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Yakuza no Iro: The Dragon's Heart ❶ by K_Morikita
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・(18+) Japanese Crime-Infused Dark Romance・ "If I reach for her, will she steady me... or will I be the one who ruins her?" "If I let myself want her, will she stay... or will I be the reason she can't?" Kana was never meant to be his sheath. She was never meant to bleed for Shion's future. Okita Shion, heir to a yakuza legacy soaked in blood, must choose between inheritance and the woman who showed him what normalcy felt like; and where Emori Kana, an ordinary civilian, learned that survival in the underworld did not always mean fighting - sometimes it meant standing still, and letting the storm decide who it will spare. A slow-burn descent into power, grief, love, and devotion. A tragic love story set within the gokudo (yakuza) world, where deep-seated hierarchies, rigid etiquette, and entrenched traditions and cultures intertwine with crime, leaving love to struggle in between duty and ruin. (Yakuza no Iro = The Colours of the Yakuza)
Illicit Affairs by LaylaLB12
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Mia Davenport is used to getting everything she wants. She has money, power and beauty, and is not afraid to use it to her advantage, especially after a certain NASCAR driver humiliates her. As the granddaughter of one of the most successful team owners in NASCAR and the heiress to his empire, she has the power to destroy his career. An involvement with a different driver begins to change Mia's perspective and thirst for revenge...until she is pushed too far. When long buried family secrets come to light, can he help Mia to let go of the past and learn to embrace her new legacy?
Best Of Me by LaylaLB12
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Titan Racing Series: Book 1 "Wade was my best friend. Karsyn was his wife. She and I committed the ultimate betrayal and we have to carry that burden for the rest of our lives." Noah Riley lives life in the fast lane, yet he always seemed to be second best. Second on the racetrack and second in love. However, nothing prepared him for the pain and the guilt he felt as he lost everything that mattered most to him. Wade was more than his best friend. He was family. He was like a brother. And Karsyn? She was the love of both of their lives....the one Wade claimed and the one Noah could never let go of. Bound by loyalty and torn by desire, Noah and Karsyn's stolen moments come rushing back in the wake of Wade's death. Just as they were ready to reveal the truth, fate dealt them one final, cruel blow. Be prepared for a heart-wrenching story of forbidden love, unspoken regrets, redemption, second chances and the kind of heartbreak that never lets you go. "I crossed the line long before the checkered flag." 🏁 *First half told mainly in flashbacks as Noah reminisces of his life with his childhood best friends* ***This story can be read as a standalone in the Titan Racing series.
The Shattered Throne by Evergreen_GL_Pine
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One year ago, Prince Andrew of Avaloria reclaimed his name. The rebellion's fight toppled Lord Vale's grip on the kingdom, but Avaloria's future is far from secure. War looms on the horizon as Narva and Elmet edge closer to open conflict - and Avaloria is trapped between them. The wrong choice could destroy everything Andrew has fought to protect. In the halls of the palace, the dangers are quieter, but no less deadly. Princess Beatrix of Narva moves with practiced grace, her presence a constant reminder of an old betrothal Andrew never chose. Whispers of a future royal wedding circulate in the court, threatening to undermine every decision. And somewhere beyond the palace walls, is Veronica Neale, though she's never far from Andrew's thoughts. When new enemies emerge and old wounds are reopened, Andrew must confront what it truly means to be king - and how much of himself he's willing to sacrifice to keep Avaloria from shattering. Because in a kingdom built on fragile alliances, even the smallest crack can bring the whole throne down. **BOOK 2 OF THE LEGACY OF AVALORIA TRILOGY**
The Hidden Royal by Evergreen_GL_Pine
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Three years ago, Crown Prince Andrew of Avaloria vanished without a trace. One moment, he was the future of the kingdom-the next, a ghost in the wind. Despite endless searches, no one has seen or heard from him since. The royal family remains silent. The people demand answers. Veronica Neale has only known the quiet life behind the walls of St. Augustine's Orphanage. Her days are filled with books, whispered dreams, and the steady presence of her closest friends: Finn Harren and Levi Sinclair. But when Levi begins acting strangely-distant, guarded, like someone carrying a secret-Veronica starts to wonder if she ever really knew him at all. Then everything changes. A single discovery sends Veronica and Levi fleeing into a world of danger and rebellion. They're swept into the heart of a kingdom in turmoil, where a powerful advisor named Lord Vale is quietly tightening his grip on the throne, and the only way to stop him may be to uncover hidden truths. As secrets unravel and enemies close in, Veronica must decide who she is, who she can trust... and whether she's truly ready to step into a destiny far greater than she ever imagined. **BOOK 1 OF THE LEGACY OF AVALORIA TRILOGY**
My wife is a gangster by Cargoslaw
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She built her empire on blood, fear, and silence. Arora - the infamous queen of the Black Rose Gang - is a name whispered in the underworld, a shadow feared even by monsters. In two years, she turned a crumbling syndicate into an empire. She doesn't lose. She doesn't love. Until him. Jack - a man too soft for her world, too bright for her darkness. He was supposed to be a pawn, a hostage she could forget the next day. But his smile, his innocence, his maddening warmth... they tore through her armor one heartbeat at a time. Now she's torn between the gun and the heart - between the empire she bled to build and the man who makes her want to burn it all down. Because in her world, love isn't a fairytale. It's a weapon. And Arora is about to find out what happens when the most dangerous woman alive falls for the one man she was never meant to touch.