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HALCYON HEARTS "Love doesn't heal you. It ruins you beautifully." River Night Jones thought leaving London behind would be the start of something ordinary - new city, new school, a chance to bury the past. But Halcyon University is anything but ordinary. Amid opulent halls, ivy-draped archways, and the whispered legacy of wealth and power, River finds himself drawn into a world where danger wears a familiar face. Enter Xaden Sinclair: enigmatic, infuriating, and every bit the storm River can't seem to resist. What begins as hate at first sight quickly spirals into a war of words, wills, and desires. Between whispered secrets, stolen glances, and the haunting melodies of Rain's playlist, boundaries blur, and hearts collide. In Halcyon, love is not a safe game - it's a battlefield. And River and Xaden are about to find out just how far they'll go to claim victory... and each other.

Under His Control - A Dark Billionaire Romance Thriller 🔥 A hacker with no way out. A billionaire who never loses. A dangerous game where power, passion, and betrayal collide. Sofia Sinclair has always been untouchable-slipping through firewalls, stealing secrets, and vanishing like a ghost. But one mistake changes everything. When she hacks the wrong company, she falls into the trap of Zane Voss-the ruthless billionaire who saw her coming before she even made her move. Now, she's his-trapped in his penthouse, under his rules, forced to make an impossible choice: 💀 Face the consequences of her crimes... or work for the man who holds her future in his hands. Zane is a predator who always plays to win. He could destroy her, but instead, he wants to own her-mind, body, and soul. As the tension between them ignites, Sofia finds herself drawn into a world where control is everything and surrender might be the only way to survive. But when enemies from her past resurface, the lines between danger and desire, captor and captive begin to blur. The deeper she falls, the more she realizes... Zane isn't just dangerous-he's the only man who can save her. 🔥 For readers who love dark billionaire romances, high-stakes tension, and dangerously seductive power plays. 🔥 ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This book contains dark romance themes, possessive alpha behavior, and morally gray characters. Reader discretion is advised.

Shashwat Malhotra college class topper, Mahira Singhania a carefree girl but in academics? Aha baby the weapon she is .But Do they know each other?Do they even care? Are they rivals?Are they enemies?what are they?What will be they ?Are they lovers?Or there is another game played by maybe destiny?peek into the story to know and unveil the truths.

He was made for the spotlight. She was born from the sea. When a world-famous movie icon nearly drowns off the coast of Greece, he's rescued by a creature he never believed existed - a siren with a voice cursed to kill. But instead of dying... he becomes addicted. She's bound by blood and ancient law never to love. He's willing to burn the world to keep her. Obsession. Temptation. Sacrifice. In a world where love is a death sentence, what happens when the curse wants to be kissed?

Jai and Nia have beef. Deep beef. Like "throw hands at your granny's cookout" kind of beef. Their families been rivals since forever Nia's dad was the one who snitched that landed Jai's brother in prison. So when Nia crashes her beat-up car into Jai's auto shop and leaves a nasty Yelp review calling him a "jailhouse grease monkey," it's war. But fate (and a petty court order) forces them to work together on a community service project: building a neighborhood youth center to keep kids off the streets. As they throw jabs, insults, and lowkey flirtatious shade, old secrets start unraveling: we will see...... follow and share 🤎

When semi-famous novelist Aubrey Vane trades buzzing book tours for a fog-drenched cabin in the coastal town of Willowmere, all she wants is a little silence. A digital detox. Maybe a glass of wine and the tiniest bit of journaling. What she gets instead: a surprise meet-and-greet, a town full of quirky locals, and whispers of something lurking in the woods. Something tall. Cold-blooded. And supposedly wearing black Crocs. Aubrey laughs it off, until she starts hearing things. Seeing shapes in the mist. Finding heart-shaped charms carved into her porch like love notes from the dark. Whatever's out there isn't just a story. It's watching her. It's leaving her gifts. And it wants her. As reality starts to unravel, Aubrey is pulled into a twisted, magnetic connection with a creature straight out of a campfire tale, one that feels too personal to be legend. Because some crushes don't just haunt your dreams. They come back for you. [Not affiliated with Crocs or Jibbitz!]

