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Olivia Shaw was always a pawn for her family, but she never expected that on her twenty first birthday, she herself would be wrapped up and presented to a wealthier family as a gift. A fortune bride. Her own father sells her off to the powerful Donovan family in a marriage not for love but for his own selfish motives. With no other choice, she agrees to marry the man everyone calls a devil, Benjamin Donovan, a war hero with a broken body, a ruthless temper, and a reputation drenched in blood. The Shaws expect Olivia to be their bargaining chip planted inside the Donovan family. But Benjamin is not the monster she thought he was, beneath Benjamin’s cold cruelty, she found herself discovering a man scarred by a past betrayal. --- Excerpt "Do you care about me so much?" Benjamin’s low voice brushed against her ear, heavy with amusement. Olivia’s back stiffened, her cheeks burning as she stammered, “A doctor… a doctor must be benevolent.” His laughter was sharp, dangerous, and yet, strangely warm. “Doctor’s benevolence?” She nodded quickly, clutching the edge of her dress. But in her heart, a thought lingered, This man everyone fears as the devil… why does he feel like the first person who has ever truly seen me?

In one life, he died unloved. In this one, he’s reborn as a disgrace. But fate doesn’t just give second chances—it gives power. Lucid Colossi spent his entire life on a hospital bed—abandoned, dying, forgotten. He never knew love, only needles and pity. But when death finally came, something went wrong—or maybe, terribly right. He wakes up in the body of Hazel Vernon, a sickly alpha female in a world where alphas are meant to be male, and females like her are seen as biological failures. Betrayed by her family, discarded by society, and rejected by all four of her soulmates, Hazel’s fate seems even crueler than Lucid’s. Until she crashes into a secret so forbidden it’s nearly a myth: The Enigma—a being with no shadow, no heartbeat, and no place in the alpha-beta-omega system. His name is Val Earnhardt. Cold. Untouchable. Unmated. Until her. One bite from him turns her world upside down. One night with him seals her fate. Now, Hazel is no longer the disgrace of the Vernon family. She’s the wife of the most dangerous man alive, shielded by the powerful Earnhardt bloodline, kissed by wealth, obsessed over by a husband who sees her as his one true salvation. But old enemies want her dead. Former soulmates want her back. And the world isn’t ready to watch an alpha female rise—pregnant, powerful, and mated to a man who isn’t even human. What happens when the girl everyone threw away becomes the most dangerous woman in the room?

NOTE: THIS STORY IS PURELY FICTIONAL. She vowed to heal his broken heart—never knowing it might break her own. ********* In the Azuro Dominion, power is duty and marriage is destiny. Cheng Xiao, only daughter of General Cheng of the Stone Mountain Clan, has been chosen by the Empress Dowager to wed the most powerful man in the empire—the Emperor himself. To her father, it is a triumph. To the court, it is a decree. But to Cheng Xiao, it is a silken prison she cannot flee. Once, she dreamed of the Emperor—a warrior draped in glory, his gaze like fire, his presence unshakable. Yet on her wedding day, she meets not the legend, but the ruin: a man hollowed by grief, chained to the memory of a wife lost five years past. His crown gleams, but his heart is a tomb. Now, bound by an oath she cannot refuse, Cheng Xiao must attempt what no one dares: awaken the spirit of a ruler who no longer wishes to live. But the palace is a labyrinth of whispered plots and sharpened smiles, where even kindness can kill—and love may demand the greatest sacrifice of all. Can she mend an emperor who has forgotten how to breathe, or will the shadows of his sorrow consume her as well? And when she discovers that the late Empress did not die of fate’s hand but by murder, what peril will the truth awaken within the palace walls? BOOK TROPES: MARRIAGE OF DUTY TO LOVE SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE SECOND BRIDE COURT INTRIGUE SLOW BURN ROMANCE POWERFUL YET HEALING HERO FORBIDDEN FEELINGS STRONG-WILLED HEROINE SECRET AND LIES BETRAYAL.

