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For thousands of years, the Veil has kept humanity blind. It smooths over the impossible. Erases the unexplainable. Maintains the illusion that the world is ordinary, predictable, safe. Beneath it, a war rages in the shadows — Lucent against Dreadbound, light against shadow, conviction against obsession. To the Enlightened who can see, this war is everything. To the rest of mankind, it doesn't exist at all. Kade Moren was never meant to see it. But when a breach tears open his quiet suburban street and two warring gods turn their gaze upon him, Kade doesn't die. He becomes something unprecedented: the first Dual Gaze survivor in recorded history. An anomaly in a system built on absolutes. A boy who carries the imprint of both factions yet belongs to neither. Now the hidden world wants him. The Lucent see him as a weapon to be claimed. The Dreadbound see him as a threat to be destroyed. His own father — a secret scholar of the Enlightened — sees him as an experiment to be observed. And somewhere beyond the Veil, ancient beings who have orchestrated this war for millennia are beginning to notice that their game has developed a wild card. As Kade struggles to control powers that burn away hesitation and amplify his darkest instincts, he uncovers a terrifying truth: the war he's been thrown into may be a lie. The Veil that protects humanity may be a prison. And the only thing more dangerous than the forces watching him... is the monster he is becoming. With the balance of the hidden world fracturing around him, Kade must survive a conspiracy that spans centuries, navigate a father who loves him enough to let him break, and confront the ultimate question: Should humanity remain protected by the Veil? Or should it be shattered?

When Roxy is accidentally summoned by a group of Men in New York amidst a tragedy they couldn't avoid. She smirked as soon as she realized what realm she had come back to. Humanity had joined forces to defeat a common enemy: The Shifters. And to that, the system of Shifter Regime was established, back in the year after The Cold War. "So what's your story, girl? Why should we take you as a scout?" "Many people call me many names. Some call me the Daughter of Hell, and some call me The Cursed Offspring of Lucifer, the Fallen Angel. Most of the times, I go by the name...Roxy. Humans here call me Roxy Malford, but don't know how to respect me." She introduced herself but even this human had laughed at her. "You're hired. Welcome to the Regime, Roxy Malford. Here we defeat evil...with evil. My secretary will direct you to your designation, starting from now." Oh, the smirk on her face. They say, there's Good in every Bad thing and there is Bad in every Good thing. Roxy is set to test her limits by the powers she possesses as the fate of the darkness depends on her.

Mature Content... 1996, the world was still analog, disconnected, and blissfully unaware of the digital storm on the horizon. For Marvin Meyers, soon to be eleven-year-old prodigy with the souls of an ancient, -hungry Incubus, and a modern man it is the ultimate hunting ground. ​Armed with the memories of a future where tech giants rule and entertainment is the new religion, Marvin doesn't just want to be a star—he wants to own the sky. From the "plagiarism" of legendary works to the strategic acquisition of the world's most undervalued IPs, Marvin begins a cold, calculated climb to the top. ​While his classmates at his elite L.A. school worry about grades, Marvin is busy recruiting a young Mark Zuckerberg, filing predatory tech patents, and building a multi-national empire that spans the US, Japan, South Korea, and China. In a world fueled by human desire, there is no greater predator than an Incubus who knows exactly what the future wants before it even exists. Marvin Meyers died a lazy brat, but he woke up as something much more dangerous. With the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis looming and the Dot-com bubble about to hiss, Marvin has a four-year window to become rich enough to get his hands on one of the big seven. Joy, anger, lust, sorrow, and happiness are all desires and emotions. As long as these emotions are directed at me, they can become nourishment for my spiritual practice. Okay, let's see what reliable ways there are in this world that can stir up a lot of people's emotions? Hmm, writer, that's good; umm, music, that's also good; wow, Hollywood movies, reaching the whole world, that's fantastic! Looks like I need to become a plagiarist... what's that word again? Right, a copyist. I'll start as a writer, and my ultimate goal is to become an international star. What? You mean acting skills? I'm a Incubus! --- Additional tags: Heavy harem, smut, possessive characters, smart mc, sudden strength gain, lust emotion and desire -based power system, no yuri, no netorare. A/N:- Story and smut are well balanced. You won't feel bored if you have come for either of the two or maybe both.

