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After the Silence by WeavingHEA
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Sophie believed love was simple, predictable, and safe - until Lucas, her fiancé - the man she had trusted with her heart, started drifting away. Between glittering galas, family pressures, and the return of an old flame, Sophie found herself sidelined from her own life - and even her own wedding. Lucas thought love could survive on desire and loyalty alone. But when Sophie disappears, leaving behind a silence that shatters his world, he realizes the truth: love must be earned every day, with honesty and presence. In the months that follow, both are tested, changed, and haunted by what they lost - until a single, impossible moment offers a chance at redemption. Can love survive the fractures of betrayal and reclaim the hearts it almost lost?
Dragon by kivey39
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One lesson I learned very early in life was to be cheerful, to be agreeable, to do as I was told and ask for nothing, and to never ever complain. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't make trouble and maybe they'll love you. I grew into an adult who took care of others and never expected that those I loved would take care of me in return. I gave and never asked, never expected, never demanded. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't make trouble and you'll find someone that will love you. And then one day, a Dragon walked into my workplace and turned my world upside down with a single wink. Having grown up watching his father treat his men like they were disposable, just meat bags to be fed into the grinder, Dragon was determined to be different when he became president of the Dragon's Inferno MC. He cares about his people. He takes care of them. He was upfront with me, taking care of his MC and those he considered to be his would always be his priority. And I agreed to that, I joined him in that mission, throwing myself into becoming the perfect old lady of the prez. Smile Maddie. Act happy Maddie. Take care of them and maybe they'll love you. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't complain and maybe he'll love you. I told myself I was independent. I was strong. And I didn't need my Dragon to take care of me. And I almost believed it. Almost. But now I'm watching him with her. I'm watching him comfort her. I'm watching him listen to her, support her, reassure her. I'm watching him take time from his day to check in with her. I'm watching him worry about her. I'm watching them become closer right in front of my eyes. I'm seeing every thoughtful gesture he does for her. And me? I'm not happy. I'm not smiling. I'm done being agreeable. Fuck not causing trouble. I'm about to set my Dragon's world on fire. And then I'm walking away. She can have him. For the first time in my life, I'm choosing myself.
June, Without You.  by Redemptionarch
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--A betrayal to grovel to redemption romance -- June and Dylan had spent half their lives loving each other. Their individual stories, a web of densly intertwined threads since childhood. But a gut-wrenching betrayal and its unexpected consequences unravels it all in an instant, leaving them both irrecovably changed in the process. ‼️read authors notes before reading‼️
Heartbeats: A Journey of Ehsaas by zona_writz
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She lived with her father who never really cared about her. For ten years, she was away from her brothers, growing up without them. Now, she's back and things were about to change. They never thought they'd see their sister again. Not after all these years. When she walked back into their lives, everything changed. One of them was all smiles, showing his happiness without a second thought. Another, though just as happy, fumbled with his words, unsure how to show it. The third, the quiet one, didn't say much-but his actions spoke louder than anything. He stood by her side, a silent protector, letting his care be felt through every move. And then, there was a boy. He had closed off his heart long ago, refusing to let anyone in. The only ones who ever made it past his walls were his brothers. But the moment he saw her, everything shifted. Her green eyes sparkled and for the first time, he found himself unable to look away.
The Unseen Bride by UCLume
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"Don't contact me if you're dying." When Keith Ingram utters those words, he doesn't know how much he'll come to regret them. For years, Ella Bryce has loved Keith from afar. When a fated contract marriage gives her one chance at happiness, she vows to make him see her. And just as her devotion begins breaking through his guarded heart, devastating lies shatter their fragile bond. Ella rebuilds her life from the ashes, determined to live on her own terms. Years later, fate brings Keith storming back into her life-colder, harder and determined to crush anyone that stands in his way. Fate is finally giving Keith a chance to see the truth he was denied from the beginning and win back the only woman he has ever loved. Will he make the same mistake twice... and lose his only chance at true love forever? A slow-burn, second-chance romance where a billionaire CEO must earn back the wife he so carelessly threw away. Trigger warning: This story contains emotional abuse, gaslighting, and family abuse.
