The portrait of a lover
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Korina_I
Ongoing, First published Jan 18
Mature
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Athens, 1940: An unexpected encounter at a gallery. And a doctor marries a much younger woman, bringing her face to face with his critical family. Marmo is met with hatred by everyone except the charming painter and nephew of her husband, whom she meets at the gallery. What happens when, in her attempt to become part of the family, a portrait and a passionate love affair draw her both closer and farther away?

What is love, and how does it differ from being in love ?
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A Bad Boy in my life

51 parts Complete Mature

"I used to think I knew what being hurt felt like, but then I met him. How I miss the days when he was a stranger to me" *** When Margo is dragged into the Stirling family's house, where her mother works as a maid, she comes face to face with Maxon, a true nightmare in the form of a bad boy. At 19 years old, with his daring attitude, storytelling tattoos, and inflated ego, Maxon is determined to make Margo's life a living hell. And it all started with a well-deserved slap across his face. However, when Margo uncovers a compromising secret about Maxon, she finds herself presented with a unique opportunity. She decides to use this secret as leverage to establish a peaceful coexistence between them. But what happens when this bad boy starts acting unexpectedly kind? Margo knows she must keep her guard up and be wary of Maxon's intentions. After all, how can she trust someone who has caused her so much pain? Nevertheless, as the days unfold and they live under the same roof, conflicting feelings begin to arise. Can Margo let go of her hatred and surrender to this new side of Maxon? *** In "A Bad Boy in My Life," dive into an intense and twist-filled story where hatred and love intertwine in a dangerous dance. Discover if Margo can resist Maxon's irresistible charm or if she will succumb to the depths of their hearts. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions where the line between hatred and love becomes increasingly blurred

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