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Things Fall Apart by LinoxPayne
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Amari and Tandi share a connection that feels unshakable-until the weight of hidden truths threatens to tear them apart. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Atlanta, this emotionally charged story explores love, trust, betrayal, and the hard road to healing. Amari, a meticulous attorney, finds himself challenged by Tandi, a vibrant entrepreneur who pushes him to embrace spontaneity and vulnerability. Together, they build a life filled with laughter, passion, and shared dreams. But when Amari's past resurfaces, shattering the trust they've built, Tandi is forced to confront her own pain and decide whether forgiveness is worth the risk of more heartbreak. As their worlds fall apart, both must navigate the complexities of love, self-discovery, and redemption. Can two broken hearts find their way back to each other-or are some fractures too deep to mend?
Carla: Trust issue by Confusednovel
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The story follows a young woman deeply in love with Jonathan Drake, a man eight years older than her. From the moment she first saw him at 17, she was captivated by his charm, kindness, and presence in her home. Jonathan, a wealthy businessman, had come to stay with her family for six months as a guest due to his business and his grandfather's friendship with hers. The story captures the intensity of first love, heartbreak, and the pain of separation when love and reality clash. It explores the bittersweet nature of love that feels real and deep yet is hindered by circumstances beyond one's control. As Jonathan struggles with his emotions, the young woman is left questioning whether love is enough to overcome the obstacles between them.
Aanya: A Unwanted Girl  by Confusednovel
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Aanya's life takes a tumultuous turn when she marries Aaron Drake, a powerful yet emotionally distant man, under circumstances far from ideal. Her wedding, meant to be a joyous occasion, becomes a stark reflection of her new reality-a union filled with tension, rejection, and unanswered questions. Struggling to find her place within the Drake family, Aanya faces hostility from her mother-in-law and sister-in-law, while Aaron remains cold and unapproachable. Isolated and relegated to a small, poorly maintained room behind the grand mansion, she wrestles with feelings of abandonment and despair. Through Aanya's perspective, the story unravels the complexities of her new life, her emotional battles, and the enigmatic relationship with her husband. Will she ever find acceptance, or is she doomed to live as an outcast in a family that seems determined to reject her? This is a poignant tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the search for belonging in the face of overwhelming odds.
When forever turned to ruins by white-scar
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(completed) Some forevers don't end. They break you until nothing is left. Esther's forever did not shatter in an instant-it decayed. She watched cancer eat away at her husband until there was nothing left of the man she once loved. She held her child through endless nights of mourning, only to lose them too when grief proved heavier than life itself. Esther buried her world in two graves. After that, she moved through life like a shadow breathing out of habit, smiling out of obligation, existing without ever living. She told herself they were gone. She told herself forever was finished. But grief is merciless. It lies. And some husbands are never truly dead. Alaric's forever ended in fire and blood. His wife. His child. His soul. For ten years he hunted the men who stole them, drowning his hands in vengeance until the last body fell. But vengeance leaves only silence. It cannot fill an empty heart. It cannot bring back the dead. When Esther and Alaric's paths cross, it is not love. It is grief recognizing grief two souls carved open by loss, clinging to each other not out of hope, but because they have nothing else. Yet even in ruin, the past waits. And when it rises, Esther will face the cruelest truth: What she mourned was never gone. And what comes back is no longer hers.
Shadows on the Canvas by kcuf625
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BUY NOW ON AMAZON https://a.co/d/2tk8oke When Ethan Greene steps into his girlfriend Marina's long-awaited art exhibition, he expects a night of celebration. Instead, he is confronted by a series of haunting portraits-each one depicting the face of the man who abandoned him years ago: his estranged father, Thomas Greene. What begins as a shocking betrayal spirals into a labyrinth of secrets, manipulation, and dangerous truths. Marina, the woman Ethan loves, is entangled in Thomas's private world of forbidden muses and illicit money. As the gallery lights fade and the lies sharpen, Ethan is forced to confront the ghosts of his past and the man who has returned to claim a place he no longer deserves. But nothing is what it seems. As an international art-laundering scheme unravels and loyalties fracture, Ethan uncovers a truth far darker than infidelity or fraud-one that rewrites everything he thought he knew about his family, his identity, and the man calling himself his father. In a story where every brushstroke hides a secret and every shadow conceals a motive, Ethan must decide who he can trust... before the final revelation destroys everything he has left. A gripping psychological drama of love, betrayal, and the search for truth, Shadows on the Canvas will pull you into the art world's beautiful illusions-and the dark lies lurking beneath.