Work In Progress: Chasing Ruin (Wardens of Sin MC #1) by AJBishopWrites
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Ruin never wanted to be the villain in any story. But for years, Charlotte--no, Charlie--was his nightmare in glitter and tank tops. The club Prez's brat sister. The chaos in the corner of every room. She torched his patience, tampered with his relationships, and pined for him like he was hers. She teetered on the edge of slut and princess like she didn't know the difference. But now, she's back after months of banishment. Not the wide-eyed girl who once purred his name in his bed, but the woman who was left to burn alone--by everyone, including him. And damn it... he can't stop watching her rise from the ashes. Charlotte used to be the club's living headache. All smoke, eyeliner, and dangerously misled loyalty. Glory's shadow. Wolf's sister. Ruin's nightmare. She wore dysfunction like a badge--until it got her banished. Thrown out like trash by the only family she ever had. But peace was good. Peace worked. Until the same betrayal that wrecked her came hunting for the men who exiled her. Now she's back with no one left to beg for love. Not her brother. Not her father. Not even Ruin. Especially not Ruin. And this time? She doesn't want to be saved. She wants vindication.
Please Forgive Me by Beautyinbooksblog
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Maxon Blake has finally found the woman of his dreams. Convincing her wasn't easy. She got away from him once but no more. Now, he will do anything to keep her with him. Except, love is always tested. They've been in their own little world for months having the time of their lives. Until his ex catches wind of his new relationship. Filled with hatred and envy, Natasha sets out to destroy Maxon and Madison's relationship. Maxon begs Madison to trust him because no one and nothing will tear them apart. He loves her and only her. Only, Natasha was his first love. You know what they say about those. She already destroyed him once. Will she succeed again? Or will love win? Sexual/mature content 18+ [RECOMMENDED TO READ THE FIRST BOOK, PLEASE BELIEVE ME, TO GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHARACTER'S RELATIONSHIP] Word Count: [70,000-75,000]
UNTILL I RUINED HER by Mishti_loveforever
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Aarav Oberoi never made mistakes. At least, that's what he told himself. The sleek glass walls of Oberoi Enterprises gleamed under the harsh office lights, but inside the penthouse suite, the air felt thick - with tension, suspicion, and something darker. A confidential project, years in the making, had just been compromised. Millions lost. Trust shattered. And all fingers pointed to one person. Ruhi Sharma. His assistant. The one who had been with him through late nights and endless board meetings. The one he never thought could betray him. But the files had leaked. And in Aarav's eyes, betrayal was betrayal - no matter who wore the mask. He didn't pause to ask questions. He didn't look for proof. Because in the ruthless game of business, weakness was a luxury he couldn't afford. His decision was swift, brutal. He ruined her. Her career. Her reputation. Her future. Now, as the city lights flickered below his office window, Aarav felt a strange weight - not of triumph, but of something far heavier. Regret. Because the real traitor was still out there. And the woman he destroyed was innocent.
Ruin Me Gently by sweettwistedink
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She was the loyal eldest daughter-always the protector, always forgotten. He was her brooding bodyguard with secrets darker than his past. What started as silent hatred became a twisted obsession. And when she became both his weakness and his target... Love turned lethal. A tale of tension, betrayal, groveling, and all-consuming love where the line between protect and possess is dangerously thin. Enemies to lovers. Obsession turned devotion. And a man who would burn the world to keep her.
Wounds of Love |18+|.  by tales_told_writter
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#1 brokenpromises This kind of betrayal cuts deeper when someone loves you and still breaks you. Arjun loved her that was never the question. But love wasn't enough to keep his promises, to stop the shadows of lies creeping in or to erase the other woman standing silently between them.Meera's heartbreak is hers alone to carry,because sometimes, even the deepest love can't justify betrayal. In a world ruled by tradition, secrets and bloodlines, what happens when the man who vowed to protect you becomes the reason you're shattered? Meera Kapoor thought she had everything a devoted husband, a strong marriage and a love that had defied tradition and family legacy. Arjun Rathore, the disciplined army officer, had once chosen her over the woman everyone expected him to marry. They had built a quiet, beautiful life inside the ancient walls of the Rathore haveli. But four years later, love is no longer the only thing that binds them. When grief enters their home and whispers of duty grow louder than the heart, Meera finds herself surrounded by secrets, shadows and a betrayal she never saw coming from the very man who swore to protect her. This is a story of love that wasn't enough, of sacrifices, silences and the painful truth that sometimes, the greatest betrayal comes from the one who loves you most. Trending🏆 #1 -brokenpromises (Since the beginning till now) #1-heartbreakstory(September 2025) #3-romanticdrama (September 2025) #4-emtionalromance (September 2025)