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Princess Alina Everhart has been raised to believe in duty above all else. As the only heir to the Everhart kingdom, she has spent her entire life preparing to marry the powerful and enigmatic King Darius of Ravka, a man twice her age, to unite their lands and end decades of war. But on her journey to the Ravkan capital, everything changes when she meets her royal guard, Cassian Vale.Cassian is everything King Darius is not-fierce but kind, protective yet wild. He treats Alina as more than just a pawn in a political game, and against all reason, she finds herself drawn to him. As they travel through dangerous lands filled with rebel ambushes and magical threats, Alina and Cassian grow closer, bound by whispered confessions and stolen moments.But love is a dangerous game, especially when King Darius is known for his cruelty. As Alina arrives at the Ravkan court, she discovers that her marriage is more than just a political alliance-it is a trap woven with secrets, magic, and betrayal. Torn between duty and love, Alina must decide whether to follow the path laid out for her or risk everything for the man who stole her heart.When dark forces threaten the throne, Alina learns the truth: her marriage was never meant to save her kingdom. It was meant to destroy it.…

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In the gritty underworld of crime and shadows, Victoria Keynes, a haunted lawyer with a painful past, finds her world colliding with the enigmatic and dangerous Spencer Hernandez, a cold and ruthless Mafia Boss. Drawn to each other by an irresistible attraction, Victoria fights against her desires, knowing all too well the risks that come with being entangled with a man like Spencer. But as his touch ignites a fire within her, and her heart plummets at the sight of him, she struggles to resist the allure of the captivating underworld figure.Spencer, relentless and arrogant, knows what he wants - and that is Victoria. Determined to break through her defenses, he unveils a gentler side, revealing a man seeking redemption beyond the shadows of his criminal empire. Yet, the line between danger and desire blurs, leaving Victoria torn between the man she's falling for and the life she vowed to leave behind.As their passion deepens, the past comes knocking, threatening to unravel their fragile bond. Victoria's haunting past resurfaces, and Spencer's loyalty is tested as rival mafias cast a menacing shadow over their newfound love. In a world where trust is a rare commodity, can Victoria truly put her faith in a man who carries a gun?In "A Heart Bound by Shadows," love and danger entwine, and the couple must navigate the treacherous path of crime, betrayal, and loyalty. Will they find the strength to face their pasts, embrace the present, and forge a future together, or will the shadows that haunt them consume their love? The journey is tumultuous, the stakes are high, and only one truth remains - love can conquer even the darkest of shadows.This is a short story that is fast-paced.…

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Collateral HeartsAnya Volkov is a deadly assassin working for the ruthless Volkov family in Russia. Her loyalty has always been to her blood-until the day she crosses paths with Matteo Ricci, a second-in-command in the powerful Italian mafia, the Ricci family. A cold, dangerous rivalry between their families is already in motion, but sparks fly when Anya and Matteo are forced into an alliance that neither of them is prepared for.What begins as a clash of enemies soon ignites into an undeniable passion, and the lines between loyalty and desire blur in ways neither of them anticipated. As they work together to take down a common enemy, Anya and Matteo must confront their pasts, their feelings, and the dangerous world they live in-a world where love could be the ultimate betrayal.With their families caught in a deadly game of power, Anya and Matteo must decide if their love is worth the price of the violence surrounding them.…

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In a world where love is bound by fate and darkness lurks at every turn, Sondra finds herself torn between two powerful men: Jonathan, a tormented soul with a haunted past, and Alec, the charming yet conflicted heir to a legacy shrouded in secrets. As whispers of an ancient curse surface, Sondra and Jon are drawn together by dreams that reveal their intertwined destinies, echoing a tragic history of love and betrayal.But when shadows from the past threaten to resurface, Sondra must confront her deepest fears and the choices that could alter the course of their lives forever. As the bonds of loyalty and passion are tested, she discovers that true love can either be a sanctuary or a curse.Will Sondra embrace her connection with Jon and face the darkness that seeks to tear them apart? Or will the weight of the past force her to choose a path of sacrifice and sorrow? In a tale woven with mystery, magic, and the complexities of the heart, the line between destiny and desire blurs, leaving Sondra to unravel the truth of her fate.…