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On the night of her engagement party, Alayna Sandra discovers her future contract husband is cheating on her with her own sister. She's shattered, broken, and furious all at once. So when she finds his stepbrother, Dafa Halton, she marries him instead. But now, why is her ex fiance the one begging her to come back? And who would have thought that his useless stepbrother would turn out to be the best man she's ever met. -Love Reclamation: Escaping My Contract Husband, Finding His Stepbrother By Yuliaresi Anjelina

"My mother’s life had a price tag: Four hundred thousand dollars. My freedom had a duration: Thirty-six months. And my husband had a goal: To break me for a crime I didn't commit. Adrian Blackwood is a predator who owns the city, the hospital, and now—me. He didn't marry me for love; he married me to turn my life into a living hell as payment for my father's sins. But as the cage closes, he’ll realize one thing... I’m not just a Vance. I’m the woman who’s going to make him bleed."

The Scent of My Beloved Husband “I can’t see your face, but my heart knows your scent.” Hilary was a world-renowned chef— the queen of a billion-dollar culinary empire, and the wife of the most powerful man in the city. Her life was perfection. Until an earthquake shattered her kitchen… and her mind. When Hilary woke up in the hospital, the man she loved had become a stranger. The diagnosis was merciless: Progressive Prosopagnosia. A growing brain tumor was slowly stealing her ability to recognize faces. To the world, Hilary remained a genius. To herself, she was a woman living among nameless ghosts—unable to recognize the smile of her own husband. ⸻ The CEO’s Vow Every morning, Gerard stands beside her bed and introduces himself. “I am Gerard. Your husband. I love you.” He becomes her eyes in public, her shield in private, and her secret map through a world that no longer has faces. But in a city ruled by power and perfection, how long can a billionaire protect a wife who can’t even recognize him in a crowded room? ⸻ The Predator in the Kitchen Bianca—an ambitious assistant chef—discovers Hilary’s secret. She doesn’t see a sick woman. She sees an opening. By mimicking Gerard’s scent and quietly gaslighting Hilary’s senses, Bianca begins a calculated hunt—not just for Hilary’s position, but for her husband. After all, what is a wife who can’t even see the man she loves? ⸻ The Ultimate Sacrifice As an international culinary competition approaches and the board of directors moves to strip Gerard of his empire for standing beside an “incapacitated” wife, Gerard is forced to make a choice the world is watching. A multi-billion-dollar legacy… or the woman who can only recognize him by scent. In a world that demands perfection, can love survive when the person you adore is nothing more than a familiar scent in the dark? A heart-wrenching romance about devotion, sensory betrayal, and a love that proves seeing someone has nothing to do with sight.

Austin Rutherford has everything-fame, power, and a future already written for him as the heir to the Rutherford Group. One mistake threatens it all. To protect his inheritance and silence a looming scandal, he agrees to an accidental marriage he never wanted. Audrey Clinton has nothing left to lose. A failed event-planning business, mounting debts, and a family depending on her push her into accepting an offer that feels less like love and more like survival. Bound by a legal contract and forced to live as husband and wife, Austin and Audrey enter a marriage built on lies, strict rules, and unspoken motives. Every day under the same roof blurs the lines between pretense and reality, awakening emotions neither of them planned for-and secrets that could destroy them both. What began as a calculated decision soon becomes a dangerous game of control, vulnerability, and desire. Will they walk away when the contract ends… or risk everything for a love neither of them expected?

After her father’s death, she thought her life would crumble. But she didn’t expect betrayal to come from the one person she should have trusted the most — her own mother. The land her mother claimed to sell for her education vanished, her mother abandoned her emotionally, and the girl was left to face the world alone. For two years, her fiancé quietly covered her college fees, but when that support ended, she struggled through life with nothing but determination and silence. Now, on the brink of adulthood and graduation, she is no longer the scared girl who relied on others. She has learned to stand tall, to fight for her own future, and to face the past without fear. But when her mother finally reaches out, hoping for reconciliation, and her fiancé’s quiet presence brings both comfort and tension, she must decide what forgiveness, love, and self-respect truly mean. A story of resilience, heartache, and the quiet strength of a girl who learned to rise, even when the world abandoned her.

