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The Charming Criminal

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Parts 14
Time 2h 7m

When a prisoner sneaks into your backyard, do you keep him?


Elijah finds himself between a model and cop, and he isn't sure which one is worse. He escaped prison, snuck into Nicole's pool- I mean, backyard, and ended up stealing her heart from the dark tendrils she'd buried it under. But, let's not forget, once a criminal... always a- an escaped convict. Fearless as he may be, he's still afraid of getting returned to the bars that were padlocked around his soul.


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Elijah Towers, an escaped convict on the run, sneaks into the townhouse of billionaire actress and model, Nicole Church. While the police are out on a wild goose chase, Elijah throws caution to the wind and makes it his goal to get on her good side- that is, assuming she has a good side. His charm might be disarming, but Nikki wouldn't let a criminal into her home unprepared. Unless, she doesn't know who the man who just broke-and-entered into her home truly was.

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Her Seduction by maddsxxx

"Do you love her?" He seethes, looking for any answer. The question didn't matter to him but it sure as hell mattered to us. One simple question. One question that will make or break us. I search his eyes and I can see the conflict. He's battling with himself and I want to rush over to him; hold him in my arms and comfort him in his time of need but I can't help but stay stuck in my place. "Love." He hisses like he's repulsed by the word. "I'm Elijah fucking Black. Of course I don't! I don't love anyone, especially not some girl." A sinister laugh escapes him as he looks anywhere but at me. My heart slowly begins to slow down as his words begin to settle. Everything between us was a lie. The ache in my chest is unbearable, I feel like I can't breathe yet I won't cry infront of them. I refuse to look vulnerable anymore. "If you don't love her then shoot her." The guns placed in his hands and a darkness fills his eyes. He slowly lifts the gun up, aiming it at my head. And without a second of hesitation the bastard shoots at me. Melanie-Rose Vaneti a strong-willed , determined girl with an awful past that she's trying to run away from. What happens when she meets... Elijah Black he's ruthless and feared. He kills for fun, tortures as a hobby. But... what happens when Melanie gets caught in the cross fire. HIGHEST RANKINGS #3 in heartless #19 in decision

Changing Affection by eharvey575

She leaned forward and scooted closer to him. "It's okay to admit you're wrong." Ezra took a deep breath trying to control himself. He snuck a look at her lips and wanted to touch her plump lips. Her lips smirked at him as he snapped his eyes back up her. She reached up and brushed a stray hair from his forehead. She ran her fingers through his hair slowly. He could feel her fingernails lightly scraping his scalp. "Aubrey." Did his voice go down an octave? "Ezra?" Her eyes darkened slightly. He took a deep breath. "If we start, I won't be able to stop." "What if I don't want you to stop?" --- Ezra. A young gang member is trusted with the kidnapping of Aubrey Hallquist; the daughter of a rich man. He was supposed to bring her to his leader, but instead takes her to an old house of his and hides her there. This is an epic romance full of action and all the fluffy stuff you want. Follow along as Ezra's hard heart slowly morphs into a soft one and has the job to protect the woman who has captivated his heart. 🌶🌶🌶 -- Under Beta Reading/Editing First Draft Finished: May 23, 2022

The Abandoned Wife Makes A Comeback by RandomOddsEnds

Adeline Michaels was the picture perfect house wife. Sacrificing everything to appease her cold, indifferent husband. One day she was served divorce papers and given the heart wrenching news. The man she loved and devoted everything to cheated on her with her adopted sister! worse yet they were expecting and getting married! heart broken she called the only person in her life, her best friend whom she had lost touch with due to her naivety. Luckily her friend was understanding and whisked her away for fun only for poor Adeline to face her cheating ex at a club. She tried to flee but he refused to let her go when a tall, dark, handsome stranger came and saved her. Before she could thank him she was bright into her friend's protective hold. later learning he was a dangerous man from the seedy underground, her friend begged her to stay away. not wanting to be involved in the shady life she agreed but events came along and she found herself seeing more and more of this forbidden stranger. He seemed to follow her every move she made. She didn't like it but was thankful when one day her sister plotted something awful and he saved her again. She finds he's not all evil, a victim of traffic circumstances that led to him needing to survive a harsh world full of violence and crime. She slowly warms his heart and he pushes her out of her comfort zone, bringing things out of her she hadn't expected. Strangers, to friends to forbidden lovers.

Tethered Hearts | ✓ | Books 1 & 2 by sumeyawrites

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His broken angel by 3TheArcane

The two childhood sweethearts get separated.... The guy promised the girl that he will marry her and will save her from her dark life.... But suddenly he vanished .... She waited and waited.... But he never came to save her... Her life was broken and she was broken beyond repair .... finally After ten years he came she thought now it'll be fine maybe now she can have hope but the was there just to be broken , she got to know he already have a gf or more like fiance. Elijah knight : Tall and handsome young businessman. The dream guy of every girl in America. He is rich but unlike others he is sweet and kind. He loves his family and friends. Alice Davis : A beautiful girl with a ugly past. Her life wasn't been best making her a broken soul. Now she is cold and as people say heartless and ruthless, Now she is not the girl she used to, now she's a mafia. Will Elijah keep his promise?? Will Elijah understand her situation? Will Alice ever be able get his love? ⚠️NOTE: Don't try to copy my work , I may sound rude but I've done hard work on my stories , so please respect that or actions could be taken. Thanks:)

Saving Melanie Deen by ali_cher

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Running Away With The Bad Boy by susanna_rowson

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Falling For An Inmate by TheGatsbyEffect

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To Love A Criminal by i_am_ifeee

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The Inceptive Flame⎪✓ by IAmEmmaHey

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Her Seduction

"Do you love her?" He seethes, looking for any answer. The question didn't matter to him but it sure as hell mattered to us. One simple question. One question that will make or break us. I search his eyes and I can see the conflict. He's battling with himself and I want to rush over to him; hold him in my arms and comfort him in his time of need but I can't help but stay stuck in my place. "Love." He hisses like he's repulsed by the word. "I'm Elijah fucking Black. Of course I don't! I don't love anyone, especially not some girl." A sinister laugh escapes him as he looks anywhere but at me. My heart slowly begins to slow down as his words begin to settle. Everything between us was a lie. The ache in my chest is unbearable, I feel like I can't breathe yet I won't cry infront of them. I refuse to look vulnerable anymore. "If you don't love her then shoot her." The guns placed in his hands and a darkness fills his eyes. He slowly lifts the gun up, aiming it at my head. And without a second of hesitation the bastard shoots at me. Melanie-Rose Vaneti a strong-willed , determined girl with an awful past that she's trying to run away from. What happens when she meets... Elijah Black he's ruthless and feared. He kills for fun, tortures as a hobby. But... what happens when Melanie gets caught in the cross fire. HIGHEST RANKINGS #3 in heartless #19 in decision