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Ginelle Hayes is orphaned, and after escaping her abusive guardian with a dark secret, she finds herself alone on the cruel streets of London. Then Eloise Ashford arrives to take the impoverished child under her care and back to her lavish plantation manor where she raises the skittish child as her own. 

He is an intense and challenging man, with dark secrets and a guarded heart. Dorian Don Ashford returns from sea, eager to seek the comforts of his manor home, only to find an unwanted distraction in the form of a small, orphan girl. 

As time transpires, the girl transforms into a remarkable beauty that stirs feelings unknown to Dorian, slowly thawing the ice around his heart. But when a sudden tragedy occurs, will it bring Dorian and Ginelle closer, will their desire and destiny bound them together in the thralls of love or will the past resurface and the perilous truths shatter their lives forever?

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Until You by LeeleeKez

With her family bankrupt and the man she loved now married to another woman, Gretchen decides to move to London to fix what's left of her life. Returning to San Francisco a failure is not an option, so she takes on the only job she can find - one that involves a baby, a man, and unfortunately, love. ***** Ethan Williams is done with love. Scorned and left by his wife, his life's goal is to acquire more wealth and travel the world. But one morning, he wakes up to find an infant on his doorstep. Left with no choice, Ethan hires a nanny to care for the child. When he begins to feel his heart respond to the presence of the new nanny, he is certain his life just took a turn for the worse - and he is determined to rid himself of every silly notion of love. [[Word Count: 80,000-90,000]] Cover design by Cil Ojumo

Splinters: Part One by ThatAmericanGirl

Brayden's life is a beautiful disaster. After finally being adopted by a wealthy woman and her family, his entire life is turned upside down. The New Yorker boy who's only lived in small one-bedroom apartments and tiny houses is now living in a Barrington, Rhode Island mansion. The boy who has never walked inside an actual school is now attending a private charter academy. The boy who has always been a nobody is now a somebody, but the heart wrenching experiences of his childhood follow him day by day as he lives his new life. On the other hand, Collie's life is perfect. Being beautiful, rich, and popular was an easy job to say the least. She never dealt with scarce food supply, financial issues, or abandonment, which is everything Brayden has struggled with throughout his life. To anyone, Collie had it all. When Brayden suddenly turns up at Constance PCA, it was almost crush at first sight for Collie. A budding romance ignites, something that is forbidden due to the hatred of Brayden's new sister, Ursanne, but as the two grow as a couple, Collie forces her way into the secrets of Brayden Palmer's life, the secrets he calls his Splinters.

The Circle Part 1 by ajstone_books

Princess Eloise runs away from home, unable to take her mother's emotionally abusive doings. She finds an orphanage in Anpar, vowing to be adopted by a loving family. She meets an orphan boy, Ace, who teaches her all of the aspects of being a true orphan. As time goes on they begin to fall for each other, but as circumstances would have it, Eloise cannot run from her problems forever.

That One Kiss by authorshamna

❝ That one kiss grasped blood & heartbreaks ❞ In the quaint town of Watford, 22-year-old Isleen Esmeray, a stunning beauty with amber eyes, has courageously taken the reins of her father's beloved cafe, Brews and Bliss, after a devastating car accident claimed her parents' lives. Alongside her loyal best friend, Sahar Braelyn, she has poured her heart and soul into keeping the family legacy alive. However, their peaceful existence in Watford is disrupted by the arrival of a ruthless and cunning stranger, notorious for his merciless ways, who becomes a regular at Brews and Bliss. On a fateful blue moon night, Isleen's life is thrown into chaos when she is kidnapped, plunging her into a world of danger and uncertainty. But fate has a way of intervening, and Caleb Jasper, her enigmatic boyfriend with piercing grey eyes, known for his unwavering dedication and unrelenting protection of Isleen, takes center stage. As the story unfolds in the charming streets of Watford, Caleb's fierce determination to ensure Isleen's safety sets off a chain of events that will leave you breathless. Will their love prevail, or will the darkness consume them? Find out in this thrilling tale of love, danger, and the unbreakable bonds that tie us together. Started - March. 2. 2024 Ended. - August.30.2024

Our Everafter: Brumous (A Harry Potter Fanfiction) [Draco and Ginny Ending] by mizbiatch

Brumous Grey skies and Winter Days, Filled with heavy clouds or Fog. During the tragedy that is happening in Hogwarts. Ginny Weasley is finding her way on how she is able to help Harry on his journey. Ginny woud start to learn and train her magic skills and is planning to go after Harry and Hermione to help. But when the night where she is finally going to leave. Something very traumatic happened. As Ginny settled in her place to sleep in the Forest. A sound of a monster came and attacking her to her Horror. And the next thing she knew She's in the hands of The Malfoys. And being controlled by the one and only Draco Malfoy. And now after the war between Lucius has finished. Draco had to find Narcissa, His mother after running away that night during the war. Into their Journey Ginny learned many dark secrets of the guy with the wait hair and grey eyes. And something very infatuating has bloomed between the two.

Secrets & Love by JorjaDawn0605

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WhiteFish by KeroseneYakama

Teenager Nova's life unravels in the wake of a devastating overdose that claims her mother's life. Desperate and grief-stricken, Nova flees the city with her only friend, Quin, seeking solace and escape from their harrowing past. Their journey leads them to an eerie, seemingly abandoned town called WhiteFish, where they hope to find refuge. Upon arrival, they are greeted by the town's enigmatic residents-Jesse, a charming yet aloof man; Savanna, a serene girl with an unsettling edge; and Angel, a mysterious individual who is said to have founded WhiteFish. The strangers offer hospitality, and Nova and Quin are soon drawn into the town's unsettling rhythm. Despite their initial discomfort, Nova finds herself drawn to Jesse, and a night of intimacy provides a fleeting sense of normalcy amid the chaos. However, the next morning, Quin is nowhere to be found. Nova's mounting anxiety is met with vague reassurances from Jesse, Savanna, and Angel. As the days pass, Nova grows increasingly suspicious of the town's residents and the unsettling atmosphere that pervades WhiteFish. Struggling to survive and outwit her captors, Nova navigates a labyrinth of deception and danger. With her wits and determination as her only allies, she uncovers the horrific truth about WhiteFish and fights for a way out, hoping to overcome her past and secure a future away from the shadow of death that haunts her every step.

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