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A Veil Of Lies (Now Available On Amazon And Patreon) by Creesey1234
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Ten years ago, Alyssa Martin believed love was enough. She traded in her own spotlight for her husband's, becoming the quiet force behind Hollywood's golden boy Isaiah Martins, the man the world calls "Zay." To the public, their marriage is flawless red carpet smiles, luxury dinners, magazine covers that worship their "unbreakable bond." But behind the veil of perfection lies the truth: years of heartbreak, failed pregnancies, and a growing silence between them. As Isaiah's fame skyrockets, so does the pressure. His new co-star is dazzling, his team whispers about PR chemistry, and his hunger for power begins to consume him. Fame was supposed to be his salvation but it's becoming his downfall. And Alyssa? She's starting to realize that love isn't supposed to hurt this much. That sometimes, the greatest betrayal isn't another woman it's losing yourself while trying to hold someone else together. A Veil of Lies is a story about fame, love, and the price of silence a haunting portrait of a woman breaking under the weight of her own devotion. Beneath the glamour lies a battle with identity, self-worth, and mental scars that no one sees until it's far too late.
Veil of Lies [#1] | ✔ by shaymaddoxauthor
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𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒂𝒘. 𝑯𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆. 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒂 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒆. 𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐈 has always believed in truth. Following in the footsteps of her father, she dreams of a future built on justice. She had everything: the perfect boyfriend, the perfect family, the perfect life. 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥. On her twentieth birthday, heartbreak leads her into Club Fuego, where she crosses paths with Ryan. But he isn't just any man, he has been watching her long before she ever set foot in his club. 𝐑𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐒Á𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐙 thrives in a world built on power and deception. Winning has always been his game-until Elara becomes his most unpredictable opponent. She was supposed to be a pawn, but she soon becomes the one thing he can't control. As past lovers, buried secrets, and a deadly ultimatum of one-hundred eighty days threaten to destroy his empire, neither of them realize the cruelest twist of fate is yet to come. Lies have bound them. Betrayal has shaped them. Can their love survive where the truth is another lie? [Disclaimer: This book is removed from Wattpad, and will be published on Kindle Unlimited, and paperback on February 07,2026.]
Broussard by Mayfortheages
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Sequel to Macrina. Updates when I can! TW: Drug use, cussing, graphic violence, and other mature themes.
𝐌𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝 by paintedwordsbychinu
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𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐚 never imagined that her first year of college would begin with a marriage she wasn't prepared for... And definitely not with 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 - the campus heartthrob, gym freak, extrovert, and the boy every girl dreams of. She is shy, soft, and chubby. He is bold, confident, and terrifyingly handsome. Two opposites. One unexpected marriage. A secret that no one in campus can know. But the more they hide... the closer they fall. Because sometimes, your stranger husband becomes the only person your heart chooses. Tropes: • Arranged marriage • Secret marriage • Sunshine × Grumpy • College romance • Age gap • Possessive ML • Shy FL • Slow burn • Forced proximity • Hidden relationship ⚠️ Warnings: • Mature themes • Slowburn romance • Jealous/Possessive moments • Family drama • Light emotional scenes
Dark Saint [Romano Brotherhood, #1] by mysamar
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A man claimed by the devil. A woman claimed by no one. Until him. 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐎 is a monster. His family relies on him to torture and kill. It's his birthright, curse, and the most delicious punishment for a gluttonous sinner. He's no stranger to violence and depravity. Soldier of the Romano crime family, he might be stranger to everything else. 𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐄 is an outcast, the hidden gem of the Genovese crime family, shunned by her father and forgotten by the world. She's utterly alone, until she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Kidnapped by the man with dark eyes, tattoos, and a soul to match. And he isn't planning on letting her go. The deviant killer with the angelic name, her intended torturer, the devil of the underground. Santo is quickly becoming something to Nina that seems impossible, something that neither of them are ready for. She threatens to uproot everything he's always known and been, and when secrets are revealed, when demons come out to play, it's not only a matter of how willing Santo and Nina are to salvage something that seems to be the only beautiful corner of both their worlds. It's a matter of whether any kind of beauty can survive in a world so dark. ✚ Dark Saint is a slow burn, enemies to lovers, dark mafia romance with mature content and dark themes. Read at your own discretion. [ Book 1 in the Romano Brotherhood Series | COMPLETED ✔ ] Featured on @Romance Featured on @StoriesUndiscovered
The Twin They Erased by LiteraryLoveAffair_
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Once upon a time, a girl was sent away. No trial. No second chance. Just a story everyone believed because it was easier that way. Five years later, she comes back. This is the part where, in a Disney movie, she'd forgive everyone, hug her family, and learn the power of love. Instead, Gianna De Santis learns how to break bones, keep secrets, and survive rooms that were never meant to be safe. The family expects a villain. The kingdom expects obedience. And some Princes are not always charming . There are no fairy godmothers here. Only men with power, women with knives, and lies that refuse to stay buried. And while everyone's busy wondering if Gianna is still dangerous- They forget to ask the real question: What happens when the girl they tried to erase comes back sharper... and finally decides to stop being nice? Because this isn't a Disney movie. And the girl who survived the tower doesn't believe in happily ever after- She believes in consequences.
Kill For Her | 18+ by NettyWrites
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Daria Cole never expected her quiet high-school tutor partner to return as the new Mafia King of New York. Nico Costa. Bigger. Colder. Tattooed. And looking at her like she's the only softness he'll ever touch. She thinks they're just friends. He knows better. "Say the word," he murmured against my neck, "and I'll ruin any man who thinks he can touch what's mine." A soft, innocent girl. A very dangerous man. Five years of tension ready to explode. A Dark Romance #1 Sunshinexgrump (Dec 15th) #1 bwwm (Dec 17th) #1 mafiaboss (Dec 17th) #1 yearn (Dec 18th) First Book : Kill For Her Book Two : Enzo Wow! You guys have been showing so much love! Thank you! Published Dec 10th 2025 Trigger warning: This story contains sexual content and mature themes. Reader discretion is advised.
Don't Let Me Go (Student X Teacher) by emsays
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Kacy is bipolar. And she's trying her best to beat it. She also gets a new maths teacher, her least favourite subject, and hates him to death. But along the lines, when her depression really kicks in, she realises somehow he is the only one there for him. Somehow, a love kicks up and now he's the one who makes her happy. But he's a teacher. She's a student. They can't be together. "True Love never dies, only goes stronger by time." <3
Replaced by aimlesssorrows
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[BOOK 1] [NOT EDITED] ❝if you were to describe me in one word, what would it be?❞ she had the perfect life, with ideal parents, loving family however that came to an end when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. at the pure age of nine, she started dealing with abuse. her father became an alcoholic and drug addict. she was bullied in school by multiple people but she never talked back. you can say she was under this illusion that she deserved everything she was getting because of her father. until one day. he never had the perfect life. his father is a complete piece of shit that he had to tolerate till this day. he spoke back and wouldn't take his shit anymore. the only reason he was still talking to his father was because of his mother and little sister. many traumatic things happened to him, which was the start of his anger issues. he didn't know if he could be tamed. he speaks rudely to her and she doesn't respond. ❝mine.❞
The Scars That Broke Her by laurMichelle23
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Within the span of a year, Noa Barret lost both her mother and her father. Desperate not to lose anyone else she cares about, Noa forbids creating strong bonds with those around her. Though, this proves to be challenging when she is forced to move across town to live with her older brother, whom she hasn't seen in years. Stricken with grief she doesn't know how to cope with, Noa struggles to comprehend the new changes in her life. That is until some new, seemingly unwanted friends show her what it's like to feel again.