Cassidy Calista never begged for love. Not even from Ezekiel Salvador, the cold, enigmatic heir to the world’s largest pharmaceutical empire. Their marriage was built on power, not passion. Four years of shared silence and a single rule: Fall for someone else, and walk away. So when Cassidy caught Zeke with another woman, she didn’t wait for an explanation. She filed for divorce. And vanished. What Zeke didn’t know? She left pregnant. Now, after four long years, she’s back. And she’s not alone. By her side walks a little girl. Bright, curious, with the same defiant spark in her eyes as Cassidy once had. Zeke watches, frozen. His world tilts. Zeke had spent every year trying and failing to forget her. But the moment he sees her again, something inside him snaps. The fire he buried returns… And then he sees him. A man. Tall. Steady. Standing too close. Speaking to Cassidy in a voice only intimacy can shape. The little girl runs to him, laughing, and he catches her like he’s done it a thousand times. She says nothing. Offers no explanations. And suddenly, Zeke is no longer the man with all the power. Because now, he wants answers. Whose child is she? Has Cassidy moved on? Is she married to another man? And the most terrifying question of all, Is he already too late?

[Warning: Matured Content] In the unforgiving Arizona Territory, where fortunes are forged in blood and dust, Emmeline Montague is the currency. To save his crumbling empire from financial ruin, her father makes a devil’s bargain: he trades her in marriage to the most powerful and feared man in the West, Lucas Rutledge, the emotionless Duke of Blackrock. Arriving at his fortress-like estate, Blackrock Keep, Emmeline finds herself a prisoner in a gilded cage, wed to a man whose heart is as cold and impenetrable as the stone walls that surround her. Isolated and despairing, she discovers the haunting legacy of the Duke’s first wife, Isabelle, who died under mysterious circumstances shrouded in local whispers. The opulent, decaying west wing of the Keep stands as a monument to the woman who came before her, and a chilling warning of what might be her own fate. But Emmeline is no fragile ornament. Forged by betrayal and armed with a sharp intellect and resilient spirit, she refuses to succumb to the silence that killed her predecessor. Instead of breaking, she begins a dangerous game of observation and strategy, determined to unravel the secrets of her ruthless husband and the truth behind Isabelle’s tragic end. As a fragile, unexpected tension grows between the cold Duke and his defiant new Duchess, Emmeline must navigate a treacherous path between survival and surrender. She is playing for the highest stakes—her life, her freedom, and the reclamation of her own soul in a world where love is a weakness and power is the only law.

[Warning: Mature Content, R18+] [Detailed Smut] [Strictly for Adults Only] Mixed POV: 3rd & 1st POV Soundtrack available on YT, IG, & FB SONG TITLE: 1. Claim Me - Shiroi Nami (Claim Me Captain! I'm Addicted to You!) 2. Found My Home - Shiroi Nami (Claim Me Captain! I'm Addicted to You!) Georgia Lewis had a carefully planned future. Her longtime billionaire boyfriend proposed marriage, promising protection and financial freedom. But everything was shattered in an instant. Her brother’s tragic death at sea was initially pinned on a disgraced ship captain. Then, the case was closed and declared a drunken accident, but the wounds never healed on either side. Georgia was left to pick up the pieces: Left with an orphaned niece, a dying family business, and dealing with the angry people whom her father and brother owed money that was used to revive their agency… in fear. To make things worse, she was pushed overboard into the midnight sea before her wedding. Thought dead by everyone on the ship, she survives... barely... only to be rescued by the last man she ever wanted to see again— Captain Nicholas Knight, the man once accused of her brother’s murder. Georgia is forced to trust Nick as she recovers. He is intense, stoic, and shockingly kind—nothing like the killer she imagined. As the days pass, she learns more about who Nicholas really was, but Georgia remains haunted by betrayal and secrets. Nick risks his life for her, and despite his hunger for her, he vowed to protect her, not use her. He teaches her how to fight, how to survive—and how to trust again. Determined to protect Georgia, Nick finally steps into his destiny. But enemies are everywhere. As passion and danger collide, Georgia and Nick must fight for their future, outsmart powerful enemies, and uncover a murderous conspiracy hiding in plain sight. But revenge comes at a price, and so does love. Yet the more she resists him, the more addicted she becomes. And when the world wants to silence her… He’s the only one who’ll burn it down to save her. Excerpt: “Goddammit, wake up! Don’t you dare die on me! I swear, if you make me regret jumping from that fucking moving ship—!” Her lashes fluttered, blurred by seawater and tears. “Are you awake?” the voice came again. He was closer now, his breath warm against her cheek. “Can you hear me?!” “I’m begging you… Don’t tell anyone you found me… Someone tried to kill me…” His brows furrowed. “What…? Were you pushed overboard?” Georgia barely managed to nod. But her body had had enough. “Yes…” Then the memories crashed back. Salt water, freezing winds, her body going numb in the ocean… “Don’t come any closer!” she hissed. "I swear to God, I’ll scream if you come one step closer, you pervert!” “I know you...” Nick stiffened. “What now?” “You murdering son of a bitch!” she roared. Georgia grabbed the nearest pillow and hurled it at him. “What the hell? Are you insane?!” he barked, dodging the pillow. “You’re Nicholas Knight! You killed my brother!” Seeing her trembling, he lifted her effortlessly. “Let go of me!” she shrieked, squirming violently. “Stop—shit!” Nick lost his balance. “Maniac!” she declared. That’s when he felt it. Something soft. Plush. His head dropped like a guillotine blade, fast and sharp. His eyes locked on his right hand, which was currently cupping her like he was holding a fragile fruit from the gods. His soul left his body. But his body betrayed him. He was as hard as rock in an instant… Eyes bulging, jaw dropping, Nick choked on a curse. “Fuck.” Too bad he whispered it directly into Georgia’s face. Georgia's knee rocketed upward like a heat-seeking missile. “How dare you touch me, you Captain Pervert! Murderer!” she hissed like a vengeful sea witch. Nick wheezed in pain, clutching his groin. “I saved your life…”

