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Remember When by onceuponareality
Remember When
onceuponareality
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Eleanor Caldwell had been engaged from birth to marry the future King Mathew. That all changed when her father died, as wealth and status can only be inherited by men and not by women. Now, she is living the life of a servant on her uncle's estate. Her life consists of a never-ending slew of chores, demands, and back-lashings. She has given up on the life she once knew. But what happens when another Prince, the very brother of Mathew, happens to take refuge on his tour of the country? Will she continue living her poverty-stricken life or will his presence lead to a series of events that flip everything she knows and has dreamed of on its head?
Forever Always. {The Lagoon Series,1} by ma_kaa_
Forever Always. {The Lagoon Series,1}
ma_kaa_
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"...He leaned downwards and kissed my lips softly. The smart collection cologne he wore thrilled my nose. I couldn't get enough of him but he pulled back..." Jessica is living her best life; she's done with college, she has a dog, she has her own clothing company, her brother cherishes her more than ever, her best friend is becoming her sister-in-law soon, and she's going to be an aunt in months. But something is missing. While everyone has found love, she has not.
TANGLED. {The Lagoon Series,2} by ma_kaa_
TANGLED. {The Lagoon Series,2}
ma_kaa_
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"...The sound of running shower stopped coming from her room and just as I was about closing the windows, the lights in her room came on and curiosity had the better part of me... I had no idea when she untied the robe or when it slipped off her shoulders. All I knew was something happened to me..." *** Everything was falling in place, until he came around! ___ Marcus Smith is a mystery. He rarely talks but when he does it's nothing far from short answers. The man doesn't know what a smile is and no one knows where he's come from because he only existed five years ago. But there's something everyone knows about him; he's exceptional at his job; which is protecting his clients. Especially Amanda. Annabel Edozie is stuck between running her makeup brand and ditching the meddlesome, new bodyguard her father recently hired for her safety. She hates that he's hot! Well, sometimes. But she's too busy running Anna and keeping secrets. Unfortunately, with a lot of success comes a lot of danger, especially with her father being the ex-governor of Lagoon 2. With a secret, she leaves for another state, peace being her main agenda, but peace is far from her when someone she loved the most gets involved in a murder case - as the accused. Only Marcus' expertise can save her from the threats of the unknown & Dave! But can he save her from hating him for life after what she discovers about him?
Trouble Ever After. {The Lagoon Series, 3.}- Excerpt by ma_kaa_
Trouble Ever After. {The Lagoon Series, 3.}- Excerpt
ma_kaa_
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  • Parts 3
"We can be just friends." Edward said nicely, sitting beside her in the sand. "What makes you think I want to be your friend?" Kim asked, her lips twisted mockingly. "Well, I'm pretty likeable once you get to know me." He stared at her profile but she never met his gaze. "Well, I don't want to get to know you. And I don't even want to be here." ___ It was an agreement meant to last two years, one with no emotions, nor attachments. The plan is perfect and well-calculated, he is sure he can pull it off. He is sure, more than anything, that Kimberly Cross is the best woman for the job. But when living together creeps into the contracts, and with a woman like Kimberly, comes drifting and distractions - newfound sizzling passion and sexual tension ripening between them. Something else creeps in too; they can see other people. Edward might just run mad loosing his wife to somebody deserving of her. *** Someone might say it's funny how walking in at the wrong time can change everything like the blink of an eye. But to Kimberly Cross, it wasn't funny. It hurt. A cross of glances was all it took to be mesmerized by a stranger. Things may never work out so far she says "yes" to the sudden 'marry my son' proposal. "Listen to your heart," you say. Whenever she did, all she could see was breaching of agreements and the broken heart of a dearly beloved daughter, by her own parents.
Burning Soul by goldmelanin17
Burning Soul
goldmelanin17
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[COMPLETED]Donovan (Blaze) Hill is a mystery. He rarely talks and when he does, it's only short answers. The man doesn't know what a smile is and no one knows where he's come from because he only existed five years ago. But we all know one thing about Blaze: he's exceptional at his job - which is protecting his clients. Especially his Everlee. Everlee Cabrera is the owner of a jewellery brand and has worked herself up to be an extremely successful businesswoman - no thanks to her mentor Leona Tahan. Unfortunately, with her success, comes a lot of danger, especially when her father is a famous scientist. So what does he do? He hires a bodyguard for his precious daughter. Blaze, to be exact. +++ "I'm here to protect you, nothing more, nothing less. So stop looking at me like I'm your favourite person in the world." "Maybe you are." "Shut up." #1 in Bodyguard 29th June 2022
Nicco: Devil's Spawn Book 1 by uxecila
Nicco: Devil's Spawn Book 1
uxecila
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  • Parts 45
Niccolò Vitale is a spoiled mafia prince. From early on, Nicco has known that he will be heir to his parents' billionaire-dollar empire. At twenty-four, his life centers on all play and very little work, and he wants to keep it that way. When his ex-mafia boss of a father, Alessandro Vitale, forces him to give up his easy playboy lifestyle and take on a high-stress job at their family's investment bank, Jackson & James, in London, Nicco has no intention of sticking around and plans to escape his stifling new responsibilities at the first opportunity. Until, that is, Nicco meets his match in Aria Yue Senarath. Twenty-year-old Aria is Nicco's personal assistant at Jackson & James. She's smart, competent, beautiful, and everything Nicco never knew he wanted in a woman. In time, the two embark on a forbidden office romance against their better judgment. But, as things heat up between the unlikely lovers, Aria's head goes to battle with her heart as she tries to protect Nicco from her dark past. Will the spoiled mafia prince be able to save his princess? Or will Aria become the first woman who breaks Nicco's heart? Season 1 of Nicco WARNING: This story contains mature themes, strong language, and depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. *** Book Three in the Devil's Playground Series. Nicco is a spin-off of Diavolo, featuring Elyse and Alessandro's son, Nicco Vitale, as the main lead. It can be read as a stand-alone.
