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What Love Isn't: The Love Story That Wasn't by midnight_edit
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Nina thought she knew what love was. Engaged to James, she imagined a future built on trust, respect, and shared dreams. But when his ex, Tina, suddenly reappears, cracks begin to split the foundation of their relationship. What starts as an unsettling hug spirals into late-night calls, secret meetings, and blatant disrespect that leaves Nina questioning not only James's loyalty, but her own worth. Each attempt at reconciliation is met with gaslighting, blame, and emotional bruises no apology can mend. Friends warn her, her instincts scream at her, but her heart clings to the hope that love can be salvaged. Until the truth shatters it completely: photos, undeniable and devastating, of James and Tina together. In the wreckage of her engagement, Nina is forced to confront a painful truth, love is not supposed to humiliate, diminish, or break you. Walking away becomes both her hardest and bravest choice. Months later, healed and whole, she stands at the altar with a man who embodies everything she once thought she'd never find, gentle strength, unwavering respect, and a love that chooses her every single day. What Love Isn't is a raw, Nigerian-based contemporary romance about betrayal, resilience, and the courage it takes to leave the wrong love so you can be found by the right one. It's a reminder that heartbreak doesn't mean the end of your love story, it just clears the path for the one you truly deserve.
UNFAITHFUL HEART by Gunj40
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Seraphina Hayes always believed she would recognize betrayal if it ever came near her marriage. She imagined it loud. Obvious. Unforgivable. She never imagined it would look like this. Like her husband smiling at another woman the way he used to smile at her. Like late-night messages that weren't inappropriate - just intimate. Like emotional comfort slowly being outsourced. And she definitely never imagined standing outside a glass office in downtown Los Angeles... Watching her husband hesitate before pulling away from another woman's lips. The kiss wasn't hungry. It wasn't desperate. It was worse. It was familiar. And in that single second - She realized she had already been replaced emotionally long before that moment happened. She didn't scream. She didn't storm in. She simply turned... And walked away from the life she thought was unbreakable. Sequel of the novel tilted 'Unfaithful Promise' is out. Do read
Don't Mess With Her by xxwintersxx
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*Spin off to IASWAD but can be read as a stand alone.* "I care! It doesn't matter what you think. You are mine. No one else can have you but me." He says. He got closer and I smelled something that could explain everything he said. "Giraf-ryder. Stop. You're drunk and saying stupid stuff." I say trying to push him but he doesn't budge. "Just put it on. Like I said, I don't want anyone eye fucking you." He growls. Okay... "And how would you know if anyone did that?" I say narrowing me eyes at him. "Because I'm a guy and it's not that hard to do." He says maintaining eye contact with me. "What do you mean?" I raise an eyebrow. "I'm doing it right now." He smirks. Okay, let me just say that his smirk is gorgeous. "Yup. You're drunk." I say. "I'm not kidding." "And what do you see?" I already know but I just want him to say it. "Oh, baby, you don't wanna know." He says. -•- Liliana Ava De Ville; stubborn, wont stop until she gets what she wants, that typical; I-ran-away-from-you-bullying-morons-but-came-back-smokin'-hot, you name it. She's that girl you shouldn't mess with. Ryder Black; no one really knows his story but one of his closest friend Kyle, who happens to be Lili's brother. He's always moody, pms-ing, doesn't give two fucks and never stays with the same person for more than 5 days. Will all that change now he's met Lili? (This book is inspired by the book I Was The Fat Girl written by @siren321) -•- *puts on the old Disney channel intro music and a Disney channel star holding that magical wand* "Stay tuned on Disney channel!" (Cover by @wifiequeen ❤️)
My Brothers Best Friend by StormyWinter
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"If this was published, I'd buy it" Rhi can have any guy she wants but she goes for the guy she has been friends with for years. Unluckily for her he is her best friends brother and Rhis brothers best friend.
Unintended Consequences by eim1993
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"You just have no idea." His voice was thick with restraint. "W-what," I breathed. His gaze flicked to my lips as his thumb stroked again. The calloused pad against my soft flesh sent goosebumps down my arms. His once warm eyes were dark as they lifted and bared into my soul. "What you do to... men." His husky whisper weakened my knees. I almost fell but his other hand settled on my hip, pulling me closer to him. "What you do to me," he added on a breath. The hand on my jaw shifted. His fingers left trails of tingles as he slipped them back slowly, under my earlobe and into my curls. *************************************************** As a young girl, Charlotte Avery's favourite pass time was daydreaming about her Prince Charming: Archer Johnson. She never stopped to consider that Archer was her brother's best friend.. Or that he always appeared severely creeped out by her attention. On her 16th birthday, Charlotte received a harsh reality check. Realizing just how embarrassing she had been acting, she swore to never make a fool of herself in front of Archer again. The problem? She is about to head to college and unfortunately it's the same school where Archer is currently the star quarterback. Follow Charlotte during her first year at USC as she juggles new experiences, social anxiety, family drama back home, and avoiding Archer. These are the unintended consequences of an embarrassing childhood crush. *************************************************** Top Ranks: #1 - Hot #1 - Collegeromance #1 - Brothersbestfriend #1 - Football #1 - Brooding #1 - Slowburn #1 - Quarterback #1 - Athlete #2 - Newadult #2 - Player #5 - Badboy #73 - Romance ***************************************************
The Past Between Us by Reeyu97
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When devastating circumstances caused Scarlett Hudson to leave her home town she never imagined that another tragedy would force her to return three years later and the past she had tried so desperately to bury would start clawing its way out. If all that wasn't enough, her former bestfriend Hunter Adams, the person whose betrayal had cut her the deepest three years ago, seems hell bent on doing everything in his power to win her trust again. As secrets from the past begin to unravel Scarlett is forced to question everything she once believed in.
Hers | ✔ | (Editing) by nadia__writes
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❝I know love can be as pointless as it is to Nancy, and perhaps even as revolting as it is to Bill Sikes, but for me, I don't think it would be half as bad with you.❞ Somehow he always knew he was hers, He just needed a reason to believe it was true. ◈◈◈ A girl who loved reading, A boy who lost hope, A story on how two different people can connect in ways they never knew. Because fear isn't just a word, Love isn't just an emotion, Forever isn't just a promise, And Rose McLean isn't just a regular girl.
Without You by AshlynPope
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Aubrey Wilson has the heart of an angel. As the type of person to always trust in others, she's admirable to peers. A total darling, but with a sadness that encases her heart. Anyone could shrink down in fright at the receiving end of Luke Taylor's infamous glare. Tall, muscular, dark-haired, and handsome, he's no stranger on or off the field. Not a kind stranger either. A total brooding asshole, but with a sadness that encases his heart. --- "You didn't have to hit him or anything," I lie my head on his broad, strong shoulder. "He shouldn't have touched you like that," he tucks a curl behind my ear. ~Strong Language~ ~Mild Violence~
The Bad Boy's Nerd by Elsie_Justine
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"Leave me alone," I screeched when he backed me against the wall. "Why," he asked in a husky voice. "Cause I hate you," I stated. "You suck at lying," he whispered then connected our lips. Claire Collens: A straight A student. High School Sophomore. Never had a boyfriend. And has lived next to Ian her whole life. Ian Baker: Always in trouble. Has been arrested twice. Lucky if he even gets a B. Sex is all he likes. Uses girls left and right. Neighbor? What neighbor? Ian has never noticed Claire and Claire well she finds him interesting. During their sophomore year will they tear each apart or fall in love? ~~~~~~ explicit content, strong language, and possible triggers. Please enjoy!!~~~~~~