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For five years, Emma Chen has been the perfect wife to a man who looks through her like glass. She married Adrian Hartwell after one reckless night resulted in a pregnancy scare that turned out to be a false alarm. But by then, the vows were said, the papers signed, and Emma was trapped in a beautiful prison called marriage—loving a man whose heart belonged to someone else. Her sister. The golden child. The woman Adrian couldn't have because she left for Paris to chase her dreams, leaving him broken and Emma to pick up the pieces. Emma learned to live with the crumbs: the separate bedrooms, the mechanical "good mornings," the way Adrian's eyes would glaze over when she spoke, as if waiting for the conversation to end. She tells herself it's enough. That maybe, someday, he'll see her. Then Vivian Chen returns from Paris, radiant and newly divorced, and Adrian's cold facade cracks for the first time in five years—with warmth that was never meant for Emma. That night, Emma makes the hardest decision of her life. She packs five years of memories into three suitcases, calls the best divorce attorney in the city, and leaves the divorce papers on Adrian's office desk with one sentence: "I'm setting you free." She expects relief. Maybe anger. What she doesn't expect is Adrian Hartwell—the man who barely acknowledged her existence—to show up at her new apartment at midnight, papers torn in half, eyes wild with something that looks terrifyingly like panic. "You don't get to leave," he says, and Emma realizes with dawning horror that the game has changed. Because Adrian Hartwell has finally woken up. And he's not letting her go without a fight—even if he has to tear down every wall she's built to protect her shattered heart.

[Slow Burn Romance & Mature Contents] Living behind a carefully crafted disguise, Selina Seth once believed she had finally grasped the dream she had yearned for: marrying the man she had admired from a distance. She envisioned a life filled with joy and love, a fairy tale where he would sweep her off her feet and transform her world. But as the years rolled by, Selina's reality shattered under the weight of Zane’s cold indifference. For two long years, she devoted herself silently, only to be blindsided by a harsh truth—she was merely a pawn in Zane’s plans. Devastation washed over her as she buried her feelings deep inside, vowing to take control of her own life once and for all. Just when she believed she could finally break free, fate dealt her another blow—she discovered she was pregnant with Zane’s child. Determined, Selina embarked on a journey of self-discovery, rising higher than those expectations from those who looked down on her. But she couldn't have a taste of a peaceful, single life when Zane is relentless in not letting her go, no matter the cost. But, this time, Selina isn't the same person who'd risk her heart to be trampled on. This time she's different and wants nothing to do with him. ...... AN: I apologize for the delay in updates as he re-upload the chapters. I hope you continue to support me, add to your library and in any way you can because involvement is my motivation. A heartfelt thank you to the readers who always stick with my story. I'm trying my best to do better with my story progress, and pardon my inconsistency.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and become celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

“Su Xiaomeng, about that night—” One sentence from Yin Shixiu and her world tilts. He’s her best friend’s thirty-two-year-old uncle, a man whose name opens every door in the city, and the last person she wants to tangle with. “Uncle, look—you weren’t thinking straight and I was blackout drunk. Let’s just pretend it never happened, okay?” “…Fine.” Three months later he discovers—via an excited niece—that Su Xiaomeng is pregnant. “The moment the baby’s born, you let me leave. No more hounding me!” “…Fine.” He signs the marriage contract she writes herself. “Uncle, I need spicy hot pot at midnight…” “…Fine.” He’s out the door in the snow, gathering ingredients until his fingers turn blue. “Uncle, I’m scared. He’s kicking so hard—it hurts…” “Alright, alright—no more babies after this.” On the eve of delivery, he strokes her back, whispering promises until her breathing steadies.

Levi watched hazily as the towering alpha pulled out of him. The room reeked of sweat and s.. "Come clean up the body," the alpha huffed into his phone, earning a sharp glance from Levi, who was apparently being referred to as the said 'body.' Levi quickly shut his eyes when the alpha tossed the phone on the bed and walked naked to the bathroom. Peeping through his lashes, Levi wondered what would happen now. He had woken up in this body during the intense climax. Right when the bulky alpha was biting his neck. Fuck, that was hot. But according to his memories, or rather, the original host's memories. Only a Type B alpha could effortlessly overwhelm an omega during sex. Type B alphas were monstrous beings who were big, powerful, and overwhelmingly dominant. They were quite rare and considered the best of the best, but there was a reason for their rarity. What had happened to the original host during the alpha's rut? The original host had fucking died on this very bed. If Levi had transmigrated into this body that was now mated to a Type B alpha and was somehow still alive, that could only mean one thing. The alpha would surely believe Levi was his soulmate. And when he goes into rut again, how the hell would Levi survive. Time to bounce.