Yuan Bao just transmigrated into an ancient village, and she’s already the most spoiled kid in three generations. Nicknamed Jiaojiao, she’s set to be the next big thing—until the new neighbor moves in. This neighbor? The city miss who’s got it all but acts like the world owes her. She’s got the drama, the entitlement, and the attitude. But Yuan Bao? She’s got the family who loves her, the wit to take down any drama queen, and the charm to win everyone over. When the miss tries to play the pity card, Yuan Bao’s family rallies behind her. Grandpa claps, Mom cheers, and her bros fist-pump. Yuan Bao’s the real deal, and she’s not giving up her spotlight to anyone. The miss tries to lecture Yuan Bao’s bro about “spoiling” her, but he’s got her back. “My sister’s the kindest, prettiest, and best. Who’s the real spoiled one here?”

"But perfection is a mask. And masks crack" Meet Park Mirae, the Queen of Diamonds at Dulwich College Seoul. She's smart, ruthless, and unbreakable. Everyone either fears her, respects her or wants to be her. But no one knows the truth. Her mom's death was just the start. Her sisters... their lives trapped in secrets darker than anyone can imagine. One is gone but one is somewhere hidden away from the world. And at the center of it all? Her father-the President of South Korea. Then the game changes. A mysterious transfer sees through her crown. A golden-boy influencer hides something dangerous behind his perfect smile. Both could destroy everything Mirae has built with fear and silence. In a world where power rules, loyalty is fake, and one wrong move can ruin everything... Mirae has to decide: Keep her crown... or uncover a truth that could burn her whole world down. Power is a game. And Mirae? She always plays to win.

Princess Lydia Valenrose has everything: status, beauty, and three perfect suitors chosen to secure her kingdom’s future. But as the day of her engagement draws near, she uncovers the dark secrets of the men who claim to love her unconditionally. Faced with a choice she never wanted to make, Lydia decides to defy everyone’s expectations. On the day she was meant to choose her partner for life, the princess disappears.

“You can run, Alina. But I’ll always catch you.” Alina Ryder lives by one rule—stay invisible. After her mother’s remarriage drags her into a mansion full of strangers and a school crawling with enemies, she just wants to survive without being noticed. Then she meets him. Jaxon Cross. Her new stepbrother. He’s infuriating. Arrogant. Too magnetic for his own good. She swears she’ll hate him forever—until the night she sees the impossible. Jaxon bleeding out in front of her… and then healing, like nothing happened. That’s when he tells her the truth. He’s a wolf. And she’s his mate. But their bond is forbidden. Dangerous. Outlawed. She should run—every instinct screams for her to. Yet the harder she pulls away, the tighter he closes in, his voice a dark promise in the shadows: “You were never meant to escape me.”

Fiona thought losing her mother was the worst pain she would ever feel. But six years later, life proved her wrong. Her father’s new wife turned her home into a prison. Beaten, blamed, and silenced, Fiona lived as the unwanted daughter—her voice ignored, her tears unnoticed, her happiness stolen. Every day was a fight to survive under the watchful eyes of a stepmother who seemed to take pleasure in her suffering. One night, after another cruel punishment, Fiona finally breaks. She escapes through her bedroom window with only a small bag, some hidden cash, and a heart full of fear. The streets are harsh and unknown, but fate leads her to a kind elderly woman who offers shelter—and a grandson, Mason, who seems cold and indifferent. Fiona thinks she has found safety… but life has other plans. Soon, another man enters her world. Gentle, patient, and perceptive, he offers her a deal, for her to be his engaged girlfriend to get his wealthy family off his back. For the first time, Fiona experiences kindness, love, and acceptance. But the shadows of her past are never far behind. Will she be able to embrace this new life and the love she deserves, or will her family’s control pull her back? Fiona must fight for herself, for freedom, and for the life she was always meant to live.

>>> Explicit content In the glittering heights of a Manhattan penthouse, Elena Reyes, a fierce 28-year-old bisexual Latina maid from the Bronx, steps into the opulent world of the Voss family. Hired for mundane chores, she quickly becomes entangled in a web of forbidden desire with the powerful trio who rule the household: Alexander Voss, the 45-year-old CEO whose commanding presence hides a voracious sexual appetite; Victoria Voss, his 42-year-old bisexual art gallery owner wife, elegant and insatiable; and Julian Voss, their 22-year-old introverted son, a shy coding prodigy nursing secret kinks. What begins with stolen glances and accidental touches spirals into midnight trysts of raw, unfiltered passion. Elena surrenders to Alexander’s rough midnight fucks, his thick cock claiming her pussy and ass in creampie-soaked ecstasy. With Victoria, she discovers scissoring bliss, slick clits grinding in squirting orgasms, fingers plunging deep while strap-ons dominate. Julian’s timid strokes evolve into mutual jerk-off sessions, Elena guiding his virgin release before pegging him into moaning submission. The penthouse echoes with explicit moans, fluids, and whispered "I love yous" as polyamorous romance blooms amid urban nightlife, secret clubs, and rooftop risks. But beneath the lust lies betrayal. Hidden affairs, leaked sex tapes, and Elena’s own escort past threaten to shatter their empire. Jealousy ignites hate-sex, only for forgiveness to forge them tighter in orgiastic reconciliation. This 100+ chapter erotic odyssey builds tension with teasing foreplay across chores and city nights, saving devastating blows for a climactic finale of cum-drenched redemption. For readers craving unapologetic heat, raw romance, and a rollercoaster of sin in the city, *Shadows of Silk and Sin* delivers every thrust, moan, and heartbreak.

