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Sapphire's Vow by sweetblunch
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One year of marriage. Two years of silence. And one night that changes everything. Sapphire St. Clair used to believe in fairytales. She thought she'd found hers when Loukas Spiridakou, the ruthless Greek hotel tycoon, swept her off her feet. But fairytales don't usually end in a cold divorce lawyer's office after only twelve months. Two years later, Sapphire has finally rebuilt her life. She's moved on from the heartbreak and the man who shattered her dreams of happily ever after. Or so she thought. Lately, Loukas is everywhere. Every gala, every corner, every shadow-her gorgeous ex-husband is there. He is reigniting an all-consuming desire that never truly died. Sapphire is ready to move on, but Loukas has other plans. And this time, he's not letting her go without a fight.
Amethyst's Scandal by sweetblunch
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One summer in Italy changed her life forever. Now, her secret is about to be unmasked. Amethyst St. Clair has everything she needs: a wealthy family, a beautiful life, and a son she would do anything to protect. But for years, one question has haunted the tabloids: Who is the father? Her cunning grandfather has already successfully played matchmaker for two of her sisters, and Amethyst knows she's his next target. To escape his pressure, she agrees to one last business trip to Italy. She expected a professional meeting. She didn't expect to come face-to-face with Franco Calvetti. He is still as gorgeous as the summer they met. Franco is now more powerful and more dangerous than ever. He's the man who broke her heart, and the one mistake she swore she'd never repeat. But as the spark between them reignites, Amethyst is terrified: What will the ruthless Italian prince do when he discovers the son she's been hiding for years?
Ruby's Secret by sweetblunch
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She ran away to find freedom. She came home with a husband. Six years ago, rebellious heiress Ruby St. Clair vanished. After the tragic death of her parents, she traded her diamonds for a waitress's apron and her legacy for anonymity. She was happy. She was safe. Then she met Roman Vasquez. One whirlwind encounter with the calculated Spanish billionaire turned her world upside down-and ended with a wedding ring she never intended to wear. Now, realizing the depth of her mistake, Ruby is on the run again. But there's only one place left to hide: the home she swore she'd never return to, and the secrets she can no longer outrun.
Rookie in Love [SYTYCW 2013] by SarahLWhite
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Madeline Stone knows where her future is heading-her family has that part all figured out. On her twenty-first birthday she is stealing a few moments back from her own life before relinquishing every part of herself to their plan. Jackson Rider is a southern boy who grew up with a football in hand. He has seen a lot in his time as a quarterback, but when Madeline stumbles her way into his life throwing the most unconventional passes-he can't get the beautiful rookie out of his head. In life as in football, even the most solid plays can be intercepted.
Letting Go by SarahLWhite
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Lori's just looking for little time to focus on work after a bad breakup - until a steamy encounter with a sensual stranger leaves her looking for much, much more. ***** Ben Stone is used to getting exactly what he wants. Being a successful businessman and known playboy allows him his pick of beautiful women. He loves them all - but just for a night. That is, until he seduces Lori at her friend's bachelorette party and can't get her out of his head. For Lori, men do not make the short list of important things in her life - but then again, she hasn't met Ben before. When their relationship must be kept a secret they're forced to make a choice: prior obligations, or their burning flame? [[word count: 40,000-50,000 words]] Cover designed by Lucas Fisher
Saving Hope by SarahLWhite
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Twenty-one-year-old waitress, Hope, can only dream of living a better life. Keeping her little brother safe is her top priority no matter the cost to her own happiness. So when she meets Caleb, who seems too good to be true, her instinct is to resist - but what if he's the only one who can save her? ***** Hope is struggling to make up for her mother's absence and provide for her six-year-old brother. Enter: Caleb, who comes from money and lives a good life, but can't help feeling like there is something missing. Tired from a long day's work, he stumbles into the small café where Hope works. When fate gives him the opportunity to help his enigmatic waitress, he finds himself in a world where all that matters is saving Hope. But knowing that danger is on the horizon, would Hope let Caleb into her world? Content/trigger warning: This story mentions drug use and addiction. [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren T.