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The Spare Engagement | Mafia Romance 18+ by katefreling
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MATURE CONTENT / MAFIA ROMANCE 18+ He's everything she never wanted, and the one man she needs. She's a stubborn thorn in his side, and the one woman he can't stop thinking about. When mafia princess Sofia Vitale is arranged to marry a Memphis gang lord rather than the mob boss she'd been expecting, she knows she has no choice but to escape--or die trying. "Malik Jones is a shameless flirt, genius investor, and self-made billionaire. As the leader of the most successful gang in Memphis, he has enough on his plate as-is. But when a lucrative business opportunity presents itself, he knows he'd be stupid not to accept. Even if the deal comes with a few strings attached. Strings like an arranged marriage to his new business partner's daughter, for example. ~ Sofia Vitale knows exactly what's expected of her as the daughter of a Mafia Don: stay quiet, be obedient, and marry the man of her father's choosing. But when her future husband turns out to be a total stranger from a far-away city, she panics. All her life she's been locked in a cage. This time, she has no intention of going quietly." The Spare Engagement is a Dark Mafia Romance story featuring Enemies to Lovers and Arranged Marriage ♡ It is Book 3 of my mafia romance series, but it can be read as a standalone too :) Duel POV, guaranteed HEA, and lots of spice! BOOK ONE: THE BUSINESS ARRANGEMENT - Maya x Henry - #FriendsWithBenefits and #FakeDating BOOK TWO: THE HOOKUP PROTOCOL - Charlotte x Noah - #SecondChanceRomance and #ForbiddenLove BOOK THREE: THE SPARE ENGAGEMENT - Sofia x Malik - #EnemiesToLovers and #ArrangedMarriage BOOK FOUR: THE ENEMY PACT - Gertrude x Aleksander - #AgeGap and #OppositesAttract Link in bio to get updated when my next book drops ♡ - Kate
How to Stop Being a Hopeless Romantic by LizziesLibraries
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Cecilia is done. For years, she had an unrequited crush on her brother's best friend, Marcello. Now, she is finally ready to give up the hopeless romantic mindset and move on. This summer will be different! No toxic parents, insecurities or protective brother can stop her. Going out to party, drinking, breaking away from trauma, this summer will change everything... But of course, the moment she decides to turn her back towards her romantic feelings, golden boy, Marcello comes back to town, from college, for the summer break. Suddenly, her nonchalantness towards him, rubs him the wrong way. He is confused and doesn't understand his own feelings, towards a girl he only ever saw in a protective way. However, Cecilia is not giving in so easily, she is done waiting! Will she be able to leave him in her past? Especially now, that it has been decided that Cecilia will spend her summer on Sicily together with her best friend, her brother and Marcello at his grandparents house. One thing is for sure this summer will be unforgettable... This book mixes the typical romcom-coming-of-age vibes, with trauma, angst and toxic parents while still being a feel-good story. P.S. this does contain mature themes like abuse etc. but it will NOT be the main focus. This won't be a sad story. Best ratings: Nr. 1 on #angstwithhappyending (10.06.25) Nr.1 on #brothersbestfriend (19.11.25)
Playing Dirty by Neon_chocolates
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Desperate for a fresh start, Sameera Bhatt leaves Mumbai for Manhattan, hoping to put away memories of the past. A chance encounter with a drunk, unconscious, but handsome stranger stirs something in her she'd never thought to feel again. Assuming a dream position as the new Head of the Projects and Development Department at Silvercorp, she is soon pitched in a constant battle of wills with Ryan Silverton, heir to the Silvercorp riches, disgraced former head of the department, general pain in the ass, and the object of her fantasies for the past year. What's worse, the man doesn't even remember her! For Ryan Silverton, getting rid of the pesky woman hellbent on lording it over him , while trying to fix the mess he'd caused and regain his position as head of department - a position now occupied by the aforementioned pesky woman - should be no problem. As long as he didn't give in to the inexplicable urge to kiss her senseless and have her scream his name in ecstasy, winning should be easy. Except, he gets more than he bargained for when the alluring Sameera Bhatt, proves to be no easy pushover. But despite heated arguments and disagreements, a different kind of heat sizzles between two headstrong characters, and sometimes, the heat is just too tempting to deny. Let the games begin, winner takes all. Highest ranking: #3 Romance, #6 Chicklit
Drastic love  by Amrin77
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I started to step back slowly. " please I am sorry , I didn't mean to invade in your privacy " I scared of his reaction the way he staring in to my soul makes me tremble to my core . He starts to take predatory steps towards me slowly like he is feeding on my fear . " oh darling , I am happy that you did break rule because now I had a reason to show you the consequences of your actions " I took step back until my back hit the door . I tried to hold the handle but the door was locked . He smirked " you may Enter here according to your wish but , when you should leave it depends on me " I gulped as I feel his breath on my forehead " Pl .. plea.." "shhhhhh ...... it will be easy for you to accept it " People say that Nights are for dark demon creatures to roam and hunt its prey . But once they set eyes on innocent soul its start to possess it . Alisha Conner is a beautiful, kind, young, hardworking girl who loved by his mom and friends. All she wanted to protect and save in need people . But, the moment she tried to save an unknown person from a devil wrath . That moment her fate changed. Xavier knight is a multimillionaire and an role model to the world . In day he deceives world by showing his generosity, hard working . but, only some one to his close knows that he is an mafia lord in Europe . Arrogance , short temper, cruel, also who are good at manipulation. No one dared to question him yet stand to talk back in front of him . But what happens if a devil in disguise eyes falls on a pure soul . Will he possess her or that innocence soul will overturn his world .
