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Out of Darkness by LiteraryLoveAffair_
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Out of Darkness They thought she was gone forever. Buried. Forgotten. A ghost of a girl who never made it home. But Olivia Romano didn't die. She was forged in violence, raised in shadows, sharpened into something unbreakable. And now she's back in a world that would rather she stayed dead. Her family wants her loyalty. Her enemies want her blood. And one man-dangerous, magnetic, impossible to ignore-wants all of her. He's the fire she shouldn't touch, the temptation she swore she would never give in to. Yet every glance, every stolen moment, pulls her deeper into a bond that could save her shattered soul... or destroy them both. Because in the world she was born into, love is a liability. And falling for him may be the one weakness she can't survive. Completed 10/15/2025
SHE DID NOT NEED SAVING by mili7b
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They thought she was lost. They were wrong. At twelve, Arielle survives on instinct, silence, and strength sharpened by pain. When violence finally puts her in the system's spotlight, the family that buried her is forced to face the truth-she was never weak, never broken, and never waiting to be rescued. This is not a story about saving a girl. It's about a girl who survived-and a family that must learn how to deserve her.
Brakes for nothing by telliy
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For the past 27 years Reaper has been searching for the love of his life after she disappeared out of the blue, with the hope of one day being reunited with her. One day an accident occurred, which revealed that Reaper had in fact had a daughter which he had never known about. But with her there is more than meets the eye. Jade 'Charlie' Valentino, had always felt as if a part of her was missing. After finding out that she had been lied to all her life, she leaves to clear her head, but instead finds more than she could have bargained for. See how the two strong willed people react when meeting. Will they get along and find a relationship they had yearned for, it will they be destined to clash for the rest of their lives?
Rowdy || 18+ || RH by WakeWriteWrath
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|| Reverse Harem || Four Men/One Woman || ⚔️ || "It's not about belonging to someone, but belonging together." Emersyn's life is in shambles. Her job? Gone. Her boyfriend? Gone. Her apartment? Gone. But just when she's about to hit rock bottom, she finds an ad for a cheap room with four roommates. Four very interesting, very attractive roommates. Moving in, she thinks it's just a place to stay, but it quickly turns into something more. These aren't ordinary roommates. They're complex, exciting, and each one stirs something different in Emersyn. Love isn't confined to just one heart here; it's a shared connection that builds and grows. But can Emersyn really love all four of these men? Will jealousy ruin everything? Dive into this steamy romance novel, where love knows no limits and the connection between Emersyn and her roommates blossoms into something beautiful and unbreakable. **Updated on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6pm EST/EDT**
Born To Kill - Book I {Rewritten} by GrissyQuinn
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"Lesson one. Never cross Alexander Valentino" I pressed on one of the knives in his hand. "Lesson two. Never call me Princess!" with that I gracefully cut his throat with my katana. His throat instantly started bleeding . Making the sounds of Santini drowning in his own blood, fill the room. "Remind me to never call you princess" Angelo said placing his gun away. "Never call me princess" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The moment she turned 18, Skylar Diamond was broken beyond repair by her own father. Tortured and trained in a facility to kill on command with no regrets or remorse. In seven years she became one of the most feared female assassins in the world. Her name captures the attention of a very powerful man. She gets recruited by Alexander Valentino, a most respected Mafia boss in New York City. She will help him fight a war against his enemy, but will he help her against her own war against her inner demons? Will her broken soul survive or will it shatter completely beyond repair? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This story cannot be copied or distributed in any way!
Second No More, a novel by imaginationgirl35
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I've dreamed of the perfect marriage ever since I was a little girl: a marriage complete with a hardworking husband while I tended to the home and our children, preferably four little rugrats to call my own. I dreamed of a life filled with laughter, joy, and success, a life we built together. I dreamed of growing old next to my husband, creating a great love story to tell our grandchildren someday. It all seemed so possible. I was raised to be the perfect wife, after all. From the outside, it seemed I had exactly what I dreamed of with the rich, determined husband; the brilliant, gaudy diamond ring; and the beautiful home filled with the hope of future children. Yes, it was all a dream come true. I should have felt grateful, really. The problem is, I also wanted a marriage based on love, passion, and affection, but those are the only things my husband cannot give me . . . . . . because they're reserved for her. For readers: * I do my best to proofread before publishing, but some typos and errors will slip through. Feel free to point them out! * Comments, active engagement, and helpful critiques are welcomed. * Mean, unnecessary comments that attack me, personally, or other commenters will be ignored and deleted. It takes a lot of courage to publish your work and for others to actively engage in a community. I'd like to keep this a safe and fun place to rage at imperfect heroes and cheer for darling heroines! * I'm not a spicy writer. I rather use my word count for plot, character development, and GROVEL!!! * Most importantly, I hope you enjoy the little world I'm creating. Happy reading, everyone! ADS/Imaginationgirl35
Complete Me (Book Three of The Kirkland Family) by hmmcghee
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Rose Kirkland recently lost the man she most admired. She isn't ready for her life to change, but she begins to realize that her life is a series of other people's lies and interferences. Cole Fuller needs a break. And his great-uncle's will has given him the money he needs to settle debts and get his life back on track. But he didn't expect a quiet, beautiful woman to get in his way. Rose and Cole want different goals for their lives. However, they just might need each other to gain those.
Compromise Me (Book Two of the Kirkland Family) by hmmcghee
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Josie Kirkland loves music. She loves her family. And she loves her new job... Travis Fischer loves music. He loves his band. And he loves his son... She wants him, and he always thought of her as that pesky little girl who liked to tease him relentlessly. Playing and working together will take a little compromising...on both their parts.
Broken Record by skaragray
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Stevie Marlowe has always been an alternative trendsetter. Starting out with bootlegged electronica remixes of popular songs from her dorm room, she ends up ditching her college degree to pursue independent DJ-ing full-time. She sets rules for herself: always have an original take, only make the kind of music she loves, and never get tied up with the corporate titans of the recording industry. But when one of her remixes goes mega-viral, she lands herself in some serious legal trouble with one of the world's biggest labels, Pacific Records. Benton West personifies one word: stoic. The incredibly brilliant and skillful CEO doesn't run one of the world's largest record labels by terror or force. He's calculative, discerning, and patient. So when an eccentric, beautiful young woman gets brought into his office, identified as the repeat intellectual property thief that his team has been working to track down for months, he doesn't seek to prosecute her. Instead, he thinks of how he can use her impressive talents for his company's benefit. But as Stevie spends more time with Benton, she realizes that something between the man and his veneer doesn't add up. Will Stevie find out Benton's secret before she's forced to leave him and her beloved music behind? Standalone contemporary romance. 50,000 when complete. #1 in #newadultromance
Breaking The Ice by ellieruewrites37
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When photography student, Willow Kennedy, gets offered an internship with her college's renowned ice hockey team, The Michigan Wolverines, she anticipates three things: 1) Her twin brother being an unbearable and over-protective nightmare. 2) Her photographs not making any real impact whatsoever. 3) The team completely shutting out the curly-haired girl pointing a camera in their faces. What Willow didn't take into account, however, was the Wolverine's team captain. Rumoured NHL first draft pick, dreamboat and total game changer- Tate Wilder. With his infectious dimpled smile, sparkling green eyes and addictive personality, Tate quickly turns Willow's internship into a life-changing and eye-opening experience- one filled with love, friendship and opportunities. Willow didn't meet the Michigan Wolverines looking for love, and funnily enough neither did Tate, but love soon found them. ********* "Pretty please?" Her lip juts out in an irresistible pout and you'd almost think she was a sweet innocent flower judging by the puppy dog eyes she's flashing me. But that image is little tarnished by the hand she has dipped into my boxers. I can feel my Adams apple bob as I reply. "O-okay. Fine, you win this time." The smile I get in response is absolutely blinding. A full, mega-watt grin with teeth, crinkled eyes and blush on the apples of her cheek. I'll let her win everything if I get that fucking smile in return.