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What Stayed by kleannex
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Olive and her six year old daughter Tilly have built a happy, grounded life by the sea. Surrounded by family and gentle routines, Olive believes she's finally found peace, until someone from her past returns, and worlds collide in ways she could have never imagined. As old feelings resurface, Olive must decide whether what once broke her is worth trusting again, or whether the life she's built is what truly stays.
If I Let You In by kleannex
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He lives by control. She lives in the quiet. When their worlds collide, love becomes the one thing neither of them know how to handle. Layla Summers is a writer, a reader and a day dreamer. Cruz Ruiz is a police officer by day, and an MMA fighter who loves control and dominance. The question is, do opposites really attract or are some lives just too different to align? This dark, introspective romance explores power dynamics, fear, dominance, submission, and the courage it takes to choose connection over control.
The City of the Angels ✔️ by byzahra_xo
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When Isadora, a personal trainer from a wealthy family, falls for Roman, the heir to a deadly cartel, their intense connection is shattered by secrets and betrayal. As danger closes in, they must confront their pasts, fight for survival, and decide if love can exist in a world built on lies and violence. *** Los Angeles, also known as The City of the Angels. It's a fitting name for Los Ángeles del Armagedón, a cartel based in LA that runs the entire continent of South America. They're notorious, ruthless, and absolutely elusive. Well, apart from 26 year old Roman Ernesto Alvarez. Recently released from a two year stint in prison, he returns to the free world as the adopted heir to the most powerful cartel in South America. He's struggling to be back on the outside... until he meets her. Isadora Visente. She's a 23 year old personal trainer struggling with her parents' pressure to settle down and marry. Unknowingly, their slow-building but intensifying connection becomes Roman's unexpected anchor after his release. Her life working as a trainer in her gym is pretty mundane and repetitive, until she meets Roman, of course. Then it all gets a lot more interesting. *** "You sneaky little shit." Roman's eyes snapped over to me, or more accurately, towards my legs. There I stood in the middle of his room glaring at him, and he sat there with his beautiful eyes roaming over my exposed legs. He eventually dragged his gaze towards my upper half, but only for a second before it was back on my legs. "Damn." His voice was low and husky and just...perfect. Even if I was mad at him I couldn't deny that fact. "My eyes are up here, Roman." "Yeah, but your legs are down there." *** Part of the Costantino Universe
Forbidden sparks  by starlitwhispherr_
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He was my brother's best friend. The one I was supposed to stay away from. But the moment Aarav's eyes found mine at his sister's engagement, I knew staying away would be impossible. He's powerful, untouchable, everything I shouldn't want- And I'm just Sara, a girl trying to survive exams, deadlines, and postings Falling for him wasn't part of the plan. But what happens when forbidden sparks turn into something neither of us can ignore?
Torn by kleannex
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Set in the heart of Los Angeles, successful luxury realtor Ria Sanders has built a life defined by control and independence, until two powerful men disrupt everything. Rome is heat and command, pulling her into a world of intensity and desire. Luciano is devotion and intention, offering safety, depth, and warmth. Caught between passion and certainty, Ria must decide what love truly means to her and whether choosing herself is the greatest risk of all.
Dark Love by kleannex
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Working as a housekeeper in one of the City's most exclusive hotels, Remiah Dixon is familiar with how the rich and famous live. What she doesn't expect is to meet a man that catches her attention like Jaden Campbell. Young, sexy, mysterious and ridiculously and genuinely charming; she's instantly intrigued and so is he. What will happen when she's introduced to his world, discovers his secrets and finds out just how dangerous it can be...