into something darker, every stolen glance into a game neither of them can win.
Darkest Obsession (Sin Series #1) by starryy_nightlove
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Love isn't always gentle. Sometimes, it's cruel. Sometimes, it's obsessive. And sometimes, it's dark enough to ruin you. Mia Romano was born into silence, and the world ensured her suffering for it. As the mute daughter of the Chicago Mafia's consigliere, she was treated like a defect, a flaw to be erased. With no voice, she felt invisible at least in the ways that mattered. She was mocked, mishandled, and used. In her own home, she existed only when her father needed something to break. And even then, he didn't hesitate. Not once. By twelve, she understood the weight of fear like a second skin. She learned how to survive by shrinking, how to disappear without moving. But monsters have a way of sniffing out the quietest prey. Remo Vittorio was the worst kind of monster. As the Capo of Las Vegas, his name was spoken only in whispers, if at all. He didn't rule with fear; he was fear itself. He built an empire on blood and silence, a storm that came without warning, an executioner who didn't flinch. Men twice his size bowed to him. Entire families vanished under his orders. His mercy was a myth. He felt no guilt. He didn't believe in love. But the first time he saw her, fragile and wide-eyed, a porcelain doll surrounded by wolves, something inside him cracked. Not softened. Not healed. She was terrified of him, and that only made it worse. Because Remo Vittorio didn't know how to love gently. He only knew how to keep. And once something was in his grasp, he never let go. An angel was given into the hands of the devil himself.
Twisted Vows by RIN6575
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Grace Turner never expected a man from her past to reappear-let alone the man who would trap her in a marriage she never agreed to. Three years ago, while juggling art life and her café, Grace met a charismatic stranger. What she didn't know was that Viktor Romanov, the cold and calculating CEO of Romanov Enterprises, couldn't forget her. Obsessed and determined to make her his, Viktor watched her from afar, uncovering a dangerous secret from her past-a secret he would use to manipulate Grace into marrying him. Now, in a marriage built on deceit, Grace is left to navigate a life she never chose. Viktor's obsession knows no boundaries, and his control over her life tightens with every passing day. But Grace is no victim. She's determined to fight for her freedom, even if that means unraveling the web of lies Viktor has spun around her. As secrets from her past resurface, Grace must decide whether to trust those around her, including Theo Mercer, her old friend who still has feelings for her, or Emilia Carter, the mysterious woman who seems to have her own agenda. In a world where loyalty is questioned, power is manipulated, and love is twisted, Grace must find a way to escape Viktor's grasp-before it's too late.
His to Break || Completed by authorsplendida
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𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 Rosalia De Luca had everything-a wealthy family, a good life, and a name that commanded respect. But the moment her father's empire crumbled, so did her freedom. And Xavier Vincenzo, the man she despised most, was there to collect the pieces. He didn't just buy out her family's company. He bought her. Now, trapped as his personal assistant-his possession-she is forced to endure his rules, his punishments, and his suffocating presence. Every glance, every touch, every cruel smirk reminds her of one thing: she belongs to him. "Strip." The word sent a cold shiver down her spine, but his voice left no room for refusal. She stood frozen as his blue eyes darkened with cruel amusement. "You keep forgetting," he murmured, leaning back in his chair. "I own you now." Rosalia hates him. She swears she does. But the worst part? Her body refuses to listen. In a game of power, obsession, and dangerous desire, will she break beneath his control-or will she be the one to shatter him first? WARNING: This novel contains dark themes, toxicity, and an intense power imbalance. Read at your own risk.
The CEO's Stalker Husband by pensnprose
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Grace Beaumont is a ruthless CEO-brilliant, untouchable, and feared in the corporate world. She doesn't have time for love, only power. But when a business deal threatens her empire, she's forced into a contract marriage with the one man she never expected: Easton Sinclair, her enigmatic, dangerously charming stalker. Easton has watched Grace for years-studied her, desired her, and waited. Now, with a marriage contract binding them, he finally has her right where he wants her. He may be younger, but he's far from innocent. And Grace soon realizes that the man she thought was just an obsession might be the only one who truly owns her. Lines blur. Rules break. And Grace learns that some obsessions... never let go.