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the Devil and the Sea by _inkwordsmith
_inkwordsmith
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In the scorching embrace of the Mediterranean coast, where passion flares up like wildfire, two souls collide in a whirlwind of desires and secrets. She, a fiery Spaniard, seeks solace in sun-kissed beaches, thrilling football matches, wild parties, and an irresistible penchant for forbidden pleasure. He, a mysterious foreigner from the city veiled in rain and fog, envisions a meticulously planned future filled with sensual encounters, academic triumphs, a flourishing career, and countless successes. As their worlds-her shadowy past entwined with his forward-looking ambitions-intertwine, a perilous game of seduction unfolds. What if she decides to gamble, risking everything, and the stake is nothing less than his heart? What if he, yearning to infuse vibrancy into his everyday existence, wagers it all on a game where the prize is her body? This love story is a storm, a clash of ice and fire, where every stolen moment threatens to obliterate not only their relationship but the very essence of who they are. Immerse yourself in the heady embrace of desire, where risks are taken, boundaries are broken, and the consequences of forbidden passion possess the power to change destinies forever. #3 IN TRIANGLE 17/05/2023
The Coffee Pact by officialrachaelrose
officialrachaelrose
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The only thing Mia Hope has in common with Jake Carpenter, Artwood High's most popular quarterback, is a love for the coffee served at The Coffee Pod. He wants her to tutor him - and if she can do it without a single cup of coffee, he'll pay her triple. Easy. Nothing could go wrong, right? ***** When Jake learns he's failing English, he knows he needs to pull his grades up or he'll risk being kicked off the football team. He strikes a deal with the elusive Mia - the quiet girl with secrets. If she can't go without a single cup of coffee, she has to tutor him for free. If she can, he'll pay her triple, and with Christmas around the corner, there's nothing Mia needs more than money. But as the pair grow closer, Jake learns the real reason for Mia's bad habit, and what starts as an innocent bet between enemies grows into something more serious. Can the pair survive the next two months with their hearts - and secrets - still intact? Content/trigger warning: This story contains themes of assault and abuse. [[word count: 60,000 - 70,000]] Cover designed by Jenna Conrad The Coffee Pact now has a sequel: The Kissing Pact
Law, Lies, and Love Affairs by JanePeden
JanePeden
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Stephanie Morgan will not let anything derail her career as a top international lawyer. So when she comes face-to-face with the one man she hoped she'd never see again, Stephanie has no choice but to double down on her lies... Because if he finds out the truth, nothing will ever be the same again. ***** Six years after a weekend fling with her law school nemesis, Michael Wellington, Stephanie is hiding a secret that could change the lives of many. The last thing she wants is for Mike to find out. Groomed for success from the day he was born, with a powerful family whose wealth and influence go back generations, Mike is everything she's not. His charming arrogance makes him the last person she wants to deal with, even if she can't deny the attraction between them. So, as Stephanie takes the world by storm as one of the most successful international lawyers, she keeps up the lies and the facade that she started with her twin sister all those years ago... But what will she do when the house of cards comes crashing down? [[word count: 80,000 - 90,000 words]] Cover designed by Jenna Conrad
Fear of Falling by OutOfMyLimit17
OutOfMyLimit17
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{THIS BOOK IS SELF-PUBLISHED!! If you want to read a newer improved version you can read it in paperback or kindle (ku) on amazon!!} Getting stuck in the elevator with a famous hockey player was an accident, but falling in love is a choice. ***** Josie Scott was looking forward to a normal Friday evening of red wine and TV on her couch, but the building elevator had other ideas. Stuck in a tiny space with hockey star Wyatt Boone, they get to know each other to pass the time. But Josie never expected a little flirtation to turn into a steamy romance, an onslaught of paparazzi, and strangest of all: self-acceptance. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words] Cover designed by Adam Budny {BOOK 1 OF THE FALLING SERIES} {BOOK 2-FEAR OF INTIMACY} {BOOK 3-FEAR OF LOVE}