Marriage was set for Scott Devlin with an unknown bride that his uncle-turned-foster-father arranged for him. He was permissive to return the kindness for keeping him as part of the Devlin family, but anxious to be tied down to a human. The marriage was something planned, shrinking his world for him not to imprint. Growing up, he has been warned that blood will mark his life as soon as he meets his mate. Skeptic of the foolish warning, as an Alpha of the Grayback Clan, Scott thought that the marriage won't ever draw a line for him to imprint, and that his fate is always written in the stars. On the day of his wedding, a turnabout shook the Devlins when Scott didn't show up... The Devlin siblings took the matter in their hands knowing that their brother, despite brazen and blatant, have a soft spot for their father and would never dare defy his wishes. Leaving his bride alone at the altar, her tears streamed down her cheeks, only they were happy and satisfied for being stood up. Taking the opportunity to runaway and escape her overwhelming taxing life as a doctor and only daughter of Alva Woodsworth, Diana fled to the island where their honeymoon should be spent. She considered it as a treat for being (un)lucky in life. It's true that when stars align, the universe will work in your favor. And so, in one of the most unexpected nights of Scott's life in a private island that no one can simply go into, his world crashed into the hands of this woman whose scent made him weak to his knees. As soon as he gets lost in her eyes, he knew it was the compelling works of the imprint. "My Luna", he told Diana.

Lucian Valemont was supposed to die like a dog. Humiliated, discarded, and killed by the hero like every other forgettable villain. But there’s a problem: he remembers the novel. Or at least he thinks he does. As it turns out, his memory is just like the plot full of holes. Reincarnated as the bastard son of Duke Valemont, Lucian wakes up with a Villain’s Path System and a life destined for failure. 88% of his mana is sealed by a curse, his family wants him dead, and the academy thinks he’s a joke. In this world, everything is a race. Family who treat their blood like a tool — now why, what, and when it happened, that's up to you to find out in the story. Now, Lucian has to play his part while navigating his own messed-up life and finding himself trapped between three heroines who are as dangerous as the world itself: Seraphina Ashenblade: Aggressive and stubborn. She’s the type of girl who values her pride more than her own life. Elira Frostveil: The "Ice Princess"— cold, detached, and mysterious. She has a strange habit of just observing. Aria Lighthollow: The innocent saint with a hidden nature darker than anyone knows. The protagonist can have his predictable happy ending. Lucian is going to take the power, the women, and the throne the story never meant for him to have. The novel thinks it controls his fate. It’s about to learn what happens when the villain stops playing by the rules. A WARNING TO IMPATIENT READERS: If you're looking for a brainless MC who gets instantly overpowered in chapter 3 and collects women like trophies, click away now. Go read something else. For the first 45 chapters, Lucian is physically pathetic. He doesn't survive with cheat-like strength; he survives through sheer spite, psychological warfare, and gaslighting people who could crush him with two fingers. If you have the attention span of a goldfish and drop novels because the MC can't one-shot the villain on day one, this isn't for you. But if you're smart enough to stick around for the build-up? Chapter 55 changes everything. The payoff will absolutely shatter your mind. Consider this a filter.

Ready for a messy ride? *** Ren has spent years surviving behind a mask. By night he is known as the most sought-after Omega companion at the Deluxe pleasure house: elegant, mysterious, and untouchable. Clients know his scent, his voice, and the cold charm he uses to keep the world at a safe distance. No one knows who Ren really is. The identity he shows the world is only half the truth, and the secret he protects is powerful enough to destroy the delicate balance between the mainland’s most influential families. Everything begins to unravel after one reckless night with Feng Lang—the volatile Alpha heir feared across the city. One punch. One scandal. One mistake that drags Ren directly into the orbit of four dangerous heirs who rule the underground racing scene and stand at the center of an approaching political storm. Among them is Zhen Long, the calculating mastermind preparing for a ruthless election battle, Shen Yichen, the quiet genius who never loses and Wang Ruiqing, the amiable heir who rejected his family’s empire for a life in law enforcement. While the powerful circle grows suspicious of the mysterious Omega who appeared out of nowhere, Ren struggles to keep his two identities from colliding. Because if the truth about him ever comes to light, it will not only destroy the life he built—it will unravel years of secrets, revenge, and power plays carefully hidden beneath the surface of the mainland’s elite society. And the most dangerous part? Ren may not even know the full truth about himself. In a world where power is everything and secrets are currency, one Omega’s hidden identity could bring an entire empire crashing down. ***

