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Ashes and Vows by slowburnlovers
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They were never supposed to fall in love. But now that they have-what happens when the contract ends? Maeve and Damian have endured secrets, sacrifice, and almost a year of unexpected desire. Their world is changing fast-power plays, headlines, and whispered doubts threaten everything they've built. When the deal is over and the mask comes off, they must face what's real between them... and what was just survival. Can something born from control and chaos become something worth fighting for? Or will it all burn with the truth? ⚠️ This is the sequel to The Auctioned Bride. Please read that book first to fully experience the story. ⚠️
Halfblood by slowburnlovers
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Mira is neither fully human nor fully vampire-and in a city where supernatural factions are constantly on edge, that makes her a threat to everyone. When a series of brutal attacks begins to unravel the fragile peace, she's forced to team up with a dangerously charming vampire who knows more about her than he should-and keeps teasing her about how incredibly good she smells. Caught between secrets, blood, and slow-burning tension, Mira must figure out who to trust before the darkness claims her for good. A gritty urban fantasy with slow burn enemies-to-lovers vibes, sharp banter, and just the right amount of bite. #18 darkfantasy 21.07.25 #88 fantasy-romance 23.09.25
Come Back To Me: Mafia Romance (18+ Only) by alekseixx
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Book Two in the I Am Not A Prostitute series. Warning: Mature Audiences Only!! -Strong Sexual Content -R-rated language -Adult situation #1 in Fiction on 1/10/23 #2 in Romance on 12/29/20 Book Two in the I Am Not A Prostitute series. *** Summary: "I hope you remember me. I hope you see something that reminds you of me. And I hope you smile and remember the memories we created together. And I hope your throat tightens up, and it finally hits you..." I felt a tear burning down my cheek "You never should have let me go." I slammed the phone down, my breathing was heavy, like someone was standing on my chest. I glanced outside, and stared at the rain that fell in sync with my tears. Come back to me, Sinister. *** Sinister Velkov was the leader of the Russian Mafia, after falling in love with a beautiful girl named Calla, he couldn't keep himself away. They fell in love, and got married. He thought he could protect her from the dangerous life of being a mob bosses wife. But he was wrong, no one is safe from the drugs, guns and death of organized crime. So he sent her away, hoping to keep her safe, promising to never see her again... Loving someone is a sacrifice, you give them the power to destroy you, and that's exactly what they do. Sinister Velkov was the Devil himself, but everyone knows...the Devil was once an angel. COMPLETED
Love After Ruin  by timmychris
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He destroyed her world to avenge the man who raised him. She was the innocent caught in the crossfire. When Shawn Fox lost his grandfather-the only true father figure he ever had-he vowed revenge on the family he believed was responsible. Years later, with power in his hands and fire in his heart, he bankrupts the family... and makes their daughter, Amy Thompson, his maid. Cold. Calculated. Unforgiving. That was the plan. But Amy isn't who he thought she was. And every day she spends quietly enduring his cruelty chips away at the armor around his heart. Then the truth shatters everything: It wasn't her family who caused his grandfather's death. It was someone far closer. Now, as guilt consumes him and the woman he broke turns away, Shawn is faced with the one battle he never prepared for-winning back the girl he tried to ruin. In a story where revenge burned bright, only love remains after the ruin.
It's Not Perfect by The_Queen_97
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Emma: shy, traumatized, and an ex-wild child. Duke: violent, abusive, and out for revenge. Ryder: sarcastic, sexy, and champion MMA fighter. Emma is determined to slide through freshmen year at college as if she were invisible; no drama, no risks, and especially NO BOYS. Nothing that could risk the quiet life she's gotten so good at living. Enter Ryder, an attractive and mysterious MMA fighter clad in tattoos and a fellow student at Emma's college. He has a notorious reputation for skipping classes, not to mention the fights he's constantly getting into and the trail of broken hearts he leaves wherever he goes. But there's something about him, something feral, that Emma finds fascinating. So when Emma's past rises up for another round, will Ryder be able to protect her or will he fall prey to his own past that may be even more dangerous than Emma could possibly have imagined? In a world filled with danger and suspense, only time will tell if love will triumph when it comes to two individuals who aren't perfect...until they're together. - © 2013 (PG-13) *Available for purchase on amazon.com with EPILOGUE included!!!
