Enemies by the altar
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  • Reads 93,113
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  • Time 4h 40m
melwrites4
Complete, First published Nov 08, 2024
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Scarlett is trapped in a dangerous world, forced to compete for a marriage she never wanted. All she wants is to escape, but Rowan, the cold, calculated heir, stands in her way. As they clash, hatred burns between them, but so does something deeper. 
To keep herself alive she makes a deal with Rowan Marino. Marrying him is her only chance at survival.
Scarlett now must fight not only for her freedom, but against the growing tension between them.
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LA CAMORRA / MAFIA ROMANCE

9 parts Complete Mature

Maria Delvina, the hidden mastermind of her mafia family, is forced into an arranged marriage with her enemy, Diego Herrera, to end a decades-long feud between their powerful crime syndicates. As they navigate their growing attraction and newfound alliance, they uncover a dangerous conspiracy from a third-party syndicate aiming to dismantle both their families. Together, they must fight to protect their empires while questioning if they can truly trust one another in a world built on betrayal and bloodshed.

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