Hayato transmigrated into a comic book world overflowing with NTR. Determined to restore the lost glory of pure love, he swore to fight against the tide of corruption. One by one, he saved countless heroines from tragic fates. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Hayato let out a long breath of relief. But when he turned around, dozens of bright, affectionate eyes were fixed on him. “Don’t look at me like that! You’re all amazing, truly! But I am not the damned blond-haired scumbag!” Hayato cried out in despair. ---------------------- Advanced chapters at p@treon

It was pitch black. Nothing could be seen. Nothing could be touched. Until a voice shattered the silence. "Hmm… sorry for the mistake, pal. Let’s fix it right away." Ziro turned toward the voice as the darkness faded. A figure in a black veil appeared before him. "What is this…?" he asked. Then it hit him. Memories flooded back—his death, his regrets, everything he had lost. He remembered who he truly was. "Let’s not waste time," the being said. "Make a wish." Ziro didn’t hesitate. "Give me the power to become the strongest." "Wish granted. But be warned—this world is different. Magic. War. Bloodlines. And danger at every corner." And with that, Ziro was thrust into a world unlike any other. --- Now reborn in a realm of elemental magic, ancient clans, and beautiful yet dangerous women—Ziro will no longer be powerless. He isn’t your average protagonist. He’s **cool-headed**, **strategic**, and **dominant**. Not shy. Not dumb. Not a pushover. Netori Milfs Loyal harem He loves each of his women deeply and equally. NO NTR NO SHARING NO YURI Just a powerful man, building his legend—one step, one woman, and one enemy at a time. --- **Ziro’s path to supremacy begins now. Will the world kneel… or burn?**

“One day I will kill you.” “Then I’ll die a happy man,” he says softly against her ear. She came to kill the mafia king. He made her his queen. Raven Caruso, the Caruso family's most feared assassin, was sent on a mission that should have been impossible: assassinate Vincent De Luca, the king of the underworld. But Vincent was waiting for her. Now bound by a dangerous marriage that shocks the Obsidian Council, Raven must navigate a world of power, blood, and betrayal while living beside the man she once tried to kill. The only problem? Vincent De Luca might be far more dangerous than she ever imagined. And he seems far too interested in his deadly new wife. Note: Contains R18+ and themes not appropriate for young audiences. Reader's discretion is advised.

A sluts adventure in the body of the busty nico Robin, Read her adventures as she tries out all of her kinks and changes the world of one piece with her choices My patreon is https://www.patreon.com/c/dead_coconut1/membership check it out hehe

[Warning!!! Adult Content!!! R18!!!] All his life Damian has endured abandonment but his fiancé's betrayal with a senior associate was the last straw that broke the camels back. Shattered, Damian ended his life with a bullet to the head. [Rejoice, you have been chosen to become one of the seven potential successors of the demon lord!] [Good Luck. You will need it] Instead of death, Damian is given a second chance at life but as one of the seven princes of hell. The Introduction of the system into his life turned it into something adventurous. Tasked with sleeping with virgins, seducing the righteous and spreading immorality to the entire realm, Damian is exposed to a world he never knew existed. "But wait, you mean I also inherited a three wives as well?" "What do you mean they are the jealous types and I'm not allowed to get married?" --- Daily Release: 4 chapters minimum and 5 maximum Discord: https://discord.gg/MkFeQnjuu2

