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Heart As Cold As Ice by lau_matthews
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ON SALE DECEMBER 16TH ON AMAZON IN PAPERBACK AND EBOOK + AVAILABLE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED Book One in the Wilder Wolves college hockey sports romance series A year ago, Alondra Brown quit figuring skating, and since then, she's spent every day trying to piece back together the broken parts of the person she used to be. After an impulsive night out, Alondra finds herself caught in a lie, pretending to be the tutor for the charming stranger she kissed the night before, now realizing he's her father's star hockey player, Jack Schultz. Avoiding Jack becomes impossible once he begs for their lie to become a reality after admitting he needs her help to maintain his eligibility to play. Caught between resisting the pull toward the hockey captain, and the fear of being hurt again, Alondra's surprised to find out there's more to Jack than the front he wears as the playboy who doesn't believe in love. The lines of their unlikely friendship become blurred as Jack and Alondra struggle to fight their connection. No matter how much they try to deny it, the heart wants exactly what it shouldn't. highest ranking: #41 out of 2.2 million in love
𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 πŒπ„ | πŸπŸ–+ βœ“ by fehmale
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πƒπˆπ’π‚π‹π€πˆπŒπ„π‘: This is 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 πŽππ„ of my Shatter Me series, please read this book ππ„π…πŽπ‘π„ reading the second one. If you do ππŽπ“ like fast-paced storylines or plots then this story is not for you. ❦ "Undress yourself and kneel in front of me." I said to him as I eyed him, not breaking eye contact. "I don't think this conversation is appropriate, Ms. Steele." He said as he looked at me wide eyed. "You're my boss and I am your assistant." Hunter said as his flustered cheeks continued to show their dominance as he spoke to me. "The longer you defy me Hunter, the longer your punishment will be." I said as I lifted his chin with my index finger watching as his lips parted before me. "Now do as I say and kneel." I said as I took ahold of his tie, loosening it for him, and removing his glasses from his face. ❦ prey β€’ one that is helpless or unable to resist attack : victim predator β€’ one who injures or exploits others for personal gain or profit ❦ Watch as a nymph: 𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐄, corrupts the innocence of 𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 ππŽπ‹π€π: her newest assistant. Will he allow her to turn him into the perfect submissive for her? Or will he learn to love her and turn into the perfect dominant for her. Read more to find out. This story contains mature content, reader's discretion is advised. Top Rankings: #1 fastedpaced out of 1.41k stories #1 forbidden out of 1.5k stories #1 assistant out of 1.76k stories #1 maturelanguage out of 2.25k stories #4 sexy out of 77.3K stories ranking #5 badgirlgoodboy out of 1.5K stories #6 shyboy out of 1.3K stories #8 matureaudience out of 23.2k stories #11 adultlanguage out of 1.64k stories #13 adult-content out of 2.29k stories #16 lust out of 2.23k stories #18 sexscenes out of 1k stories #30 daddyissues out of 1.97k stories #35 adultfiction out of 2.12k stories
π”ππ‡πŽπ‹π˜ (πŸπŸ–+) √ by kingkatewrites
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❝There is no sinner like a young saint.❞ ||MATURE CONTENT|| In which a girl sets her eyes on a forbidden man. COMPLETED. All rights reserved. kingkatewrites 2023. cover by alluringathena
Valentine's Day : CUPID'S MATCH BOOK 2 by LEPalphreyman
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*CUPID'S MATCH BOOK 2* FIRST DRAFT Lila receives an ominous Valentine's Day card. Cupid & Cal are keeping a dark secret. Fate is being interfered with. And a sadistic, and extremely powerful banished cupid is intent on stealing Lila's heart. Literally. In the eagerly anticipated BOOK 2 OF THE CUPID'S MATCH SERIES - Arrows will fly, hearts will be stolen, undead cupids will rise, and a dark supernatural plot will emerge that will put more than just Lila's life (and heart) at stake. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and the Vampire Diaries. --- For the second time, follow Lila into a world of cupids, arrows, betrayal, and love, in the Watty award winning series with over 50 million reads online. Cupid's Match is in bookstores now! --- Come chat with me! (links in my bio) Twitter: @LEPalphreyman Instagram : @LaurenPalphreyman Facebook (the cupids!) : @CupidsMatchmakingService
Sadie Madison and the Boy in the Crimson Scarf by Neiljhart
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(The Madison Chronicles #1) WINNER Wattys 2022! Unlock the power of music, magic, and memory. Inspired by 'His Dark Materials' and the 'Mortal Engines' books, 'Sadie Madison and the Boy in the Crimson Scarf' is the first book in 'The Madison Chronicles': an epic tale of music, magic, and memory. Since the beginning of time, the Narrowers have collected and stored every memory that was ever forgotten in a dimension known as the Vents. Now, at the turn of the twentieth century, the Foretelling-a prophecy that threatens to tear theVents apart-is poised to reveal itself. Twelve-year-old Sadie Madison cannot forget. Anything. Sadie lives with her family in the town of Iron Bridge, on the banks of the River Myr, deep in the Shadow Valley, where she loves reading scary books and playing make-believe. But when her father tells her a bedtime story about the Narrowers, Sadie wonders whether her ability to remember is somehow linked to the Vents; connected to every memory, hope, and secret that has ever been...
