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THE BILLIONAIRE'S BRIDE by farzadhi
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Two powerhouse families. Two rival empires. One bold proposal. When New York's fiercest corporate foes agree to unite their dynasties through an arranged marriage, it seems like the ultimate strategic move. At the center of this deal: Adam Knight , brilliant, ruthless, and famously cold-hearted. As CEO, he wields power like a weapon and guards his emotions behind a steel facade. He's the city's most eligible bachelor, and his reputation? Absolutely unbreakable... until now. Andrea Jefferson is warm, empathetic, and unexpectedly fierce. She's everything Adam isn't: spontaneous, caring, and full of life. Under her gaze, even his icy walls seem to soften. Bound by duty ,not desire, the two enter the marriage with eyes wide open. But as boardroom negotiations give way to stolen glances, and casual conversations turn into quiet nights together, Andrea starts unraveling Adam's relentless armor. Can the girl who thrives on connection tame the devilish CEO who fears vulnerability? Or will businesses ruin what they never expected to find: love? #1 book of Billionaire series.
The Mafia Don Wants Me {Not Edited} by cocoz_books
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{In need of major editing so please don't hate on me for some spelling mistakes and gaps in plot but I hope you enjoy!) ;') "I can't get married to you" I kept walking back, not breaking eye contact till my back hit the wall and he closed the distance between us. Towering over my petite frame he pinned me against the wall, placing his hands on each side of my body he trapped me between him and the wall. My heart thundering. "Your opinion doesn't matter here" His deep, emotionless voice sent chills down my spine. _____________________________ Vera A 21 year old is a beautiful, naive and sweet girl who had everything taken away from her at a tender age was taken by her aunt and uncle after her parents murder by an uprising against the ruling Russian mafia which was Mikhail's (Vera's father) mafia. From then on Vera had been living with her cousin and her parents for 18 years and is not aware of the dangerous life she was born into and the fact that they aren't her real parents. Julius He is the boss of the Greek and Italian mafia owning the biggest mafia in the world. He is rude , arrogant and ruthless billionaire Being the most feared mafia leader he has no room for emotions or love in his life but what happens when one dinner changes everything and awakens something in Julius¿ On one hand Vera is being forced to marry Julius to protect her dad but is Julius being forced? ©All rights reserved ✅Completed
Mr. Billionaire's Lovely Wife. by hijab_khan
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"Treat me like your wife. I want you to give me a chance, give this marriage a chance." He looks at me with those brilliant blue eyes of his. His eyes pierce through my soul and I wish I hadn't said anything. He takes a step towards me and I step back only to find myself sandwiched between him and the wall. I look up at him and our eyes meet. "You want me to give this marriage a chance?" He asks in a surprisingly soft tone. I nod. Yes. I want this more than anything in this world. He cages me between his strong arms and brings his face closer to mine. "Are you sure you can handle it, Marilyn?" He asks, I close my eyes because I'm scared now. I don't know what he's goin- My mind goes completely blank when I feel his lips on mine. Oh my god. ****** Marilyn's life completely changes when she gets married to the hot CEO of Hayes and Co. the one and only, Aiden Hayes. Her hopes to have a great married life come crashing down on her wedding night when she realizes that her husband has no intentions to give this marriage a fair chance. To him, his work is everything. But, Marilyn couldn't give up, just not yet. She has to make this marriage work. Will she be able to succeed? Or will she end up losing him forever?
Married To A Monster (Completed) by eaniajc
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D e v i l r i e s S e r i e s # 1 Marriage. Marrying. Married. In a world where love is a luxury she doesn't believe in, Joelorie faces an unexpected offer from a man as cold and mysterious as he is compelling. Stefano Galvin Monstero isn't just another wealthy man, he's a man with secrets dark enough to make her question everything she thought she knew. Joelorie never believed in marriage or in the idea of falling for someone, but for the promise of financial security, she agrees to become Stefano's bride, even though she barely knows him. As their marriage unfolds, Joelorie finds herself pulled deeper into Stefano's enigmatic world. She begins to uncover hints of his hidden life-secrets that make her wonder who this man truly is. The more she learns, the harder it becomes to pull away, especially as her heart defies her doubts and she finds herself falling for him. But as Stefano's true nature is revealed, Joelorie faces a daunting choice, Will she accept the monster she married, or will she regret the moment she said "I do"?
The Marriage Contract  by SaimaNisarAuthor
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A marriage of convenience. A heart never meant to be involved. When Clara Evans loses her sister, she'll do anything to protect her niece-even marry a man who doesn't believe in love. Alexander Graves is cold, powerful, and emotionally unreachable. To him, marriage is a contract, not a promise. Their union is meant to be simple: shared custody, shared space, no feelings involved. But living with a man who touches her without tenderness and walks away without regret slowly breaks Clara in ways she never expected. And when she stops hoping, stops asking, and starts choosing herself, Alexander realizes the truth too late- The woman he never meant to love is the one he's about to lose. A slow-burn, emotionally intense romance about sacrifice, silence, and learning the cost of taking love for granted.