I died a heroic, powerful, male Archmage… so why did I wake up as a sixteen-year-old girl?! Theo’s last memory is of a glorious, failed last stand. His next is a beeping hospital machine—and a terrifyingly handsome guy he’s pretty sure is a demon calling him “princess.” Now, he’s Thea Montrose, youngest daughter of a powerful family in a world run on magi-tech and corporate espionage. Between navigating floating cars, enduring his new mom’s hugs, and figuring out the horrifyingly complex mechanics of using the bathroom, Theo has his hands full. But his new family is hiding secrets, and their rivals play for keeps. Good thing this spoiled heiress’s body now holds the soul of an ancient wizard. They wanted the real Thea back? They’re about to get way more than they bargained for. He failed to save his old world from an apocalypse—now he just might save this one (and finally figure out how this bra works).

After 10 years of a Loveless Marriage, Natasha Was Mysteriously killed by an unknown murderer, she is given a second chance at life, and she goes back to 5 years before it all happened, will she be able to change her fate and protect the ones she loves or will she succumb just like her previous life? Natasha White, she was wrongly accused of committing an unforgivable sin, with no one ready to fight for her innocence and believe her, she ends up dying in the worst possible way, now with her given a second chance, she is ready to stand up for herself. Dominic White, he hates his wife with Passion, after what she did to him, he never thought that he could forgive her, he had trusted her, and she took that trust and broke it, now with his Wife Slowly changing, would he give her a second chance? or not even care at all. Dive into the past, present and future with A Second Chance; I will not waste it.

"The masterminds are cooler than heroes," I mutter as I stare at the chess pieces before me. It is easier to be the one who sits in the shadows and moves the pieces, likewise deciding the flow of the game. Heroes will foolishly sacrifice their lives for the good cause and villains will sacrifice the world for their own gain, but masterminds will use both the heroes and villains to their own benefit. Why, you ask? Well, that's because I've lost my life once while trying to be a hero so, I don't want that anymore. I'd rather be a mastermind who molds the world as per my convenience and live peacefully. Because, why not? *** [Defender of Divine Glory says you are the hope of this world.] What? [Goddess of Wisdom believes that you will be the one to save the world.] Wait, what?! [Propose the Grand Duke the idea of a fake marriage.] And, why would I do that?! [Stop the assassination of Prince Eric.] Why would I save him?! [The candidates for the throne are:... Who will you choose?] Ah! I give up... It seems like a curse that anyone who wishes for a slacker life in Isekai will have to go through the most troublesome things. In my past life, I died because of one rookie mistake but after being transmigrated in the world of fantasy I've gotten an opportunity to start afresh, but unlike the protagonists who look for their love and glory, I'd rather make money and live a life of a slacker. I have magic, I have power and I have money, what else do I need? Well, that was the plan but this damn system is getting on my nerves. I mean who in their sane mind would want to mess with the complicated royal family and political affairs? But that's not all though. I've also become the saviour of this world. Things just can't be anymore worse! Besides, the penalty of failing this quest is... [Failure: Destruction of the World.] It seems like if I screw up in selecting the right person then the destruction that is going to befall the world won't be stopped. If I speak of my reward then it's this vague thing. [Reward: Fulfillment of any wish.] "If that's the case then, I'd rather choose the person who would be the best fit for the throne." And that's how I decided that I would become the Kingmaker.