Queen of Kings by Kira_t10
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Blood. Blood everywhere. It was all I could see as bodies laid everywhere. The stench of rotten flesh and blood filtered through my nose, making me cringe. It wasn't just werewolves, but many other beings. That wasn't the worst part. The worst part was that this was all because of me. Because of who I am. Why did it have to be me? ~ Growing up in the Lunar Shadow Pack, Liana Mason finally discovers who she truly is. What happens when she discovers how much power she really has and who is really after her? - [Sequel to Rejecting the Alpha] • You don't have to read the first book if you don't want to but it may be less confusing if you do. [WARNING - Mild language and some steamy scenes] [Unedited] Read at your own risk! [Published -July 2017] [Still ongoing] ~Kira
Selfless by AwkwardHunneh
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[18+ MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY] "You thought we had something?" He chuckles bitterly as he circles me, adjusting his cuffs. "Be real Stassia. For once." He shook his head as his cold gaze pierced into mine. "Hate to break it to you, but it's tough to be real with a cheat like you." My gaze matched his, and his lips threatened to lift up at my remark. ******* It's the end for her; her dreams, passion, goals. She knows it. But how sure is she that it's not the beginning to a new ending? The deal brings out the worst in both them, but it's for the best. Isn't it?
Once Delicate by AwkwardHunneh
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[Mature Content & Language] "Could you leave?" His eyes were a darker form now, but that smirk didn't leave his face. "This pizza is really delicious." His gaze travelled up and down my body and he licked his goddamn lips, not taking his eyes off mine. "Really delicious." He said in that low voice of his. He looked down and his eyes widened, and I followed his gaze and froze when I saw the huge bulge in his pants. -------------- It was fire burning a delicate flower at first. But not all flowers turn into ashes when they burn. Now it was fire on fire. He was the last person she'd ever want to meet again. He ruined her chance of a memorable childhood, instead leaving her with taunting memories. What are the odds of two broken souls crossing paths? Will they help each other heal, or will they drive each other to their end? [Author's Note: Undergoing editing] Rankings:- Heartless: #39 out of 2.9K stories Hatred: #353 out of 18.3K stories Jealous: #208 out of 7.9K stories Powerful: #184 out of 7.5K stories Heiress: #33 out of 1.4K stories
Her Double Fate by Allamy14
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Claire Blackwell was never meant to be the Alpha of her pack, it was never a part of her life equation. But after her deaf older sister was kidnapped as a child and eventually found her happily every after with the Alpha of the most feared pack, it becomes Claire's duty to step into the role and take over her father's legacy. What she doesn't equate for is the two handsome, mysterious men who walk into her life and flip it upside down. Now she has to decide who and what she wants to fight for as secrets are revealed and a war is on the horizon. Will love win or will she lose everything in the process?
The Alpha's Addiction [BXB] by knightinroses
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Koa is sick of being an omega. The alphas in his pack treat his kind as objects solely for breeding and pleasure. He does everything to protect his son, Oliver, and prevent the little boy from becoming like the alphas he despises. But when the cruel Alpha Zacan discovers that he is Oliver's father, Koa knows he must flee. For Cyrus, the new Alpha of the Nightshade pack, it was just a mission. He never expected to find his mate, an omega with a child running from a dark past and even darker forces. But Cyrus's mate fears him, loathes him for being an alpha. How can Cyrus show Koa that he's different than the rest? [mature/sexual content] - for ages 18+
Marriage of Animosity  by Tima_Claire
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Selora Hensphere, a stunning heiress known for her ruthless demeanor within the noble families, is unexpectedly betrothed to , whom she is hated by none other than Asher Liverman. Her surprise and excitement quickly dissolve into despair as she discovers that he harbors a deep hatred for her, fueled by their past conflicts. To complicate matters, her betrothed has a first love who resides under the same roof. As Selora grapples with her husband's animosity and the constant presence of the other woman in his heart, she finds herself caught in a web of ... conflicting emotions and intense challenges. The struggle for her husband's affection intensifies, forcing Selora to navigate through the complexities of a love triangle. Will she find a way to break through his hatred and win his heart, or will the presence of his first love prove to be an insurmountable obstacle?