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Love, extra froth by aanaleiaa
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Ahaan isn't a morning person- except when it comes to his daily pilgrimage to that cafe. Nevermind that it's a 30 minute drive. There's someone who makes every extra effort worth it. if you'd told him a year ago that he'd be driving for a cappuccino and a glimpse of a stranger, he'd have laughed you out of the room. But fate loves a good plot twist. Because on a bright Thursday morning in 2024 at exactly 10:10, their eyes met over the hiss of the espresso machine. In that instant, Ahaan fell-first for the coffee, and then for the girl with the kind of smile that could turn a caffeine fix into a full blown habit and the kind of eyes that reminds you of your favourite coffee and forces you to drown in it.
Turning Tides by BKAnderacey96
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They told her freedom wasn't for women. She decided to prove them wrong - with a cutlass in her hand and fire in her heart. 1719, New Providence. The sun is merciless, the rum is cheap, and a woman's worth is measured by how quietly she obeys. Anne Bonny has tried to play the part - the dutiful wife, the polite dinner guest, the proper lady beneath her parasol. But Anne has never been what she's supposed to be. She's a woman born of scandal and raised on rebellion, with the wild blood of Ireland in her veins and the sea calling her name. When her husband sells their beloved boat - her last link to freedom - Anne's fury ignites something fierce and unstoppable. The polite world that once confined her begins to crumble, and in its ruins she glimpses a dangerous, thrilling possibility: life on her own terms. Drawn into the shadowy world of smugglers, sailors, and pirates, Anne finds herself torn between two impossible choices - conformity or chaos, safety or sovereignty. Every decision drags her deeper into a storm of betrayal, passion, and peril that could destroy her... or make her legend. Love, rebellion, and saltwater collide in Turning Tides, a darkly witty reimagining of the infamous Anne Bonny - the woman who refused to stay on shore and changed the course of history with nothing but her courage and her rage.
Outsiders by khalalain
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In the glittering but tightly controlled Sun City, where festivals bloom once a year like forbidden flowers, a curious teen named Silky discovers a world of hidden truths: the truth about outsiders, the truth about her world's leaders, and a truth that could tear everything apart. When a sudden discovery threatens a loved one, Silky finds herself thrust into a world of shadows and danger.The SunTear soldiers patrol every corner, enforcing strict rules under the guise of protection-claiming they guard against the Outsiders, mysterious beings with unusual traits (like golden eyes) who are said to threaten their society. But whispers suggest a darker truth: What if the real threat isn't outside... but within? With time running out and trust in short supply, Silky does the unthinkable: she steals a uniform, masks not just her face but her identity-and infiltrates the SunTear soldiers from within. Now moving through corridors of power with false steps and true fear, Silky must navigate lies, loyalty, and rebellion-all while praying no one sees behind her mask.
A Man of Small Mercy by kiulparwan
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IF ANYONE ENDS UP READING THIS LMK IF ITS GOOD OR IF I SHOULD CONTINUE IT🙏🙏 He is a man of violence, greed, and cunning, running from the law and the ghosts of his past. Crossing into Louisiana with nothing but a horse, a journal, and the weight of every mistake he's made, he rides through forests and rivers, observing a world that moves steadily while he scrambles for survival. But when he glimpses the lives of the oppressed, the cruelty of a system that treats human beings as property, something stirs in him. Not heroism, not saintly virtue, just a spark of conscience, a thread of honor, a small measure of mercy in a man otherwise shaped by selfishness and fear. In a land where danger lurks behind every tree and every shadow, he must navigate lawmen, bounty hunters, and his own violent instincts to carve a place where he can act on this fragile morality. Slowly, imperfectly, he discovers that even a bad man can choose to do right, that is, if he's willing to risk everything.