He was in his early twenties when the world decided to end for him. A computing prodigy, educated at MIT, someone who understood systems, patterns, and limits better than most. In his previous life, power didn’t come from fists, but from the mind — lines of code capable of shaping digital realities. Then he died. And was born again. Reincarnated into the DC Universe as a helpless baby, he grew up in a world where gods walk among humans, where vigilantes defy the impossible, and where power is rarely fair — or free. While others trusted destiny, chance, or inherited gifts, he trusted only one thing: process. Memory intact. Intellect intact. Ambition intact. From an early age, he understood a simple and cruel truth: in that world, those who do not grow are crushed. And so, far from the spotlight of the League, he began to build something forbidden — his own Artificial Intelligence, created not to save the world, but to optimize it. To make him stronger. More efficient. More prepared to survive among monsters, aliens, and symbols. While heroes were born from tragedy, he forged himself in silence. While villains sought external power, he engineered it from within. This is not the story of a chosen one. It is the story of someone who decided to become inevitable. Between code and chaos, science and superhumans, begins the rise of a man who does not believe in miracles — only in evolution. This story was inspired by a fanfiction I read years ago — a work I deeply admire and still reread to this day. Unfortunately, that story was never continued. This project is not a continuation, rewrite, or replacement of that original work. It is an independent story, created with its own plot, characters, and direction, merely inspired by the ideas and feelings that the original story left with me. Out of respect, I want to properly credit the source of my inspiration below: Original Story Title: Pyroclasm (Young Justice SI) Original Author: Fulcon Original Story Link: https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/pyroclasm-young-justice-si.664558/ If you enjoyed this story, I highly recommend checking out the original work and supporting its author. Reader Notice If you like the story but don’t like harem: fuck off. This story has harem. If you like the story but don’t like gore: fuck off too. This story has gore. The tags are there. If you don’t like it, read the tags and don’t read the story. Simple as that. I’m not changing the story to please everyone. It was written this way from the start. If you want to read early chapters, they will be available on my Patreon. I’m not promising 10 or 20 chapters ahead — maybe just a few, maybe more later — but there will be early content there. I’m taking my time with this story because I want it to be good, not rushed. That takes time, revision, and proper development. If this kind of story is for you, welcome. If not, just move on. Simple. Criticism and comments are always welcome. Thank you, and enjoy your reading! If you'd like to support me and, as a bonus, read some chapters in advance, just become a member of my Patreon: https:/./www.patreon.com/cw/pararaio. Want to read the next chapters before everyone else? Now you can follow advanced chapters for free on my official website! In addition to accessing new content first-hand, you'll also find my other stories and future projects. Access here: [https://parallelworldverse.com/]

Mature Content.. It's A Mashed Timeline With Games and Movies Combined. Death was supposed to be the end. For him, it was the beginning of evolution. After dying violently in New Orleans, LA, a former U.S. soldier awakens inside the Hive, reborn as an infected—one of the countless undead created by the T-Virus. But something has gone terribly wrong… or terribly right. Unlike the others, he can think. He observes. He adapts. He evolves. While the Red Queen AI identifies him as an anomaly capable of breaking all containment models, a mysterious Evolution System awakens within him—granting stat growth, branching evolution paths, missions, rewards, and the ability to transit across different worlds. Not reincarnation. Not summoning. But World Transit—a forced journey across realities. From virus-ravaged facilities to demon-infested realms, from sword-and-breath battlefields, to titan-dominated lands he is travels into different worlds, tasked with survival, conquest, or domination. Each world leaves a mark. Each evolution strips away weeknes of flesh. Surrounded by powerful women, feared by gods, watched by artificial intelligence, he walks a thin line between monster and ruler. This is not a story of heroism. This is the rise of an Evolving Undead Sovereign— one world at a time. \\ Weak to Strong, Survival, Brutal Combat, Gore, Dark Fantasy, System, Evolution, Intelligent Monster, Zombie Apocalypse, Undead Protagonist, Anti-hero, Evil Mc, Cold-Minded Mc, Strategic MC, Overpowered (Gradual), Stat Growth, Skill Trees, Multiple Evolution Paths, Shop System, Mission System, Multiverse Travel,World Transit, Sci-Fi Fantasy, Artificial Intelligence, Bio-Horror, Psychological Transformation, Morality Degradation, Predator Mentality, Harem (Slow Burn), Dominant Male Lead, Action, RPG Elements, Anime-Style, Manhwa-Style, Game-Like Progression, World Travel, Multiverse Travel, Weak to Strong, Harem, Multiple Female Leads. Harem, system, and world-hopping with a twist, no ntr, yes stealing girls, very lustful and pretty aggressive MC. Not really his fault though. He's not dumb either. OMNIVERSE fanfic. Worlds Planned Low level Words in Beginning: Resident Evil/The Boys/The Gifted/Invincible/Demon Slayer/Attack on Titan/High School of the Dead/Most Of the Superhero Super Villian Supernatural Magical Worlds/ HOTD/Outer God Realm/ Akame Ga Kill/ Tensura/ Overlord/ Danmachi/ Highschool DxD/ Kumoga Desu/ Helltaker/ Fate/One Piece/ Hunter X Hunter, Fairy Tail, Code Geass, Seven Deadly Sins, MHA, Teen Wolf, Vampires, Transformers, Umbrella Academy, The Walking Dead, Lucifer, Witcher, Halo, Skyrim, Mass Effect, Mortal Kombat, Some Good Comic worlds, Some Good Game Worlds, Most of the Anime Tv series Worlds and many many More. So Mc will visit these worlds and Conquer them and take Waifus for himself So expect a pretty Giant Harem Expect action and the lewd. Thanks, you can join my Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/c/GodofPleasure