Love Theory by Keri8794
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Nick doesn't believe that a marriage needs love to survive, and he's out to prove it by marrying a stranger. But after proposing to headstrong waitress Annabelle, his theory begins to fall apart... ***** Nick Brady has only ever seen marriage as an agreement for mutual economic and financial gain. Wanting to prove his point once and for all, he sets out to marry a total stranger. In walks Annabelle Skye, a down-on-her-luck waitress. All she's ever wanted was stability and comfort. So when Nick explains his theory and proposes, she accepts and moves in with him. After all, she's never believed in fairytale romance. Facing disapproval from their family and friends, Nick and Annabelle become determined to make his marriage without love theory work. But when Annabelle starts to break down Nick's walls, he realizes his theory might not be as foolproof as he thought... Content/Trigger Warning: this story contains mentions of an eating disorder, physical and sexual abuse, and other mature content that may be triggering to the reader. [[word count: 90,000 - 100,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Marie Bandy This is the first book in The Marrying You series. [Highest rank: #1 in new adult romance, #1 in womens fiction, #86 in romance and #4 in fiction]
Unrequited Love And Secrets by MissMaven
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The apple doesn't fall very fall from the tree for seventeen year old Jade Crane, who's mother and father were the subjects of a forbidden love affair back before Jade was ever born. Her mother's wild love for literature and older men has kept her from having a real boyfriend of her own. Plenty of guys have shown interest in Jade, but she's never returned the sentiment, always pining after something more. One night when Jade discovers a poster for a poetry slam at a local juice bar changes everything. She meets Levi, a twenty two year old poet with big dreams and a questionable past. It's love at first sight for jade, but Levi knows he has to keep his distance. Meanwhile, Jades twin brother Jameson is suffering from his own unrequited feelings at the hands of Ruby, Jades best friend and the daughter of their mothers childhood soul sister. Jameson and Ruby have known each other all of their lives, but friendship turned to love for Jameson. Now, Jameson has to watch the girl of his dreams ride around town with a man that's completely opposite of him. Caleb, Ruby's boyfriend, is angsty and broods twenty-four seven. He smokes cigarettes and plays in a band, but Jameson is a football player with every opportunity to sleep with any girl he desires. Unfortunately, the only girl he desires has her tongue in another mans mouth. This is the sequel for my story 'Love Letters and Literature'. The book revolves around the lives of our favorite couples children, but there will be plenty of stuff about the old gang thrown in, including a visit from an old enemy, Michael Taylor.
Thin Ice (Power Play Series Book #2) by amariawriting
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Rosie Labrun is a lot of things: a college student on the cusp of graduation; an intern for the Portland Pirates, a romance novel connoisseur; and the most recent addition to her resume...the girlfriend of a professional athlete. She won't let it define her, though; no, she will define it. I mean, in theory. In reality, she's just as vulnerable to the pressure of the public eye as a child star that's hasn't yet been sent to rehab. Then there's Erik King: a professional hockey player and recovering catfish, who's finally managed to land the woman of his dreams. He's also managed to knock her up within a few hours of becoming her boyfriend - but that's besides the point...I think. Thrusted into the florescent spotlight of money and fame, will these two lovebirds be able to make it through whatever challenges come their way? Or is happily ever after, really only something that happens in romance novels?
STEAM & SMOKE | 18+  by Nyx_ssa
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[18+ only, Mature Content] "Stop looking for a fight, angel, before I handcuff you to this bed and leave you here." "I'd scream," I warned him. "That would add the story of us f*cking." I held myself back from taking his gun and shooting him and gave him a fake smile. "I really dislike you." "It didn't stop you from moaning." * MALIA has one job. Follow the assassin called GHOST, find out who Sinners are, uncovering their plan. It was a simple order. But late nights, fights and the tension only lead to feelings and a desire that should be forbidden. Involves gangs, drugs, murder and sex. ENTERED IN WATTYS2019 04/06/19 STEAM & SMOKE by NŸX©️copyright #1 FBIagent #1 projectbadboys #4 badboy #1 gang #1 boy
Intense Attraction by DeeZaya0
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Luca Romano is a dangerous, ruthless Italian mafia boss - a man convinced that love is nothing but an illusion, and people like him don't get happy endings. To him, women were only ever objects of pleasure, never worth his heart. Until he crossed paths with her... A young, naïve woman with a broken, despicable past. The one who drove him mad, shattered his beliefs, and made him crave the very thing he swore he could never have. ⚠️ Warning: Mature themes and explicit language.