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More Than Friends (New Beginnings - Book 1) by CelesteABrook
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[neighbors/ single dad] After having her heart broken, the last thing Alexia expects is to befriend single dad Lucas, the hot neighbor carrying lots of baggage. He says they should be friends since they want different things from life. But as they spend more and more time together, will they be able to ignore their sizzling attraction? ***** Alexia Grey used to believe in soul mates and fairy tales, until her own prince charming broke her heart and self-confidence along with all the plans they had for their future. Deciding to move to another city to start over and build a new life, she's ready to focus on herself and her new job. What she's not ready for is to meet her new neighbor Lucas Hart, the single dad of the most adorable little boy. The nice guy with warm eyes, easy smiles, and a hot body that makes her mind go blank. They want different things from life. He's warned her he's full of baggage. However, neither of them can keep their distance. They say they should be friends, that friendship is simple. But how can two people be friends when they are clearly so attracted to each other? **NOTE: This is book one in the 'New Beginning Series' and can be read as a standalone.**
Sweet Bastard by sweetdreamer33
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Lisa and her boss, Alessandro, agree to spite their exes by pretending to date, but things begin to backfire when fake feelings become real along the way. ***** For two years, Lisa Brooks worked as a secretary to the powerful self-made billionaire, Alessandro Russo. He hardly noticed her, and to him, she was nothing more than a co-worker who wore conservative clothes, a tight bun, and followed his orders. But when Lisa's heart gets broken by her first love and Alessandro starts to lose his willpower to avoid Gretchen (his ex-girlfriend and now-client's wife), they decide to help each other out by fake dating. I mean, how hard can it be to not fall in love? [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro
The Billionaire's Rebellious Bride by sweetdreamer33
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Elena will do anything to save her very ill mother from dying. She has no choice but to plead for help from her wealthy ruthless grandfather, who brutally disowned her mother for marrying a poor man. Her grandfather agreed to help. In one cruel condition - she has to marry the powerful Greek billionaire, Adonis Stavrakos. Adonis is breathtaking in every way - gorgeous as sin and has a devastating effect on women. BUT Elena hates him. He's as cruel and ruthless as her grandfather. His rules are the laws, and must be obeyed. His strict order. The bride must wear white... Driven with contempt, she rebelled and walked down the aisle in all BLACK - like attending her own funeral. ***** Another redhead beauty that will give many headaches to our sexy billionaire hero. Let's have fun together, as we witness Adonis and Elena's journey in finding true love.
Icebound Hearts  by pixwrites111
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When two rival hearts tangle themselves in one another, when push comes to shove and sacrifices have to be made, what will they choose? Lizzie Myers a Junior at Meadow ridge university is both beauty and brains. Being the hotshot of her campus she has lots of guys throwing themselves at her but she only has eyes on one thing and one thing only and that's completing her degree in biology, growing up with a poor family she prioritized her academics and now in college she still does. But when she meets the captain of the rival hockey team Luke Becket, her priorities change. Luke Beckett a incoming power force in the hockey world who wants to go sign with the Vancouver vipers to excel past his fathers footsteps but he has an obstacle in his path when he meets Lizzie Myers from his rival school. What happens when he tells her about his twisted past and she stays. When all is said and done opposites attract. Second book in the 'Winning hearts' series BUT can be read as a standalone! ༺♡༻ { Started: 4th February 2024 } { Finished: 30th April 2024 } #2 in offcampus #1 In studentathlete
The CEO's Mistake (Editing)  by Avonixia
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"You can't take my baby away from me!" Skylar was hysterical, her voice cracking towards the end. "Then maybe you shouldn't have kept her away from me!" Felix screamed, throwing his half drained glass of alcohol at the wall. "She's all I've got dammit! Penelope is all I've got!!" "Then make a decision. It's him or me. I will not have another man raise my daughter." He gave her an ultimatum. "I can't... You can't make me choose. I love him." Skylar's eyes filled up with tears. "And I love you!!! I love you more than anything," Felix pushed her against a wall, his lips placing butterfly kisses up the column of her arched neck. She shoved him away, "No.. No. Felix please. Please don't do this to me now." **************** Felix Hemsworth never thought he'd feel love again, not after her. It took one woman and one adorable baby to change it all. ***************** THIS BOOK IS BEING REWRITTEN. THIS BOOK HAS MINOR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE. READ AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION. Highest Ranking in Romance: #16 *********************
