After a painful breakup, Debbie must navigate the complexities of heartache and self-discovery. With the support of her loyal friends Darwin and Layla, she embarks on a journey of healing and growth. But when she meets Rodney, a charming and handsome stranger, Debbie's life takes an unexpected turn. As she finds herself drawn to him, she must confront the lingering emotions of her past and decide if she's ready to open her heart to love again. Will Debbie find a way to heal and love once more, or will the memories of her past relationship define her future?

Abby Kendrick was trained to lie, fight, and disappear. As one of the top graduates of a covert spy academy, her future was set, until a mission gone wrong shattered everything she thought she knew. Betrayed, poisoned, and left for dead, Abby wakes up with no memory and a heart that doesn't know who to trust. Two years later, she's cold, brilliant, and more dangerous than ever. Assigned to work with Logan-her infuriatingly perfect former teammate, Abby's past begins to resurface in flashes. But when old feelings and dark truths start to collide, the lines between ally and enemy blur. As secrets unravel and betrayals come to light, Abby is forced to face the biggest deception of all, the one that hides in plain sight. Sometimes the truth isn't hidden. It's just buried... beneath the alias.

When Hailey fell in love with Kayden McCoy, she thought she was stepping into forever. Instead, she stepped into a world of secrets, shadows, and bloodlines drenched in power. Now crowned as queen of one of Italy's most feared mafia families, Hailey must navigate ruthless alliances, suffocating rules, and the pressure to lead an empire she never asked for. But when a mysterious stranger with piercing blue eyes and a haunting past appears-with her picture in his wallet-Hailey is thrust into a deeper game, one tangled in betrayal, truth, and legacy. As Kayden grows more distant and secrets from both his past and hers rise to the surface, Hailey must decide who to trust, what to believe, and whether love is enough to survive in a world where loyalty is lethal and power is everything. Welcome to the McCoy family. Where love is dangerous, loyalty is tested, and your past always finds you.

In this heartwarming romance, Miranda and Bernard's love story spans years, distance, and adversity. Their whirlwind romance sweeps them off their feet, but fate has other plans. Separated by circumstance, they're forced to navigate life's challenges alone. Years later, Miranda's unexpected return ignites a passion that never faded. As they rekindle their love, there are hidden secrets they must confront . Will their love overcome the past, or will forever be out of reach? Amidst second chances, old flames, and new beginnings, Miranda and Bernard must confront the truth: their love's strength and the power of forever. With its captivating blend of love, loss, and redemption, "Forever My Love" takes readers on an emotional journey. Join Miranda and Bernard as they discover the true meaning of forever.

In a world where love and pain blur, "Abuse:Is this Love or Stupidity" follows the tumultuous journey of Crystal and Stefan as they navigate a toxic relationship. Torn between devotion and despair, they grapple with the question: is this love or a destructive cycle of abuse? As the story unfolds, Crystal and Stefan must confront their own strength, the darkness of their partner's actions, and the ultimate question: can love be redeemed, or is it a facade for something more sinister?You definitely don't want to miss out on the secrets, betrayal, revenge and most of all love.

Valerie, a young lady, has been hurt by past experiences, particularly during her childhood. Her parents' tumultuous relationship and eventual divorce left her with emotional scars, making her wary of love. She's always been cautious about getting close to people, fearing they'll hurt her like her parents did meanwhile,Christopher, a kind and patient man, enters Valerie's life. He's immediately drawn to her beauty, both inside and out, and is determined to win her heart. However, Valerie is hesitant to let him in, fearing she'll get hurt again.As Valerie and Christopher grow closer, Valerie's past experiences begin to surface. She struggles to open up to Christopher, fearing he'll see her vulnerabilities and leave her. Christopher notices Valerie's hesitation and is patient, but he's also eager to understand what's holding her back. He decides to be patient, showing Valerie that he's willing to wait for her to be ready.Will Christopher be patient to the end and most importantly,will Valerie ever heal???? CONFUSED AND BROKEN

Angelique didn't really have it easy growing up but she was comfortable working in her boutique as long as her mother is safe. What happens when her past comes to chase her and her only saviour last person she'd want to be associated with. Lorenzo has lived in darkness all his life. What happens when he finds light in Angelique and is not willing to let go of it.

When I got home, I had this sense of urgency overtaking me. I needed to read those diary entries and I needed to read them fast. The faster I read them, the closer I could get to Eleanor and God, did I want to be close to her. I wanted to get inside her mind and see how she worked, how she felt, how she loved. I locked my door behind me and kicked off my shoes, sitting at my desk in the corner of my apartment, by a bright window. I grabbed a piece of paper and pen, ready to take notes on what I was about to read. I would need to study them after I was done. I opened my phone to my camera roll and I swiped up until I found the first picture that I took.

I have found an ideal life. I have a loving husband, no work and no danger. This is exactly what I wanted when I ran away and changed my identity. But I just didn't think that I would have a thirst to be in danger. Next to him. Especially next to him. And sometimes our desires come back into our lives with a nasty cry, "I'm back from your past." I am crazy because I knew that he will find me and I love it.

Perfect appearances, perfect grades, perfect manners. Anything less for Adelina Torres and her family kicks her to the streets until she can keep up with the family name. She never had a life of her own. Always studying, always going to business dinners with her parents, always seen as a failure to her family. Despite her bubbly personality, she has always struggled to make friends. What happens when she meets Aaron Hendrix, the leader of the most powerful mafia in the country? A moment to thank you beautiful readers for giving me these rankings among thousands/hundreds of thousands/millions of other stories with similar tags :) #1 in mafia #1 in protective #1 in abused #1 in sunshine #1 in grumpy #2 in innocent #2 in cold #2 in goodgirl #3 in cute #9 in badboy #42 in family #54 in love