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Choice by byaprilwinters
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Dylan Brennan has the corner office. The marriage. The five children. The life everyone sees and calls complete. So why does the laughter sound like it's coming from slightly too far away? At fifty-eight he has everything he spent thirty years building. He is not unhappy. He is finished. And for a man who has never stopped moving, finished is the worst thing to be. Then a woman named Riley walks into his life and for the first time in thirty years his mind goes quiet. For eleven months he is more alive than he has been in years. But she was never the answer. She was a vacation. And vacations end. MATURE CONTENT. This is not a typical romance. Expect complexity, not comfort. No villains, no neat endings - just choices and what they cost.
The Year He Broke My Heart by emmylynnwrites89
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Clara My heart has belonged to Spencer Fisher since that day in high school, when he winked at me during Mrs. Doyle's chemistry class. For twelve years we've been together through the good, the bad, and everything in between. For twelve years I've stood by him and supported him and watched him as he realized every single one of his dreams. But when Spencer's father is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and he starts pulling away right when I need him most, we might have finally found the one thing that will tear us apart. Spencer I thought I had it made. But now I'm feeling it all slip away as the pressures of work and bills and hard decisions mount. And above all else, I have to watch my old man slowly wither away. I'm not used to feeling helpless, and now all I can do is watch the man who has always been larger than life to me die. I know Clara's doing her best to support me, but lately it feels like all I do is let her down. When my colleague introduces me to his sister Laney, it feels harmless at first. Laney listens without making demands. She's sympathetic. She reminds me to take care of myself. If she flirts occasionally and I find myself enjoying it? Well, that's probably harmless too. It's not like I'd ever act on anything. I'd never betray Clara. But the road to hell is paved with bad decisions, and by the time I realize what a fool I'm being, I might be too late to stop myself from losing the woman I love.
Dominic's Replacement Bride  by CrimsonVow92
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Emilia "Mila" Ferretti never expected to inherit her sister's fate. When Daniella dies tragically, Mila becomes the replacement bride for Dominic Kane: the ruthless heir who was promised a Ferretti wife. Facing her family's financial ruin, Mila has no choice but to marry a man she barely knows. But Dominic harbors a twisted secret: he never wanted Daniella. He's always wanted to claim Mila, the woman he's been in love with for years. And now that she's his, he'll destroy anyone who tries to take her away.
A Veil Of Lies (Now Available On Amazon And Patreon) by Creesey1234
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Ten years ago, Alyssa Martin believed love was enough. She traded in her own spotlight for her husband's, becoming the quiet force behind Hollywood's golden boy Isaiah Martins, the man the world calls "Zay." To the public, their marriage is flawless red carpet smiles, luxury dinners, magazine covers that worship their "unbreakable bond." But behind the veil of perfection lies the truth: years of heartbreak, failed pregnancies, and a growing silence between them. As Isaiah's fame skyrockets, so does the pressure. His new co-star is dazzling, his team whispers about PR chemistry, and his hunger for power begins to consume him. Fame was supposed to be his salvation but it's becoming his downfall. And Alyssa? She's starting to realize that love isn't supposed to hurt this much. That sometimes, the greatest betrayal isn't another woman it's losing yourself while trying to hold someone else together. A Veil of Lies is a story about fame, love, and the price of silence a haunting portrait of a woman breaking under the weight of her own devotion. Beneath the glamour lies a battle with identity, self-worth, and mental scars that no one sees until it's far too late.
This is it by Mp_Books
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GREY & IVY DUAL POV *A betrayal - Grovel - redemption novel * Grey plans the perfect proposal to the woman he almost lost, he believes he's finally earned redemption. But when an unexpected call from his childhood friend Celeste, drags him back into the chaos he swore he'd left behind, everything spirals. A lie told in desperation. A kiss caught on camera. And a single photo that destroys everything. Ivy is left humiliated under the glow of fairy lights meant for her engagement, she's forced to confront the painful truth: love isn't always enough to erase what's been done. Meanwhile, Grey fights to prove that what Ivy saw isn't the whole story, and that sometimes, the truth isn't captured in a frame. TW: body shaming
The Billionaire's Regret  by CrimsonVow92
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Three years ago, Layla Worthington fled a gilded cage and the man who nearly destroyed her. Dean Worthington may be a charming billionaire CEO to the world, but behind closed doors, he was her nightmare. One brutal night pushed her to the edge, and she disappeared. Now she's Dr. Layla Walker, living quietly in Seaford, Delaware, finally free. But Dean has found her. Driven by obsession and twisted regret, he's come to take back what he thinks belongs to him, and he won't take no for an answer. CONTENT WARNING: This story features a soft, submissive female lead and a male lead with a history of infidelity and physical abuse . The plot centers on his redemption arc and attempt to reclaim her heart. If you prefer traditionally strong heroines or struggle with flawed heroes seeking forgiveness, this book may not be for you.
Piecing It Together - EXCERPT - NOW ON AMAZON by MackenzieMadden
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THIS IS AN EXCERPT ONLY. This story is now on Amazon, Kindle Unlimited, and Paperback. In a world where Gracie has never felt like she belongs, finding a home with Braxton and his family has been like finding an oasis. Until the past walks back through the door, reminding her that people can change their minds and history is impossible to compete with. When Gracie walks away, Braxton's got a choice. Fight for the new love he's found or take a chance on the old one that never had a chance to bloom.
The Logic of Loyalty...Pulled for Kindle and KU by StellerDeller
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A Marriage in trouble story. They were the "couple goals" from the moment they met in high school. The ones everyone believed would make it. Ten years later, their once-solid marriage begins to fracture under the weight of vicious gossip, half-truths, and misplaced trust. As outsiders worm their way into their private world, Paige and Trevor are forced to confront what's real, what's been lost, and where their loyalties truly lie.
Viper **This story will be removed on 4/10 to prepare for publishing** by kivey39
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This story will be available as Viper's Regret for purchase on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited on 4/27/2026! Pre-order it here: https://a.co/d/0cQJQy1I