Nurse Belle works to save lives while Ceres assassinates people. In an extraordinary twist of fate, these two souls now occupy the same body. If that wasn't bad enough, Ceres found out that the person she killed became Belle's colleague in this life. Worse, she still loves him. However, Belle wants no part in letting this man into her heart for the second time. Her body -her decision! And that's NO TO DR. ELIEZER RIVERA. Unfortunately for her, Ceres has a lot of ways to throw her plan in disarray. * *Excerpt* He was the gentlest doctor I know. He took care of me and did his best to help me regain my memories; those that include my fondest encounters with him and the worst. His gentle smile was the one that captured my heart. Yes, he was the gentlest doctor. He should be. That was what I thought! So, why am I locked between this damn wall and his arms?! What is he planning to do?! Why is he looking at me as if he wants to devour me?! (Ceres, help me.) Belle called forth to the woman hiding in her subconsciousness. Her heart wasn’t prepared for this. And her eyes! Oh, her eyes couldn’t stop looking at his lips. “Doc?” She called out this distant word which she stopped doing several months ago. Eli never lost his composure even to the woman that he once loved – Jillyanna Madrid. Yet, when he learned that some evil guy was checking out his patient, who was also his junior at work, he flared out. His annoyance got the best of him and brought them to where they are now. He just wanted to see if that man had successfully lured her out. He didn’t mean for this to happen. He could see confusion in her eyes and when she opened her mouth to call him, he couldn’t move his eyes away from her parted lips. When she swallowed dryly, he trailed down to the sight of her throat and found her chest moving up and down. He felt hot like molten lava was doused on him. “What is so good about that guy?” Eli asked before he could stop himself. Whenever he thought that she likes that person, something stirred deep inside his heart and irked him so much. He wanted to tear himself apart and see what was wrong inside him. “Someone out there must be better than him. Look for someone else.” “Well, there will always be someone better at something. Prince was kind enough to - “ The world stopped and her vision was covered in darkness. She could not see his expression and she was having difficulty in breathing. Her lungs hurt. For a moment, she felt weak and stopped breathing as she closed her eyes and brought Ceres to deal with this. “You are not allowed to talk about any other man with me. Hearing their names annoys me. You can only look at me and smile at me.” And he locked their lips once again. The taste of her was addicting and he just wanted to suck the nectar out of her mouth. [What the heck are you doing?!] Ceres questioned mentally the moment she felt those lips on hers. She wasn’t informed that she’d be dealing with this. [Belle, I will make you pay for this trick!] (As if you don't like his kisses!) ***cover isn’t mine***edited by a friend discord: Oning #3030 ***I don’t earn anything from this picture*** Original cover was taken from Mr Love: Queen's Choice Related videos and pictures can be seen in Koi to Producer: EVOL×LOVE

Ethan Ward lived an ordinary life—until the night he died saving a stranger from a runaway truck. His final thought was regret… and then darkness. But instead of oblivion, Ethan opens his eyes in a new world—the Marvel universe, a place where gods walk the streets, geniuses bend reality, and cosmic threats lurk behind every star. Reborn in a young, healthy body, he soon discovers his greatest gift: A Super-Tech System—an advanced AI-like interface capable of giving him tech from multiverse and even inventing futuristic technology far beyond anything Stark or Shuri have ever conceived. From creating adaptive nanotech armor to forging energy reactors small enough to fit in his palm, Ethan rapidly rises from an anonymous face in New York to a growing anomaly that both heroes and villains can’t ignore. # No-Harem ***** See more on my P@treon. [email protected]/Dreamerlord Just replace @ with a

I was reincarnated as a wanderer in another world, and I want to travel everywhere!

