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Heavy Hearts ( A Novella ) by ElleCres
Heavy Hearts ( A Novella )
ElleCres
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  • Parts 14
Life for Belladonna Allred is now simple and she wants it this way. She has left her horrific past behind and settled down in New York with little of money but still managed to survive. Her past is not something she talks about. It has broken her and her pieces are scattered around, never to be found and fixed again. She gets up, goes to work, and goes back home. No inbetweens. Unless her 'friends' literally drag her out of her apartment for a night out. "This is my life, this is what I want and I'm living it one way or another" Gwaine Percival is a hot headed man, focusing only on money and women. Or that is how he likes to be seen. Deep down he struggles with things he has done and not another single soul knows about . And he would like to keep it that way. His messes, his problems to solve. Although that's not possible. But Gwaine is most definitely not a man who would willingly agree he needs help. Emotionally. His pieces are scattered too. What if when their paths cross they find the pieces not meant for them but for the other. Maybe that's all they need. Someone to love, trust, and understand. Someone who will not judge but just accept. Someone to rely on. Just that one person they need to put the puzzle back again. Maybe they can have a forever within the numbered of days..
The Certifiable  by Mellowbear15
The Certifiable
Mellowbear15
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  • Parts 16
Running away from death Cathy is forced to run into the lions den. Who is after her? Cathy has a stepbrother Josh who is obsessed with her and wants and would go to any lengths to find her and make her his forever. Will he get the girl or will she be stolen away from him. Cathy is kidnapped by a strikingly handsome psychopath. She is forced against her will to stay with him as she becomes his maid.But she finds staying with him better than to be taken by Josh. Will he help her and kill the man whom she feared or will he just use her? With everything going on she finds herself slowly caring for a monster. Will he also start caring for her in the midst of chaos... Please note this story has mature scenes!
The Abandoned Lady  by LilyCane
The Abandoned Lady
LilyCane
  • Reads 2,020,187
  • Votes 78,725
  • Parts 27
Lady Amelia Grey is too rich, too quiet and very insecure. In a society where impressions and arranged marriages are popular, Amelia needs a husband. When she miraculously marries the oh-so-handsome Lord Pierce, he can't stand the sight of her! However, when Amelia is abandoned by her husband of two days, everything changes and when he returns, nothing is the same, including Amelia. Will it be second time lucky for Lady Amelia and Lord Pierce?
Jake the Panty-Ripper (Book 1, the Phantoms MC Series) by KanyeInterruptedMe
Jake the Panty-Ripper (Book 1, the Phantoms MC Series)
KanyeInterruptedMe
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  • Votes 1,085,218
  • Parts 55
LIMITED TIME: Read this STEAMY Story and Earn FREE Bonus Coins From Dec 16- 22, read for at least 60 minutes and enter to win up to 120 Coins (5000 Winners) Maya, an innocent nurse, finds herself forced to accept protection from the Phantoms motorcycle gang, specifically the dangerous, irresistible biker, Jake Ford. ***** Maya, a kind nurse, has a normal life and a normal boyfriend, Sebastian. But one day she drops off a letter to a prison for a patient under her care, and finds herself being watched over by a dangerous, handsome biker. It turns out Maya is under the protection of Jake Ford, and despite her feelings for Sebastian, she can't resist the pull of Jake's strong arms, dark looks and chequered past. Soon criminals are coming after her, and Jake is the only one who can keep her safe. Will Maya hide behind her good-girl reputation, or let go and lose herself in the passionate world of Jake Ford? Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual activity, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designer: Ren T. Photographer: Michelle Lancaster Model: Jaxon Human
The Monarch ( Fated Series: Book 2 - Completed ) by steamyhot
The Monarch ( Fated Series: Book 2 - Completed )
steamyhot
  • Reads 4,518,023
  • Votes 61,134
  • Parts 10
After a barren mating that had lasted just shy of two years, Avery is hell bond on living a life away from power hungry bastards. And if she can help someone along the way, she would gladly make that extra effort. Finally managing to be in charge of her own life, she reaches out helping others overcome the difficulties of losing a mate, no matter the consequences. It doesn't come as a surprise, when she finds herself running a shelter for recently widowed or battered she-wolves. Only one thing remains a hardship: raising so many pups without the strong, tough, manly supervision. The small group of she-wolves and pups increases in numbers and becomes a movement that no longer can be underestimated or constricted in the limits of her childhood home. In times of uncertainty and opposition, with Alphas threatening to overrun their little establishment, Avery has no choice but to venture out of her comfort zone in the search of the combat instructor who could teach basic survival skills to the cubs. If what she fears ever becomes a reality, she would be glad that they would stand a chance in the power-struggle, where Enforces are nothing but a brute force to achieve the goals of power-hungry Alphas. Naively planning to secure the perfect combat instructor, Avery does not leave a room to account for nature that comes at her with a full swing. Winter storm and dreaded coldness that soaks the life out of her make her prioritize the help for a rabid-looking stray. After dealing with his biological father Pablo Alvarez, Jonathan Graves finally freefalls into the rage and darkness. They call it being berserk. For Jon - it is a nightmare. When he finally wakes up from it, he is taken in by opinionated, frustrating she-wolf, who nurtures him back to life, only to give him the boot. Or so she thinks, as Jon is dead set on picking his own time to depart! When Jon meets Avery, the heavens roar as the Monarch and the Rogue discover more than they had initially bargained for.
