Gladys's Reading List (1.1)
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Imperfections Never Lie  | Book 1 [Completed] by gladysdarkheir
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"Finally, you are awake, Miss Franklin. I have been waiting for hours," the stranger said as he entered the hall. He looked pale and young. So young, no wrinkles, no gray hair. He approached her slowly, and she froze. "The name is Vladimir Zorskof. I am at your service," he continued. "Good sir, what have you done to me?" she gasps out, covering her mouth with her hand. "I have saved you from the terrible fate that awaits you. Well, I have another duty to attend to. Don't get into trouble. But we shall meet again, Lady Franklin." ‧˚꒰🍷꒱༘‧- Alondra Amethysts. Sigehbart. Nickolas. Margie Savitri. The Vampire Council of Four. Names that once controlled Clara's life... until everything she knew shattered in a single night. She has no clue what she has started by poking the lion's den. Nothing will be the same anymore.... Or will it? 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐰 📚!
This Twisted Arrangement | Mafia Romance [18+] by gladysdarkheir
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White dress. Silk. Two words. One deadly moment of my life. A fate I am sealing away-forcefully. My hands tremble as I hold the bouquet. Red streaks lines my vision even though it shouldn't. Why am I here? Why did... I agree? ════ ⋆★⋆ ════ After a fatal Car Crash she disappeared.... Years later, in London he seeks her out. Why? Cause they were already promised to each other. Marriage.... It's not negotiable. And certainly something can't be thrown away.... Dante isn't gonna let Cecilia go that easily either. ִֶָ. ..𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ🦋་༘࿐ Warning ⚠️: Readers discretion is advised. Things in this book may disturb you to the point of no return.
The Don's Hurricane by MayzWrites_
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⸻ She was born a weapon. Alina Reyes is a mafia princess raised in blood and silence-beautiful, volatile, and deadly when crossed. After witnessing her mother's murder at eight years old, she learned one rule early: never let anyone mistake your softness for weakness. When a forced marriage binds her to Ronan Kavanagh, one of the most feared mafia Dons in Europe, Alina expects a cage. She gets a battlefield. Ronan is cold, ruthless, and untouchable-a man who rules through fear and never explains himself. Their marriage is meant to be an alliance, nothing more. No trust. No affection. No illusions. But Alina is not the kind of woman who survives quietly. As enemies circle and old ghosts rise from the ashes of betrayal, Alina refuses to stay protected, hidden, or obedient. She doesn't want Ronan's permission-she wants her place beside him. And as secrets unravel and the past claws its way back into the present, their union becomes something far more dangerous than either anticipated. Because together, they don't just rule. They destabilize. ⸻
DESOLATE by ephangelic
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When Melody Hart moved to New York, getting pulled into the world of her new family and the wealth the Wanner's possessed ━━ she never expected to meet someone like Zyran Rhodes, the epitome of a reserved, untouchable man who also turned out to be her stepbrother's trusted bestfriend. 27122025━━
Fracture | Too close to stay by fionajule
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Fracture - Too close to stay Book 1 of the Fracture Series by Fiona Jule One night. No names. No promises. Just a mistake neither of us can forget. I didn't know he was my brother's best friend. He didn't know I was the sister he was never supposed to touch. Now we share an apartment, a secret, and rules we're already breaking. * I am currently revising the manuscript and preparing it for publication as a full book* <3
Balcony Smoke  by Laylawritesss_
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Everyone knows Tyler Green-the boy with a temper and a reputation no one questions. Aurora Chase is the new girl. Quiet. Mysterious. Untouched by his world. They don't meet in a classroom. They meet on a balcony at a party-smoke in the air, silence between them. As grief and late-night talks pull them closer. They become each other's escape. But healing is messy. And love always comes with consequences 🥇emo girl - 04/05/26 🥇newgirlinschool - 04/05/26 🥇alt girl - 04/05/26 🥉badgirl 04/07/26
Carols & Courtship by AdelynAnn
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When Christmas comes to the sleepy town of Hillbury, so does a love letter for Holly Ambrose - a love letter from a secret admirer. Amidst the yuletide balls and Christmas cheer of Victorian England, Holly vows to uncover the source of the letter, but will the self-avowed intellectual fall in love in the process? This Yuletide novella is twelve chapters long, with a chapter posted each day until Christmas beginning on Sunday the 14th. It's just a little christmas present to all my wonderful Wattpad friends.
The Stranger I Wed by island_rose
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"You exist for me now. Every inch of you--mine." His hand trailed down, settling possessively on my stomach. "And soon," his voice darkened, "you'll carry my child. One night. That's all I need." A shiver. A breath. His lips grazed my throat, burning. I clenched my fists. I wasn't a wife. Not a partner. I was his obsession. His vessel of desire. And worst of all? I wasn't sure I could tolerate it long enough to bear him a child and guarantee my family's safety. ********** To save her family from sudden financial ruin, Camille Roosevelt gets married into the wealthy Ashford family. In secret meetings before the wedding, she meets her soon-to-be husband, Christian Ashford, whose intense obsession and possessive nature quickly become evident from their first meeting. He demands her submission, subtly treating her as a mere vessel to fulfill his desires, but after their wedding, everything suddenly changes. Christian, once all-consuming, suddenly grows oddly distant and avoids her presence, leaving Camille relieved but still curious about what could have caused such a drastic shift in his behavior overnight and how they are to make an heir under such tense co-existence. The truth, hidden beneath layers of deception, may be more than she could have ever possibly imagined. Warning: This story contains mature content, mentions and descriptions of abuse and mental health problems and is not suitable for viewers under the age of 18.
The Silk and the Chains by auroraharperrr
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Mehrunisa Aftab was born into a life of silk and power, the daughter of Rafay Aftab, a formidable business tycoon whose influence stretched across industries and politics. Her world was one of grandeur-where whispers carried secrets, alliances were forged over lavish dinners, and privilege was as much a weapon as it was a shield. But power is never truly safe, and neither was she. Betrayed by those closest to her, Mehrunisa is torn from the life she was meant to inherit and thrust into a world of darkness-smuggled into the underbelly of society, where power is taken, not gifted. Yet, she is not one to surrender. Armed with intelligence, resilience, and a ruthless will to survive, she maneuvers through the brutal realities of her new existence, gaining the trust of dangerous men, playing a game where the stakes are life and death. Her path leads her to Zuvi Raza, a powerful politician who unknowingly becomes both her pawn and her passage back to the world she once ruled. As she climbs her way back into influence-this time on her own terms-Mehrunisa must decide: is reclaiming her father's empire enough, or is there something far more powerful she seeks? A story of betrayal, survival, and calculated power, "The silk and chains" follows the rise of a woman who refuses to be forgotten.