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Whiskey and Wine by SophieShambles
Whiskey and Wine
SophieShambles
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Ally Anderson has the best life a girl could ask for. Good friends, a close family and her dream course. Everything's perfect-until it isn't. After disaster strikes the Anderson family, she can either fall behind or get with the picture. Getting with the picture comes with more drawbacks than it does perks. As the new legal guardian of her two younger sisters and the face behind her family's pub, her old carefree life seems like nothing but a fever dream. Roman Ledger has the whole world at his feet. As the recently crowned CEO of Ledger Industries, Roman must step into the esteemed boots of his Father and prove his worth to his company. Eager to impress, Roman's expansion plans are fast underway. With only one building left to buy out at urban sprawl's centre, Roman will stop at nothing to get the final piece: a family-owned pub, the Crystal Cavalry. After one night off the wagon lands Ally in billionaire Roman's bed, Ally recognises her sweet lover Roman as the same capitalist scumbag out to steal her bar. Attraction fizzles into hate and hate spirals into lust. Drawing the lines between business and pleasure is almost impossible when your enemy is already your lover.
Royal Fools by greenwriter
Royal Fools
greenwriter
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As Sutherland's new king, Emory Davercher faces countless challenges, but nothing as excruciating and frustrating as his mysterious, eccentric betrothed. *** When King Emory of Sutherland receives news that his betrothed is on her way to Sutherland, he sends her away before even laying eyes on the woman he has no intention of marrying. Months later, after a narrow escape from an assassination, he flees to his childhood home where he discovers a massive problem. Due to an unfortunate mishap, his betrothed has not left Sutherland. She's been in his secret estate all along. Grand Princess Florence Paulet of Gavaria and her cousin, Lucy, thinks her arrival in Sutherland will be easy. She doesn't expect that her betrothed, King Emory of Sutherland, will send her straight to an empty estate on an island where they fend for themselves for months. And when he finally shows up, he has the audacity to fool her by introducing himself as someone else. After having killed dozens of chickens with her bare hands to stay alive, and with lying as her ultimate weapon for survival since she left Gavaria, what else can an annoyed, blithe, and audacious Florence do? Of course, she has to return the favor and make him twice the fool. He thinks he's fooling her, and she finds fun knowing it's the other way around. As the harsh winter traps them in the estate, lies, little accidents, and undeniable attraction draw them together stronger than the snowstorm. But not as much as Florence's true reasons for leaving Gavaria, which are also making their way to Sutherland.
The Publicist's Plight (Book I in The Harrison Inc. Series) | ✓ by ceaselessmind
The Publicist's Plight (Book I in The Harrison Inc. Series) | ✓
ceaselessmind
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(Rewritten version of 'Playboy Rehab' - Wattys 2014 Winner) Leslie King is a publicist nestled in the heart of Los Angeles representing Garrett Harrison, president of Harrison Incorporated - one of the world's leading real estate and brokerage empires. Having had Garrett Harrison as her client for years, she has grown used to the uniformity in her job - not to mention the uniformity in her personal life. However, when Garrett Harrison shares the news of his retirement, Leslie's professional and personal life becomes anything but the harmonious routine she has grown used to. Sebastian Harrison - handsome Hollywood playboy and the youngest son of Garrett Harrison - enters Leslie's life in the most unusual of ways as she is asked to turn the King of Debauchery into a man fit and trusted enough to become the CEO of Harrison Incorporated. Even though Leslie vows to fulfill the expectations of the task handed to her, she soon discovers that Sebastian Harrison's past is darker and more complicated than what she has read and researched about him. Now, Leslie is caught between satisfying the expectations of her job description and helping the mysterious and twisted spirit that Sebastian Harrison possesses. Regardless of what choice she makes, Leslie knows that there is more to Sebastian Harrison than she could have ever prepared herself for.
