When I was just an explorer
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Darker Than Sin by LaurenJ22
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When good girl highschooler Ellie falls in love with an ex-convict, old family secrets come back to haunt them and keep them apart. ***** Living up to her "good girl" reputation had never been an issue for Ellie Browning, a small town Australian highschooler. That is until she meets Haze. Handsome, tattooed, and with a criminal past, he is everything she was taught to avoid. Unable to control their feelings, the two form an unbreakable bond that unearths family secrets and emotional turmoil for Ellie and everyone she has ever loved. With all odds against them, Ellie and Haze must ultimately choose between their love and familial obligations. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]
The Guy Next Door by LovelyWriter123
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Explicit Context... Successful, hard working, and no tolerance for non-sense attitude made Khloe Sparks the sophisticated, and cold hearted woman people feared. She never minded the loneliness her hard image brought and preferred the unattached life, that is until she blurts to her family that she in fact does have a boyfriend. Desperate she turns to her flirtatious neighbor Wes, a well known womanizer. Determined not to look like a fool in front of her family she makes a deal with Wes to pretend to be in a relationship with her, except this player doesn't want money, he only wants one thing. Her.  Too deep to back down Khloe plays along while keeping the icy walls around her heart up but can she keep Wes from capturing her heart? 
Bittersweet by Celestialworld
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He takes his other hand putting my hair behind my ear. Why is he doing this? He slowly brings his lips to my ear. I can feel his lips barely touching the top of my ear making me suck in a sharp breath. "I like knowing you're scared of me" He whispers. His breath hits my ear and fans out to my neck. I shiver at his words. He stays that way for a moment before sliding his hand down my forearm and slowly pulling his head away. Our bodies still touching, he looks down at me with a smirk on his lips before he lets me go and walks away without another word. ~~~~ He is not the same person anymore. He has secrets. With him in her life, it is just a bittersweet tragedy.
Paris Malady (#1 in The Billionaire Series) by YvieOluoch
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Lisa Williams is used to things turning South instead of North and it's why she always has a back-up plan. When she catches her three year boyfriend with cabin staff, her back-up plan kicks into action and she's off to her banshee friend. Jenny is more than happy to have her there; but it's the kind-eyed man who's turning her world around that has her one foot in and another out. Daniel Blanc has it all: money, charm, and a winning smile that has women sniffing after him. But that doesn't interest him. No, the woman doing the modern version of a chicken dance has a more appealing charm that could very well rival his. Her chin tilts up at every moment in challenge. Her arm could possibly be stiff stretched out to keep him and many away, but her eyes call him back with the purest, suppressed passion. She interests him. But she's not running after him, and that irks him. Paris is the route of a powerful magic. Every second, minute and hour it grasps at the core of your heart, tearing you open to reveal the truth of your essence, and if you're not careful, you'll end up like Daniel and Lisa, entrapped in your own malady.
Mateo - # Wattys 2017  by thestoryteller123
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Lucy Mathews didn't quite know what she was getting into when she agreed to be the personal assistant of Mateo D'Amico. Surly she didn't think she'd be getting twisted into a Mafia gang ran by his half brother or being in danger because hit men are constantly after her due to her fathers involvement with the Cartel more importantly Roco Santana head of said Cartel. What started off as an easy enough job quickly turns into a budding love between her and Mateo but will he be able to protect her ? Will he be able to love her back ? More importantly will he be able to save her from reoccurring past ? ..... " If your brother is head of the largest Mafia gang on this side of the world than what are you ? " I asked Mateo. He pushed me against the wall effectively trapping me. His blue green eyes locking dangerously with mine. " I am his brother, and your boss. " His hot minted breath fanned on my face. " Are you afraid now piccola ? " He questioned his hand lifting my chin and his head tilting ever so slightly in wonderment . " N-no. " I stuttered out more loudly than I intended. He raised one thick eyebrow at me. " Do you know what I hate bambina ? " I shivered as his breath fanned on me. When I didn't comment he answered himself. " I hate liars. " He whispered huskily. .................. Second book is out ! It's called Mateo: Famiglia
Temptations by AliceW12346
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Highest Rank: #10 in Adventure ======================================================================= Captain Gaspar is the most feared pirate in the world. He spends his days making trouble for the English militia. As the most bloodthirsty pirate, he runs the notorious yet secretive Pirate's Gulf. He leaves no witnesses and only rumors of his actions are enough to send the strongest of men shaking in their boots. With no one to have seen his face and no one to describe him, his secret remains safe. Captain Gaspar is a woman. Rosalina Gaspar grew up with pirates. She learned from the best until she became the best. When she attacks an Asian merchant ship and finds the map of a lifetime, she goes after the greatest treasure she's ever encountered. With the England militia hellbent on catching her and the treasure, the race begins and quickly spins out of control. A little betrayal A little adventure A little blood And a little love Rosalina's definition of treasure will change, for better or for worse.
Judge Me Not ... by Vanicao
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June has a one night passionate encounter with a stranger named Dmitri. She then returns to her very ordinary life only to realise that 'her stranger' is none other than wealthy Greek billionaire Demetrious von Kanaredes and her new client! June is furious that Dmitri lied to her and tries to keep their relationship strictly professional. Dmitri on the other hand, enjoyed his encounter with June. He is going to make sure that she does not slip away from him even if she claims to be dating another man! He will do anything to keep her ........ but the lady doth protest too much! Fabulous cover by Marionettesmask!
He Who Never Forgets (HWNF) by LoveCasteth
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"Jellyface" A deep voice stopped me. A deep sexy voice if I may add. My body straighten up. My mind went blank. I wait for what happen next. "You can't run away again," he breathe the words on the side of my face. His deep voice sent shivers down my spine, his warm breath tickles me. Since when this man came behind me? Immediately I turn around to feed my curiosity to face the one who's the ultimately last person I wanna see right now. Teddy. I was so shocked that I didn't realize I had sat down on the floor. The door behind me only a mere inch with my gaze fixed on him. He went down crouching in front of me and my gaze changed following his position. He flashed me his sweet smile, his eyes showed happiness like he found treasure. "Found you," his words sooth me, I don't know why. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ian Sebastian Knight~ an eligible bachelor which happens to be a billionaire who owns Knight Corp. He's a man in every maiden's dream. Despite all of his perfections, he's a mafia leader called RED, a merciless criminal who loves money and fame. Leah Alexandra William~ she's a vet who owns her own clinic, an introvert and sweet woman that only loves her family and animals more than anything.plus, she enjoyed her simple boring life. what happen when different world collide and the sparks ignites.. Can she love her knight in shining armor who helds a dark side? Can he protect her from any danger come from his dark world? #WARNING! not a plagiarism..my own work which is I rewrote again after I can't access into my old account. Maybe it looks similar to any other stories but I can assure it's my first original story. Expect cliches storyline and grammatical errors. ENJOY!!!
Believe: A Billionaire Romance by krystlelight
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#2 in triangle #3 in charming #10 in past #20 in dominating #47 in arrogant (Highest rankings) "I love you!" I said in desperation. "Really?" He laughed a humorless laugh. "You sure proved that. Play with me Cassy. Play. That's what you're good at." A tear dropped from my eyes. His eyes closed tightly, in pain. "I know everything, Cass. Never ever come anywhere near me again." *** COMPLETED In the new city of Chicago, Cassandra Anderson has come to start a new life- and take care of her chronically ill aunt. But a new life just might not be the best thing- not when she is caught between people who are tearing her heart apart. Jason and Rumes. Two guys with distinctly different personalities. And distinctly different roles. Her new life became a nightmare when secrets started to reveal themselves, and wounds and pain and long forgotten scars reminded them of their presence again. When her new life became a part of the old and what they had became broken.