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Code Grey by Cole_Hazel
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Amelia Walsh has lost more than most-her parents, her brother, and the pieces of herself that once believed love could last. As a brilliant trauma surgeon, she knows how to patch others back together, but she's never figured out how to mend her own shattered heart. Especially not when her past and the man she once thought she loved still lingers in the shadows.. Connor Grey carries the weight of divorce, being a single dad, and fear that love is something he won't ever get right. When he moves across state lines looking for a new start he doesn't expect a stubborn, fiery surgeon to storm into his life. What begins as stolen night and guarded confessions soon becomes something deeper, something worth risking everything for. But love doesn't come easy when haunted by grief, past betrayals, and old flames that still burn. To have each other they'll have to decide what they're willing to risk.
Saints of Retribution MC: Deacon by EmptyNestWriter
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Lila Morgan had once been Jackson "Deacon" Hayes's whole world. His best friend's little sister. The girl who trailed after them in summer with scraped knees, bookish eyes, and a heart too soft for the kind of world he came from. The girl he loved in silence until one reckless, perfect night changed everything. Then he disappeared without a word, convinced leaving was the only way to keep her safe. Years later, Deacon is back, harder than he used to be, shaped by old violence, the military, club life, and the weight of choices he can't undo. He returns to find Lila no longer the shy girl he left behind, but a guarded, graceful woman carrying wounds he never meant to give her. Then he sees Jade. His dark features. Lila's green eyes. And the truth he can't outrun. Now the past Deacon tried to bury is standing right in front of him, and the woman he never stopped loving is caught in the middle of secrets, danger, and betrayal far closer than either of them expects. As old enemies circle and buried truths come to light, Deacon will do whatever it takes to protect Lila and the daughter he never knew was his. He left once because he thought it was the only way to keep Lila safe. This time, he's staying.
Where the Waves Whisper (The South Grove Shores Series Book 1) by Megsmcg07
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Delaney James was wearing Chanel the night her husband told her he didn't love her anymore. In an instant, her picture-perfect Manhattan life-complete with a brownstone on the Upper East Side, a blossoming career as a fashion journalist, and a devastatingly handsome, high-powered husband-shattered like glass under a stiletto heel. Heartbroken and blindsided, she does the only thing that makes sense: packs her bags and heads south to the small North Carolina town she swore she'd never return to. It's just temporary, she tells herself-a quiet place to lick her wounds and plan her next move. But South Grove hasn't forgotten her. The porch swings, the sleepy afternoons, the scent of honeysuckle on the breeze-it all comes rushing back. She reconnects with old friends, finds solace in morning coffee runs and barefoot walks along the beach where she once dreamed of escaping. And then there's Greyson McKinnie. The boy who broke her heart is now a man who carries his own scars. Their reunion is anything but smooth. Tense, electric, and full of history, their connection flares to life the moment they cross paths again. And this time, walking away might not be so easy. Now, torn between the career she built and the love she thought she'd lost, Delaney must choose: is the life she always wanted worth the price of the one her heart is just beginning to remember?
Disrupted Lives by littlemama30
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Eve: I walked in on a scene no woman (no one?) should ever have to walk in on after being away from my happy home at a work conference. My husband just blew our entire marriage out the window. Where do I go from here? Adam: My neighbor called me drunk while I was away for work, and confessed to witnessing the most shocking scene in her home. Now I have a divorce to execute and no other plans in mind. But what about that neighbor?
Chasing Celeste by iambleedingheart
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Celeste Sinclair loved Adrian for years, but he never saw her-not the way she wanted him to. Their marriage was nothing more than a contract to him, a convenience. Tired of being ignored, Celeste finally makes the hardest decision of her life: she wants out. But just when she's ready to walk away, Adrian decides he's not letting her go. Forced to work under him as his secretary, she's thrown into a battle of emotions-his sudden attention, his possessive stares, and the undeniable tension between them. Now that she's slipping through his fingers, Adrian is determined to win her back. But Celeste isn't the same woman who once waited for him to love her. Is he too late? Or will she let him chase her... just so she can break his heart the way he broke hers? ******* Rankings : #1 Heartbreaks (4/8/2025) #1 OfficeRomance (4/8/2025) #1 ForcedProximity (4/8/2025) #1 Second Chances (4/22/2025) #1 Billionaire (5/17/2025) #1 LoveandHate (5/17/2025) #2 Divorce (4/8/2025) #2 Angst (4/22/2025)
Unbroken by Olga26vof
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After being forced into a controlling marriage, shy and obedient Teena's world is shattered by a brutal assault and memory loss. Through heartbreak, betrayal, revenge, and reunion, love is tested again and again.
Rejected by WaitingForEnd
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Prince Damian rejects the girl chosen by his mother without meeting her and without knowing the girl can hear every word of his rejection. Years later he finally meets her again and falls for her without knowing she is the same person. Cecilia's story continues in Betrayal. Cover credits: xoMilkyway
The Husband's Hidden Revenge  by Adams26
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In the shadows of a shared childhood, Elena's one lie shattered Alex's life. Years later, he returns as her perfect suitor, whispering forgiveness while plotting to crush her deepest dream: a loving marriage and children of her own. But as vows are exchanged and secrets simmer, her best friend Sophia's warnings fall on deaf ears until revenge unveils its cruel face. A tale of betrayal, passion, and twisted redemption that will leave you breathless
Before I said I Do [ Now Available On Amazon ] by Ophelscott05
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He promised me forever. He swore I was the only woman in his world. For two years, I believed every word. I believed the late night whispers. The soft kisses. The vows he practiced before the mirror when he thought I wasn't watching. On our wedding day, dressed in white and walking toward the man I thought I knew, I discovered the truth. The woman he called his stepmother was his secret lover. The little boy he introduced as his stepbrother was his son. And the fairy tale I thought I was living was nothing but a carefully crafted lie. So instead of saying "I do," I exposed him. In front of everyone. The guests. The cameras. The world. But humiliating him at the altar was only the beginning. Because a broken heart can cry. Or it can plan.
Wildcard by lynnf13
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Two weeks. That was the deal. Two weeks under the same roof. Two weeks to decide what was real. Two weeks before walking away. Cara never expected those two weeks to change everything. Fresh off a forced marriage she never believed would last, Cara tells herself she's just surviving-sharing space with the most famous quarterback in the league, pretending she belongs in his mansion, pretending his slow smiles and possessive touches don't undo her. She has plans. A career. A life that doesn't revolve around stadium lights and tabloid headlines. Noah Beckett was never supposed to be more than a complication. But Noah doesn't do anything halfway. Not football. Not marriage. And definitely not her. As the walls come down and the lines blur, what starts as obligation ignites into something dangerous-intimate nights, stolen moments, laughter layered over desire. Noah wants her to stay. Cara wants to believe she can. And somewhere between late-night confessions and whispered promises, falling in love becomes the one thing neither of them planned for. But love means trust. And when jealousy, secrets, and outside interference threaten everything they've built, Cara is forced to face the hardest truth of all- Love isn't enough if it isn't safe. Wildcard is a spicy, emotional sports romance about desire, control, vulnerability, and the moment love stops being a game. Perfect for readers who love messy feelings, feral heroes, strong heroines, and a heartbreak ending that lingers long after the last page.