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The Fading Stars ✨

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Lima, a driven fashion designer in Dubai, and Ty, a rugged ex-Marine now in private security, couldn't be more different. She's navigating the glitzy but perilous world of high society, hiding her vulnerabilities behind a wall of charm and ambition. He's a grounded, battle-hardened man haunted by his past.

When their worlds collide in an unexpected way, neither is prepared for the intense connection that follows. Lima's offer to help Ty expand his business in Dubai seemed harmless at first, but as he arrives in the city, both are confronted by dangers they didn't see coming. The stakes are high as they navigate their personal demons and a growing attraction. 

In this third book of the Stars series, discover Lima's story-an intense tale of love, trust, and survival where two people must face their fears to find their way to each other.

**Can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the previous 2 books**All Rights Reserved

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When Our Worlds Collided by Must_be_love06

When the driven and composed CEO Elaine Laura Smith crosses paths with the carefree and charismatic luxury car mogul Mathew Francis Jackson, sparks ignite in more ways than one. Their meeting isn't a simple case of opposites attracting-it's a collision of worlds. Elaine, a perfectionist who built her empire from the ground up, thrives on control and precision. Mathew, with his devil-may-care attitude and innovative vision, has always lived life in the fast lane, thriving in chaos. What begins as a clash of egos quickly spirals into something far more complicated. Professional rivalry gives way to undeniable chemistry, but their connection comes with risks. For Elaine, it means letting someone into the fortress she's built to protect herself. For Mathew, it means confronting the fear that love and ambition don't always mix. As their lives intertwine, they face challenges neither of them could have foreseen. A powerful and vengeful enemy lurks in the shadows, threatening to destroy everything Elaine has worked tirelessly to achieve. Meanwhile, their contrasting worlds force them to question their own values, ambitions, and fears. Can they find common ground, or will their differences be too much to overcome? In When Our Worlds Collided, the stakes are higher than just hearts on the line-empires hang in the balance. This is a story of resilience, trust, and the transformative power of love in the face of adversity. Against the dazzling backdrop of wealth and ambition, Elaine and Mathew must navigate the complexities of their worlds, learning that sometimes, the greatest victories come not from standing alone, but from building something stronger together. Will they find the courage to risk everything for love, or will the weight of their pasts and ambitions tear them apart?

Taming Aurora by KimmyUB

BOOK 3 in THE ROMANO SERIES Can be read as a standalone BUT I would advise you to read book I and 2 first to get to know and understand not only the MC's of this book but the other characters as well. (WARNING!!! 18+ ONLY ➡ THIS BOOK CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE AND EXPLICIT MATURE SCENES) Dante Romano, Capo Bastone, who has a playful and effervescent personality. His also a well known Playboy, with his dashing looks, undeniable charms and his abundance of money. He has the ladies eating out of his hands and has been going by his life motto "Variety is the spice of life" and he has surely been living that to the fullest. That's until he laid eyes on her, La Sua Bellissima Luna. (His beautiful moon) Aurora Taylor is an outgoing, wild party animal who returned to New York 5 years ago from Australia. She left her hometown, running from a very dangerous ex and ran right into the arms of her best friend, who just so happens to be the Donna of the Mafia, that is how she met the guy that could possibly rid her of her ways. When the two first met, both felt the fireworks within them, they set their eyes on each other. After spending one heated night together he was willing but she wasn't, she let her insecurities scare her from pursuing a relationship. After 3 years of Aurora playing hard to get, Dante still held hope that she would be his, that's until Dante's best friend who happens to be in love with him, comes into Town. Will jealousy change everything for Aurora? OR will she just not give a damn same as she portrayed the past 3 years? Will Dante finally throw in the towel and actually forget about Aurora after holding on for the last 5 years? OR Will he keep hoping she'll love him? OR will he fall for his best friend? WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE LOVE TRIANGLE DANTE FINDS HIMSELF IN... WHO WOULD HE CHOOSE? READ TO FIND OUT! ***I DO NOT CLAIM ANY RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MEDIA SUCH AS PICTURES, VIDEOS, GIFS OR SONGS I MIGHT USE IN THIS BOOK***

Undying Passion by madi_kays

Please vote and comment! My goal is at least 2k likes and 100 comments :) This story is as realistic as life gets. Please enjoy it, it is my first story on here and I hope you guys will enjoy the deep topics I explore in it. Maddie is fresh out of college. She earned her master's in business and is ready to find the perfect job. Her best friend, Maggie, gets her an interview with a hot shot and YOUNG billionaire. He's domineering and angry 99% of the time...but he may have a sweet spot for a young and innocent Madeline. Will his past and current life catch up to Maddie and make her leave him or will she stick with him through thick or thin? A story that exposes what reality can be like. The world world is rough, scary, and hard. Some people make it and others don't, this story may shed some light on what self deprivation can feel like. Please read and enjoy. This is a PURE work of fiction, please remember that when reading. This story contains sexually explicit material along with vulgar language. Read at your own risk. Thank you for reading and don't forget to vote and comment! :)