What happens when the bad boy is in the same dorm room with the new girl? Sunshine x grumpy (this is a cliche romance story I wrote in highschool,,) Arabella Axel just moved into Windé Kingston University and somehow ends up sharing a dorm room with Kian Lawley. Kian Lawley is known as the university's bad boy, known of breaking every rule, meets Arabella Axel as his new roommate, she never stops talking, nobody every dared to talk to him the way she does. She loves love He hates love, heck, he doesn't even know what it means She smiles at everyone He glares at every one, especially her She laughs and jokes about everything He watches her with a little amusement. She's a kind hearted soul He has no remorse Would love win in their story or will they continue to go on their own ways? They say opposites attract but will it be the same between Arabella and Kian? Read their story to find out. --- Hey guys! This is Arabella's and Kian's story, might be cringe but bear with me, it is good. NOT EDITED!! DON'T STEAL!!

ＳＩＮＳ ＯＦ ＡＣＥ 𝓗𝓮 𝓹𝓵𝓪𝔂𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓸 𝓫𝓵𝓮𝓮𝓭, 𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝔀𝓲𝓷. On the night Vinicio De la Garza is set to propose to Josefina San Antonio--the daughter of a rival whose hand would seal power, territory, and loyalty between Miami's two most ruthless crime dynasties--nothing goes as planned. For nine years, Benita Guzmán has been the invisible housekeeper who keeps the De la Garza mansion spotless, scrubbing away the blood and dust left behind by their business. A quiet fixture. A ghost in plain sight. But tonight, she sees something she shouldn't, and it's Vinicio slipping out of the security room moments before chaos erupts, moments before his father begins drilling the truth about his fiancée's dead bodyguard out of everyone. When Don demands answers about tampered CCTV footage, Benita should say what she saw, yet for reasons that elude Vinicio, she pushes forward and takes the blame, exposing herself to humiliation and punishment to cover up for him. For the first time since she walked into the mansion, Vinicio really sees her, not as the quiet shadow that cleans up his world, but as a woman brave enough to lie to Don. And even stupid enough to bleed for him when it came to that. Maybe it's madness to feel something new for someone else on the night he's supposed to seal the business contract he calls a marriage. But timing has never stopped Vinicio, and neither have rules. As weeks bleed into months, the ring on his finger starts to feel like a shackle, the empire he's meant to protect tightening like a cage. And because some poorly-treated housekeeper isn't supposed to matter to him, yet somehow, she's the only thing he can't get his hands off. Unfortunately, his desire for her is more fatal than forbidden. And every heartbeat in her direction is one step closer to having her blood on his hands.

Synopsis: The Shrinking Violet follows Marcus Wynne, a college student with a seemingly perfect life, until his world shatters when he discovers his girlfriend, Nadia, is unfaithful. Spiraling into despair and betrayed by those he thought were friends, Marcus finds himself rescued by Don Tremaine, a powerful Mafia boss, and his autistic daughter, Simone. Years prior, Marcus unknowingly saved Simone's life, and now she offers him a place in the Tremaine family-on the condition that he marries her. As Marcus navigates the dark world of loyalty, honor, and Mafia traditions, he struggles with Simone's impulsive nature, the weight of betrayal, and his transformation from a soft-hearted lover to a hardened, loyal protector. As Marcus embraces his new life, his bond with Simone grows despite their turbulent dynamic. Simone's unwavering loyalty contrasts with Nadia's betrayal, pushing Marcus to shed his former self and embrace the ruthless principles of the Tremaine family. His relationship with Simone, initially out of duty, blossoms into a deep, complicated love marked by trials, jealousy, and danger. When enemies from the past resurface and family loyalties are tested, Marcus must confront the darkest parts of himself to protect his new life and the woman who, despite her flaws, has always been by his side. But as Marcus and Simone's love solidifies, shadows from their past threaten to unravel everything they've built. Betrayal, violence, and an unexpected attack force Marcus to make a choice-cling to his old values or protect his new family at any cost. As the story races toward its climax, Marcus must decide if his heart can endure the brutal world he's chosen or if love is worth fighting for, even when it's as messy and unconventional as theirs.

