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Unholy Matrimony by xxinlove
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Tobias and Talia are complete opposites, yet thrown together in an arranged marriage. Can they navigate married life in the wake of a terrible tragedy? ***** After being pressured into an arranged marriage to merge their families' companies, Talia and Tobias are stuck living together as husband and wife. Although they are both unhappy, neither tries to make the best of it. Tobias is too busy, and Talia is too distraught by the tragic death of her former fianceé, Jason. But as time goes by and they spend more time together, an undeniable attraction develops between the two. Despite this, Tobias can't seem to see past his jealousy of Jason and accept Talia - and Talia, plagued by guilt, is unwilling to let Jason go. Are the two heading for better - or are they headed for far worse? [[word count: 50,000-100,000 words]]
The Substitute Bride by sweetblunch
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Sicilian heiress Laila Fiorenza is ordered by her strict father to meet the Greek billionaire fiancé of her runaway twin sister in her stead in order to keep the Fiorenza's prestige intact. But can this prim and proper princess truly shoulder this sham of an arrangement as a substitute bride? *** The sweet and lovely Laila Fiorenza was groomed to be a perfect lady by her prestigious and noble Sicilian family. But what happens when she is given a task of a lifetime by her own father--to pretend to be her rebel twin sister and meet Nikos Pallis, the fiancé of the runaway Leila? Can she truly adjust from her sheltered life in the old town in Sicily for bustling New York as a substitute bride? Cover design by Rayne Mariano
Love Not Included (An Arrange Marriage Story)  by zeboplier
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You are cordially invited to the wedding of Theora Botsaris and Nicholas Markopoulos. The marriage marks the union of two elite Greek American families. It meets all the necessary requirements according to tradition. Greek, check. Rich, check. Status check. Love? Eh not so much. So please come to see how two strangers forced together by their respective families deal with each other...
Bessa by Whiskeyqueenn
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COMPLETED "Let me see your face." Savage, fierce, unforgiving, the world of the Far North is nothing like the land of Dunes where Bessa was birthed. From the first moment Bessa's feet touch the Far Northern land she has to fight tooth and claw for her rightful place within a pack that holds strict to the Old Ways. She will face competition for space within her mate's heart that he has already given to another. Bessa will face a hunger that she never thought she would ever have to hunger for...Love. Bessa holds her own secrets that will test her Moon's gifts to the limit. Bessa from across the sea will captivate your minds and your hearts as she faces challenge after challenge to rise to the top. There is a reason they will call her Luna.
The Billionaires Son by kikiceleste_
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I smiled again, this time I noticed Nick looking across the table in my direction. His gaze was intense, there was something about it. It was intense, intimidating, sensual, but charming all at the same time. Stop it Tessa. Said my subconscious. You two couldn't even bare to be in the same room with one another a few weeks ago. Stop you do not find him attractive. I kept thinking that telling myself this would help me...but it didn't. He moved his index finger along the rim of his glass, I every so often would catch his bright green- gray eyes look in my direction. I looked down at my hands which were cupped together in my lap. Stop it Tess! "I'll help you clear the plates." His mother said to his father, after we ate. They both stood up and took the plates into the kitchen. Leaving me alone with him. Crap. Tessa Erickson is a beautiful, single, twenty-six year old woman who works for a big named company in New York City. All was great in her life, until she got partnered with a tall, well dressed, exceedingly handsome, arrogant, flirtatious playboy named Nicolai Piercy. Who also happens to be the son of the man who owns the company Tessa works for. As they deal with their own personal problems inside the office and outside, will they begin to see eye to eye, will the way they feel towards each other ever change and will Tessa end up falling for The Billionaires Son? So read along as Nick and Tessa deal with the struggles of life and love. Cover created by: kikiceleste_ Rated PG-13: (Strong language, sexual situations)
The Sheikh's Forbidden Jewel by Raggedrobin
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This hot contemporary romance in exciting settings was a Top 50 semi-finalist in Harlequin's So You Think You Can Write 2015 competition. Enjoy!
Taming The Bitch by sweetdreamer33
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Meet Stella. Beautiful, rich and smart, a pampered daughter with royal blood. At an early age, she was arranged by her parents to marry Eros Petrakis - at the right time. As an obedient daughter, she agreed into this. But when she met Eros' cousin, Tristan Latsis, she had a change of mind. She fell in love with Tristan and was willing to fight for their love. BUT... was Tristan worth fighting for? Meet Tristan. Abandoned. Hated. Deprived. Unloved. Tristan learned to survive on his own. He surpassed the struggles and hardships he experienced at an early age. But he became a bitter man. Then she met Stella. The girl who softened his stone heart. He thought everything was magical... until he found out about Stella's betrothal to his cousin, Eros. Read the LOVE-HATE story of Tristan and Stella. You will enjoy this.
Runaway Fiancée by sweetdreamer33
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Meet Lily. A smokin' hot bikini model with a sexy Colombian accent. Lily is engaged to a famous Telenovela actor, Dylan Cooper. But how come another man, Xander Valiente claims as her fiancé too? Meet Xander. The gorgeous Italian billionaire that claims Lily as his missing fiancé. He believes that Lily is Mia Stewart - his very demure, conservative and innocent long lost love. Xander is a desperate man. He won't give up until Lily admits that she is Mia. He is willing to do anything and give everything just to have her back in his arms. How sure is he that Lily Rojas and Mia Stewart are the same person? Both women speak in different accent. Lily is liberated while Mia is conservative. And most of all, Lily doesn't recognize Xander. She claims that it's the first time she set eyes on him. Is she lying or not? Find out in this new funny love story of Lily - Xander - Mia.
Lucia and the Bodyguard by sweetblunch
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When someone comes back in your life without notice... Lucia Salazar, a world's renowned fashion designer thought she had everything in life. Fame, wealth, and a string of suitors who wants to win her favor. But she still remained distant to the rest of the world guarding her heart zealously. Success comes with danger. She recently found out that she had a stalker who was obsessed with her. Despite her protest, her brother and his wife hired a bodyguard to protect her all the time. Much to her horror, the man they hired was no other than the man who can set her heart into a gallop. Lucia would not let him enter her life again not after his disappearing act before but he's still as stubborn as she remembered him. Now she doesn't know what's more dangerous her stalker or her new bodyguard?
The Fall Of A Drama Queen by sweetdreamer33
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Emerald did not want anything to do with Harry Allen again. He broke her heart when she was young. But, when he offered her to make a crown for the Queen of England, she immediately accepted. The Queen's crown would be the highlight in her first jewellery exhibit. But things did not turn out according to her plan. Her life turned upside down when she went with Harry in England. The more it became chaotic when she met Prince Philip, the next in line King. **Fall in love in this funny love story of our favorite drama queen, Emerald Petrakis. Let's travel with her to England to meet the Royal family. **