The One They Left Behind by Cotton-Candy-Skies
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"If you loved me, why was it so easy for you to walk away?" Rose was used to being forgotten. Her mother had left, then her brother. The one person she never expected to leave her was Diana, her best friend. Diana left in 10th grade, leaving an optimistic, happy girl behind. As Rose learns to cope without the one person who cared about her, she changes from the happy girl she once was.
Ashes of Forever- Available On KU & Paperback by HopingForTheBest44
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William, Earl of Ashford, and Violet Hayes had known each other since childhood-he, heir to a great title, and she, the daughter of his father's horse master and the cook. What began as innocent friendship blossomed into stolen kisses and whispered vows. William swore their love would cross every boundary of class, that nothing-not family, nor duty, nor the rigid rules of society-would keep them apart. But when William returns from London in the midst of the Season, it is not to claim Violet's hand as he had promised-it is to announce his engagement to a woman of wealth and pedigree. Violet's pleas shatter against his cold words: this is his duty, and nothing will change it. Worse still, his mother ensures Violet's disappearance, warning that if she does not leave at once, her parents will lose their livelihoods. Lady Ashford will not allow a servant's daughter-carrying her son's child-to remain when his new bride is soon to arrive. To Violet, it is not only her love William has cast aside-but their unborn child as well. Shattered and alone, she is sent away, banished from the man she once trusted with her entire heart and soul. Years pass. William's glittering marriage ends in ashes when his wife dies childless, leaving him with nothing but regret. Seeking Violet at last, he finds not the trusting girl who once believed in his promises, but a woman carved by heartbreak and hardened by loss. Violet lives only for her daughter-the child William rejected long ago. Her heart is withered, her trust broken, and she no longer believes in the promises of men. When it mattered most, William did not choose her. And Violet Hayes has vowed never again to be that girl who chose him. Content Warnings: referenced suicide (off-page), child choking incidents (fully resolved), emotional cruelty/manipulation, abandonment of a pregnant heroine, loveless duty marriage, grief/loss, class power imbalance, and secret baby (father unaware).
Shattered Vows by Ariannas_Life
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When Jessica Monroe discovers her powerful CEO husband is cheating with his secretary, her world shatters. Humiliated and heartbroken, she must choose between staying in the shadows of betrayal-or reclaiming her life. With nothing but her camera and a determination he never believed in, Jessica embarks on a journey of healing, empowerment, and self-discovery. As she builds a thriving photography business, she transforms her pain into strength, proving she is far more than the woman her husband underestimated. But as Ethan loses everything-his career, his mistress, and his fortune-Jessica rises, finally free to embrace the life she deserves. Shattered Vows is a gripping tale of revenge romance, betrayal and healing, and the triumph of a strong female lead. Perfect for fans of women's fiction, contemporary romance drama, and emotional healing journeys, this novel will leave readers cheering for Jessica's ultimate victory. He shattered her trust. She built an empire from the pieces.
Emma's Payback by Ariannas_Life
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Emma thought she had it all-a charming boyfriend, a solid relationship, a future that felt safe. Then she found out Jack was cheating. Heartbreak? Sure. Tears? Maybe for a night. But Emma isn't the type to stay broken. She's the type to get even. With the help of unexpected allies (including Jack's other girl), Emma takes aim at the one thing Jack cares about most: his reputation. From humiliating him in front of his friends to exposing him at work, Emma's revenge isn't just sweet-it's legendary. But as the games play out, Emma discovers something bigger than payback: herself. And that moving on isn't about finding someone new-it's about becoming someone stronger. A sharp, funny, and empowering story of heartbreak, revenge, and self-discovery. Perfect for anyone who's ever loved the wrong person-and come out stronger on the other side. She thought she lost everything, turns out she found herself.
The Wedding Toast  by tella2002
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Maria thought her wedding day was the beginning of her perfect life. It was the perfect lie. ​After seven years of love and loyalty, Maria's dream shatters when she discovers her new husband, James, is having an affair with her best friend, Clara. Her response is swift and spectacular: she exposes their deceit during her champagne toast, throwing her life into immediate, devastating chaos.