The Desire Variable | Rewrite by DarlaCassic
The Desire Variable | Rewrite
DarlaCassic
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MATURE CONTENT, +18 ONLY When Andy starts a complex and steamy love affair with her new boss, she discovers there's more to his arrogant facade than she originally thought. ⸻ Andrea "Andy" Walker has landed her dream job at Kelex, a company she's admired for years. Her new colleagues have welcomed her with open arms, including the charming and sweet Oliver. But her infuriatingly attractive boss isn't so welcoming. Alexander "Lex" Coleman seems determined to drive her crazy. Despite her best efforts to resist him, Andy finds herself increasingly drawn to Lex's good looks and razor-sharp mind. As the tension between them heats up and their working relationship becomes more complicated, the line between personal and professional blurs. Can she have it all, or will she have to choose between her career and the man she can't resist? ⸻ "I'm telling you," I insist while he gets something from his nightstand. "I'm good. We effectively fucked you out of my system." "Great." He's back with a condom, and he's getting hard again. I'm not well-versed in men's anatomy, but it isn't something that should be already happening, right? I'm still not over it when he puts on the protection, throwing the empty package on the floor. Stunned, I don't protest or resist when he flips me around like a ragdoll, and it's only when I'm on all fours before him, my knees on the edge of the bed, that I understand what he wants. "Wait, I need a brea--" My complaints die in my throat as he pushes himself inside me with a slow but implacable thrust. Then comes the wet touch of his tongue, drawing a burning line in the hollow crest of my spine between my shoulder blades. He nuzzles his way up until his mouth is an inch from my ear. "Now, we're fucking you out of my system," he threateningly mutters. Oh, God... ⸻ This is a rewritten version with a better pace and fewer mistakes. You can find the full-length story on my profile.
Prince of Lies [COMPLETED] by rdiamond89
Prince of Lies [COMPLETED]
rdiamond89
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What would happen if Prince Charming married the Evil Queen? Only Frederick is anything but a noble fairy-tale prince. He's a power-hungry general with an unrelenting obsession of being the next King of Thescan. But before becoming the king, he must commit treason against his uncle, a madman who uses his ability to see into the future to thwart every assassination attempt on his life. Frederick's plans to seize the throne are expedited after losing a battle against a rival kingdom, and he must do anything to secure an alliance to protect his people-even if it means proposing to a monster. He marries Queen Arabella, the Widow Queen, a blood-thirsty vampyre who earned her name by brutally murdering all her royal husbands, making him her next target. He will use her to free his kingdom from the threat of invasion, overpower his uncle, and secure his throne once and for all. Only Arabella isn't easily influenced by Frederick, and he must prove himself a worthy ruler, warrior, and husband before she deigns to help him. But marriage with the Widow Queen will turn into a war of wills and dark desires. He will use love as a weapon. She will treat love like a game. Only one of them can have what they want. Frederick must manipulate the affections of the most dangerous woman in the land to stay alive, then kill her before she has the chance to kill him. But as he gets closer to securing everything he's ever wanted, an ancient evil will make itself known. He'll be forced to make irrevocable decisions, and one important question will stand between him and the Throne of Thescan: will he really do anything to become a king? RANKINGS: #1 Gothic Romance #1 Fantasy Romance #1 Dark Fantasy #1 Erotic Romance #1 Gothic Fantasy * Weekly publishing schedule: Friday 8pm EST Cover by MiblArt
The Professor (Book 2) by TheBibicalSinner
The Professor (Book 2)
TheBibicalSinner
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"So... you don't tutor, huh?" • • • Fate has a funny way of being a bitch. Cassandra Berry thought she was done with a certain mathematical genius, after having just spent one whole summer in his alluring, pleasurable company. When time ran out and reality snapped back, however, all she was left with was a broken heart and a scholarship to a prestigious college. Now, months later, the last person Cassandra expected to walk into her college was the very same man she left behind last summer. The same man who swore on one solemn thing in his life; that he would never tutor. The same man now destined to be her new professor. As time progresses and schemes, secrets, and old friends and foes alike come out to play, it wasn't hard to predict that things other than numbers wouldn't add up. - Even to a mathematical genius. *This book is a sequel to The Mathematician and cannot be read as a stand-alone. But whatever, it's up to you, do what you want.
