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Man in the Mirror by AWwritesUread
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Aja Claire Evans was in search for a well paying job to help her grandmother. She needed something challenging to hold her attention and thought she found it as a personal assistant to the CEO of B & B, Inc. She was weary when she discovered that the job was not what it seemed. Aja would have to assist the CEO, but learned quickly she would also have to be the caretaker of the CEO as he, Mr. Blanchet, had a rare mental disorder. Each day, Mr. Blanchet is a different person with different personalities. The common thread, each man has strong feelings for Aja that can't be explained. Read as boundaries are pushed and lines are crossed in this tale of love, growth and understanding.
The Window Seat (badLuckbrides #1) by cheycierra
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In my worst nightmare, I'm on a plane. No, it doesn't crash and nothing gets caught in the engine mid-flight. There's no terrorist on board, nor is there a terrifying emergency landing (although I wish there was). The flight itself is actually lovely and I was happy before I got on. I'm on my way to one of my favorite destinations where I'm going to be living with the man of my dreams. My life, ascending into a place I never want to come down from. And then Simon crash lands back into my life and he's got a stowaway: everything I ever ran from. 18+ TW: adult topics, sex, miscarriage
Declan by MelyssaWhyte
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Declan "Boss" Packard is dominating and powerful, with a deep need for control. Being the leader of a Special Ops team at Knight Security, his missions are priority and his teammates are his life. The word "love" has never been a part of Declan's vocabulary and he has never been interested in romantic bullshit, but Lexi Bradshaw changes that in an instant. Lexi awakens every protective and possessive fiber of Declan's being, but when her past returns to haunt her can Declan surrender his need for control in order to save her life?
The Steward of Blackwood Hall by flights_of_fantasy
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Despite living thirty miles from London, Anabelle Latimer knows her chances of finding a husband in their sleepy village are as thin as cook's white soup. Then she discovers a kindred spirit in Mr. Fielding, the intelligent and handsome new steward from Blackwood Hall. It was a great shame that his position in life was so below her own, for he was exactly the sort of man she would have wished to marry. Anthony Fielding, tired of being the target of the ton's marriage-minded mothers, hopes to spend a relaxing week shooting and fishing in the country. Yet upon his arrival at Blackwood Hall he discovers an estate in chaos, and a friend in desperate need of help. He is quick to offer his knowledge and expertise, unaware that his generosity will have unexpected repercussions. The Steward of Blackwell Hall is a traditional Regency romance of approximately 66,000 words.
In the House of Secrets by amelierhys
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{2022 WATTY SHORTLISTER} {18+ COMPLETED} England, 1842 Lady Hutton, otherwise known as Penelope Chapman, cares not that her husband has a wandering eye. That is, until he wanders away completely--all the way to the continent with his mistress, where he's been for the last five years. Abandoned, Penelope decides she shall not spend her life living without the occasional night of casual companionship. But then Penelope meets British naval officer Beckett Ash, and she realizes that there isn't anything casual about him. The man who has been assigned to protect her whilst uncovering a smuggling operation at her summer house party is strikingly handsome, and their connection is increasingly difficult to ignore. There are only two problems. Firstly, Beckett hasn't a clue that Penelope already has a husband. And secondly, his best friend and fellow naval officer is Penelope's protective half-brother. What happens when Beckett decides to marry an already married woman?
The Grudge by MireyaZachani
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Bode is driven and ambitious, but maybe too hardheaded and impatient to make the right choices, that he has to do the unthinkable. Timi wants to go to school, provide for the family, and her grandmother's hospital bills all at the same time. But how will she make her grandmother believe that she isn't like her late mother? Or is she? Zika has only one rule: Men are worthless beings, not even the law can save them from her. But Dele is different in an annoying way. But how does one have a clean record and still be the Devil everyone says he is? Dele has never been so cursed in his life. His misfortune was becoming a voice that announced his presence wherever he goes. The same voice seems to have a hand in his growing relationship with his obnoxious lawyer. When different paths merge as one, and becomes a dead end, what becomes the best option if going back is not?
Ruby's Secret by sweetblunch
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She ran away to find freedom. She came home with a husband. Six years ago, rebellious heiress Ruby St. Clair vanished. After the tragic death of her parents, she traded her diamonds for a waitress's apron and her legacy for anonymity. She was happy. She was safe. Then she met Roman Vasquez. One whirlwind encounter with the calculated Spanish billionaire turned her world upside down-and ended with a wedding ring she never intended to wear. Now, realizing the depth of her mistake, Ruby is on the run again. But there's only one place left to hide: the home she swore she'd never return to, and the secrets she can no longer outrun.
Sapphire's Vow by sweetblunch
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One year of marriage. Two years of silence. And one night that changes everything. Sapphire St. Clair used to believe in fairytales. She thought she'd found hers when Loukas Spiridakou, the ruthless Greek hotel tycoon, swept her off her feet. But fairytales don't usually end in a cold divorce lawyer's office after only twelve months. Two years later, Sapphire has finally rebuilt her life. She's moved on from the heartbreak and the man who shattered her dreams of happily ever after. Or so she thought. Lately, Loukas is everywhere. Every gala, every corner, every shadow-her gorgeous ex-husband is there. He is reigniting an all-consuming desire that never truly died. Sapphire is ready to move on, but Loukas has other plans. And this time, he's not letting her go without a fight.
Amethyst's Scandal by sweetblunch
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One summer in Italy changed her life forever. Now, her secret is about to be unmasked. Amethyst St. Clair has everything she needs: a wealthy family, a beautiful life, and a son she would do anything to protect. But for years, one question has haunted the tabloids: Who is the father? Her cunning grandfather has already successfully played matchmaker for two of her sisters, and Amethyst knows she's his next target. To escape his pressure, she agrees to one last business trip to Italy. She expected a professional meeting. She didn't expect to come face-to-face with Franco Calvetti. He is still as gorgeous as the summer they met. Franco is now more powerful and more dangerous than ever. He's the man who broke her heart, and the one mistake she swore she'd never repeat. But as the spark between them reignites, Amethyst is terrified: What will the ruthless Italian prince do when he discovers the son she's been hiding for years?
Emerald's Pride by sweetblunch
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She's the world's most famous face. He's the only man who can see right through her. Supermodel Emerald St. Clair has it all: fame, fortune, and a jet-setting life most would kill for. With her three sisters now happily married thanks to their meddling grandfather, Emerald is the last one standing-and she's determined to keep it that way. She makes a deal with the devil: one final photoshoot for St. Clair Diamonds in the exotic sands of Saqr, and her grandfather will finally stop breathing down her neck about marriage. But when a series of disasters leaves her stranded in the desert, her only hope is the one man she can't stand. Khalil Al-Farsi is powerful, arrogant, and Emerald's oldest rival. Now, she's at his mercy, and in the heat of the desert, the line between hate and desire is starting to disappear.