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Eyes on Her by ayza_09
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Zara Owens has spent her whole life being the smartest person in the room and the most dangerous one to underestimate. At 28, she's a Black sociologist who deconstructs power for a living, doesn't step inside churches, and has never once apologized for a silence she chose to break. Her tongue is a scalpel. Her walls are load-bearing. And she has exactly one soft spot: her younger sister, Amara. Which is why she's sitting in a pre-marital Bible study at Grace Covenant Church-six weeks out from Amara's wedding, surrounded by people who would call her cynicism a sin. Love, Zara is learning, is just humiliation with good intentions. The first problem is Marcus. Amara's fiancé. Golden-voiced, scripture-draped, and obsessed with Zara in a way she has documented, shut down, and lost sleep over. He sits four chairs away, smiling like he knows something. He doesn't. But Zara is carrying a secret about him that could burn her sister's entire future to the ground. The second problem is Adrien Mercer. Six-foot-five. Wire-rimmed glasses. The kind of quiet that makes loud people nervous. He watches Zara like he's reading a book he doesn't want to put down-and she hates how steady his gaze feels. Adrien has spent his whole life performing obedience: to the church, to his family, to the version of faith that demands you stop asking questions. But watching Zara refuse to shrink is making him wonder if he's been lying to himself for years. Over six weeks, the Bible study becomes a pressure cooker. Marcus inches closer. Amara plans her dress fittings, oblivious. And Adrien-the one man Zara never saw coming-starts seeing through every wall she's ever built. Eyes On Her is for every woman who has walked into a room and felt the weight of being watched, judged, and reduced-and who knows exactly what happens when she finally decides to look back. Some secrets destroy families. Some silences destroy you. And some men... see you so clearly, you forget to be afraid.
The Proposal by WonderInTheWild95
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Sienna Carter has spent years building her reputation as one of the sharpest CFOs in the industry, keeping Dalton Enterprises profitable despite its reckless, womanizing CEO, Logan Dalton. She knows his type-charming, arrogant, and completely allergic to commitment. But when her overbearing family pressures her to settle down and Logan's mother demands he find a wife, an unexpected solution arises: a fake relationship. What starts as a strategic arrangement soon blurs the lines between business and desire. As staged dates turn into lingering touches, and feigned affection sparks something real, Sienna and Logan are forced to question everything they thought they knew about love. She vowed never to fall for a man like him. He swore he'd never want more. But when the fake engagement starts feeling too real, will they walk away-or risk everything for love?
Yes, He's mine by nightmarebunny101
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Highest Rankings #9 in Romance 11/13/2018 #96 in bwwm 12/21/2018 He caught the tear that traveled down my cheek. His stormy green eyes stared back at me with intensity. "I don't give a damn what anyone thinks. You. Are. Mine." .......... Rated: MA (Mature Content and Foul Language). ©2019 Copyright belongs nightmarebunny101
What's Done in the Dark by juanfletcher_1002
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She's just staring out the window. I just stand and watch her not sure exactly why I'm here. She turns and finally looks at me. We stare into each other's eyes and it's at that moment I can see the torment in her gaze. As she looks at me I can see her lips trembling and her eyes becoming watery. I rush over to her and wrap her in my arms before the first tear can fall. I hold her as she cries into my chest. 🐉 Nicolette's marriage is falling apart and she has no clue how to fix it. She does know that there are secrets that can tear apart their fragile foundation. Logan's ex broke up with him about a year and a half ago and now wants to resume their relationship. The thing is he has eyes for someone else. When all of their lives come crashing together from the secrets done in the dark who will be left standing in the light. 🐉 This is my first story on Wattpad. I will try to update once a week if not twice. I have the majority of the story written and what's not written I have a general idea of what direction I'm going in. I do encourage constructive criticism. Keep in mind this is a work of fiction any likeness to any real events is purely coincidental. Please do not copy or repost my work as your own. This book will have violence, foul language, and gratis sex scenes. If any of this bothers you this may not be the book for you. juan fletcher
My Quiet Guy by Amiya36
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"Dance with me!" I speak as I drag him off the couch by his arms. His sleepy figure follows along with me as I move to the side of my living room. "No let me sleep!" He cries out as he tries to fall back down on the couch. I pinch his arm and drag him back up. "Nope you're going to dance and your going to like it. Come on." I gesture him to follow me. I go to turn the volume up before going back to him. "Fine but you gotta give me kisses first." He answered with a smile on his pink lips. I roll my eyes but nevertheless lean up and peck his lips. "Nuh uh, more." He grabs my throat and pushes our lips back together. I smile through the kiss as we break apart and dance. I'm loving this. ☤☤ Gabrielle Morgan. Lorenzo Colombo. Quiet boy and once Outgoing girl. Lorenzo, the quiet guy believes no one will love him for him. He believes people only want him for his looks, money, and toned body. His observantness will make him and Gabrielle come closer. Gabrielle, the once outgoing girl is no longer outgoing. She used to believe in trying to see things from a different view/perspective even. She used to believe everyone deserves happiness in their lives. Will Gabrielle and Lorenzo give each other chances to find that love and happiness they both crave? Or will they push each other away without even trying?
R U L E S by TheQuirkyQueen08
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"Jesus Christ." I called out, this was the first time I was finding out my body could be so sensitive, I was so used to the five pumps and done but James was showing me something different, he was showing me to myself. "He can't help you now." His husky voice had whispered.
With Love, Elena by AfricanSotho
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In the 1930s, after a night of drinking with his friend, Charles accidentally advertises for a mail-order-bride, eventually connecting through letters with a nurse. When they meet, however, he is shocked to find out that she is not what he was expecting and she is also shocked by what she sees despite the connection they built.
Bonds Built (Completed) by WrittenbyJanae
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Jessica Brown is a twenty-five year old surgical technician, newly heartbroken and dragged out to get out of her feelings. In the mist she meets Major League Baseball player, Mateo Santos. The two find themselves in a situation they never imagined being in after a night out changes their connection to each other like the never imagined. But it doesn't just change their lives but those around them, forever. Some bonds will be broken, some bonds will be built. How strong is your bond?
this love is real by lytasia1314
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Jocelyn is an average black girl she goes through her problems like everyone else does, she has a sister and brother and a newlywed mother, she doesn't really see her father much. but when she meets Gavin a lot of things in her life changes, she has to deal with her family, her feelings for Gavin, and a crazy ex girlfriend of Gavin and a abusive boyfriend. can she still manage to be with Gavin and his problems that follow.
Long Way From Home [BWWM] [UNDER CRITICAL EDITING] by UseWithCaution
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Lily never wanted to go to her best friend's family reunion. She never wanted to stay with the hot-tempered, Caelum McGriffin. And she never wanted to fall in love with him. [this story is still under major editing so beware when reading.]