The Desire Variable - Vol. I by DarlaCassic
The Desire Variable - Vol. I
DarlaCassic
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When Andy starts a complex and steamy love affair with her new boss, she discovers there's more to his arrogant facade than she originally thought. • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Having secured her dream job at Kelex, a company she's long admired, Andrea "Andy" Walker is more than ready for the next phase of her life. Her career is taking off, she loves her new city, and her colleagues have welcomed her with open arms - including sweet, boyfriend-material Oliver. Everything is perfect, except for her new boss, whose sole purpose seems to be getting under her skin. Alexander "Lex" Coleman is cold and arrogant, but also brilliant and movie-star handsome. To Andy's dismay, it isn't long before she finds herself more affected by him than she'd like. Contending with feelings she's never experienced before, Andy knows it's only a matter of time before temptation wins out. She's playing with fire, but maybe Lex is worth the risk of getting burned. • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Previously a Paid Story. Featured in many lists, and with two sequels shortlisted for the Wattys 2022! [[Word count: 250,000 - 300,000]] Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series. Previously titled Between the Lines.
Tipsy by authorMayLynn
Tipsy
authorMayLynn
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Hallie cannot stand her new roommate-the arrogant brother of her bestie's fiancé. That is... until she learns they share some seriously kinky fantasies. Turns out bartending isn't Mikah's only skill. *** Mulligan Series: Book #2 This book CAN be read as a standalone. *** 🔞 Rated R • 18+ Only 🔥 Mature Sexual Content 🖕🏻Graphic Language Copyright 2022 © - All Rights Reserved. You do not have permission to use any written material, any character likenesses, or cover art from this story. Anyone found doing so will be reported and presented a DMCA. Appropriate action will be taken.
Turning to Stone (Heart of Stone: Book 2) by tessalovatt
Turning to Stone (Heart of Stone: Book 2)
tessalovatt
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[18+] Teddy and Sophia share a complicated past, so when Sophia is offered the opportunity of a lifetime to work on Teddy's PR team, they decide to start afresh with just one promise between them: to have each other's backs no matter what. Maintaining a professional relationship isn't easy, though, especially since they can't keep their hands off each other. With stolen kisses and heated moments, the pair struggle to set clear boundaries between professionalism, flirting, and friendship. And then matters become even more complicated when Teddy's pristine reputation is threatened and their relationship is put to the ultimate test.
Sweet Spot by TheFeveredBookaholic
Sweet Spot
TheFeveredBookaholic
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Sierra Lancaster has had an agonizingly mediocre life. She grew up in a happy home, made loyal friends, graduated college, and is now pursuing her dream of running her own bakery. Boring, right? A story like this wouldn't be one for the books. At least not until you bring a hot neighbour into the mix. A tall, brooding, shredded (like, wash your clothes on those abs shredded), and wildly successful sports agent. Interested yet? It gets better. Said neighbour isn't just a rando, but Sierra's childhood nemesis that made her formerly chubby days a living hell. Now we're talking, aren't we? Holden Rey has always been the golden boy. Holden...golden...you following? You'd think the bitchy universe would do its job and throw some karma his way but to no avail. Not only has he got it all, but he knows it too. He also still has it out for Sierra and resumes being a jack-ass of epic proportions (and his ass ain't his only epic proportion) as soon as he realizes who the new girl next door is. It's the same old story with these two except this time, there's unwilling attraction and sexual tension underneath all the hate. Is it just lust or does the bitchy universe actually have a plan? So maybe this story is one for the books after all. *A hilarious, enemies-to-lovers, romantic standalone. Rated 18+ due to mature content. All rights reserved to TheFeveredBookaholic.*