Lucien Ashborne was supposed to be a nobody — an early-game villain who existed only to be crushed by the protagonist. After provoking the wrong person, he vanished from the story without even a dramatic death scene. When a player named James dies and wakes up in Lucien’s body, he inherits every bit of the villain’s broken reputation and zero of his privileges. Bullied, scorned, and abandoned by his own noble family, Lucien now stands at the bottom of the academy hierarchy. To make matters worse, the world he knew as a game has no guaranteed happy ending… and the protagonist’s party treats him like a criminal. But James isn’t the Lucien they think he is. With fragments of meta-knowledge, a half-broken system that barely works, and a determination to avoid becoming cannon fodder, he chooses a different path. He doesn’t seek glory. He just refuses to disappear. This is the story of a former villain trying to rewrite his role — not as a hero, but as someone who survives on his own terms.

Discord link :- https://discord.gg/szFsnzZPec Alex was just another ordinary gamer—until the day he died. Struck down by a terminal illness, he found solace in his favorite game, a vast fantasy RPG filled with powerful warriors, intricate politics, and world-shaking events. But before he could see the game's ending, fate had other plans. When he opens his eyes again, he’s no longer Alex from Earth. Instead, he’s Alex Dragonheart, a nameless extra in the very game he once played. Not a protagonist. Not even a villain. Just an unknown side character who was fated to die early, forgotten by history. Armed with only half of the game’s knowledge, an unawakened bloodline, and a mysterious sealed skill, Alex is thrown into a brutal world where strength is everything. His beloved younger sister is sick and needs treatment, but his past self had been powerless to save her. Not anymore. Determined to rewrite his fate, Alex will rise through the ranks, manipulate events from the shadows, and seize power that was never meant for him. If fate refuses to acknowledge him, then he’ll carve his own legend—one that even the gods will fear. After all, in a world where only the strong survive, even an extra can become a nightmare. ( Okay guys just because there is a system tag does not mean he will get everything handed to him he will have to work hard to attain power because I will make it so )

**Mature Content** Eilika Wolanski is the eldest daughter of one of Varos’ most respected merchants, but respect has never brought her kindness. A childhood accident left a scar across her cheek, and with it, a cruel label she can never escape. The “Unwanted Woman” of Varos. Mocked in public, pitied in private, and treated like a blemish to be hidden, Eilika grows up learning one painful truth, beauty matters more than character in high society. So when an unexpected marriage proposal arrives from the powerful House of Kingsley, no one believes it is real. The groom is Damian Van Kingsley, the widowed duke of Varos, feared for his cold temperament and admired for his unmatched looks and wealth. Rumors follow him like shadows. He has a secret mistress, a broken heart drowned in alcohol, and worst of all… A son he barely acknowledges. For Eilika, marrying Damian isn’t a dream. It’s the only option left for survival. Damian, once the kingdom’s most desirable nobleman, has been nothing but a hollow man since the death of his first wife. He has abandoned his responsibilities, pushed away his child, and lived with one vow burning in his chest. He will never replace his first wife. To force him back into duty, his mother arranges a second marriage, one he never asked for, and one he refuses to accept. Damian swears he will never touch her , will never look at her and will never treat her as his wife. But Eilika isn’t the greedy noblewoman he expected. She doesn’t ask for his affection. She doesn’t crave his title. She doesn’t even want his love. What Eilika wants… is something far more dangerous. A family. And perhaps that is the very thing Damian has been starving for all along. ~~~~ “This bed will remain cold until your last breath.” Damian’s voice boomed through the dark chamber. Eilika didn’t flinch at his words. Instead she replied gracefully, “I don’t seek love, Duke. You can visit your secret mistress every night… Just don’t come near me.” This marriage was never meant to become real, until the Duke's heart begins to betray its own rules.

“Once you sign it, you belong to my world and there’s no turning back.” On her birthday, Sarah McKaley discovers her boyfriend’s betrayal—with her own best friend. Heartbroken and humiliated, she never expected anything to change her life forever. A desperate decision ties her to Jayden Lin, the ruthless CEO of SJ Corporation. Cold. Powerful. Untouchable. He is also her ex-boyfriend’s stepfather. What begins as a contract marriage meant to protect reputations and secure her career soon turns into something far more dangerous. Beneath Jayden’s controlled exterior lies a man who doesn’t let go of what he claims as his—and the way he looks at Sarah makes it impossible to tell where the contract ends, and desire begins. She knows she should walk away. But once she becomes Jayden’s wife, turning back is no longer an option.