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Mafia Arranged Marriage by DramaQueenforreal
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COMPLETED✅ Arturo Vasquez -Head of Spanish mafia- was planning on accepting the proposal of Russian mafia leader Ivan Volkov's for his daughter, Aiyana, for her hand in marriage. Laying the cards down on the table, Marco Dominic Valentino - Head of the Italian mafia - makes a better counteroffer, hence it's settled that Aiyana would marry Amren Valentino, the heir for the Italian mafia. They only met once before they're married, but sometimes once is enough. Challenges and hurdles thrust their way left and right, leaving the couple no chance but to manifest this fake relationship into something real. ❣️•••❣️ Excerpt : "I think I'm strong enough to handle myself" She confesses with specks of anger darting through her eyes. I groan "You are, but it doesn't mean I like you being away from me in case anything happens" I stress my words, my breath hitting her face in gentle waves. "Shall you put me on a leash too?" She spits defiantly, smelling the tinge of alcohol on her breath, the knife digging deeper into my skin, I feel it's only moments away from piercing through my skin. My eyes snap to her angry contortions, her eyebrows furrowed, mouth slightly agape. "Come on, dance with me. The earth is spinning, we can't just stand on it" ❣️•••❣️ *I do not own any of the pictures used in this book, they belong to their rightful owners. *contains cursing. *contains mature themes. *focuses more on the romantic aspect, but I guarantee there's some action;) HIGHEST RANKINGS: #1 in mafiamarriage #7 in ForcedMarriage #1 in mafiaking #1 in arranged #10 in arrangedmarriage #1 in fastpaced #1 in fake #1 in darkacademia #3 in mafia #1 in marriage #6 in completed #4 in youngadult #1 in enemies #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in drama #1 in spicy
Embrace Me In Your Arms (Embrace Series 3) by MsKindGirl
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After losing her job and pride in one fell swoop, Viah swallows what's left of her dignity and moves in with her brother. But before she can unpack her things, one impulsive night at a bar leads to a sizzling one-night stand with a mysterious silver-haired stranger. *** Viah Morales always thought she was the family's lone disappointment. In a household full of doctors, her business degree felt more like a punchline than an achievement. So when she finally breaks free to live on her own, she expects independence to taste like freedom. One impulsive night, a crowded bar, and a silver-haired stranger lead to a one-night stand she swears she'll never speak of again. But fate has other plans. After losing her job and crawling back to her brother's house, Viah discovers that the man she slept with-Ziljian Asner Guerrero, a charming artist from England-is her brother's new housemate. Now, stuck under the same roof, can Viah resist Ziljian's charm? Is she better off keeping her heart boxed up with the rest of her regrets? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos ILLUSTRATOR: Ajjay Arts
Marrying Mr. CEO by Emelradine
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They had the perfect life. Highschool sweethearts, college couple and finally, married couple. But what happens when it all gets ruined overnight? After five years of being apart, Damien Chesterfield and Amy Dimple are brought together by fate, more like a board meeting; but when Damien finds out that he had a daughter with Amy, he is determined to go to any length to keep his daughter, even if he had to remarry his ex- wife. THE CHESTERFIELD SERIES #3 (THE EX-WIFE & THE CEO)
Destine Lovers Series 1: A DEAL WITH MY SISTER'S BESTFRIEND by cesemie
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COMPLETED [SELF PUBLISHED] Hindi alam ni Kiera na dahil sa isang listahan ng utang makikilala nya ang isang lalake. Si Dwight, ang lalaking hindi niya akalaing kapatid ng matalik niyang kaibigan na si Aulhexa. Inalok siya nito na magpanggap bilang girlfriend niya. May malalim na dahilan si Dwight kung bakit niya ginawa iyon. Ginawa niya iyon dahil gusto niyang paghiwalayin ang ex-girlfriend niya at ang boyfriend nito. Wala man sa katwiran si Dwight, pumayag pa rin si Kiera sa gusto nito upang mabayaran na rin si Dwight sa tulong na ginawa nito sa kaniya at sa pamilya niya. Ngunit iyon nga lang ba ang dahilan kaya siya pumayag? Cover artist: Ana Maria Arts ✧𑁍.ೃ࿔*:・₊˚ ✧𑁍.ೃ࿔*:˚✧𑁍.ೃ࿔*:・₊˚✧𑁍 Original title : All I Need 1st Published: October 1, 2015 Date Republished: April 1, 2023 Date Competed: October 27, 2024
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De Avila Series #2 Si Maria Segunda De Avila ay masasabing anghel ng kaniyang mga magulang dahil siya'y likas na masunurin, magalang, tahimik, at malapit sa Diyos. Ang mga katangiang ito marahil ang naglagay sa kaniya sa katayuang hindi napapansin ng karamihan. Siya'y hindi nagtataglay ng pambihirang kagandahan, talentong maipagmamalaki, at talinong kayang makipagsabayan sa karamihan tulad ng kaniyang mga kapatid. Pinili niya ang buhay na tahimik sa kabila ng panghuhusga ng lipunan sa mga babaeng tulad niya na maaaring tumandang dalaga. Subalit, ang inaakalang niyang tahimik na buhay ay nagkaroon ng hangganan nang bumalik ang lalaking ilang taon niyang hinintay at ang pagdating ng isang pilyong binata na kakambal ang kaguluhan. Paano haharapin ni Segunda ang dalawang kapalarang naghihintay sa kaniya? Pabalik sa pangakong naudlot ng nakaraan? O patungo sa hinaharap na puno ng pakikipagsapalaran? Book Cover by Bb. Mariya Date Started: September 21, 2024 Date Completed: March 23, 2025
CASA VALLE #3: Whispers of Sky by nevertofadingstars
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Azriel, a fighter jet pilot stationed for six months in the outskirts of La Union to aid the army against a potential NPA threat, never imagined how his life would change when he discovered the true identity of Ten, the doctor who saved his life.
