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ISOLATED by romantasee
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Genesis: "I did this for my mother, I don't care about you, I never have and never will." Gael: "Your eyes speak an entirely different message, cariño."
The Moon And The Stars by abigail_wr1tes
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*NOT FULLY EDITED* Adelyn Laurent; the only child to the rulers of the French Mafia. Treated nothing less than a princess her whole life, she dreamt of travelling the world, escaping her father's strict gaze and starting her very own French Patisserie. That is until an arranged marriage forces her to settle and give up on her chances of freedom. Luca De Santis; the heir to the Italian Mafia. Getting everything he wanted since birth, defying him is not option, and Adelyn is no exception. Star-struck with his wife's beauty even before wed, Luca is the first person to see through her princess act, and is willing to give her the world, if only she'll accept. ---- "Don't try and fight me Adelyn" he chuckles, "you want me on your side, not your enemies' side" "Oh is that so?" I say dryly He leans closer to me, "Tesoro I can give you the moon and the stars" I turn around and meet his eyes, my voice barely a whisper; "But I don't want that" // Reached #1 in French Reached #1 in Italian Reached #1 in MentalHealth Reached #1 in PrincessTreatment Reached #1 in Alliance Reached #1 in Promise Reached #2 in Rich Reached #2 in Slowburn
His Fia by abigail_wr1tes
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*NOT FULLY EDITED* Brought together by mutual friends, Ophelia and Carlos were the butt of everyone's jokes, everyone saying how perfect they would be. However picture perfect the two seemed to be, with both battling demons their relationship abruptly ends. When Carlos is injured and Ophelia flees they're seemingly thrown out of each others lives for good, that is until they're forced together for a wedding where they're plummeted back into their toxic friends with benefits relationship. Both trying to fight their feelings, the universe seem to pull them together, how could one night change their lives so much? ---- "Let's run away together," he whispers, his fingers playing with the ends of my hair, "Just you and me Fia, get away from everyone," "You know we can't do that," I say sadly, wishing so badly we could. That it could just be us, just us against the world. "I think we both know we could," he says in a low voice, "And I think we both want to," // Reached #1 in travelling
No Strings Attached by abigail_wr1tes
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Anastasia Mancini; everyone in the underworld knows her name, the Fiore Mortale. After her Grandfather murdered her parents, she was raised as his personal assassin, learning to kill without so much as a second thought. People fear her, men fall on their knees before her, her beauty transfixing them as they know the only time she'll visit is if it's the last face they'll ever see. Vincenzo De Santis; the Don of the Italian-French Mafia. After taking over leadership from his father, Vincenzo made a name for himself, becoming the most cruel and ruthless Don ever known, determined to create a legacy of fear and power. Both are set on killing the other, Anastasia on orders from her Grandfather, and Vincenzo driven by protecting his family. When the two lock eyes they're the first not to feel the shiver of dread crawl up their spine upon meeting the other, both consumed by a hatred. But what happens when they're forced to work together on a joint mission? Will their hate prevail? Or will fate somehow find a way? ---- I feel all hope vanish when I see a cruel smile make its way to his lips, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Say that again, Anastasia," he says, the way he says my name making my stomach drop. I bite my tongue and swallow my pride, sucking in a sharp breath, "I need your help," I rasp, my voice barely audible. He chuckles and leans against the doorframe, his eyes raking down my body. "Well then get on your knees and beg for my help."
