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Lending Heart
peachypaulmccartney
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peachypaulmccartney
Ongoing, First published Nov 14, 2025
Mature
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21 year old Sophie Garner is living with her dad- a gambling addict with thousands in debt. One morning she stumbles into a meeting her father is having with a man she's never seen before. 

He's captivating, commands the room without even having to speak.

They spoke money, but the stranger wasn't unaware of her presence. 

One flash of his charming grin later, Sophie finds herself increasingly attached to him, blindly following him into his dark and dangerous life...

~~~

"Sophie..."

I blushed, the way he said my name was so... possessive. "Max, what're you really trying to ask me?"

His usual charming grin vanished, leaving behind a darkness he scarcely revealed to me.

"...If I hurt you Sophie, will you stay?"
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Living with the Sterlings

15 parts Ongoing Mature

After years of dead-end jobs and searching for a fresh start, Allegra Brooks escapes to London, where she lands a position as a nanny for the wealthy, formidable Sterling family. Tasked with caring for Todd, the adorably mischievous 8 year old son, she finds herself drawn to the young boy's enigmatic older half-brother, Benjamin-charming, intense, and utterly off-limits. As their secret connection deepens, so does the risk. Benjamin's father, Albert, a powerful man with strict expectations, would never approve of their forbidden romance. Benjamin's father has plans for his heir, and Allegra is not part of them. Forced to hide their stolen moments and whispered promises, Allegra and Benjamin must navigate a dangerous game of desire and deception. But how long can love stay in the shadows before the truth comes to light?

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