The Billionaire's Proposal  (Edited Version) || COMPLETED by Xx_Life_to_Live_xX
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"No attachments," "No love," "And no questions about the past." Those were the three main requirements the contract asked of us. The rules that would prevent any trouble from entering our lives. If only we had followed them. Jane Hamilton is an ordinary waitress at Douglas Diner. She lives her life working hard to keep a roof over her head. After, her harsh breakup with one of the city's well-known players, she is determined to steer clear of any drama. And she had been doing a good job at doing so, that was until Mr. Rich stepped foot into her life. Adrian McKeller is the famous billionaire every girl is after. With the latest automobile at his hand and easy access to the most luxurious places in the city, Adrian is living his best life. The only thing that he was missing and wanted most, was being titled the CEO of McKeller Industries. But this title came with a price--marriage. These two were never meant to cross paths, but destiny had other plans. Started: 12.24.20 Ended: xx.xx.xx #1 in billionaireromance || 10.04.22 #1 in richromance || 10.15.23 #1 in jamiedornan || 11.30.24 #5 in ninadobrev || 01.01.25 The Billionaire's Proposal ©️ M. E. Tomas 2020
The Billionaire's Proposal by Xx_Life_to_Live_xX
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Jane Hamilton is an ordinary waitress at Douglas Diner which no guy is interested in. Adrian McKeller is the well known billionaire who is loved by everyone, especially women. He also happens to be Jane's daily customer. What happens when he comes up with a proposal she can't deny? "No Attachments." "No Love." "And no questions about the past." Will they be able to survive? Will she be able to overcome the consequences of accepting...The Billionaire's Proposal? Read to find out. Highest Ranks #1 in generalfiction || 05.07.22 #1 in ninadobrev || 08.20.22 #2 in billionaireromance || 08.09.22 #2 in steamy || 08.29.24 #1 in jamiedornan || 07.01.25
Pᴀɪɴ & Cᴜʀᴇ by Sublime_writes
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#Book-2 in Lost Royalty series ( CAN BE READ STANDALONE ) He is heartless, While she is a heart specialist He kills mercilessly, And she lives to save lives Both are accustomed to blood, but with different intentions: One to give back life, the other to snatch lives In the collision of their paths, will they find a way to reconcile their differences or remain irreconcilable opposites? What will happen when destiny plays its game, binding them in a knot of marriage of convenience, where both are forced to marry each other, just to fulfill a promise?
Campus King | 18+ by BrookeBennett_
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[18+] ENEMIES TO LOVERS SPORTS ROMANCE She can't stand the school's golden boy, but when fate keeps throwing them together, their rivalry starts to look a lot like chemistry-and suddenly they're not playing the game they thought they were. °•°•°•° Hannah Walker doesn't trust anyone, especially men. They're manipulative and toxic-her lousy ex taught her that lesson well. Enter Tristan Beckett, the embodiment of everything she despises. He's arrogant, a playboy, and worshipped by everyone who meets him-except her. But he's also relentless, charming, and unfairly gorgeous. Their first meeting? Instant mutual hatred. Their second? Just as bad. Their third? Um... you see where I'm going with this. It's clear to everyone around them that they're not each other's biggest fans. But fate, or maybe some cosmic prank, keeps bringing them together-forcing them to learn more about each other. But like Hannah, Tristan has a dark past - he's just better at hiding it. Faced with an uncertain future, threats from an unknown assailant, and still trying to heal past wounds, both of them will have to learn to rely on each other. °•°•°•° Because I know you guys, there's smut in Chapters 29, 31, 34, Bonus #1, 37, 39, 49, 65, Bonus #3, and Bonus #5. °•°•°•° Enemies to Lovers College Football Romance Book 1 in the Campus Kings Series (Can be read as a Standalone) Mature +18 LOTS of character development.
Emilia: Finding My Forever by _dat_one_girl_
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𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 She wants freedom, he craves control - but when their families force them into marriage, their union becomes a dangerous game of power, passion, and betrayal. ... Emilia, a mixture of Enzo and Elianna. She isn't afraid of anyone and is a headstrong force to be reckoned with. For most of her life, Emilia had only had two goals in mind: attaining her degree and finding her forever. Santo, a mixture of darkness and cruelty. He loves to be in control and is known for being the heartless leader who killed his people. For most of his life, Santo had only one goal in mind: kill anyone who gets in his way. ... A marriage between these two will result in a disaster. What will happen when the fathers of these two strike up a deal that will benefit both mafias? Will Santo stop Emilia from achieving those two goals she has in mind or will she stop him first? ・‥...━━━━━━━☆☆━━━━━━━...‥・ A STAND-ALONE! *SLOWBURN* *MATURE* This book contains sex scenes, some inappropriate language, physical and verbal abuse which may be triggering for some readers. Please read at one's own risk as a trigger warning will not be designated at each chapter. THANK YOU FOR THESE TOP RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in enemies #1 in mafia #1 in mafiaprincess #1 in Italianmafia #1 in hate #1 in rivals #1 in slow burn #1 in lovers #1 in agegap #1 in arrangedmarriage #1 in forecedmarriage #1 in sunshinexgrumpy #1 in mafiaromance #1 in darkromance All Rights Reserved