Tainted Hearts
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  • Parts 51
  • Time 14h 42m
ily_ari_grande
Ongoing, First published Nov 19, 2022
Mature
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Strong-willed, badass and bounded by the chains of an arranged marriage, Isabela Arias dreams of the freedom to live and love as she chooses.

Being sold to the Italian mafia wasn't exactly on Isabela's to do list...

As she's forced to navigate the ropes of her new lifestyle, she must also resist the urge for her brooding, stoic bodyguard. 

Her forbidden fruit. 

Her sin.

Her death sentence.
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Guarding a stubborn, fierce princess wasn't a part of Julian's game plan, but life always like to throw hiccups in your path.

While Julian intended to only guard the princess, he soon is forced to hide the desires for a woman he can't have. 

His boss's fiancé. 

Soon to be Queen.

Unexpected and forbidden, falling for her seals his own demise... is true love truly the greater of all evils? 

Or does duty always win?
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