The Model's Bodyguard (Romantic Suspense) [COMPLETED] by JasmineDahlia

Supermodel Mila Belvedere never expected her predictable life of fame, photo shoots, and flashing lights to take such drastic turns. Never would she have guessed that her mother would fall so terribly ill, that her mother's couture line and all its fortune would dangle helplessly above her hands. Now Mila has caught the attention of people willing to do anything to get their hands on her fortune- and her. Sensing the danger, Mila tells her mother whose reaction horribly surprises her. She is adamant on changing her mother's exaggerative decision. A bodyguard? And why does it have to be the dark, alluring, and dangerously handsome Agent Francisco Medina? The line between professional and personal is always just a step away from being crossed... And when they meet, it proves to be the hardest thing they have to fight. As Agent Medina protects his client from those wanting her harmed, she slowly disarms him and he comes to heal her in more ways than one. But they can't forget the reason they're together. He needs to stop the threat. And for New York's best bodyguard... this is the most personal it can get. Copyright 2014 © All Rights Reserved

The Beauty & The Billionaire Mafia by thecassandraperera

In a world where power, danger, and desire collide, two lives are about to be forever changed. Meet Dominic Voss: The billionaire CEO with a dark secret-he's the most feared mafia boss in the world. Immune to emotions and ruthless in his dealings, his heart is a fortress, locked away after a tumultuous past. Enter Vivienne Black: A world-renowned Victoria's Secret model and the CEO of her own fashion empire. She's the epitome of beauty and grace, but her glamorous life hides a fierce independence and a heart that longs for genuine love. When Dominic sees Vivienne on television, he's instantly captivated. Determined to make her his, he orchestrates a plan to bring her into his world by having her model for his company. Sparks fly as their worlds collide, but Vivienne soon discovers the shadows lurking behind Dominic's polished exterior. As passion ignites, Vivienne must navigate the dangerous underworld that Dominic is entrenched in, all while grappling with her own growing feelings for the enigmatic billionaire. Can love truly conquer all, or will the dark forces surrounding them tear them apart?

House of Pride by tayloronthedash

-Book 2- The Truth is the Only Way to be Set Free and be transformed by a love that is as old as time. Stefano Leone is next in line to oversee the American-Italian Mafia. A flawless killer, savvy engineer, and a complete disbeliever in the BS concept of love, excellence in the art of monstrosity is all he's ever strived for. However, even the most merciless and lethal monsters have their weaknesses: and family along with a certain raven haired best friend are his. Ilaira Valentina is an aspiring surgeon although her clumsiness through life makes her career choice questionable to those who don't know her. A gifted practicing surgeon, notoriously ill-timed, and optimistic to a fault, Ilaria has always been the one to give her all to those she loves: Even if those loves are working contradictions in her blood family that belittles her, and her chosen family that consist of the man she's silently in love with. When a new drug cartel begins to make its presence known in Leone territory, challenges arise quicker than either Stefano or Ilaria are prepared to deal with. As loyalty is questioned, faith is put to the test, and love must be deciphered to be a risk worth taking or an evil to be set aflame. Both Stefano and Ilaria must learn to be honest with themselves and each other about who they are and who they want to be in order to survive the humbling storm knocking at their pride's doors.

Love ~ The Sweet Entrapment(Ongoing) by Ocyeanic_essence

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For the Empire - Inganno by LJRae0328

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AMITY by zarapier

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When Our Worlds Collided

When the driven and composed CEO Elaine Laura Smith crosses paths with the carefree and charismatic luxury car mogul Mathew Francis Jackson, sparks ignite in more ways than one. Their meeting isn't a simple case of opposites attracting-it's a collision of worlds. Elaine, a perfectionist who built her empire from the ground up, thrives on control and precision. Mathew, with his devil-may-care attitude and innovative vision, has always lived life in the fast lane, thriving in chaos. What begins as a clash of egos quickly spirals into something far more complicated. Professional rivalry gives way to undeniable chemistry, but their connection comes with risks. For Elaine, it means letting someone into the fortress she's built to protect herself. For Mathew, it means confronting the fear that love and ambition don't always mix. As their lives intertwine, they face challenges neither of them could have foreseen. A powerful and vengeful enemy lurks in the shadows, threatening to destroy everything Elaine has worked tirelessly to achieve. Meanwhile, their contrasting worlds force them to question their own values, ambitions, and fears. Can they find common ground, or will their differences be too much to overcome? In When Our Worlds Collided, the stakes are higher than just hearts on the line-empires hang in the balance. This is a story of resilience, trust, and the transformative power of love in the face of adversity. Against the dazzling backdrop of wealth and ambition, Elaine and Mathew must navigate the complexities of their worlds, learning that sometimes, the greatest victories come not from standing alone, but from building something stronger together. Will they find the courage to risk everything for love, or will the weight of their pasts and ambitions tear them apart?