She was a powerful businesswoman with her life perfectly planned. One night. One drink too many. One stranger who changed everything. When Y/N wakes up beside a man she doesn't know, she swears it was just a mistake. But what happens when that same stranger walks into her office the next morning - as her new business partner?

Tangled Vows An arranged marriage. A fire-and-ice collision. A love story that was never supposed to happen... Lillian Ewatomi Daniel has it all-beauty, brains, and a bold personality that lights up every club on the weekends. She's a boss during the week, running her empire in heels and leaving no crumbs. Andrew Oluwatimileyin Stephen? Cold. Calculated. A CEO with no social life, no emotional attachments, and no patience for drama. He doesn't do love-he does contracts, one-night stands, and silent offices. So what happens when their parents force them into marriage? Answer: Chaos. 💍 Awkward vows. 👀 Tension-filled first kiss. 🔥 Unspoken attraction. 🎭 Secrets they both carry. But in the midst of pretenses, boundaries start to blur... and suddenly, feelings get in the way. This isn't your typical love story. This is Tangled Vows-where passion fights pride, and hearts don't ask for permission.

A corporate merger. A cold-eyed CEO. A deal that ruined her plans-and lit a fire she never asked for. Aarya Sen's life was carefully crafted: stable job, distant father, and zero distractions. Until Reyanth Malhotra walked in with his arrogant smirk, tailored suits, and a contract that forced them into daily proximity. They were never meant to get close. They were meant to tolerate each other. But tension doesn't just simmer-it explodes. Between late-night meetings and accidental touches, between biting insults and lingering gazes-desire creeps in. And when it snaps, it's anything but gentle. But secrets from the past, jealous exes, and broken trust threaten to destroy everything before it begins. He's the storm she never saw coming. She's the fire he thought he could control. And this collision? It might just burn them both.

He rules the underworld. She haunts it. Rudhraan Raichand is the kind of man who leaves blood on his sheets and bodies in his wake - powerful, precise, and unbothered by morality. But one ambush changes everything. Because the woman who saves him doesn't exist on paper. Has no name. No scent. No fingerprints. She just looks him in the eyes... ...and disappears. Arohi doesn't do mercy. She doesn't save people. And the fact that she spared him? It wasn't kindness. It was a mistake. Now he wants her. And he doesn't care how many bodies he has to drop to find her again. But Arohi has a rule: No one who learns her truth survives. So what happens when the man who can kill anyone... falls for the girl who isn't allowed to be loved? 🖤 Dark Romance × Paranormal × Mafia 🔞 Slow-burn tension, obsession, power play, blood and ruin 💋 Enemies. Monsters. And a love story written in vengeance.

Isla Romano is a determined journalist on a mission to uncover corruption in New York City's elite circles. When her investigation into the DeLuca Crime Syndicate threatens to expose their dangerous dealings, she unknowingly becomes a target. Adrian DeLuca, a ruthless billionaire by day and feared mafia king in the night night, is willing to do whatever it takes to protect his empire even if that means bringing Isla into his world. As Isla is pulled deeper into Adrian's dangerous life, their complex relationship becomes a dangerous game of power, passion, and betrayal. Drawn to his dark allure, Isla faces a choice between loving a man with a deadly secret and risking everything, or bringing him down to save herself.

"Clause 47: The signatory agrees to complete submission-body, name, and future." Desperate for money to save her brother's life, Aria Monroe signs a contract with one of the wealthiest, most ruthless men in New York-Dominic Vance. She thinks she's agreeing to a temporary executive assistant role. She missed the fine print. Now, she's bound by Clause 47, a buried part of the deal that hands Dominic more than just her time-it gives him control. But Aria isn't the docile type. And Dominic didn't expect a woman who could match his mind, challenge his rules, or shake the empire he built. The deeper she goes into his world, the more dangerous it gets-and the harder it is to tell if she's still playing the game, or falling for the man who wrote the rules. ---

Locked together. Five days. One forbidden spark. When fierce rivals Ella Carter and Jax Monroe are trapped in a citywide lockdown, survival means sharing a tiny apartment - and ignoring the fire of tension between them. As secrets are uncovered and walls crumble, one touch could destroy the last shred of hatred they hold onto... or ignite something neither of them can control. Can five days tear down years of rivalry - or will betrayal ruin everything before it even begins?