They destroyed me. Now, they'll beg me. For six years, Elena Moreira sacrificed everything for Rafael Almeida, the man she loved. She abandoned her dreams, her identity, and even her very essence to support him unconditionally. But the day before their wedding, he betrayed her in the cruelest way: he announced that he would marry Sofia, his manipulative half-sister, to "fulfill her last wish" before his supposed imminent death. As if Rafael's betrayal weren't enough, her own family threw her out of the house, taking everything that was rightfully hers. Everyone thought Elena was finished, with no way out, powerless. But they didn't know the truth. Elena had always hidden who she really was: heiress to one of the most powerful families in the country, she had given up everything for love. Now, with nothing left to lose, she accepts the help of a mysterious and seductive businessman, Enzo Navarro, who offers her a tempting deal: a marriage of convenience in exchange for her revenge. What Elena didn't expect was to discover, weeks after the breakup, that she was carrying a secret: she was pregnant with Rafael's child. When she returns a year later, transformed into a powerful, confident, and unattainable woman, with a baby in her arms and Enzo by her side, the world that scorned her begins to grovel at her feet. Rafael, consumed by regret, begs for a second chance. Sofia, desperate, reveals that she was never sick—it was all a lie to steal Elena's man. And her family, upon discovering who she really is, tries to bring her back. But Elena is no longer the naive woman they once knew. Now, surrounded by admirers from her past—including her childhood friend, Lorenzo, and the enigmatic Enzo, who may not be as indifferent as he seems—she must choose: forgive those who destroyed her or build a future where she alone controls her own story. Because from the ashes of what was, rises the woman she always should have been.

“That child is mine. And so are you,” he commanded, his viper-green eyes pinning her in place. Grace couldn’t believe that he—Carlos Benjamin, her new CEO and eight years her junior—was the father of her unborn baby. “You can go back to that deadbeat you call a husband, or you can come with me and have everything.” ===== For the last five years of her marriage, Grace Preston, 32, believed she was broken. She couldn’t have a child, and her deadbeat husband, Charles, never let her forget it, calling her useless while she worked tirelessly to fund his failed acting career. He didn’t just break her spirit; he shattered her trust by cheating on her with her own sister. Heartbroken, Grace fled to her office late one night, seeking solace at the bottom of a bottle. She wasn’t alone. A beautiful, blond-haired man was there, nursing his own wounds. He never told her his name, but he offered her a night of oblivion. Fueled by whiskey and a desperate need for revenge, she gave in to her darkest desires, pulling the willing stranger into her web. In her drunken haze, she thought, “If my husband can have his fun, then so can I.” She never worried about protection, convinced she was barren. Until a month later, when a positive pregnancy test trembled in her hands. Grace Preston, the ‘barren’ wife, was pregnant. In a single night, the stranger gave her what Charles couldn’t in five years. Now Carlos has made his claim, pulling her into a world of immense power and lethal secrets. Will Grace escape her toxic marriage only to be trapped in this captivating young billionaire’s golden cage? Or is trading one prison for another a mistake that will cost her more than just her heart?

They said marrying Damien Wolfe was a business transaction. What they didn't say was that I'd be the sacrifice. I walked into his penthouse with trembling hands and desperate hope—my family's debt forgiven in exchange for one year as his wife. I thought maybe, just maybe, he'd see me. Instead, he took my virginity like a corporate acquisition, cold and clinical, then disappeared for weeks. When the pregnancy test showed positive, I foolishly believed it changed everything. Until I found the contract hidden in his desk: "Subject will provide viable heir. Emotional attachment unnecessary. Termination of agreement upon successful birth." I wasn't his wife. I was his breeding mare. So I did what any woman with nothing left to lose would do—I vanished. Faked my death, burned every bridge, and rebuilt myself from ash and fury. Five years later, I'm Dr. Aria Chen, the miracle surgeon commanding seven-figure fees, the woman every elite family begs to save their dying heirs. My scalpel is legendary. My beauty is devastating. My past is buried. Until Damien Wolfe's daughter collapses with a rare heart condition, and I'm the only surgeon in the world who can save her. The daughter I gave birth to and left behind. The daughter he's raised alone, broken and desperate. Now he's the one begging. The ruthless billionaire who never kneeled for anyone is on his knees in my office, golden eyes haunted, offering me everything—his empire, his life, his shattered heart. But he doesn't know the truth yet. And when he discovers what I've been hiding, neither of us will survive unscathed.

