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Almost My Husband by SahirAlim
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Clara never planned to marry the wrong man. On the day she was supposed to walk down the aisle with the man she loved, she was left behind-without explanation, without closure, and with a room full of witnesses waiting for her to break. To stop a scandal that could destroy her future, Lucas Whitaker, the groom's older brother, makes a decision no one expects. He marries her instead. What begins as a marriage of convenience quickly becomes something far more dangerous. Because Lucas doesn't offer love. He offers protection. He sets rules instead of promises. And he keeps his distance even when silence becomes unbearable. Caught between the man who disappeared and the man who stayed, Clara is forced to navigate a marriage built on restraint, secrets, and unspoken tension. The truth behind the wedding day threatens to surface, and when it does, it won't just expose lies-it will test loyalty, control, and how much a person is willing to sacrifice to keep someone safe. Almost My Husband is a slow-burn romantic drama about survival, power, and the cost of protection. It is a story of quiet devotion, psychological tension, and a love that grows not from desire-but from discipline. Sometimes the safest love is the one that refuses to touch you.
Husbands and Other Disasters by kivey39
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Claire loves her husband, Owen. Owen loves his wife Claire. The only problem? He's her sister Aubrey's best friend and their families have always been convinced that Owen and Aubrey were made for each other. It's of no consequence that Owen and Aubrey have always disagreed with this. Claire has always believed Owen and Aubrey that they are just friends. Or at least, she has until now. Aubrey has recently returned after spending several years living in another country. And she and Owen seem to be spending an awful lot of time together lately. And when Claire wakes up on Valentine's Day to an empty house, a husband who has to work late, and a post from her sister gushing about the thoughtful present she received from her best friend, Claire wonders if Owen is starting to feel like he picked the wrong sister. In a moment of hurt and insecurity, Claire makes an impulsive decision that will have far-reaching consequences on all their lives. Now Owen has to decide just how much he is willing to give up for the woman he loves. And most importantly, find a way to convince her that she was the sister who was made for him.
Aerthysia (Book 1) by 1Precious7y
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Isabella an intelligent, kind and introverted woman at the age of 25 finds herself abducted by aliens and then left on another primitive planet. There she meets Aerthysia Tribe. In her quest to fit in with the tribe and create a new life for herself by using all the modern knowledge she has and also knowledge from her studies to make life easier for herself on the planet, but also somehow manages to influence the tribe?. In the midst of all the conflict and change Isabella manages to intrigue one cold alien man's heart. The tribe leader, the Korvaxar, Vex. .... you can find quicker updates on Lutionary.
WORK IN PROGRESS: Dragons #2: Jaroslaw and Jasmine by GroveltoHEA
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A witch who lost the love of her life to her sister. She'd given up on love, determined to live alone and never put herself through that again. But someone was determined not to let her.
WORK IN PROGRESS: Stark and Pixie by GroveltoHEA
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Pixie was tired of her long string of failed relationships, so she decided to take love out of the equation and become an Alaskan mail-order bride. Stark was gruff and grumpy and definitely not looking for love after he lost the woman he loved. He and Pixie shared a common goal of wrestling a living out of the harsh Alaskan bush, and as they were learning to rely on each other, their tentative friendship turned to more. Until a secret from Stark's past came to interfere with his present.
WORK IN PROGRESS: Dragons #1: Kitty and Cat by GroveltoHEA
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Worlds collide when a dragon shifter, Kitty, finds his greatest treasure, Cat (and her little kitten). When an old friend wants Kitty for herself, she may ensure this collision involves a fatality.
WORK IN PROGRESS: Abandoned by GroveltoHEA
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He left me on a hike in Alaska, three days before a snowstorm. He thought I'd die. I didn't. I thought I knew him. I didn't. I didn't know him at all.
Insidious by RaeganSalander
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Hi all, I shall be updating this story 5 days out of 7 a week as I am working on a second project in parallel. Luna thought she understood the man she married. But when she is at her worst ,she discovers that her husband Isaac has never truly let go of his ex-wife. Suddenly the fragile thread she was holding on to begins to fray. And in that moment she makes an unthinkable decision. One devastating night changes everything. HI, I will be updating this 5 days out of 7 every week as I am working on another project. After a suicide attempt leaves Luna in a coma, Isaac is forced to confront the truth he has ignored for years-the emotional ties that still bound him to the woman who once owned his heart had almost destroyed the woman he now loved. When Luna wakes, confused and shattered, she wants to walk away from the life they built. Isaac desperately wants a second chance to prove he can become the man she deserved all along. But rebuilding trust after betrayal and neglect is never simple. And healing takes more than promises. Content / Trigger Warnings This story contains themes that may be distressing to some readers, including: Suicide attempt Postpartum depression Emotional infidelity / emotional cheating Marital conflict and betrayal Mental health struggles following childbirth
Power in Love (Truth Revealed) by Ariannas_Life
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When Elena agrees to a casual night of truth or dare with her husband Marcus and their closest friends, she never imagines the game will shatter her entire world. One truth exposes years of betrayal-her husband's long-term affair with someone she thought was family. Humiliated but unbroken, Elena digs for the truth, gathers the evidence, and takes control of her life. Divorce, betrayal, and courtroom battles follow-but so does her rebirth. With every step, she transforms her pain into power, and her voice into a bestselling book that makes the world listen. As her star rises, Elena finds love again in Daniel, a man who respects her scars, heals her wounds, and stands by her side as they face the spotlight together. But while Elena and Daniel's love story inspires millions, Marcus lurks in the shadows, unable to let go of the woman he lost-and the legacy she built without him. A story of betrayal, survival, healing, and triumph, Power in Love is about reclaiming your story, finding strength after heartbreak, and proving that sometimes the greatest revenge is living beautifully.
What was Ours by Lovecrafttragics
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I was never a woman who believed in promises. They always felt like wishes, soft things people made when they didn't know how else to hold on. Judas Mercer made them anyway. And somehow, he kept every single one. He waited for me when the world didn't. Built a life while I was still learning how to belong to one. Loved me in a way that I could finally trust. What I didn't realize was how much of our life already existed beyond me. How some bonds didn't begin with us but were already settled and familiar. She was a presence that had always been there. The woman from our past and our present woven into the spaces I thought were ours alone, standing there with us all along. Because Judas kept his promises. He just kept his secrets too. ~S~S~R~A~Y~N~E 🦋Perceived cheating 🦋Possessive MMC 🦋Dark romance themes 🦋high spice content