Royal Pain: The Origin (Book Two) by romolavinia91
Royal Pain: The Origin (Book Two)
romolavinia91
  • Reads 578,691
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  • Parts 22
This is the continuation of Royal Pain. The second book to my series of Mark of the Royals. Deva is alive but will she survive her new world as the crown to the vampire kingdom is handed down to her.
How To Be A Queen (Myths Finding Love #1) by AerithSage
How To Be A Queen (Myths Finding Love #1)
AerithSage
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  • Parts 44
Aerith always believed she was an ordinary mortal-clumsy, geeky, and completely out of place in the world. But on the eve of her 18th birthday, she discovers a shocking truth: she's no ordinary girl, but the long-lost daughter of the Fates, destined to rule the Underworld as Hades' queen. Thrown into the realm of gods and monsters, Aerith must learn to navigate her new life among immortal beings, where loyalty and power shift like the winds. Tutored by gods, pursued by ancient rivalries, and bound to Hades-a brooding, powerful god who's been waiting for her for centuries-Aerith faces the daunting challenge of learning how to rule an entire realm while still figuring out how to be herself. Can she rise to the challenge of ruling alongside the enigmatic Hades, or will the forces that oppose her destiny tear their fated union apart? With humor, heart, and a touch of magic, Aerith must learn the ropes of royalty and love in a world where even the gods themselves play by their own rules. How to be a Queen is a fun and fresh take on Greek mythology, blending romance, adventure, and self-discovery into an unforgettable journey through the immortal world.
UNBREAKABLE BOND [Man x Man] by adjoaq
UNBREAKABLE BOND [Man x Man]
adjoaq
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  • Parts 36
He was his first best friend, his first crush, his first kiss, and his first love... Chris Donovan has never known peace since that fateful night. He'd done something very bad. And he never dreamt he would ever come face to face with the person he'd wronged...the one person whose name made him shake with regret, pain, sadness and desire...the one person who could make his world stop, with a mere glance. Shane Lewis had everything that money could buy. He was a billionaire. Shane had the looks, power and money. His name put the fear of God into people. So what could render a hunk like Shane speechless, make him quiver in fear, and even make him wish for death? Each man had to learn the hard way that once you give your heart away, you don't so easily get it back. And no matter how much they pretend, they could never forget the taste of their first kiss. Theirs was an unbreakable bond! This story contains hot graphic sexual scenes...lots of it, mind-blowing passion and total hotness. Don't say I didn't warn ya. Peace! (Cover by the amazing SuperSonicPaGer)
Married to the Prince of Darkness (COMPLETED) by angeltwist
Married to the Prince of Darkness (COMPLETED)
angeltwist
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  • Parts 105
Amelia Hayden is busy senior at college with no time for boys, parties or fun. This all changes one Halloween night after she accidentally finds herself at the center of a cruel prank that sees her being offered up to the local legend, the Prince of Darkness, as his virginal bride. Believing the urban myth to be untrue Mia sets out to disprove it but is surprised when the Prince of Darkness turns up to claim his bride. Mia unexpectedly finds herself married to the handsome and mysterious Prince Luc. As Mia comes to terms with her new husband and martial vampire lifestyle she soon discovers that turning into a vampire has given her an unsettling ability to see the dead. When Mia starts seeing the ghost of her murdered sister-in-law, she begins a journey to uncover the truth about her murder and the dark secrets of Luc's past. #1 Vampire Book one of The Vampire Court Saga
Captive Romance by conleyswifey
Captive Romance
conleyswifey
  • Reads 466,335
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  • Parts 34
**Mail order wife, Rebecca Smallwood leads a boring life on her wealthy husband's Wyoming ranch. She deals with his daily remarks and annoyance toward her inability to provide him with a child--the one reason he paid a high price for her and the one requirement of her new life. **Brantley Mitchell has never known a day without danger. Born into outlaw life, fighting for survival is all he knows--that's why being hold up with a busted arm has made him more than a little riled. Then the gang rides in with the latest money making scheme.. a hostage that's all his to watch over. **Rebecca is terrified of her captor. Not for any of the logical reasons such as his ability to cause her a great deal of pain or kill her. No, she's terrified because of the desire that flares to life within her every time she looks into those dark gray eyes. **How will Rebecca survive her captivity and how will she ever return to her husband and look him in the eye after she's had a taste of captive romance?