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The Bilionaire's Tormented Ex-wife  by pensnprose
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Wrongly blamed for his brother's "suicide," billionaire Christian Holt forces Melody Evans into a revenge marriage and cruelly rips away their newborn daughter after divorcing her. Tormented to breaking point by his ruthless mother and scheming ex-girlfriend, Melody vanishes. She returns as an untouchable powerhouse CEO. Cold and unbreakable. Now Christian must face the truth and grovel like never before to reclaim the woman he destroyed.
Wind Chimes a different tune by WeavingHEA
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Sara Hale thought her marriage to Lucas Hale could survive anything - until Natasha, Lucas's alluring ex, reappears, stirring insecurities, emotional chaos, and a desire that refuses to stay hidden. Amid the glittering skyline of New York, high society, and relentless press scrutiny, Sara and Lucas must navigate jealousy, trust, and slow-burning passion to protect what truly matters. As secrets unravel and longing simmers, they face heartbreak, temptation, and the choices that will define their future. A story of second chances, unbridled desire, and enduring love - proving that some flames, once ignited, never die.
After the Silence by WeavingHEA
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Sophie believed love was simple, predictable, and safe - until Lucas, her fiancé - the man she had trusted with her heart, started drifting away. Between glittering galas, family pressures, and the return of an old flame, Sophie found herself sidelined from her own life - and even her own wedding. Lucas thought love could survive on desire and loyalty alone. But when Sophie disappears, leaving behind a silence that shatters his world, he realizes the truth: love must be earned every day, with honesty and presence. In the months that follow, both are tested, changed, and haunted by what they lost - until a single, impossible moment offers a chance at redemption. Can love survive the fractures of betrayal and reclaim the hearts it almost lost?
Only Love Wasn't Enough  by Gunj40
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Sequel of, Love Wasn't Enough ". Bea had finally learned how to open her heart again. Daniel found a second chance at happiness. But the past is a ghost that refuses to stay buried, and it has come back to tear their world apart. They were never meant to be more than a moment, until one night at Zara and Alexander's house rewrote their futures. Eighteen months later, he's got a ring waiting and a secret he's kept from her. She's got one photograph and a decision that could shatter everything they've built. In "Only Love Wasn't Enough", a man's attempt to protect his past, becomes the very thing that threatens his future. Because sometimes, love isn't the only thing you need to survive it. Book 2 in the "Love Wasn't Enough" series
Shards of Trust by ScribblesBySal
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She's sunshine in human form. He's the storm that could ruin everything. When bubbly event planner Lila Hart crashes into the life of cold, calculating lawyer Adrian Cross, sparks fly where they shouldn't. She's determined to prove herself, he's determined not to fall for her charm. But fate has other plans. Just as their fragile love begins to bloom, one cruel misunderstanding shatters it all. Adrian's harsh words don't just break Lila's heart-they destroy her career and the future she worked so hard for. Now he knows the truth. Now he'll do anything to win her back. But some wounds cut too deep... and forgiveness isn't easy. 🔥 A story of love, betrayal, groveling, and second chances. For fans of slow-burn romance, morally grey heroes, and heroines who refuse to be broken.
Sinjun and Mallory by GroveltoHEA
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After many years of trying...and the pain of loss, I was finally pregnant. The night my sister got married, my husband drunkenly confessed to me that he had been in love with my sister for two years. I divorced him without talking to him. Now, two years later, I'm ready to listen.
If Ever by BernieCross
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A man who believes he lost the love of his life. A woman who believes she'll never be chosen. A little girl who simply wants a mother. Five years ago, Brian Garcia was abandoned by the woman he loved, leaving him to raise the daughter he never knew he had. Since then, his world has revolved around one little girl... and the one woman who never left. Mylie Wise has always been Addie's constant-her safe place, her favorite person. Quietly and selflessly, she's helped Brian navigate single fatherhood while hiding one impossible secret: She's been in love with him for years. But Brian was once engaged to her identical twin sister. Loving him has always felt like the ultimate betrayal. Just when Brian begins to believe happiness might finally be within reach, the past returns with one heartbreaking request that changes everything. Now Brian, Mylie, and Addie must face a question no one is prepared to answer: Is motherhood defined by blood... or by the person who chooses to stay? If Ever is a deeply emotional story of love, forgiveness, family, and second chances-not only for broken hearts, but for the people who discover that sometimes the truest family is the one we choose.
Rejected Christmas, a novella by imaginationgirl35
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After meeting the man of my dreams, I thought my future was set: he and I making a life together. We had been on the same page, after all. At least, that's what I thought. Why else would he take me to meet his family on Christmas Eve? Color me surprised when I find myself not only rejected by his family, but also by the man I thought I'd spend the rest of my life with. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice? I think not. For readers: *I do my best to proofread before publishing, but some typos and errors will slip through. Feel free to point them out! *Comments, active engagement, and helpful critiques are welcomed. *Mean, unnecessary comments that attack me, personally, or other commenters will be ignored and deleted. *I'm not a spicey writer. I rather use my word count for plot, character development, and GROVEL!!! *Most importantly, I hope you enjoy the little world I'm creating.
The Unseen Bride by UCLume
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"Don't contact me if you're dying." When Keith Ingram utters those cruel words to his new wife, he doesn't know how much he'll come to regret them. For years, Ella Bryce has loved Keith from afar. When a contract marriage gives her one chance at happiness, she vows to make him see her-even though the scars of her past make her efforts fraught with pain. But just as her devotion begins breaking through his guarded heart, devastating lies shatter their fragile bond. Broken and discarded, Ella rebuilds her life from the ashes, determined to live on her own terms. She is no longer the unseen girl he left behind. Years later, Keith storms back into her life-colder, harder, and more ruthless than ever. He thinks he knows the truth about their past. He is wrong. Now, Keith must face the reality of what he destroyed. Fate has given him a second chance to see the woman he was blind to, but the road to redemption is paved with secrets. Will he make the same mistake twice... or can he win back the wife he so carelessly threw away? ----------------------------------------- THE MENDED HEARTS SERIES Book 1: The Unseen Bride (Keith & Ella) ← You are here Book 2: The Indebted CEO (Marcus & Celeste) Each book is a complete standalone with guaranteed HEA. Read in any order, but connect for the full family saga. Trigger warning: This story contains emotional abuse, gaslighting, and family abuse.
L'Étranger by notmytypewriter
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He saw nothing. The world saw everything. Bronte has loved Dorian Rhodes since she was fifteen. She thought nothing could break his hold on her-until one overheard conversation shatters the illusion and leaves her with nothing but the truth. They say revenge is a dish best served cold. Bronte prefers hers on canvas. Dorian Rhodes has always known he would inherit Rhodes Gallery. It's his birthright-even if his father isn't convinced he's ready. When he's finally given the chance to prove himself, curating his own exhibition, failure isn't an option. But one artist refuses to play by his rules. L'Étranger is elusive, captivating, and quickly becoming the most sought-after name in the art world-and the only one who keeps turning him down. What Dorian doesn't realize is that the artist he's chasing is the one he already drove away.