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If Only by BernieCross
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The man I married broke me. Not because he didn't love me- but because he couldn't stay when grief moved in. Three pregnancies. Three losses. One marriage that shattered under the weight of everything we couldn't fix. And somewhere in the silence, in the distance I didn't know how to cross, he made a choice that broke what little I had left. If only I had known how fragile love could be. This is a story about loss that doesn't heal cleanly. About love tested in the quiet. About betrayal that doesn't come from hate-but from weakness. Sometimes heartbreak doesn't arrive all at once. Sometimes it happens slowly, while you're still trying to hold everything together.
WORK IN PROGRESS: Sam and Tallulah by GroveltoHEA
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Sam needed a wife. I needed a stable for my horses. We agreed to a marriage of convenience, but it seemed to be more. For a while. Until my distant cousin, who was Sam's ex, showed up on our doorstep. And I was no longer convenient.
Shattered vows (Now Available on Kobo) by Adams26
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She said "I do" with stars in her eyes, believing in forever. He promised the world... and then shattered it all in one unforgivable night. Isabella Rossi had the perfect life: a loving husband, a luxurious home, and a best friend she'd trust with anything. Alexander Knight-billionaire tech mogul, charming, powerful, hers-was supposed to be her happily ever after. Until the day she walked in and saw the truth: him tangled up with Sophia, the woman she'd called sister since college. One betrayal. Two broken hearts. A marriage in ruins. Devastated, Bella walks away with nothing but pain and a quick divorce. But she's done breaking. In the months that follow, she transforms-stronger, fiercer, glowing up into the woman no one saw coming. New career wins, confidence that turns heads, and a heart guarded like steel. Alex? He's spiraling. The "one mistake" haunts him. Losing Bella destroys the man who thought he had everything. Now, he'll do anything-grovel, chase, fight-to win back the wife he never deserved to lose. But forgiveness isn't free. Secrets about Sophia's twisted jealousy are just starting to surface. And when the past crashes back in, Bella has to decide: Can shattered vows ever be mended... or is some betrayal too deep to heal? Get ready for tears, revenge glow-ups, possessive groveling, and steam that will melt your screen. 💔🔥💕
The Unwanted Wife by Toffeemond
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DARK ROMANCE ! Cheating, very twisted, obsessive ML, a lot of trauma... Lizzy's lips tilted up into a self deprecating smile. The divorce papers were filled, his part already darkened by his informations and his signature long dry on the paper. Her own was still fresh. Only twelve hours old. "How long has it been waiting ?" She dared to ask. There was a lot she wouldn't, but this, this she felt like she should know. How long had he been planning on divorcing her ? --- Elizabeth Clark loved her husband. She had found peace in their arranged marriage and as dysfunctional as it seemed, she had cherished her new home with all she had. Dante Giovanni had merely been biding his time, bearing through this hell of a marriage by counting down the seconds until he could get out of it. But when his wife sets him free, he finds out freedom has a bitter taste and that he might have passed by the love of his life. And Lizzy discovers she is more than just a man's daughter or wife, that she deserves more than what she had been given until then and is ready to fight for it.
When Silence Speaks by Ariannas_Life
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Jane and Kaden's marriage was supposed to be forever. So were Louis and McKenzie's. A luxury Christmas trip to the Maldives with their closest friends should have been the perfect celebration of love. Instead, it became the moment both marriages collapsed. When Jane and Louis walk in on their spouses tangled together in betrayal, there are no screaming matches, no second chances, and no excuses allowed. They slip off their wedding rings, turn around, and walk away. Their silence becomes the loudest message they will ever send. Back home, Jane and Louis rebuild their lives with quiet determination while Kaden and McKenzie spiral under the weight of their own actions. Jobs are lost. Reputations crumble. The truth goes public. The consequences are relentless and unavoidable. But Jane and Louis refuse to let heartbreak define them. They choose healing, therapy, new connections, and a friendship rooted in mutual strength. They cheer each other on as they step into the dating world with newfound standards and self-respect. Slowly, they learn what real love looks like: steady, calm, and honest. Their exes learn something too. When trust is broken, there is no going back. When betrayal is exposed, karma does not hesitate. When silence speaks, it speaks the truth. Powerful, emotional, and ultimately uplifting, When Silence Speaks is a story of walking away from what hurts, protecting your peace, and finding courage in the quiet.