[BL] Imagine being the main character of a toxic BL novel who somehow transmigrated to the real world— and then you found out that your readers ‘ship’ you with your abuser. Awful, right? Thankfully, that didn’t happen to Wonyoung. But that could happen to An Baekya— the main character of a hit omegaverse novel, who also happens to be his son-in-law. Yep, the red flag male lead who abused the main character was Wonyoung’s son from his 'past life.' He didn't know how his past life became a novel, but he hated his previous self for failing as a parent. So, when an unfortunate event brought him back inside the novel, he decided to change the main character's life for the better. Yes, Wonyoung will raise his future Omega son-in-law this time— even if it means abandoning his Alpha son. *** #omegaverse #dominantomega #dominantalpha #pregnancy #contractmarriage #mystery #timetravel #transmigration #novel #omega #alpha

When aspiring actress Brianna Carter is forced into an arranged marriage with William Whitmore, the cold CEO of Empire Elite Productions, she vows to keep her distance. But the more she tries to hate him, the more his quiet kindness pulls her in. She thought she was trapped in a loveless arrangement. He thought she’d never love him.

In a world where fame and deception intertwine, Madison Reyes, one of three triplet siblings, was thrust into a life of lies and danger after her estranged sister, Allison a renowned actress, is brutally stabbed during her visit. She never expects to witness her sister's murder or to be swept up in a deadly game of revenge with Zane Antler, the CEO of Bambi Entertainment and Allison's fiancé. As Madison assumes her sister's identity to lure out the killer, she uncovers dark secrets about Allison’s life, revealing a web of manipulation and betrayal that threatens to swallow them both. Torn between her growing feelings for Zane and her thirst for revenge, Madison must navigate the treacherous waters of love and vengeance while confronting the ghosts of her past. Will Madison find the truth behind her sister’s death before it’s too late, or will she become another victim in a world where nothing is as it seems?

As a young lady from a very humble beginning, after marrying her crush, a man of her dreams, Ishtar thought that life was smoothly moving exactly how she calculated, not until another woman _ the true love of her husband resurfaced. And now, once a calm way of life, filled with a beautiful love story and legit wealth, along the way became a tough game of survival for her. When hush life tides kicked her out of her marriage with a three days old new-born _ all the way to finding herself become an assassin when she's left with amnesia and she cannot remember how she got hurt, only heavens were to have her back.

She had two men and eight months. To the first one, she sold her soul; to the other one, her heart. Time is ticking , and now she is buying back her life - one lie, one night and one glass of wine at the time. Two plus Eight is a haunting journey of survival, temptation, and self-sabotage. What is the cost of blurred lines between love, control, and money? Between the world of power and the promise of love, Charlotte has to choose which version of herself will survive: the one that obeys, or the one that feels.

​On her 18th birthday, Aria thought she would become the Luna. instead, her mate, the Alpha, rejected her in front of everyone because she was "too weak." ​Heartbroken, she ran away from the pack. But she took a secret with her: she was pregnant with the Alpha's heir. ​Five years later, she returns. She is no longer weak. And beside her stands a cute boy who looks exactly like the Alpha... ​"Who is that child?" The Alpha asked, his eyes red with jealousy. Aria smiled coldly. "None of your business."

Lisa Morgan has always fought for survival. Abandoned and burdened by family secrets, she works tirelessly to escape the shadows of her past. One night, a passionate encounter with Liam Blackwood changes everything: she's pregnant. Now, facing impossible odds and a shocking family truth, Lisa must choose between love and revenge. Will she forgive the past, or risk everything to claim the justice her family deserves? Her decision will determine not only her future, but the future of her

Zayra Choi Yaritú is no ordinary young woman: the daughter of an Indigenous Chiquitana mother and a Latino-Korean father, she bears the mark of two opposite worlds. She grew up between the magic and wisdom of the rainforest… and the relentless discipline of an education abroad. But when she returns to her homeland, she finds her people on the brink of losing everything. Greed for the resources of the Red Forest has unleashed a silent war—political corruption, hidden threats, and a danger that doesn’t distinguish between allies and enemies. Haunted by a past mistake, Zayra agrees to a marriage of convenience with Kang Ryu, a brilliant, cold, and principled Korean CEO. He comes to Bolivia seeking to save his family’s company… but what he doesn’t know is that he’s also stepping into a game where power and loyalty are traded with the same cold precision as the gemstones he hopes to export. What begins as a calculated deal will become a story of unlikely alliances, secrets burning beneath the surface, and a love that could change the fate of an entire people. In the Red Forest, every decision has a price… and not everyone is willing to pay it. How far would you go to save what you love… even if it means losing yourself?

