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Deep In His Soul by venusbridges
Deep In His Soul
venusbridges
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  • Parts 1
♛COMPLETE Dark Billionaire Romance♛ "He bathes in blood and diamonds. If only I knew it was my blood he was hunting for." Souline Arden is an intellectual, always calculating the precise decisions that will benefit her future. After graduating university at the top of her class, she applies for the personal assistant position at Lodge Industries, eager to develop some business insight. But at first glance, she realizes that her cold and calculating boss is anything but merciful. Daniel Lodge has a plan, one he is determined to execute regardless of its sacrifices. That is how he was, ruthless, cunning, emotionless. A monster, one that doesn't hide in the dark. She wasn't supposed to enter his life, she was supposed to stay away. But he's found her, and he has no plans to let her go. When you have as much money as Daniel Lodge, you don't play by the rules, you make them. And from the moment Souline saw him, she knew there was no escape. He made her his, and set out to break her. After all, Daniel Lodge always gets what he wants, even if that meant blackmailing Souline into marriage. And revenge is a twisted game, one he will forever regret. But their marriage was doomed from the start. Why? Because it was all a lie. ••• Deep In His Soul is a twist of Beauty and The Beast. It is a dark, forced marriage story intended for mature, adult audiences as it contains dark and explicit content.
Anyone But Her by LorPhoenix
Anyone But Her
LorPhoenix
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  • Parts 31
Wren and Kenna hated each other in high school. Now mature-ish adults, they still hate each other. The problem? They're engaged. A year away from marriage, according to two of the most powerful people in the world: their parents. ***** Wren Castile and Kenna Gold are engaged...because their parents say so (and no, they're not kidding). Wren has one year to marry her former nemesis, or else. The fact that Kenna emulated her infamously anti-gay father throughout high school seems to be irrelevant--even to Kenna herself. Suddenly Wren and the girl she never wanted to see again are on the same (bickering) side as they face mandatory dates, disastrous family get-togethers, and their unhappy past. Wren is filled with mistrust, but to protect her heart, she might just have to sit back and let it lead the way. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains references to and/or scenes of homophobia, childhood trauma, bullying, violence, and suicide. [[2022 Watty Awards Shortlist]] [[Editors' Choice - October 2022]]
Caleb by MelyssaWhyte
Caleb
MelyssaWhyte
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  • Parts 59
Caleb Tanner is a unique combination of both killer and savior all wrapped into one. As a former Navy Seal and medic, Caleb has the ability to both take life and restore it with ease, making him a vital member of Bravo Team at Knight Security. He would kill or be killed for his teammates and the women they love, earning him the reputation of both fearsome warrior and compassionate caregiver. When a new job assignment flares every protective instinct within Caleb, he is fully prepared to step in as a knight in shining armor, but what if his new assignment, Elaina Flores, has no interest in being saved?
The Real You- LEAVING WATTPAD ON JULY 1ST by Alwyn_Knighton
The Real You- LEAVING WATTPAD ON JULY 1ST
Alwyn_Knighton
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  • Parts 57
♡AN ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANCE♡ Attending the same college is the only thing Sebastian Hutches and Tara Van Doren have in common. To Sebastian, Tara is a rich, spoiled girl, obsessed with her looks and status. To Tara, Sebastian is a rude, arrogant player set on making her life hell for no apparent reason. Their relationship doesn't get better. It only gets worse, especially when they are forced to be partners in class and roommates. Sparks fly, dishes break, questions get asked. Is he really that heartless? Is she really that shallow? Can love be born from hatred? And when secrets are revealed, can both of them survive? Content warning: this story contains mention of human trafficking, cancer, and on-page violence. Reader discretion is advised.
Nick & Bailey by what-she-said
Nick & Bailey
what-she-said
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  • Parts 71
**MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY** "I feel him move his open mouth up my neck, dragging his lips along my skin. His voice is husky in my ear. "Tell me to stop." I don't, and he doesn't." The transition from high school to college is hard enough without being in a secret love/hate relationship with your twin brother's best friend. After an unexpected encounter during an innocent game of hide and seek, Bailey and Nick must find a way to navigate through life's hardships without dragging each other down with it. Best rankings: #1 in RatedR #2 in SecretLove #2 NickRobinson #1 in MatureAudience #1 in TeenageLove #2 in NewAdult #10 in Romance #1 in BrothersBestFriend #1 in BadBoy
Declan by MelyssaWhyte
Declan
MelyssaWhyte
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  • Parts 47
Declan "Boss" Packard is dominating and powerful, with a deep need for control. Being the leader of a Special Ops team at Knight Security, his missions are priority and his teammates are his life. The word "love" has never been a part of Declan's vocabulary and he has never been interested in romantic bullshit, but Lexi Bradshaw changes that in an instant. Lexi awakens every protective and possessive fiber of Declan's being, but when her past returns to haunt her can Declan surrender his need for control in order to save her life?