Heer~THE UNWANTED DAUGHTER by saranya_writez
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Heer sharma, a smart and intelligent girl who lives with her mother, and has no idea about her father. What will happen when one day , she has to live with her father's family which has her step mother and 6 half brothers, because her own mother had the last stage cancer and cant survive anymore? How will Heer manage to live in that house? TROPES~ High school romance 6 Protective Half brothers Bad boy x good girl Best friend's sisterxBrother's best friend He fell first and harder No bullying 12th x 11th Rom-com Bold girl Backbencherxtopper Family love
Under The Texas Stars by veranoire
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Phoebe Miller is the "nerdy" farm girl who finally lands a prom date with her longtime crush, Ryker Blackwood. The night is ruined when she overhears him mocking her as a "charity case." Heartbroken but done being the victim, Phoebe spends her final summer in Texas transforming into a woman who no longer needs him. Now, Ryker is the one watching from the sidelines as the girl he dismissed becomes the only one he can't have.
Daffodil by pro_pro_casti_nator
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Daffodil was born into chaos - the unwanted daughter of a reckless biker and a bitter club girl. Cast aside, betrayed, and forced to survive a brutal childhood, Daffodil spent her early years fighting battles no child should face. Betrayed by the father she worshipped, humiliated by the boy she once loved, she learned early that love was a lie. When her only source of light, her baby brother Nate, comes into her life, Daffodil becomes both sister and protector. But one act of violence tears them apart from the only world they've known. Twelve years later, Daffodil has risen from the ashes. No longer the broken, lonely girl of the past, she has become a powerful, untouchable force - the head of a fashion empire, admired, feared, and envied. With Nate thriving under her fierce protection, Daffodil has built a life so dazzling that even her old enemies can only watch from afar. But when Blaze - the father who betrayed her - learns the devastating truth he was too blind to see, he comes searching for the children he abandoned. Torn between rage and the little brother who dreams of knowing his real father, Daffodil is forced back into the world that once destroyed her. A story of survival, vengeance, and healing, and most importantly about a woman who refused to stay broken - a woman who made the world bow to her strength, and who will never again let anyone decide her worth.
Second No More, a novel by imaginationgirl35
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I've dreamed of the perfect marriage ever since I was a little girl: a marriage complete with a hardworking husband while I tended to the home and our children, preferably four little rugrats to call my own. I dreamed of a life filled with laughter, joy, and success, a life we built together. I dreamed of growing old next to my husband, creating a great love story to tell our grandchildren someday. It all seemed so possible. I was raised to be the perfect wife, after all. From the outside, it seemed I had exactly what I dreamed of with the rich, determined husband; the brilliant, gaudy diamond ring; and the beautiful home filled with the hope of future children. Yes, it was all a dream come true. I should have felt grateful, really. The problem is, I also wanted a marriage based on love, passion, and affection, but those are the only things my husband cannot give me . . . . . . because they're reserved for her. For readers: * I do my best to proofread before publishing, but some typos and errors will slip through. Feel free to point them out! * Comments, active engagement, and helpful critiques are welcomed. * Mean, unnecessary comments that attack me, personally, or other commenters will be ignored and deleted. It takes a lot of courage to publish your work and for others to actively engage in a community. I'd like to keep this a safe and fun place to rage at imperfect heroes and cheer for darling heroines! * I'm not a spicy writer. I rather use my word count for plot, character development, and GROVEL!!! * Most importantly, I hope you enjoy the little world I'm creating. Happy reading, everyone! ADS/Imaginationgirl35