Crystal Foster wakes up in a stranger’s mansion, wearing someone else’s face, being called “Mommy” by a child she doesn’t know. The last thing she remembers? Her husband, Hyland Rilley disconnecting the only thing keeping her dad alive and stabbing her to death. But now she’s in the body of Sylvia Byrne...wealthy, unstable, and very much hated. Everyone thinks she’s losing her mind again. Her new “husband” wants a divorce. His business partner is watching her like a hawk, waiting to marry her own husband. And Hyland? He’s still out there, still dangerous, and still thinks she’s dead. But Crystal didn’t get a second chance at life just to play nice. She’s about to expose every lie, protect the child she never asked for but loves fiercely and burn everything that tried to break her. And just when she thinks she’s completely alone, Martin starts to change. The man who once looked through her now starts looking at her. Watching her, Caring for her. He doesn't call her Sylvia anymore, he calls her his. But in a house full of secrets and betrayal… can love be real, or just another lie waiting to break her?

[Mature Content: NO RAPE] Let’s make a deal! “Two months, if we can survive each other in the period of two months, I will marry you without objection!” … Twenty-two-year-old Evelyn Darkwood never imagined that going to her late father’s will-reading would have resulted in a rivalry between her and her siblings. That they would become a danger to her—one who sought after her life.  She never thought that her life would take such a twisted turn so quickly. And what’s worse, she comes to find out that she’d been betrothed to a man she didn’t know and had never met.  Zayne Mancini. The wealthiest man. A man whose power and fame were no joke. A man who possibly could be the only one capable of protecting her.  Strong, cold, frightening, all this he was and despite the danger written all over him, Evelyn felt a strange connection, hot and burning.  Zayne Mancini wanted her—his betrothed (a human who was his mate) and he was going to make her his, no matter how stubborn she wanted to be about it.  Fascinating, thrilling, all this she was to him—like a spark to ignite his boring life. Evelyn Darkwood was a whole package that he was slowly going to bring undone.  A woman he wouldn’t think twice of burning the world for. A woman he would give his whole being to. All she had to say was, “I do”

Coco Coison, after her untimely death at the hands of a fairy, finds herself transmigrated into the body of Coco Hughes, a woman with a troubled past. However, Coco was bestowed upon an ability: she was given abilities similar to Lala, a garden fairy, as compensation from Lala's sister. Eager to embrace her new life and start afresh in this unfamiliar world, Coco soon discovers that her new reality is far from what she wanted it to be. She encounters the four husbands of Coco Hughes, only to learn that they harbor deep resentment towards her due to Coco Hughes's abusive behavior— both physically and emotionally. Despite her intentions to lead a better life, Coco realizes that she must go through the complicated relationships and work to mend the damage caused by Coco Hughes to the husbands, who are now tied to her fate. Coco Coison must confront her past actions in a world where she is both an outsider in the lives of those Coco Hughes has wronged while carving a path for her to separate herself from her husbands. However, they seem to have another plan. "Where are you going, Coco? Going to that inn? To that friends of yours? How about staying here for the night instead?" The first husband who wouldn't allow her stay because of the other husbands has now starting to suggesting for her to stay. "Coco, what the f*ck are you eating? Was it from that chef in the inn again? How many times do I have to tell you that you should come to me so I could cook something for you?!" The second husband who doesn't like her around suddenly told her that he would cook for her. "The village chief told me that you went to the other villages to get me books again. I thought I told you to stop doing that and not put yourself at risk?" The third husband who loves books more than anything else and hated her guts had scolded her for doing her supposedly weekly task given by him. "Who told you to go and ask those mediators to sing for you? Do I look like a statue? I'm right here, aren't I? I can do it for you." The fourth husband who doesn't like to sing for her had made it his daily task to go to her just so he could sing her for her so she won't ask for someone else. Coco Coison only wanted to live her life peacefully and earn money so she could divorce the four husbands, but it seems like they didn't want that. "It seems that tons of leeches want to have you around, huh? How about we get ourselves busy and have some kids fill the empty space of this house?" If you're not a fan of the mentioned things below then please don't read this book. — Boys love and Girls love. — Mentions of harem and reverse harem. — Focuses on romance. — Suggestive and mature content. — Grammatical errors.

