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The Unwanted Marriage by RafahStafford
The Unwanted Marriage
RafahStafford
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Ever since Althea Evans' parents passed away from a horrific accident, her life has forever changed. From dealing with her grief to having an arranged marriage with the man who didn't spare a glance at her. Arthur Williams swore to never believe in love again after his failed relationship, until he learnt to love his arranged wife. It started out as an arranged marriage, an unwanted marriage, until it became wanted. But is 'love' enough to keep their marriage safe? Originally written by: Rafah S. Started in 2019 - Completed in 2022 Highest ranks: #4 in romance (June 26th 2021)
Devil For A Husband by Mercy198
Devil For A Husband
Mercy198
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Blayze Norman; A cold and ruthless CEO of Norman Enterprises has decided to take Caden Carter as his bride, not even the heavens was going to stop him. * * * Blayze Norman is the cold, ruthless and industrious CEO of the multi-billion Norman Enterprises. He's meticulous and calculative with his every step. The type to pay back what has been given to him. When he's informed that the debt a lesser company owes his has somehow strained the financial status of his even by the lowest percent, he's offered with the oldest alternative. Make the debtor's oldest daughter his bride and stand the first in line to claim all their properties. Unfortunately for him, the young bride-to-be is not as submissive as he would like. In fact, she's the opposite of what you might call the perfect wife. Soon, they're tying the knot followed by a series of comic events that escalates towards finding love and comfort in each other faster than the two ever expected. * * * THIS BOOK IS COMPLETE BONUS CHAPTER NOW AVAILABLE!
𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐰𝐬 by reading_obsession_2
𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐰𝐬
reading_obsession_2
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Two heirs. Two rival empires. One forbidden love. Estrella Valdez and Adrian Antonov were born to be enemies. Raised on opposite sides of a brutal arms war, their hatred has been forged in blood and betrayal. For years, they have sabotaged each other's deals, stolen power from one another, and danced on the edge of destruction. But when a deadly cartel threatens both their families, they are forced into an uneasy alliance. Every moment together is a battle-sharp words, dangerous touches, and a heat that neither of them can control. The more they fight, the closer they fall, until one reckless night changes everything. Now, love is as dangerous as the war they were born into. With their families out for blood and their enemies closing in, Estrella and Adrian must decide: betray their legacy... or risk everything for a love that could destroy them both. In a world where loyalty is a weapon and passion is a curse, can two enemies survive the fire-or will they burn together?
Knox (Marino Brothers Duet, #1) by TheFeveredBookaholic
Knox (Marino Brothers Duet, #1)
TheFeveredBookaholic
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  • Parts 46
Revenge. I'm familiar with it. You have to be when you're the firstborn son of a notorious mafia leader. Death and vengeance have been the very foundations of my life. So who in their fucking mind would be stupid enough to cross me? My brother and I have been wrongfully convicted of a crime we didn't commit. We know who is behind this. We bid our time behind bars, planned and prepared for the day we got out. Now we're free and hungry for redemption. I know what must be done. I know whose blood will be spilled. But before I go after him, I'll go after his daughter. I never said I play fair. *Book one in the Marino Brothers Duet. Rated 18+ due to explicit language, sex, and violence.*
Torn between two: The faith and The heart  by emiwriteshalal
Torn between two: The faith and The heart
emiwriteshalal
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  • Parts 39
"𝑫𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕." "𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕?" "𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝑰'𝒎 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈." Mysha thought she had life all figured out, everything,friendships, and a quiet spark for her close friend, Tabish. But one sudden twist changes everything, pulling her into a spiral of loss and self-doubt. Now, she's bound by family and tradition to a man she barely knows, Zaan-a professor in london and a man whose flirtatious charm and confident demeanor stand in sharp contrast to her reserved nature. Forced into marriage, Mysha finds herself navigating not only a new life with Zaan but also an unexpected journey within. What starts as a reluctant partnership gradually deepens as Zaan's teasing warmth and unshaken faith in her slowly melt her guarded heart. Through love, laughter, and the healing power of faith, Mysha begins to discover the resilience within her-and a love she never saw coming. Tropes✨ Sunshine x grumpy flirty x grumpy Age gap forced marriage