MOONDUST by JaneNola
MOONDUST
JaneNola
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  • Parts 66
COMPLETED - It's puck at first sight for Jules Martin, when his gaze falls on Luna Larsson at his first College ice hockey game with a new team. The disappointment is real when the icy blonde with an attitude turns out to be his new arch enemy's girlfriend. It's worse when that enemy is his own Captain and a more than toxic boyfriend to the girl he is falling for, hard. When the love at first sight bullshit is established to be mutual, things are bound to get complicated for the both of them. They can't explain why they're drawn to each far worse than magnets. However what they do know, is that whatever it is they feel... it's too extraordinary to deny. Can even the nightmare of all secrets, keep them connected? Or will they lose all they love in this world. Their moon in a sky of stars. 🌙 She wanted to live without regrets, and he didn't want to be one of them.
Power Play [Published] by amariawriting
Power Play [Published]
amariawriting
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  • Parts 14
He bites his lip, then leans in and kisses me. And the way he kisses me, is the mouth-on-mouth equivalent of saying it's go time. If we were in a PG-13 movie, this is the part where the scene would change to the next day. "I'm gonna take off my pants." But it's not, it's some seriously R-rated shit. ------------------------------------------------------------------- What's the worst thing you've ever done? No, I'm not talking about the time you cut class, or accidently flashed some old lady from the department store change room. No, I'm talking about something bone-chilling. The secret that creeps into your mind late at night, consumes you whole, grips you tighter than a teenage boy with an unsupervised internet connection. Twenty-one year old intern for the Portland Pirates, Rosie Labrun, definitely has a few. Some more Bridgerton level scandalous than others. But after finally managing to land herself an internship with a professional hockey organization, she's determined to leave her past in the filthy rear-view mirror. She's ambitious; and resilient; and won't let anything stand in her way. And things are going good...until Erik King comes to town. New captain of the Pirates and fan favorite, he's about as threatening as a dog in a Halloween costume - and definitely not Rosie's type. But after being introduced to one another after a press conference, he seems to have set his sights on this socially-awkward intern. And while that may sound like most teenage girl's dream of marrying a hockey player, finally coming true, Rosie has no interest in getting played with. That is, until she finds out the two have already been far more than acquainted with one another. Highest Rankings #1 in NHL - 06/03/2022 #1 in Novella - 12/11/2021 #1 in Books - 18/04/2022
Crossing Lines by Jane4Rain
Crossing Lines
Jane4Rain
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  • Parts 65
Accidentally swapping phones with L.A.'s star quarterback upends reclusive author Mila's quiet life when they start to fall for each other. ***** Mila Lyne, published author and introvert by heart, tries her best to stay out of the spotlight. Then fate strikes, and she literally stumbles into Hayden's arms. Hayden Cross lives an extraordinary lifestyle that is the complete opposite of Mila's, but Hayden wouldn't be Hayden if he didn't chase what he wants. And right now, it's the mysterious brunette who accidentally fell into him and grabbed his phone. With only the power of words on display, the unlikely pair develop a connection that is stronger than it should be, one that has an unforeseeable impact on both Hayden and Mila's life. The question is: Will life and secrets get in the way, or are they strong enough to withstand the obstacles they're about to face?
Love in the Dark (LarssonSiblingsSeries#1) by HTEllis
Love in the Dark (LarssonSiblingsSeries#1)
HTEllis
  • Reads 1,236,116
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  • Parts 51
Enemies To Lovers Romance. BOOK ONE. In Edward Larsson's world, control meant everything. After his father passed down the family business into his more than capable hands two years ago, he stopped at nothing to get what he wanted. Power, greed and success was his mantra, and nothing would stop him from living it. Until Delilah... Like Edward, Delilah was fighting tooth and nail to make something of her father's business. But for very different reasons. Delilah's father was sick and to afford the healthcare he needed, she had to pull the dying company from the ground to its old ways. So when a chance of a lifetime was thrown her way, she couldn't believe her luck. One she could not afford to ruin. The only problem? Edward wanted in too, and he didn't care who he hurt in the process. PLEASE NOTE: Chapters 40 onwards are paywalled as part of the Exclusive Chapters program Warning: Love in the Dark contains swearing, sexual situations and adult themes. 17+ recommended. Copyright 2017-byHTEllis. All rights reserved.