Night Shift (Book 1, the Night Shift series) by BRMyers
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At Willard's department store, none of the night security guards survive for long, and eighteen-year-old Daniel Gale is about to discover why. "At the heart of it, Night Shift is a haunting love story. It is equal parts moving and chilling, which is what makes it so excellent." - Carmen Ho @ HQ ***** Tired of living out of his backpack, Daniel ignores the rumors about the old building being haunted and accepts the latest vacated position of night guard at Willard's department store. As his life becomes more entwined with Willard's, Daniel senses unnatural changes and bizarre coincidences. Soon he begins to suspect Willard's is hiding something more sinister than gossip about ghosts - something that could make him the next casualty of the night shift. Now available as Paperback and Kindle! https://a.co/d/fy7RuHF
Thorns of The Velvet Crown by LustfulNarcissist
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She was forged in steel and crowned in blood. Dahlia Ravanyr, monarch of shadows, built her empire on silence and the bones of betrayal. Her reign is defined by a single, sacred law: Never kneel. But a lifetime of ruthless control is shattered the night she encounters Vael Mouren. He is a mortal man. Undefined. Detached. He knows nothing of her immortal world, yet his eyes hold the primal, cold arrogance of a true predator. He doesn't fear her ancient power; he only demands her surrender. Their union is a scar on the heart of their kingdoms. She is the Vampire Queen of endless night; he is the man who tastes like ripe strawberries and commands her submission. As the political landscape fractures-threatened by ancient enemies and the volatile Bottomless Darkness Vael harbors-Dahlia must choose. Will his terrifying, buried power save her crumbling throne, or will his absolute possession be the weapon that finally brings her to magnificent ruin? He touched what no blade could reach-her hunger, her silence, her ruin. (A Dark Romantasy exploring themes of power exchange, dominance, and the magnificent, fatal cost of love.)
Moon Draft by Lunarasheen
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They said her fire should die, so her world around her tried to dim it. Seraphie Elowen was born of flame, and Leoren Thorne was born of light. Their souls were never meant to meet. Yet doomed to unravel the same fading world. When her heart stills his realm fractures. When his light wains, her fire falters. And as the day forgets how to rise, And night forgets how to fall. Their powers could be the last thing that holds this world together. But their balances have a price to pay, To save the world, one of them must break harder... Even if it means to be broken alone.
𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒚 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝑳𝒊𝒆⫶𝟏𝟖+ by surrenderedstories
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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲. In a city that eats the innocent alive, 𝐋𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢 learned to become the predator. She doesn't have a job - she has disguises. By day, she's just a tired single mother with a daughter to raise and a past that won't stay buried. By night, she's the whisper in Manhattan's penthouses - a conwoman who seduces, steals, and leaves her sins gift-wrapped in diamonds. New York taught her how to survive: weaponise silence, smile like sin, and make danger fall in love with her. Some people run from their past. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬. "𝐈'𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠." Because healing was never the plan. Revenge always was.
Olivia and Ricky's Odyssey to Rock Bottom by MariaJoWrites
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Accused of an assault he doesn't remember, Ricky's senior year is made doubly complicated when he falls for the victim's best friend, Olivia - his only alibi. *** Growing up among New York's high society seems glamorous from the outside, but looks can be deceiving. 17-year-old Ricky, who's cultivated a long list of rumors because of his bad boy behavior, knows this first-hand. But when he's wrongly accused of sexually assaulting a classmate, things take a turn. Especially when discovering the victim's best friend, Olivia, is his only alibi. With feelings quickly growing stronger between them, Ricky can't help falling for Olivia's kind nature, yet complications lurk around every corner, made worse still by the dark secret Ricky's been hiding for years, and his biggest fear is someone uncovering the truth behind the bad rumors. What will happen to Olivia and Ricky when the secret finally comes out? It's a long way down from high society to rock bottom. Content Warning: This story is a depiction of real life. It, therefore, contains mature content in the form of sexual assault, explicit language, violence (involving minors), sex, drinking, and drug use. Just like real life does. By continuing, you understand you'll be reading themes of a more mature nature, and that some might be triggering. (16+) Readers say: "I love this book with all my heart! - Absolutely worth its price." "I haven't been able to put it down!" "Olivia and Ricky are really melting my heart." "I'm loving how the story is progressing. Perfectly paced." "I think it's one of the most realistic stories I have read on here!" "Great details and descriptions throughout the story." "I love the unexpected twists, turns, and non-cliché characters." "I hope a lot of people will take that chance to read your story, it is really worth it." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ All 5-STAR ratings on GoodReads. [[word count: 300,000-350,000 words]]
Again & Again by authorGabby
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An immortal man. A mortal soul. Separated by time, yet bound by love. A love that never learns to die. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Thatcher Lakewood is immortal, untouched by time and unburdened by endings. Arwyn is not - but somehow, their paths keep crossing. In every lifetime, Thatcher finds him again. It's as if the universe itself can't bear to keep them apart. But eternity is a long time to be in love, and even forever begins to change when love becomes the only constant.