This feelings of love are Deception of mind. I am not sure if I can love second time. - Tanmay I rather choose myself than this self destroying love of yours. -Shreya

Zaliyah McCoy never expected her life to change because of a single mistake, a false pregnancy scare that pushed her into a marriage with Asher Sterling, the man her sister once loved and the man everyone believed she stole. Their marriage was built on duty, not affection. Three years of cold dinners, quiet nights, and a husband whose heart seemed frozen in a past Zaliyah could never touch, not even her love could touch his heart. Just when the frozen wall between Zaliyah and Asher starts to melt, Aria, the sister who vanished without a word—returns. Naive and hopeful, Aria believes Asher has been waiting for her. Zaliyah believes the same. And Asher… doesn’t deny it. But as old emotions resurface and unspoken truths shake the Sterling household, Zaliyah makes the only choice she has ever been able to control: she signs the divorce papers and walks away. She expects Asher to let her go. He expects the past to fall neatly back into place. But Aria sees what neither of them can admit, that Asher’s heart is no longer where he left it… and the woman he is losing is the one he never learned how to love. When the truth finally breaks through years of silence, Asher finds himself racing against the consequences of his own neglect because this time, Zaliyah isn’t waiting for him to choose her.

Nyah has always skated long before she ever touched ice. Born and raised in Guyana, where ice rinks don’t exist and dreams like hers are treated as impractical fantasies, she learns to skate in her head instead. Every glide, every jump, every victory is imagined with brutal precision. It is the only place where she feels free. The only place where the noise inside her quiets. At eighteen , carrying years of unspoken trauma, depression, and a body already familiar with survival, Nyah makes the impossible choice to leave home in pursuit of a dream that has no guarantees. In a foreign country and an unforgiving sport, talent alone isn’t enough. The ice demands more than skill , it demands endurance, restraint, and a willingness to be seen without armor. As injuries, doubt, and emotional fractures threaten to undo her, Nyah must confront a harder truth: chasing greatness can become another way of disappearing. Between brutal training, fragile friendships, and the constant pull of old darkness, she begins to learn that survival and ambition are not the same and that wanting more always comes with a cost. She Skated in Her Head is an intimate, painful, and unflinching novel about dreams born in impossible places, the violence of self-expectation, and the quiet courage it takes to stay alive long enough to become something real. This is not a story about winning. It is a story about staying.

*This novel contains dark fantasy themes, mature romance, violence, psychological trauma, seduction, and morally complex situations. Reader discretion is advised.* My childhood was stolen by shadows, but I thought I’d finally found peace with my stepfamily—until the night monsters tore my world apart. As I lay dying on the cold asphalt, an Angel appeared with a cruel bargain: my soul for their lives. I didn't hesitate, signing the contract in my own blood. In that moment, the girl I was died, and the Secret Admiral was born—a superheroine gifted with terrifying supernatural power to hunt the darkness. But my power is a gilded cage. To keep my family safe and my abilities alive, I must remain a virgin. The contract is absolute: if I ever seek intimacy with a man, demon, or angel, my strength vanishes and my family dies. I am a masiha to the world but a ghost in my own life, forever forbidden from falling in love or building a future. I carry the weight of the world on my shoulders, yet I must remain eternally alone. The stakes have now turned deadly as I am hunted by Kill Wish, a fallen angel seeking the twenty-one fragments of the Body Shield to overthrow God. I realized too late that I am the ultimate prize; one of those divine shards is embedded deep within my own ribs. My soul is sold, my heart is a ticking time bomb, and I must now decide if I can master my own human hunger to defeat an army of darkness, or if the price of being the Secret Admiral will finally consume me.

Summer’s marriage to Gideon had been nothing short of a fairytale. Their days were filled with joy and peace until one incident ruined everything completely. The man she loved the most accused her of cheating. ======= “Who is the father of the child?” Gideon thundered, squeezing her shoulders. His crushing grip made her wince in pain and fear. “It’s yours. Why won’t you believe me?” “I wanted to. But these reports tell different story.” He threw the paternity test reports at her. “Hope is not my child?” The ground shattering revelation rattled Summer. She tried everything to save this marriage, but it didn’t turn well. Hidden conspiracy and betrayal tore her world apart, costing her everything, including her own life. The moment she thought it was over, she found herself gone back in time. She had been reborn. Armed with the knowledge of what was to come, she vowed to protect herself and her family. ====== “Since I’ve been given a second chance, I’ll not let the history to repeat.” She thought she would stay far away from Gideon, but fate had other plans. He appeared in front of her again six years later. This time, he didn’t want to kill her. He wanted to trap her, torment her, and own her. Would Summer let him ruin her again? Would she be able to change her fate this time? “In this life, you can never escape me,” Gideon hissed. Summer looked into his eyes coldly. “We ended things six years ago. I’ll never let you crawl back into my life again.” Pinching her chin, he declared, “No one can stop me from reclaiming you, not even you.”