She was supposed to marry a man of her choice. Instead, she was sold to the devil. Isabella Romano has lived a sheltered life, her innocence untouched by the mafia empire her father secretly serves. But when a deal goes wrong, she’s forced into the arms of Damian Moretti, the cold, ruthless heir to the most feared mafia family in Italy. To Damian, she is collateral. A pawn in his bloody game. To Isabella, he is a nightmare, dangerous, merciless, and heartbreakingly magnetic. But the more she resists, the more he wants her. And the more he claims her, the more she begins to see the man beneath the monster. In a world of bullets and betrayals, can love bloom… or will innocence burn in the fire of the mafia? One signature changed her life forever. Isabella Romano never thought her wedding day would be a death sentence. Forced to marry Damian Moretti the infamous mafia heir known as “Il Lupo” (the Wolf) she’s thrust into a world of power, violence, and dangerous secrets. Damian doesn’t believe in love. He believes in loyalty, obedience, and control. But his new bride is none of those things. She’s soft where he’s hard, honest where he’s ruthless, and innocent where he’s damned. Every night is a battlefield. Every kiss is a war. And as enemies circle, Isabella must decide: Will she escape the devil… or fall in love with him? “You belong to me now, Isabella. Body, heart, and soul.” Her father sold her. The mafia claimed her. And now, she is trapped as the bride of Damian Moretti, the man known for spilling blood without blinking. She swore she would never love him. But what happens when her heart betrays her? The Mafia’s Innocent Bride is a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance filled with obsession, betrayal, danger, and a love so forbidden it could burn the world.

Verdric Van Deric has ruled the underworld with cold precision for years. No fear. No weakness. No love. Until the Verlixaz family makes a fatal mistake—they send a substitute. A trembling, soft-spoken young man with nothing but debt, desperation, and eyes that look at Verdric like he’s still human. Danny Reaves never meant to enter the world of syndicates. He just wanted to save his brother. But when Verdric offers a deal—marry me for three years and I’ll save him—Danny accepts without hesitation. What begins as survival becomes something else— quiet nights shared under the same blanket, soft touches meant to calm nightmares, and a kiss that changes everything. Then Danny becomes pregnant. And Verdric, who once hardened his heart beyond repair, starts to break under the weight of everything he swore he would never feel again. But love is dangerous in their world. Enemies rise. Old wounds resurface. And as the end of their contract approaches, Danny faces the one truth he can’t escape: He doesn’t want to leave. And Verdric doesn’t know how to let him stay. A tragic, heart-wrenching, slow-burn mafia romance about two men who were never meant to love— and the vow that destroyed them both.

Aria Monroe married the city's coldest billionaire CEO to save her family, only to be betrayed by both him and them. Pregnant and discarded, she vanished without a trace. Three years later, she returns not as the broken woman they once mocked, but as the CEO of a rising empire. Her greatest secret? The child who carries the bloodline of the man who destroyed her. Now, the ruthless CEO who once rejected her is on his knees, begging for forgiveness. But forgiveness won't come easy. Rivals lurk, family betrays again, and temptation burns hotter than ever. This time, she's no pawn. She's the queen. And she'll decide who wins her heart if anyone at all. But when her son looks up at Damien Blackwood with those same ice-blue eyes and whispers "Daddy," will the walls she's built around her heart finally crumble or will the ghosts of their past destroy them all?

A Reverse Harem Werewolf Romance --- Evaline Greystone was the daughter of an Alpha, yet her life was anything but privileged. After losing her mother at a young age, she suffered under the cruelty of her stepmother and step-siblings while her father ignored her existence. Her only solace was Ethan - the Alpha heir of a neighboring pack and the man she loved. But fate was never kind to her. When Eva turned sixteen, she discovered she had no wolf. Overnight, she became an anomaly, a disgrace. She became the laughingstock of the werewolf world. But her torment escalated into something darker, something sinister at the hands of none other than her stepbrother. Still, she held onto Ethan, believing his love would be her salvation. That illusion shattered on her eighteenth birthday. Ethan turned out to be her fated mate, but instead of joy, it brought devastation. The night after they had given themselves to each other, Ethan declared she was too weak to stand by his side. Worse, he rejected her publicly, choosing her stepsister instead. Humiliated, betrayed, and terrified of what her stepbrother would do next, Eva ran. But her escape led her straight into a nightmare. The next morning, she awoke to the horrifying news - her entire pack was annihilated. Not a single survivor remained. And the ones responsible? The four Rogue Kings - feared Alphas who ruled the lawless werewolf world. Ruthless and unstoppable, and they had come to finish what they started. But Eva wasn't dead. She was on the run. And pregnant. She didn’t get far before she was captured. Dragged before the Rogue Kings, she prepared for the end. But at the last moment, they changed their minds. Instead of killing her, they made her a maid - a fallen Alpha’s daughter serving the very Alphas who destroyed her world. What neither she nor the Rogue Kings knew was the cruel twist fate had in store. They were her mates. Despite her suffering, she refused to break, determined to carve a future for herself and her child. And to do that, she enrolled in the werewolf academy run by the Rogue Kings themselves.