Contrast by jaderact
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A guarded college quarterback's dark past resurfaces when classmate Elena Madison pierces his cold exterior, sparking a dangerous connection that could either redeem or destroy them both. *** Everyone at Ohio State University knows about Blake Andrews, the infamous all-star quarterback of the football team and rumored insomniac. Most refer to him as crude, egotistical, and cold. It isn't until he meets Elena Madison that his world is suddenly flipped upside down. She brings the dark past he has tried to keep hidden for years up to the surface, risking pulling them both under for good. Undeniable attraction radiates between the two clashing souls and he begins to wonder if she can save him from the darkness within him. He's never met someone with such an irritating personality; with her persistent desire to know more about him despite his exhausted efforts to push her away. She is about to uncover what's hidden under his rough and cold exterior-whether she's ready for it or not. After all, eyes are the window to the soul. *** "Thank you," he murmurs sleepily, raising his hand to bring it to my cheek. His thumb slides against my soft skin slowly, it burns hot at his touch. "For what?" I question, my eyes feeling very swollen and heavy now. He takes a deep breath and swallows. "For being my light." *** *MATURE* HIGHEST RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in collegeromance #1 in panicattacks #1 in badboy #1 in brooding #1 in enemiestofriends #1 in trauma #1 in grumpyxsunshine
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My Love My Hero: JSS (Teaser) by YroEno
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JSS was intrigued when he saw Sandra crying desperately in a semi-darkened office room. Namumugto ang mga mata at namumula ang ilong nito sa kakaiyak. At ang higit na nakakaintriga kay JSS ay hindi siya kilala ng dalaga. And for the life of him, he was there and coaxed her to pour out to him her problems. And on top of all that, inialok niya ang sarili sa dalaga bilang kahalili ng taksil nitong boyfriend. Subalit paano pakikibagayan ng isang tulad ni Sandra ang isang man of the world na tulad ni Jaime San Sebastian?
Kristine Series 53: Magic Moment, Book 2: I Have Kept You In My Heart (Teaser) by Imperfect_Philozoic
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Nagkamalay si Alaina sa isang ospital sa isang probinsiya na puno ng sugat ang katawan. She had no memory of her past. She was six weeks pregnant. Ayon sa lahat ay isa siya sa dalawang taong nakaligtas sa isang banggaan ng bus at pickup truck na nahulog sa bangin. She was told days later that she was Mrs. Emmy Javier, ang asawa ng isa pang nakaligtas sa aksidente. Subalit paanong hindi niya maramdaman na asawa nga niya si Philip Javier? Totoong wala siyang maalala sa nakaraan niya, pero hindi ba at hindi naman nakalilimot ang puso? Bakit sa kaibuturan ng puso niya ay naroon ang pananabik sa ibang lalaki? Lalaking sa palagay niya ay kabahagi ng pagkatao niya?
Whispered Desires by Jane4Rain
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"Awe, you hurt my feelings, fire girl." "I didn't know you had any, fuckboy." ________________________________________ Falling in love is never easy. But what do you do when the one person you are not supposed to fall in love with, ends up being the only one you want? Kilian and Jasmine couldn't be more different. Jasmine Watson is the strong one, the one the guys want to be friends with, the one that beats up her best friend's enemies... She's not at all what Kilian Rogers is looking for. Because Kilian aka. Kill Rogers needs a woman that goes through life the way he does: Easy, quick, and without regrets. At least that's what he thinks until he finds a challenge that will end up changing his life... [18+ Mature] Spin-off of Crossing Lines. (C) Copyright reserved - Jana Malek (Jane C. Rain) 2020. The author expressly asserts all intellectual property and moral rights over this work. Any attempt to recreate it in any way will be reported and pursued accordingly.
Crossing Lines by Jane4Rain
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Accidentally swapping phones with L.A.'s star quarterback upends reclusive author Mila's quiet life when they start to fall for each other. ***** Mila Lyne, published author and introvert by heart, tries her best to stay out of the spotlight. Then fate strikes, and she literally stumbles into Hayden's arms. Hayden Cross lives an extraordinary lifestyle that is the complete opposite of Mila's, but Hayden wouldn't be Hayden if he didn't chase what he wants. And right now, it's the mysterious brunette who accidentally fell into him and grabbed his phone. With only the power of words on display, the unlikely pair develop a connection that is stronger than it should be, one that has an unforeseeable impact on both Hayden and Mila's life. The question is: Will life and secrets get in the way, or are they strong enough to withstand the obstacles they're about to face?