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Damien by the_rebellionxx
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Damien Stryker is a ruthless billionaire, but when Serena Mclane is forced to marry him, she hopes to find the mercy behind his cold eyes and strong hands. ****** Damien Stryker, a domineering billionaire, is someone you don't want to get close to. Unfortunately for Serena Mclane, she doesn't have much of a choice. Always at the mercy of her family's name and legacy, Serena has to do as her father says. So when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the one and only Damien Stryker: the truth comes out. Secrets are unveiled, and love starts to bloom. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]
Enemies by the altar by melwrites4
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Scarlett is trapped in a dangerous world, forced to compete for a marriage she never wanted. All she wants is to escape, but Rowan, the cold, calculated heir, stands in her way. As they clash, hatred burns between them, but so does something deeper. To keep herself alive she makes a deal with Rowan Marino. Marrying him is her only chance at survival. Scarlett now must fight not only for her freedom, but against the growing tension between them. Top rankings 1# inlove 2# bossbitch
Ashes and Vows by slowburnlovers
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They were never supposed to fall in love. But now that they have-what happens when the contract ends? Maeve and Damian have endured secrets, sacrifice, and almost a year of unexpected desire. Their world is changing fast-power plays, headlines, and whispered doubts threaten everything they've built. When the deal is over and the mask comes off, they must face what's real between them... and what was just survival. Can something born from control and chaos become something worth fighting for? Or will it all burn with the truth? ⚠️ This is the sequel to The Auctioned Bride. Please read that book first to fully experience the story. ⚠️
The Auctioned Bride | 18+ (?) by slowburnlovers
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𝘛𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺, 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮. 𝘛𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘧𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦. When Maeve Valentine steps onto the stage of the most secretive auction in the world, she tells herself it's just a year. One year of belonging to a stranger in exchange for saving her family from drowning in debt. For paying her little sister's medical bills. For surviving. But the man who buys her isn't a stranger. He's the boy whose life shattered the day she testified in court. The boy who lost everything. The man who made sure she'd forget him. Damian Ashwood is no longer the quiet shadow from her past. Now, he's powerful. Ruthless. Rich beyond measure. And he's been waiting years to make her pay. Legally bound to stay by his side for twelve long months, Maeve must marry him within the first thirty days, obey the rules, and never breathe a word of the truth. When she begs to see her family again, they go-together. As a couple. In love. It's a lie. It's survival. Until the lines between hatred and desire begin to blur. Because Damian doesn't just want revenge. He wants to own her. And he's willing to burn the world to keep her. #1 seductive 25.07.25 #1 twistedlove 25.07.25 #1 billionaire 25.07.26 #2 steamy 25.07.25 #5 enemiestolovers 07.09.25 #14 slowburn 07.09.25 #69 love 07.08.25
A fractured fairytale by UnknownW225
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Matteo Sternato is a replica of his father. Intimidating, short-tempered, and fiercely protective of the people he loves. Between being the star player on the football team, incredibly popular and insanely rich, he has everything. But when he's kicked off the team until his grades improve, his entire future lies in the hands of a girl. A quiet, mysterious, broken girl with secrets she wants to remain hidden and walls built around her that seem to fracture with every smile and sweet gesture from the mafia dons son. *SECOND BOOK IN THE STERNATO SERIES* ~ It's recommended that you read book 1 (available on Amazon-Captivation by Kate Taylor) before this one, however, this can be read as a stand alone.
FRAGRANCE OF YOU by DaniellaOth
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She was a nameless staff in his towering empire. He was a man destined for greatness... and already claimed by another. But fate-cruel and cunning-tied their lives together with a lie wrapped in roses and regret. Juliette never asked for love. She only wanted a quiet life, a dream of her own perfume shop, and maybe... a place to belong. Sebastian Whitmore, cold and calculated, offered her marriage-not out of love, but out of obligation. Hidden from the world, sealed with promises that meant nothing to him. What began as a forced union slowly turned into something unspoken. She cared for him in ways he never noticed. He wore the scents she made, breathed in the comfort she left behind... Yet he never knew it was her. Until she was gone. Until everything fell apart. Until the woman he never chose became the one his heart could never forget. And now-he's chasing ghosts in the wind, searching for the scent that once felt like home. 📌 Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of death and grief, which may be triggering for some readers. Please proceed with care.
AFFINITY  by zarapier
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BOOK 2 IN THE MORETTI SERIES The story of two hearts through the eyes of time.
ALANA by zarapier
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BOOK 1 IN THE MORETTI SERIES A story about an oppressed young woman and a ruthless Mafia man arranged to be married in a world neither of them asked to be born in. *SLOWBURN ROMANCE* *Morally grey Male lead.* *Innocent Female lead.*
Valentino |18+| by onlyshannon
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When Serena enters a new workplace, she has one rule; stay focused- no matter what. It soon turns out to be easier said than done when she meets her new boss. Valentino is strict, the epitome of difficult and much to her dismay; unbelievably fucking hot. She's determined to ignore the attraction she feels to him for the sake of keeping her job. But what Serena doesn't know is that Valentino can't get her out of his his head. He thinks about her everywhere. He feels captivated by her. He wants her. And he hates every moment of it.
The Stand In by wintersage1
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Family is everything. Well, at least it was to Charlotte Merile. She would do anything for them. So, when her identical twin sister begs her to stand in for her at work so that she can be whisked away to Bali with her new boyfriend, Charlotte agrees. Seeing as their own parents still got them confused, Charlotte wasn't worried about her sister's boss finding out. Only, Mason Morrentti was not only easily fooled. Meticulous, ruthless and precise were three words constantly used wherever Mason's name was involved. The CEO of one of the largest cybersecurity company in New York expected nothing but perfection from not only himself, but his staff. As realities start to mesh and lies start to get twisted, Charlotte and Mason find themselves questioning everything, even themselves. *** Highest Ranks: #1 assistant #6 twin