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MILO [PUBLISHED] by lizaalewis
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After unknowingly saving a mafia boss from a botched bank robbery, Kiara accepts an offer to work for him as a translator, not realizing love may become part of the package. ***** Though Kiara Payne may be a genius when it comes to languages, what she knows of the real world largely comes from books and movies. But after foiling a robbery on her first day as a bank teller, Kiara finds herself thrust into a world of danger, her life resting in the hands of the infuriatingly sexy Italian mafia boss Milo Di Vaio. In exchange for her safety, Kiara agrees to serve as Milo's translator, accompanying him across Europe as he tries to clean up the mess his late brother left behind and save the reputation of the Di Vaio crime family. Cold, ruthless, and sinfully beautiful, Milo is hard to resist but even harder to love. As tensions rise and secrets are spilled, Milo and Kiara are both forced to question everything they thought they knew. Does love outweigh loyalty? And if so, is it worth dying for? [[Word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Content/trigger warning: Contains mature themes and violence
Golden (Book 1 of the Golden Series) by NobodyGirl
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"The Japanese have this saying; Koi No Yokan," he mumbles, his thumb gently touching my bottom lip, "It is a phrase which describes the sudden knowledge upon meeting someone that the two of you are destined to fall in love." For Annabelle Williams her perfection is survival. With a spotless image and a doting boyfriend, she seems to have it all. But there's two sides to every story, and Trent Night doesn't believe hers. Tall, dark and handsome, he's just a typical bad boy who wants what he can't have. But when their lives become intertwined, secrets start to unravel and they both must question everything they know in the face of the truth. Even their hearts. Introduced to a new world, Elle must decide if she can leave her old one behind, or if she's fated to a life she never wanted. Can she survive, or will she be ripped apart? And just how far would you go for love? Book 1 in the Golden Series. Fan review: "One of, if not the best book I have ever read. I love every character and personality within the book. This is the next big author and the next best seller. This book is empowering and inspiring with every twist and turn." MATURE CONTENT - ROMANCE - WEREWOLF - PARANORMAL Highest ranking - #4 in Paranormal
Scars of Alera by cloudedwithstories
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When a murder shakes her tiny village, Alera will discover a horrifying link between the scars on her arms and the werewolves and vampires that stalk her home. ***** Nineteen-year-old Alera has grown up in the village of Adaymos, listening to stories about the monsters that live in the forest that surround her home. Labelled an outcast because of the scars on her arm, she's an easy scapegoat after one of the villagers is found murdered, but when newcomer Will is framed instead she's forced to question everything she knows about the mysterious outsider. Could he really be the killer? Or is he hiding more about the werewolves and vampires that live in the forest -- and the truth behind Alera's scars -- than he lets on? [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
My Dark Knight by _imperfect
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In the era where swords rule, where women consider their modesty their greatest virtue. Where a man would kill to find his wife warming another mans bed, a time when women would consider it the greatest of adultery or fornication to warm a bed other than her husbands. A time when an honorable man guards his gaze, for his gaze is solely for his wife alone, as well as his heart. He's feared, ruthless, cold, heartless, manipulative, cunning, a rake. Or so they assume... She's beautiful yet silent, not by a defect, she simply dislikes to mingle with gossip.Yet she has emotional scars that no one sees behind her smile, but a few. Cover by @forcade
Fighting Fire with Fire (2) by eastcoastgirrrl
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[PREVIOUSLY TITLED ESCAPING BACK ALLEYS] ❝A King is never on his knees, Soren.❞ ❝He is for his Queen.❞
Unpredictably Predictable (EDITING - Previous Unpredictable) by TheFictionDreamer
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Ella is stuck in the mid 20s rut - she's questioning every one of her decisions and is in a constant cycle of self-comparison. When she is not overanalysing her every action in life, she is living for those who she cares for. But then Theo Harrington forces her way into her life, whether she likes it or not, and is quickly understood as so much more than he seems. As her craving for his presence grows stronger into a physical and emotional addiction, Ella must choose between her needs and wants. Who does she want to be and is the world really giving her the standards she feels obliged to live up to or if is she the one imposing them onto herself. And where does Theo Harrington fall in between all of this? "This story is so well written so far, it's truly amazing!" "It's so rare to find a story that's as well written as this one. You are a truly talented writer, with both your writing style, and your story development. LOVE it!" "Honestly you're good" "This is cute already just be prepared for so many comments"
In 27 Days (Watty Award Winner 2012) by HonorInTheRain
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Hadley Jamison doesn't know what to think when she hears that her classmate, Archer Morales, committed suicide. She didn't exactly know him, but that doesn't stop her from feeling like there was something she could have done to help him. So to Hadley's surprise, on the very night of Archer's funeral, she has a run in with Death himself and is offered the chance to go back in time to stop Archer from ending his life. The catch? She only has twenty-seven days to do it. And if Hadley doesn't succeed? Well, she doesn't want to think about that.
Sins of Calate: BOOK II OF THE FOUR REALMS SERIES by ScarletteDrake
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**BOOK II OF THE FOUR REALMS SERIES** When war came for Azura, Fara of Calate lost everything. Her husband, her new home, her freedom. When her captor - the formidable commander of the Leoth army - saves her life, she begins to see the enemy as something more than just the inhuman monsters she has feared all her life. When he finally gives her back her freedom, Fara must decide once and for all where her loyalty, and her heart lies. Stronger than she's ever been, and pregnant with the last heir of Azura, Fara returns home to the brother she risked everything to escape from. Can she finally confront her fears in order to save her people from more war? ******* Theodan of Teredia, defied his realm and his God when he chose to free Fara of Calate. Now, with the woman he loves released back to the nightmare she risked all to escape from, he will do all he can to keep his promise to her. As war hurtles ever closer and the echoes of history begin to murmur down through the ages, he will once again be forced to chose - this time between his very soul and that which is greater: love. **THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE THEMES THAT ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER READERS** Cover series design by @rentachi
The Healer and the General by LGW0824
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Demetria Viitor is a witch, a half human-half fae hybrid. She was also a healer and slave to the Ura clan. Until the Northern fae attacked and everything changed. Ericson Dragoste, general of the Northern fae, couldn't care less about his fated mate. Until he met her. Cover design by dancingpandapall