Save Me (#1 In Billionaires Obsessed Series) by ellievelle
Save Me (#1 In Billionaires Obsessed Series)
ellievelle
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Warning : contains a sweet, but tough female lead and a morally grey grumpy billionaire who is absolutely obsessed with her. *Dahlia I was raised by a chronically optimist woman. Though we did not have much in terms of material possessions, she made sure I understood that life was far more than what you did and did not have. She was my rock, my whole world. A world that came crashing down when she got involved in a car accident that left her in a coma. I would do anything to save her, even sign my soul away to her estranged family in exchange for help with medical expenses. They want me to marry someone as part of a business deal. I would marry the devil himself it meant that I could see my mother smile again. *Damien They tell me having an eidetic memory is a gift, but it is nothing short of a curse when every single painful detail of my life has been seared into my brain forever. Sure, my mind has helped me build an empire worth billions from nothing, but the demons still haunt me, caging me within shadows I could never escape. Until I meet her. She is my angel, my saving grace, and I will do anything to keep her. Even if I have to go against everything I stand for and marry her. But will she reciprocate my feelings when she inevitably sees me for the devil I truly am? (Book #1 in the Billionaires Obsessed series) Contains dark themes, mature content and violence. Reader discretion is advised. Highest Rankings- #1 in morallygrey (14/11/24) #1 in grumpy (12/12/24) #1 in ceo (30/04/25) #1 in villain (26/05/25 #2 in obsessed (08/03/25) #2 in slowburn (12/12/24) #3 in marriage-of-convenience (16/04/25) #5 in darkromance (11/03/25) #6 in dark (22/11/24)
Dom by rik9a_
Dom
rik9a_
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  • Parts 31
Shit's crazy. One day, you're an innocent, good little girl. You are having the perfect life without problems. The next day, you become curious. Yay. The day after that, your curiosity leads you to getting fucked by a criminal. Double yay. The day, even after that, that criminal turns out to be a lunatic psychopath. And he's also the lethal hier, the son of the most wanted mafia in the world. You signed a contract with him. And now you can't run away. Triple yay. +16
𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 | 𝟏𝟖+ by heytherelovess
𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 | 𝟏𝟖+
heytherelovess
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𝐇𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠. . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁. Aira Roy wanted a soft love, sweet kisses, slow mornings, and the kind of man who'd worship her heart. What she got was him. Ivan Simenio. Sin wrapped in silk. CEO by day, mafia by night. And completely, shamelessly obsessed with her. And from the second he laid eyes on her, she became his favorite addiction. It was one night, and she forgot every man before him. Aira was never the same after his hands, his mouth, his name on her lips. ₊ ⊹✧˖°. Tropes~ •Desi X Videshi •Grovelling •Dad's rival •Grumpy X Sunshine •Age Gap •Dark Romance •Touch her and die •Obsessed MMC
Loving Carter by cashmeresunshine
Loving Carter
cashmeresunshine
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𝐆𝐑𝐔𝐌𝐏𝐘 𝐗 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄 Elijah West is a stubborn, moody asshole who overall dislikes other people. After Carter Sakuna (quite literally) runs into him, he finds her mysterious, loud and overall super annoying. At least that's what he told himself. So then how did he end up falling in love with her? 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: grumpy x sunshine only soft for her boy obsessed teasing comedy
Sold to the Mafia by Mafiagirl_123
Sold to the Mafia
Mafiagirl_123
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Dante Romano, the most powerful Italian mafia leader is forced to pick a bride by his cruel father in a week. When a man betrays his trust and steals from him, Dante is about to kill him before the man mentions he has a daughter around his age and will sell her to him to marry her. But this guy and girl never believed in love because of something to do with their cruel fathers. What will happen when these two broken souls meet each other? Will they help each other in finding their true selves again? Will they actually fall in love? Keep reading to find out...