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UNDER FALSE PRETENSES

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In a world where love and rivalry intertwine, Elara Wakefield's life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself engaged to Damien Cross, the region's most eligible bachelor and her ex-boyfriend's greatest enemy. What began as a passionate night spirals into a whirlwind romance, forcing Elara to confront her deepest fears and desires.

Caught in a web of passion, jealousy, and self-discovery, Elara learns that true strength comes not from avoiding pain but from embracing the chaos of her heart. Will she find the courage to forge her own path, or will the shadows of her past consume her?

Join Elara on a journey filled with fierce rivalries, unexpected alliances, and the exhilarating pursuit of love in this captivating tale of betrayal, redemption, and the power of choosing one's destiny.All Rights Reserved

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BE MY OBSESSION by TheAngel_InRed

Shelby Falcon has always wanted control-over her life, her future, and most of all, the Falcon empire. But as the second-born, she's always lived in her brother's shadow. When tragedy strikes and he's gone, Shelby finally gets her chance to take the lead. Just as she steps into her new role, she's forced to work with the last person she ever wanted to see again-William Fontane. A ruthless billionaire and her ex-boyfriend from high school. William isn't just their biggest competitor-he's now her business partner. Old wounds resurface, power struggles ignite, and buried feelings threaten to take over. Will their past destroy them, or will it spark something neither of them saw coming?

Strangers To Lovers by marie200013

In a world where devotion and love clash, Ella Smith finds herself at a fork in the road. Driven by her need to provide for her family, she sets out on a dangerous quest to rescue her brother who has been falsely convicted from the grip of a cruel system. Then along comes charming billionaire Luke Connor with a unique proposition. He gives Ella a ten thousand dollar lifeline if she would only pose as his girlfriend. It's a calculated effort to lessen the constant strain from his high-society background, where getting a good wife is a difficult task. The distinction between pretense and desire becomes more hazy as Ella explores Luke's lavish world. A surprising romantic relationship emerges, adding to the complexity of their plan. But in the middle of all the glamor and flash, Ella discovers a shocking truth: there could be a connection between the Connors and her brother's false conviction. Ella's increasing feelings for Luke and her unyielding will to find the truth are causing her heart to race in different directions. She is in a world of luxury, secrets, and intrigue where she needs Luke's assistance more than ever since the stakes are so high. Failing would mean losing her own life as well as her brother's freedom. Ella's journey is told in a gripping story of love, sacrifice, and suspense in which every decision she makes might result in safety or disaster.

Unseen shadow | Mafia Kade and Elara | by darkromance_hub23

{Unseen Shadows}🌑🖤 --- Last warning, Elara. Safeword now, or. "Please.. "Elara begged him again".. His face darkened, a cruel smile spreading across his face. "Too late." He grabbed her hips, lifting her up and positioning himself between her thighs. She tensed, her body bracing.......read more.. The city of Ember Hollow was alive, bustling with secrets that danced through the streets like whispers in the night. Everyone knew who controlled it all-the mafia boss, Kade Alistair. Ruthless, sharp-eyed, and powerful, he ruled the underground with a fist of iron. His name alone made men tremble and women disappear behind closed doors. But to the outside world? Kade was nothing more than a shadow, lurking just behind the veil of ordinary life. Kade had his own rules, his own empire. He didn't care about the outside world of kindness and naivety. All that mattered was power, control, and keeping his enemies in line. A cold-hearted king, untouchable, invincible. On the other side of the city, Elara Blake lived a different kind of life-one filled with light. She moved through the world with soft steps, kind words, and a gentle heart. Elara worked at the local flower shop, her days filled with the sweet scent of roses and the warmth of sunlight filtering through glass windows. She was the kind of girl who smiled at strangers and found joy in the smallest moments, unaware that her peaceful world was built on the foundations of darkness she couldn't see. Ember Hollow was a world divided. Kade's shadows ruled the night, while Elara's kindness bloomed in the daylight. Two worlds, completely separate, completely unaware of the other's existence...

The sinful desire to be yours by _xoxobhavya_

Aerial Roberts was no stranger to upheaval. At 23, she'd endured a lifetime of changes, none more jarring than her mother's sudden engagement to a man Ariel could hardly stomach. The divorce of her parents, followed by her mother's hasty romance with a man who felt like an invader, left Ariel bracing herself for yet another new chapter. Moving into the home of her mother's fiancé, a sprawling Upper East Side townhouse, seemed like the final blow, a surrender to a life she hadn't chosen. But Aerial wasn't prepared for him- Aiden Carson At 32, Aiden exudes an irresistible charm, being Aerial's soon step-dads brother-her mesmerisingly handsome uncle, and despite their family ties, the chemistry between them is undeniable. As Ariel grapples with the end of a long-term relationship, she finds herself drawn to Aiden in ways that blur the line between family and forbidden desire. But can they ignore the rules of family and society, risking everything for a love that feels like destiny? In this passionate, heart-wrenching romance, Aerial and Aiden must decide if their love is worth the cost-sacrificing family, reputation, and their own hearts. Will they survive the consequences of their forbidden passion, or will it tear them apart forever?

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"Stolen Code" by authorsoul13

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A Royal Bloodletting by ACpenjamin

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BE MY OBSESSION

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