The Auctioned Bride | 18+ (?) by slowburnlovers
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𝘛𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺, 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮. 𝘛𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘧𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦. When Maeve Valentine steps onto the stage of the most secretive auction in the world, she tells herself it's just a year. One year of belonging to a stranger in exchange for saving her family from drowning in debt. For paying her little sister's medical bills. For surviving. But the man who buys her isn't a stranger. He's the boy whose life shattered the day she testified in court. The boy who lost everything. The man who made sure she'd forget him. Damian Ashwood is no longer the quiet shadow from her past. Now, he's powerful. Ruthless. Rich beyond measure. And he's been waiting years to make her pay. Legally bound to stay by his side for twelve long months, Maeve must marry him within the first thirty days, obey the rules, and never breathe a word of the truth. When she begs to see her family again, they go-together. As a couple. In love. It's a lie. It's survival. Until the lines between hatred and desire begin to blur. Because Damian doesn't just want revenge. He wants to own her. And he's willing to burn the world to keep her. #1 seductive 25.07.25 #1 twistedlove 25.07.25 #1 billionaire 25.07.26 #2 steamy 25.07.25 #5 enemiestolovers 07.09.25 #14 slowburn 07.09.25 #69 love 07.08.25
Bride of Alvar (Redemption Saga, Book 1) by SilverReins
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*completed NOW A PUBLISHED NOVEL!* An ancient Cursed bloodline, a world-crossed romance, tyrant kings, a princess with dragon wings, a forbidden love affair, and a sorcerer meant to reign in chaos... this is the Redemption Saga. Bride of Alvar What if your entire life your mother declared you're destined to wed a king from a magical world? Would you believe her? Probably not. I didn't believe her either, until a handsome, other-worldly king showed up to claim me as his bride. Despite my annoying attraction to him, I let the magical king know about a complication: I'm already engaged to somebody else. However, when monsters from Alvar's world kidnap my best friend, I find myself whisked away to his realm marrying him anyway. But marrying a man I barely know and adapting to a fantastical new world is nothing compared to learning just how many dark secrets my new husband hides and that the fates of both my world and Alvar's rest on MY shoulders. For the edited paperback of this book go to this link: https://www.amazon.com/Bride-Alvar-Redemption-Silver-Reins/dp/B08LNJL4LN Best ranking: #1 in Fantasy
After Curfew by SlytherinAfff
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Willow's always been known as the good girl with the wealthy parents who could do no wrong. Little do they know that this seemingly perfect girl has some less than perfect secrets; and the fact that she's been sneaking out past curfew every night since the beginning of summer isn't the worst one. Distancing herself from the people at school has become lonely, but everything changes when a group of bad boys that she meets after curfew one night transfer to her school and begin to take an interest in her; one even more than the rest. But will they be able to protect her when events from her past re-surface and begin to get her into more trouble than she ever wanted? ********************** We were a circuit, electricity flowing through us at every connection, every light touch igniting a heat that was exhilarating but dangerous. Like we could catch fire and burn to the ground at any second. "Did you take your own advice? Did you ever forgive yourself?" I whispered, my words evaporating in the heat around us. He moved towards me, trapping me against the car door as his lips traced over my jaw, down to my neck. "This," he whispered, his thumb tracing the waistband of my jeans, making my breathing falter. "Allowing myself to feel this happiness, to feel you...this is me forgiving myself." He kissed me, calming the raging storm in me and igniting a new one. I wasn't sure which would cause more destruction, but I knew only one had pretty blue eyes and a effortless smile that could convince me it was all worth it. It probably was.
The Sinner of Mute by mariarahaman
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A mute girl finds herself entwined with a powerful mafia billionaire who becomes dangerously obsessed with her. Despite her silence, his intense feelings compel him to pursue her relentlessly, ultimately forcing her into a marriage she never desired caging her in his world. A broken soul will be broken more by a Sinner. This Sinner who loves sinning without repenting.... ...without remorse. Join the journey of the mute with her Sinner by reading this Story. **IT'S A DARK ROMANCE STORY WILL CONTAIL 18+ SCENES, VIOLENCE, ABUSE, NON CONSENT SCENES AND SWEARINGS 🤬. I DON'T SUPPORT ANY OF THEM. SO IF Ur UNCOMFORTABLE PLEASE AVOID THIS STORY. THANKS***
Flames And Obsession  by Eruibara2
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She lost everything in a single night - her home, her family, and the freedom to choose. Now she's trapped in the arms of the man who should've let her burn... but didn't. He saved her not out of mercy - but obsession. And he's not done claiming what's his.