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The Shadow Between Thorns - Book II: The Crown of Dusk by Ariannas_Life
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A year has passed since the fall of the temple and the sealing of the god. The sea lies still, frozen like glass - and beneath its surface, Elara sleeps, bound to Eryndor, the god of ruin and love. Above the silent waters, Riven wanders the shattered empire that once worshiped the divine. His wings are broken, his faith hollow, but his heart still remembers her voice. When the Crown of Dusk washes ashore - pulsing with life and calling his name - Riven is thrust into a new war between heaven, hell, and the remnants of humankind. The Church calls him heretic. The heavens call him cursed. But somewhere beneath the still sea, Elara stirs - her soul awakening, her divinity bleeding through the cracks of her prison. Love saved the world once. Now it may destroy it for good.
The Shadow Between Thorns: Book I of The Cursed Empire Trilogy by Ariannas_Life
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In the crumbling empire of Valmere, where the Church burns heretics and the moon bleeds red once each century, Elara Valen lives a quiet life among forgotten books and forbidden histories. But when a mysterious, blackened tome appears on her desk-one that writes in blood and remembers her name-Elara's life begins to unravel. Drawn to the ruins of a long-dead cathedral, she awakens something ancient: Riven, the fallen Celestial cursed to wander the mortal world for eternity. Once an angel of light, now a creature of shadows, Riven carries a torment older than the empire itself-and the key to his redemption lies in Elara's blood. As their fates intertwine, love becomes their greatest sin. The Church hunts them both, the curse stirs awake, and the line between devotion and damnation begins to blur. But some souls are bound by more than time. And when the gods demand blood, even love must burn.
Shadows of the Same Blood by Ariannas_Life
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Noah and Dillian were twin brothers-two sides of the same coin, but never equals. Dillian, the golden child, lived off praise, parties, and their parents' endless support. Noah, the quiet one, was ignored, underestimated, and left to build his own way. Years later, Dillian's reckless spending drags the family into crushing debt while Noah's tech startup explodes into success. Suddenly, the family that once dismissed him demands his help-and their greed turns dangerous. As Noah refuses to be manipulated again, his family spirals into lies, fraud, and public disgrace. What begins as emotional betrayal soon unravels into a battle for freedom, truth, and self-respect. "Family helps family," they say. But what happens when family only helps themselves? A powerful story of betrayal, justice, and breaking free from toxic bloodlines - Shadows of the Same Blood will make you question how far forgiveness should go.
For Granted: Regretful Childhood Friend by MovingOn458
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I was in college. With my childhood friend. In our first year there, I thought he would finally make the first move. It was so obvious something was happening between us. But he didn't. He dated. Other girls. Maybe, he needed a little more time to realize. The second year, he continued with this bullshit. But then, he did something he never did before: He kissed a girl in front of me. Enough. Tags: grovel, sorrow, kiss with OW, forgiveness, best friend, besotted hero, sport, college, new adult. Main couple: Chance and Erin Sex with others while friends. Player/Sport. College. No sex with others after confessing. Besotted hero. Besotted best friend. Grovel. Happy ending for the main couple. Second chance. Boyfriend. Possessive. Mine. Chapters: 20-25 chapters with epilogues "So - He starts, clearing his throat - I want to apologize for yesterday at the party. Really apologize. I really didn't mean that... I didn't mean that to happen, I promise you. Ashley come on to me and.... Well, the rest you saw. I didn't mean to upset you. I am sorry for this babe. - He says, looking into my eyes, waiting for a response." Just read if you like HEA and forgiveness.