The Billionaire's Sweet Trouble by sweetdreamer33
The Billionaire's Sweet Trouble
sweetdreamer33
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After a hot-headed playboy billionaire stands her up for a career-making interview, blogger Sweet vows to ruin his reputation. The only catch? It requires her to strike a fake-dating deal with the enemy. Standalone in The Billionaire's Sweet Trouble series *** When sensational blogger and small-town farmer's daughter Sweet Treble promises her publisher an exclusive interview with notorious Greek billionaire Sebastian Stavrakos, she knows she's on the precipice of getting everything she's ever wanted. That is, until Sebastian stands her up not once, not twice, but three times, and she decides to sour his reputation to get even. Sinfully handsome Sebastian grew up with the keys to his family's business empire, but a string of playboy antics have him on thin ice with his parents. When Sweet goes on live TV to expose his behaviour, what starts as a missed interview spirals into a media storm that threatens the CEO position he's spent his entire life hedging for. Sebastian has his eyes set on revenge. Sweet has her heart set on karma. But as their plans backfire, they decide to strike an outrageous deal: fake date for the media, repair Sebastian's reputation, and write an exclusive that will launch Sweet's first book to the bestseller list. But what happens when the fiery hatred between them grows into something more? And when Sweet's high school sweetheart, Jace, returns to town, how will she choose between the comfortable good guy and the enticing bad boy? Can revenge turn into romance, or will the playboy get a taste of his own medicine? Cover designed by Louise de Ramos
The Hitman's Mark by emilyarenfroe
The Hitman's Mark
emilyarenfroe
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After a devastating tragedy shatters the renowned Romano crime family their fate weighs heavily on Don Leonardo Romano's only heir twenty-two year old Valentina. Determined to uphold the family's power Val will go to any means necessary even if it means selling her heart to the highest bidder. As the Romano family's most notorious hitman Matteo Costa knows the most depraved corners of New York's underground. So when Val arrives home after college he is confident she won't last long. The New York mafia would chew her up and eat her alive and yet... Serving as Valentina's personal guard Matteo realizes Val has grown into a beautiful, smart and cunning woman. He knows it won't be easy keeping the principessa safe especially when the Romano's rivals set their sights on her. But as their relationship grows Matteo realizes that his own desire might be the greatest threat to the Romano dynasty. Season 1 of The Hitman's Mark WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers.
My Brother's Best Friend by Believeeexoxo
My Brother's Best Friend
Believeeexoxo
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Limited Time: 40% off! Save big, now until April 21st 🌞🌻📚 **** From Wattpad to your book shelf! My Brother's Best Friend is now published as Playmaker. Available to Order now. Falling in love never scared Maddie Davis until she fell for the one boy she swore to stay away from forever. Season 1 of My Brother's Best Friend ********* Maddie Davis has been in love with her brother's best friend, Cameron Holden, since she was in the sixth grade. They used to be best friends, too, until he got into high school and became a version of himself she didn't even recognize. Everyone said he was a shoo-in for the NFL, and he let it get to his head. Right before high school started, he worked out until he was built like a sculpture, he got rid of his braces, and suddenly the girls fell at his feet. But that was fine because her middle school crush faded. And besides, even if she did think he was hot, Cameron wasn't someone she could go for even if she wanted to. Unless, of course, she found herself wound up with him in a closet during a game of blind seven minutes -- a closet so tiny and secretive that she would finally be able to act on the feelings she's tried so desperately to hide. But what were the odds of that happening? This is book ONE of three: My Brother's Best Friend In Five Years The Perfect Timing Content warning: This story contains mature sexual content and themes of bullying, sexual assault, violence, and explicit language. Cover designed by Ren Tachibana
Perfect Addiction by claudiaoverhere
Perfect Addiction
claudiaoverhere
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When Sienna finds out her long-term boyfriend has been cheating on her with her sister, she devises an elaborate revenge plot to take him down by training his drop-dead gorgeous rival in the fighting ring. But a sizzling, passionate affair wasn't part of the plan... ****** Sienna Lane has finally got her life where she wants it to be. A steady job at the local gym? Check. An awesome sister as a roommate? Check. A perfect boyfriend who adores and loves her? Check. That is until she discovers that her boyfriend has been cheating on her with her very own sister. Talk about humiliating. Without wasting any time, Sienna devises a plan to take her ex-boyfriend down in the underground fighting ring by training his arch-nemesis, Kayden Williams, to go against him in the biggest match of the season. But soon, Sienna and Kayden's sessions lead to a burning passion that cannot be denied. It's electric; some would even say it's addictive. But will their feelings get in the way of Sienna's revenge? ****** **PERFECT ADDICTION IS NOW A FILM - OUT ON PRIME VIDEO FOR MOST COUNTRIES ON MARCH 24** Perfect Addiction is published as a Paperback and E-book by Wattpad Books. As a Wattpad reader, you can access both the Wattpad Original Edition and Wattpad Books Published Edition here upon purchase. [Watty's Choice Award Winner '15] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana