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NEXUS by Avinaphile
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#1 in Deals & Desires Series The life of a sunshine professor Pankti Bajaj(24),takes a drastic shift when she faces the harsh reality on her wedding night that she isn't married to her fiance instead to his elder brother - Maahir Raghuvanshi (30), a grumpy businessman, owner of Elayne Group of Hotels which he inherited as a part of his family's legacy. She was betrayed by life, shattering her dreams and wishes connected with her fiance whom she met through an arranged marriage setup but now she is bound to be the wife of Maahir Raghuvanshi and has no option other than to spend the rest of her life in Raghuvanshi Mansion where each wall has a story to tell, a mystery to solve. But here comes the question - Was that game actually planned by destiny or was there someone who wanted them to tie themselves in the sacred knot of marriage? If yes, then who is it?
Beautiful Infatuation by PurnimaNegi
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The worst mistake that Sneha could do was to save a girl from getting assaulted. That is because the girl whom she saved was none other than the sister of the Mafia boss of Mumbai. Turned out that the mafia boss started doubting Sneha for being an accomplice of the assault. But, when her innocence was revealed, the unfortunate had already happened. The mafia boss had developed a beautiful infatuation with her. And, he would not stop until she is his. This is the story of Sneha, who comes from a humble family and wants to have a simple life. But, life threw her straight into the arms of a lively hurricane...the boss of Mumbai Mafia. How will she try to free herself from the chains of the man who is determined to have her in his life? Or will she succumb to his passionate desires? (Regular Updates) {Beginning: 1 Oct 2021}
From being arranged to love!!! #An Indian Love Story by caffecorretto
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"Please.. you have to go... we can't do this.." she tried. "No... you are mine, only mine." He said once more, reciting the words over and over again. "Only mine!". With that he claimed her mouth. She prayed that her parents were still sleeping down. Soon his lips travelled down, Biting and sucking the flesh of her neck. It hurt her a lot. But the pain was long gone as she realized what was happening. He was marking her....branding her his own...... Only his! ************************************ How does it feel to get married to a stranger? To have an arranged marriage with a guy you haven't met before? That is what happened to Dhruvika and Cherry. Dhruvika Sanjay, her dream was to become a well settled fashion designer. But what comes as a shocking news takes a new turn in her life. Meet cherry. Ram Charan IPS. A young arrogant officer who has sworn to swipe off the dirt in the city. How does the journey of the 2 takes away from the first meet to a life forever?
HIS CAPTIVE EMPRESS | 18+ | SEQUEL 1 by BOOKISHALPHA
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Major trope- • Extremely shy submissive fl X Cunning Dominant ml • Innocent princess X Mafia king • She fell first X He fell harder Darkness looms over two fractured worlds-one bound by royalty, the other by ruthless power. Their fates collide in an unholy alliance born of vengeance, hatred, and secrets. She is Vaishnavi Singh Rathore, the silent princess. Branded a curse since childhood, she has chosen silence as her shield, her green eyes speaking the words her lips never could. He is Devendra Pratap Rao, the mafia king. Cold, calculating, and unyielding, his grey eyes hold storms, his touch a dangerous promise. A man who detests human connection-yet, with her, the rules shatter. Bound by a marriage neither wanted, they stand on opposite ends of a legacy soaked in blood. She runs, her anklets jingling with every step. He walks, his pace calm, unhurried-a predator stalking his prey. "You can run all you want," his deep voice echoes, laced with dark amusement. "But you'll always end up here. With me." She gasps as he corners her, his hand brushing against her waist, fiddling with her chain. His grey eyes burn like molten fire as they lock onto her, pinning her in place. She clutches his collar, trembling, caught in a game of dominance and defiance. "You're mine, princess," he whispers, their noses brushing as the tension between them crackles like a storm. "Every heartbeat, every breath-mine." Her silence speaks louder than words. And in that silence, a dangerous obsession blooms, one that threatens to consume them both. "His: Captive Empress"- where silence speaks, and the fire within burns brighter than destiny itself.
𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐝 (Royals Trilogy #1) by writtenbyavi_
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{Previously known as Kainaat} | Completed on Scrollstack | In a web of lies, even the truth can strangle you. Trinity Academy is more than just a school-it's a kingdom, ruled by the rich, the powerful, and the ruthless. Beneath its golden halls, secrets fester, scandals thrive, and betrayals are just another form of currency. The students? Beautiful, untouchable, and drowning in their own sins. Trinity isn't just their playground-it's their sanctuary, a place where even the darkest truths are carefully concealed under layers of gold and glitter. Kainaat Sharma, a scholarship student, walks in, with no intention of playing their games. But the elites don't take kindly to outsiders, especially ones who refuse to bow. She's caught in their world, tangled in their scandals, and dragged into a storm she never saw coming. And in Trinity, you either learn to play the game or get buried beneath it.
His gilded Cage | 18+| Completed by 234qwe
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"Millions of reasons, Tanya. All perfectly legal, or perfectly arranged to seem that way. I don't make threats. I explain consequences." He stepped close to her again, cupping her chin with his hand. His touch was like ice. She was too terrified to pull away. "So, you will sit tight. You will go to your school. You will teach my nephew. And you will look very, very pretty while doing it. You will not make me angry again. Understood?" A single, hot tear of pure, helpless rage escaped and traced a path down her cheek. He saw it. His dark eyes glittered with a perverse kind of satisfaction. He leaned in, his lips brushing her cheekbone where the tear had fallen. The kiss was chillingly soft, a brand of ownership. "You see?" he murmured, his breath warm against her skin. "You look so pretty when you cry angrily. Like a good girl who finally understands her place." ___________________________________________ Love is a lie they tell to make obsession sound pretty. When Vardaan Rathore, a man whose bloodline was woven with power and violence, walked into her classroom, Tanya saw a negligent uncle. He saw the first and last woman who would ever tell him no. His obsession became her sentence. There was no courtship. Only a silent, brutal campaign of possession. Her life decided to conquer a queen, and the beautiful, terrible ruin he made of her in the process. #1 forced love #1 Darklove #1 toxichero #1 runawayheroine #1 Captive Romance #1 Manipulation #1 Political Romance #1 hacker #1 Brokenheroine #1 Forcedintimacy #1 Forced relation #1 Darkromancebooks #3 Indian #3 desi #3 teacher #4 badboy #4 broken #6 possessivehero #33 toxic #35 Dark romance #58 youngadult
His Destiny Her Love (BOOK #1) ✔ by RinkaChetri
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This book is published on 19th January, 2026. It is available for purchase on Kindle/ Amazon/ Flipkart/ Barnes & Noble. You can also listen to it for free only on my YouTube channel @RinkaChetri. Connect with me on my website https://rinkachetri.com. I love to hear from my readers! ❤WINNER of the WATTPAD INDIA AWARDS 2019 and featured by THE TIMES OF INDIA❤ Book #1 (DESTINY series) [COMPLETED ✔] ABOUT THE STORY: Sapna Verma, a doctor by profession is hired by the head of the national security department to cure a renowned billionaire Siddharth Singhania. To add more to her responsibility, she is also endowed with a confidential mission other than her original profession. Siddharth Singhania, the twenty-eight year old billionaire fights for his life in the city hospital after being shot twice by some mysterious killer. Unknown to many who are personally in contact with him, he is also working as a secret undercover agent for the security department in Kolkata. Therefore, the security head Mr. Karthik Ghoshal takes a greater interest in solving the mystery behind his honest cop's miseries. Read through the thrilling story to discover the mysterious killer who is responsible behind the gunshots, and how Sapna helps Siddharth to survive from the attacker who is still out in the open. As you immerse in the world of Sapna and Siddharth, you will fall for the romance that brews between them. Are there chances for their relationship to develop amidst all the tumultuous journey they undertake together? Will they fall for each other or is it destiny that comes in their way to break them apart? Will his destiny bring him closer to her or will her love push them afar? Copyright © 2018. All rights reserved. Total Word Count: 79,000 Start Date: 30/06/2018 End Date: 31/07/2018
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐲𝐨 by ishiiiii208
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Her voice shook as she asked again, "Rudraksh... please, what's happening? I don't understand. Why am I here?" Rudraksh stood still, his expression unreadable. But in his eyes there was something different in them. Something colder than the warmth she was used to. He couldn't let sympathy cloud his judgment. Not now. Not when his duty came first. "You're confused," he said, his voice firm, which felt unfamiliar. "You're going to take a lie detector test. It's part of the process. We need to know what you remember... and what you don't." Drishti stared at him, her heart sinking. A lie detector test? She had no idea what he was talking about. It felt like all of this was happening to someone else, not her. "I don't understand," she whispered, shaking her head as fear tightened in her chest. Rudraksh didn't answer. Instead, without warning, he moved. With a calm, practiced motion, he reached for the handcuffs. She gasped, her eyes widening in shock. "Rudraksh!" she cried, panic rising in her voice. "What are you doing?!" . . . This story revolves around ACP Rudraksh Rawat. A cold, calculative and dangerously calm man who is married to Drishti Rathor a sweet simple woman