Boss's Woman - Regretful Hero by MovingOn458
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-Completed- "I already said I am not dating her. Of course, I am not dating her." "Why would you give her attention then? I don't like it." She said whining. "Because she is overweight and I want to help. Nothing more, okay? She is just someone I am training with." He answered with a glimpse of impatience in his voice. I decided to start training to lose weight because I was chubby all my life and didn't like the way I was feeling about myself. I couldn't look at myself in the mirror and see a beautiful, desirable woman. I started in this famous Gym and everything was going perfectly fine. I didn't know, though, why I was receiving special attention from Mr. Belanov, the boss who owned the Gym. It was strange but I was sure he was just being kind. One day, though, I heard the most hurtful words coming from him. He was talking to someone else and didn't know I was hearing. I wouldn't give him the chance to hurt me ever again. Main couple: Dimitri and Charlie Tags: regret, forgiveness, second chance, love, trainer, gym, OW, overhead, chubby heroine. Kiss on OW. Talking bad things about her. Besotted hero. Besotted trainer. Grovel. Happy ending for the main couple. Second chance. Boyfriend. Separation for week/months. Possessive. Mine. Strong language. Chapters: 20-25 chapters with epilogues
I Thought You Would Cry - Regretful ex-Fiancé by MovingOn458
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Aiden ended our engagement because he felt I wasn't doing what was expected of me. He was about to sign a big contract with a famous soccer team and the wives of the other players started badmouthing me, saying I was provoking and insulting them. He came home one day and ended our engagement and I accepted it without arguing. He was outraged by my attitude. What did he expect me to say?
On His Knees: Regretful ex-Husband by MovingOn458
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-Completed- We were married for a year. It was a dream marriage, and my husband was a dream man. Unfortunately, someone from his family was deadly set on destroying our lives. And, one day, when I was not expecting, everything was gone. My husband kicked me out of our home. He humiliated me in the worst possible way. Told me to never dare show my face again in front of him. He divorced me like I was nothing. Now... Tags: HEA, grovel, happy ending, marriage, divorce, regret, forgiveness Main couple: Nicholas and Rebecca No cheating. No other women or men. Celibate. Besotted hero. Besotted ex-husband. Grovel. Happy ending for the main couple. Second chance. Divorce. Separation for week/months. Possessive. Mine. Strong language. Sex scenes. Chapters: 20-25 chapters with epilogues "How can I, babe? How can I leave, how can I leave? Babe, don't ask me to leave. I know I don't deserve the time of your day. But I can't stay away my love. I can't. Please, If you have any mercy to spare me, I will take it. Anything you want to give me, I will accept. Just don't ask me to leave... Rebecca....!" Just read if you like HEA and forgiveness.
The Wife He Betrayed (Now available on Gumroad and Selar) by BenjaminVelvet
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Leticia Lovelace believed in patience. She believed in promises. Most of all, she believed in the man who swore he would wait forever. For five years she endured miscarriages, IVF cycles, injections, and heartbreak-while her billionaire husband Victor Diaz held her hand in every waiting room and promised she wasn't broken. He lied. On their fifth anniversary, Leticia receives a message from the one person she trusted almost as much as her husband: her younger sister, Eva. The photo shows a newborn baby. Victor's baby. Leticia doesn't scream. She doesn't cause a scene. She walks away and erases her husband with surgical precision. Within days the scandal destroys Victor's reputation. But Leticia doesn't stay to watch him fall. She disappears. Months later, far from the wreckage of her old life, Leticia discovers something impossible-she's pregnant. The miracle she prayed for. And the one man who will never know about it... is the child's father. Until fate forces them into the same waiting room. Now the truth is unavoidable. But this isn't a love story about forgiveness. It's a story about consequences. Because some betrayals break more than hearts. They change who you become.
Kaelen & Elowen 18+ (Completed) by BookishDae
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Copyright © 2025 by Bookish Dae Elowen thought her whirlwind romance with Kaelen was a fairy tale-until she discovered she was his rebound. Two years into their marriage, she overhears the devastating truth: he's secretly remained close to the glamorous ex he never told her about, and their entire relationship began as a bet among his friends. Heartbroken, Elowen walks out. Now, Kaelen must embark on a grueling journey of redemption. To win back the woman he truly loves, he must cut ties with his past, confront his own failings, and prove through relentless, humble action that his love for her is real-and that she was never just a consolation prize.
Leo & Chloe 18+ (Completed) by BookishDae
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Copyright © 2025 by Bookish Dae Crushed by work, Leo sought release. His wife was exhausted, but her sister was all too willing. A secret affair began a thrilling escape for him, a calculated seduction for her. But when his wife discovers them, the devastating fallout forces a choice: can a marriage survive the ultimate betrayal, especially when the other woman is family?