If Only You Loved Me | ✓ by alluringli
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erps series #2 complete [unedited] If only you loved me; maybe our fate would have become better and maybe the pain would have become worth it. Princess Aziah "Ziah" Florencio doesn't believe in being attached to the concept of love and she had given up the idea of finding a prince as she never had been introduced to fairytales. Okay na sa kan'ya ang hindi magmahal, basta hindi rin siya masasaktan. Her habit of making players cry unexpectedly made her cross paths with a known player who seemed to be interested in her. . .but also sends her a lot of mixed signals. Ryker Miguel Adeva is the epitome of the reason why Ziah avoids being in love. . .unfortunately, he is also the reason why being loved seemed to be a good experience. With all the contradictions and bending of beliefs, will Ziah finally be able to let herself experience being loved? In exchange for also unguarding her heart against Ryker? If only she allows herself to love him?
Forced Chemistry (Head Over Heels Series #1) by atramentumy
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Daiyu Clean Zhou, a full-blooded Chinese also known as 'Arnis Goddess' raised in the vibrant streets of the Philippines, -her Beauty, passion with Arnis and intelligence attracting admiration from everyone around her. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when her parents arrange her future with Hazwayne Salvattiera, the stoic and seemingly unapproachable son of a prominent Senator. Hazwayne Salvattiera, known for his sharp mind and stern demeanor, carries the weight of his family's legacy on his shoulders. While he's seen as cold and distant by many, there's a side of him only Daiyu uncovers-a fiercely loyal and protective heart that beats for her alone. Bound by an arrangement neither of them fully understands, Daiyu and Hazwayne struggle to balance their personal dreams with the expectations of their families. Amid clashes of culture, the pressures of their shared responsibilities, and Hazwayne's often grumpy yet endearing ways, Daiyu discovers layers to him that make her question her initial reservations. Daiyu and Hazwayne find themselves at a crossroads, torn between the expectations placed upon them and the desires of their own hearts. As they grapple with the tangled threads of love, duty, and self-discovery, they must ask themselves: is their bond merely shaped by tradition, or is it something deeper-something destined? Can their love withstand the pressures of the worlds they come from, growing strong enough to defy all odds? Or will the forces around them prove too heavy, driving them apart? Mahal ko si Hazwayne, pero hindi ako sigurado kung mahal n'ya ba ako. Dahil Kahit ilang taon na kaming kasal, hindi ko pa rin maramdaman ang pagmamahal n'ya.
Abused Diablos (Sartori #2) by reintold
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You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #2 "I abused Diablos..." Diablos, the third-born boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be tamed due to his uncontrollable anger. He had to drink the bitter medicines prescribed by the family doctor to keep himself restrained. Never did he imagine that he would taste the sweetest sensation from a woman's skin, far better than bitterness. That taste became the only thing that kept him under control during his fits of rage. But because of his obsession with it, his kindness was abused. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+
O Silent Night (Isla de Vista Series #1) by dalndan
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Longing for peace in Isla de Vista, Amber is dragged back to the city when her father demands she marry a rich, dumb man to secure their business. But the moment she meets Elijah Buenavista-the "dummy" her father mocks-she realizes he's hiding secrets her family never saw coming. *** Isla de Vista's peaceful shoreline seemed to free Amber Paige Valencia from her father's demands. Yet peace never lasts. After being summoned back to the city, she is forced into an arranged marriage with a Buenavista, Elijah Luis, whom everyone calls a dumb heir. Amber anticipates a dummy. Instead, she meets a handsome, commanding man who's far too self-assured to be the dumb man her father mocks. And once the vows are spoken, the truth begins to unravel. Elijah Luis Buenavista is no simple rich boy. He is the youngest general in history, a strategist who battled in secret and planned their marriage for reasons only he knows. Will Amber embrace his deadly secrets or will loving him put her in greater danger than she thought? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos