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Silent Scars by TalesofHealing
TalesofHealing
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After enduring years of neglect and cruelty from her mother and stepfather, Ariana's life changes drastically when tragedy brings her under the guardianship of five brothers she's never met and they never even knew they had a sister. For her brothers, learning they have a sister is an unwelcome surprise. Suspicious and reluctant, her brothers see Aria as an outsider, a stranger disrupting the fragile balance of their lives. For Aria, their home is both a new beginning and a constant reminder of the family that left her behind. Haunted by the pain of her past, Aria struggles to adjust, her every action guarded and her trust hard to earn. As her brothers try to understand her, they begin to glimpse the scars she hides and the strength she carries. Little by little, resentment turns to empathy, and the walls between them start to crumble. But just as the siblings begin to find common ground, the secrets and trauma of Aria's old life threaten to tear them apart. Together, they must decide whether they can overcome the shadows of the past to forge a family and whether Aria can finally find a place to belong.
Solienne by AnnaChase0812
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Solienne (n.) - a name evoking sunlight after ruin; the quiet resilience of something lost, yet still burning. Isabella Moretti was kidnapped when she was three years old. She doesn't remember the brothers who loved her. And they don't know the girl she's become. Living under a new name in a quiet city, Isabella is a survivor-sharp-eyed, secretive, and always prepared to run. But when she transfers to a prestigious academy, two of the school's most feared students take notice: Antonio and Francesco Moretti. Cold, calculating, untouchable-until now. They don't know why they're drawn to her. Why she feels like something familiar. Why their guarded silence begins to crack around her laugh, her pain, her presence. They have no idea she's the sister they've mourned for years. And Isabella? She has no idea she's walking straight back into the family that never stopped searching. Solienne is a story of blood that remembers, even when memory doesn't-of lost things finding their way home, and love that endures even when the truth is buried in silence.
Mia Chérie by SabbiePar
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Mia Cherie X Aaron Valentino "You drive me insane, Mia," he continued, stepping closer, his voice dripping with possession. "Every time you smile at another guy, every time they try to talk to you, I feel like I'm seconds away from losing my mind." His fingers brushed against my cheek, his touch hesitant yet burning. Then, his voice drops into a whisper. "Can I kiss you?" A shiver runs down my spine. I don't hesitate. I nod, not trusting myself to speak. Tropes: Badboy x Goodgirl Rich mmc x scholarship student fmc Kill anyone who touches her (literally) 👀 HEA
TAINTED (book II) by oopsydaisy95
oopsydaisy95
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Five siblings, catapulted into chaos. Striving hard to create a grounded foundation amidst a cruel world, hoping that building walls will protect them against the hungry hands trying to tear them into pieces. They only ever wanted to love and be loved but life carved its marks into their hearts. Poisoned people and a series of misfortunes left their souls tainted. 🌼 🌼 🌼 ❗❗❗ This book is a PREQUEL which means that the story takes place several years before the first book, 'FADED'. This work is a part of a backstory that focuses on the events that occurred before the original narrative. It is not necessarily required that you read FADED to understand this one, but I do strongly recommend it to get a better understanding of the characters and setting. 🌼 🌼 🌼 ⚠️ Trigger Warning! ⚠️ This is not some fairytale about falling in love and living happily ever after. This story is a reflection of reality, it's about real characters facing real hardships and struggles in life. RATED M (Please read the tags for more info about the story. No cliches, I promise.) 🌼 🌼 🌼 Book published June 2019. Book cover created with Canva. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the photos used in this story. Please note that all images and copyrights belong to their original owners. No copyright infringement intended. © All rights reserved All written works on this account are copyrighted by OopsyDaisy. Please refrain from duplicating or reproducing these books in any way, shape or form without the author's consent. Thank you.
Trial and Temptation  by redthorns06
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Adonis Celts, the notorious monster who'd been rotting in prison for the past decade. Getting an interview with him just weeks before his release would be the story of a lifetime, and well worth the risk. With his hands cuffed and guards right outside the door, nothing could go wrong. Right? • • • "I've already explained I'm not afraid of you Mr. Celts. But it seems like you want me to be?" I retort. He leans forward in the chair, his face just a foot or two away from mine. The light flickers above us and it seems like a sign for me to shut the hell up. "Mmhm right. Well, maybe you have more nerve than sense then hm? Or you just don't scare as easily as the others." His jaw ticks slightly "But I can think of far better ways to get your heart racing. So no honey, fear is the last thing I want from a woman like you."
The Wedding That Bound Us  by Grace_1304x
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Wedding Planner x Mafia Boss Grace Hartley, an ambitious wedding planner with a passion for perfection, is hired to organize the wedding of Serena Costa, the youngest member of the powerful and dangerous Costa family. The arrangement seems simple enough: design a dream wedding for a woman she hardly knows, all while staying out of the family's criminal world. But when she meets Santino Costa-mafia boss, ruthless protector, and brother to the bride-her world begins to shift. In a world where loyalties are tested and every move is a game, Grace must navigate a fine line between professionalism and the growing pull of a man she knows she should stay away from. But with every passing moment, the wedding she's planning isn't the only thing that starts to feel binding. .......................................... #1 in arrangedmarriage #1 in Italian #1 in fiction #1 in mobboss #1 in Boss
Blurred Lines by Neon987
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Abigail Winter, is a survivor who has rebuilt her life with a singular focus: to graduate from Northwestern with a nursing degree and start anew. Her carefully laid plans are upended when she crosses paths with Ruslan Mikhailov, a former bratva enforcer, at The Den-the iconic men's club where she works. Ruslan embodies everything Abigail has spent her life avoiding. Yet, on one fateful night, their worlds collide, irreversibly altering their destinies. Abigail finds herself caught in a dangerous web, forced to choose between the life she's fought to reclaim and her freedom. Blurred Lines is the story of Abigail Winter's journey into the Russian mafia. It's the first instalment of a two part novel. Part 2 - The Bratva Wife, is out now. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of sexual activity, abuse, violence, abduction and questionable consent. Photo Credit: Focus Features Eastern Promises, 2007
The Bratva Wife. A Sequel to Blurred Lines. by Neon987
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Abigail Winter thought she understood the risks of her husband's underworld connections, but when she finds herself in the middle of a foiled abduction attempt while she's seven months pregnant, her life as a Bratva wife to of a former enforcer begins to unravel. Tormented by her fear and crippling doubts, she confronts a shattering revelation that forces her to make an excruciating decision: to leave everything behind. Forging a new identity, she grasps at the promise of a fresh start, believing she's finally broken free from Ruslan Mikhailov's dangerous past, but some ties cannot be severed that easily. A year later, Ruslan Mikhailov stands in her living room -a man torn between his love and haunted by the choices that have dictated his life. Can trust be rebuilt from the ashes of betrayal? As they navigate a treacherous world of underground crime and personal reckoning, Abigail and Ruslan must decide if their love is strong enough to withstand the sins of their past. The Bratva Wife is a tale about second chances, redemption, forgiveness, and the price of one's past. It's the second and final instalment to Blurred Lines. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of violence, abuse, sexual activity, abduction and questionable consent.
Lost and Found by BritCYancey
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Deciding to take her life into her own hands after her husband dies, Lillian Reid travels West, hoping for a new start. But then her train is hijacked by outlaws, and she's fighting to stay alive. Two neglected children find her months later in Old West Montana Territory, and she's nursed back to health by handsome rancher Sawyer Weston. However, when secrets from Lillian's past threaten their newfound happiness, Lillian and Sawyer must fight for the love they've found or lose everything-including their lives.
Aces are Wild (new version) by conleyswifey
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Life was a party for Ace. He liked to drink, play poker, have fun, and yeah, spend some time with payed, willing ladies at the brothel. Born the youngest son in the Anderson family, Ace had never had a whole lot of responsibility put on him but he was always there when his help was needed around the ranch. He was sure his carefree outlook on life would never change... until a skinny little twit in fancy dress calls him an ignorant drunkard. Penny had lived a hard life. A life that had taught her to be cold and put on airs in order to avoid the hurt. She was lonely, alone, and suddenly being forced by her parents to move out to the middle of nowhere Texas to live on a ranch where she knew no one except her sister who had married the oldest son of the Anderson family--worst of all she had been sent out here to marry a man named Gregory who didn't seem the least bit interested. She finds herself finding most of the family to be decent enough... all except the youngest son. Immediately sparks fly between Ace and Penny--the kind of sparks that have them yelling, fighting, arguing and leaving destruction in their wake. Can Penny somehow find happiness on a ranch so far from home? And what will happen her life is suddenly threatened? Can Ace convince the woman that he's not just and ignorant drunk? And can he save her life? You never know what the outcome will be when aces are wild.