Dear Dakota | Academic Rivalry Story by booksbymina
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❝There is nothing to be sorry about, Dylans. It's not your fault. You didn't do anything.❞ I crave academic validation. But so does he... It is clear Dakota Reid and Nyla Dylans were close. Outside of school grounds, they were what most would call close friends. Always fooling around and putting up with each other's remarks. All until Nyla moved away from Presley in the sixth grade. She finally got out of Dakota's hair and he could breath a sigh of relief. He didn't realize how fast almost seven years can truly go by until Nyla moves back to the city she was born and raised in. Dakota was always number one... but not for long. Nyla wants Valedictorian just as much as Dakota does. Now the two are tied. Test time is coming up? Good, now who will get the higher grade? Partner projects? No worries, they will never choose each other. They know working together is impossible. There are no words to describe them other than academic rivals. Being next-door neighbors only made their competition stronger. Will Dakota be able to follow in his father's footsteps fast enough or will Nyla beat him to the number one spot? The end of the first semester is approaching faster than one could speak. Which star student will be labeled Valedictorian? Only the two-digit number most would call GPA will let them find out. Oh rivalry. This should be fun. ✰dual point of view ✰can be read as a stand-alone #1 in rivals 11/12/2021
It Started With A Concussion ✔️ by everlandwrites
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Emery Ashford had a smart mouth. She was known for it. As an outgoing teenager Emery was always hanging out with friends and with a lack of filter she always said what was on her mind. Especially if it had to do with that irritative jock. She hated him with every fiber in her body. She hated his charming nature, his arrogance, his lack of care, and the way he got on her nerves. But the thing she hated most, although she'd never admit it, is that she would stick up for him. Not like he ever needed it. She wanted nothing more than to get away from him. But it's completely impossible. He lived right across the street. Everything about senior year had been going smoothly until, Bang. Jackson Riley had a pretty mouth. Pretty face too. As the school's football captain he's always been the talk. For years he's been entertained by the smartass that is Emery Ashford. She was a pain in his ass, but he knew he'd be bored without her. When he ends up giving Emery another concussion, he's determined to make the last two months of her senior year hell. That's if he hasn't been doing that already. There's only one thing in his way. Concussion or not Emery isn't going down without a fight. It seems the more she doesn't want him around, the more he happens to be. She thinks her life is spiraling into the ground...but maybe she has it all wrong. With an offer she can't refuse and a heat of the moment bet, it's time for the both of them to realize that there's a thin line between love and hate. And with an injury like this, that line is surely to blur. #1 in annoying [12/30/22] #1 in brothersbestfriend [1/6/23] #1 in hate [1/15/23] #1 in teens [1/28/23] #1 in tension [3/18/23] #1 in summer [5/8/23] #1 in player [5/13/23] Started [Oct 2022] Finished [May 2023]
The Chance ✔️ by everlandwrites
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Ever since she was a little girl Evangeline Adler has been a figure skating star. Now in college she's set her sights on USA's Olympic Team; and she's on track in doing so. Until a season ending injury and an unexpected hospital visit turns her life upside down. Needing to turn her focus to something else, love seems like the last thing on her mind. Two shitty ex boyfriends later and she's lost all hope. But maybe one last try, one last chance would bring her happiness. Alexander Grant is one of the top prospects for the NHL. After rebounding from an injury in his sophomore year of college he's back on the ice, with all eyes on him. He wants no distractions during the season, that means a limit on parties and definitely no hookups. But when his coach throws a girl into his bed, Greek Row's Fallen Angel doesn't know what to do. As Evie and Alex learn to deal with each other, conflicting feelings grow, but Evie is still stuck on a longtime relationship. Alex is far from accepting that. Now it's up to him to make her realize that her last chance, should be spent on him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 - "𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬" 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 - 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #1 in collegeromance [1/9/24] #1 in hockey [9/14/24] Started [Aug 2023] Finished [Jan 2025]
Thin Ice ✔️ by everlandwrites
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Danielle wanted to keep one thing locked away: her past. But that promise soon crumbles when a new face arrives on campus. Hockey forward, Hunter, is the newest player on the team. And he happens to be the one thing Danielle needs to avoid. At least that's what she thought. When he becomes her bestfriend's new roommate, she has no choice. His cocky attitude and confidence in the rink is all it takes for him to take the team by storm. He had hundreds of other girls throwing themselves at him, but he would not quit it with her. He's determined to find out what's behind Danielle's attitude and disliking towards him. As her past starts to unravel, Danielle is skating on thin ice. This time with her heart on the line. 1 MILLION READS [November 13, 2022] 2 MILLION READS [January 18, 2023] 3 MILLION READS [June 12, 2023] #5 in hockey 7/10/22 #1 in enemiestolovers 12/17/22 #6 in college 8/30/22 Started [Jun 2022] Finished [Oct 2022]
Into deception by Luvereally
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** Mia knows the taste of betrayal- it lingers sharper than blood, emptier than silence. She has lost everyone she ever dared to love, and in the ruins she carries only herself: haunted, restless, untrusting. But betrayal is not so easily buried. Shadows move where they shouldn't, and eyes she cannot name refuse to let her go. And in the stillness of her exile, a cruel ache follows her-because love, once given, never truly dies. It only waits, patient as a wound, aching to be remembered. ** 📚 - COMPLETED - 📚
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ✔️ by diebabyxo
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"You're supposed to be dead." "And you're supposed to be the best assassin in the world." Celeste Dobrev and Nic Laurant are two of the most cold-hearted assassins in all of Italy. Wanting each other dead, Celeste finally gets her way when she stabs him and leaves him for dead. Or so she thought. Until three months later, when not only he is still alive, but is looking for her for revenge. The don offers her a plan after hearing Nic is still alive; make Nic Laurant fall in love with her by July 31st and kill him on that day, and he will tell her who killed her family 4 years ago. Having one month to make her biggest enemy fall in love with her, she starts her plan called The Art of Deception. But will it be enough to make a man that never feels anything, feel love? Deception can be dangerous. Especially when it wears nothing but high heels and Valentino lipstick.