Don't let yourself get swept off your feet by this cowboy. The son of Billie Bob Taylor-Pereira, the most legendary cowboy of all time, and Benedito Goncalo Cruz Taylor-Pereira, the worlds richest man, Buck Danilo Taylor-Pereira is the reason heartbreak country music is written with his gorgeous dimples and panty dropping smile he will have you swooning within seconds. No one can escape his charm and his new young personal assistant is no different. What will Danilo do when everything in his head screams no but his heart roars yes. Will the cowboy follow in his fathers' footsteps or bring a new level of drama to a family known for chaos? Book Two of the 'His' series. Follow Book one, His Cowboy for the beginning of one of the most legendary relationships of all time!

Patricia had only one goal in life: to finally break free from her abusive family. But what happens when she suddenly finds herself married to a man she has never even met? Just when she finally found the love of her life and landed her dream job, everything spiraled. Her world shifted overnight when she discovered she was married to the most infamous and feared man in the city. Roman Blackthorn, known as The Don of the Doctors, was revered for his unmatched medical skills and chilling indifference. Few knew much about him and he rarely appeared in public but everyone knew not to cross him. Believing her stepmother was behind it all, Patricia made the bold decision to face Roman and ask for a divorce… from a man who didn’t even know he was married.

Shen Ruyi, a teenage girl, abandons everything to become a wife and a mother to three kids whom her sister had abandoned. With an engagement to the man she had liked since she was young, she thought, finally, her life was getting back on track. For five years, she sacrificed her life, and all the time, she had to be a good and present mother and also fulfill the duties of being a dutiful wife, but with all the sacrifices, their hearts wouldn't be moved, and neither be warmed. And suddenly, her sister shows up; she had abandoned them, but they still chose her.

CONTENT WARNING: /This novel contains mature themes, explicit sexual content, strong language, and adult situations. Reader discretion is advised./ --- She ran from the devil who raised her… And married the one who wore a crown. After her parents’ tragic death, Lydia Andreyevna’s life became a nightmare. Stripped of her name, inheritance, and freedom by her uncle—Lord Alexander—she was treated like property and promised to a Count four times her age. Desperate to escape, she fled into the cold night… and straight into blood. A stranger. Wounded. Beautiful. Terrifying. She should’ve left him. But she didn’t. She touched him once—and fate branded her forever. Her uncle caught her the next morning. Her escape failed. But when she begged Queen Olga for protection, the Queen offered her a deadly bargain: Marry the masked Grand Duke of Zolotaria. The king’s hunting dog. The butcher of the East. The devil in a crown. The man feared by kings. The heir to the throne. The same man she once saved. Ivan Romanov. They say he bathes in blood. That he kills without blinking. That he conquered kingdoms with a smile behind a mask. That no one sees his face—and lives. Some call him the devil. Others call him Death’s favorite son. But behind the mask is the same man she found dying in the dark. The same voice that haunted her dreams. The same hands she once held. Now, he’s her husband. Her jailer. Her obsession. She doesn’t know if she’s his prisoner, or his weakness. Cold and untouchable, Ivan doesn’t share his bed. Doesn’t share his secrets. But she sees it—the hunger in his eyes. The pain in his silence. The way he looks at her like she’s the only thing keeping his demons at bay. She should fear him. She should hate him. But the moment she dares to take off his mask… it’s already too late. Because Ivan wants her—her fire, her body, her heart. And in his world, what he wants, he keeps. Even if it means burning down the kingdom. She thought she was running from hell. She ended up in his bed. And the most dangerous thing of all? She doesn’t want to leave. ___________________________________ Just a Heads-Up: The spicy stuff doesn't happen right away. It begins from chapter 28. This story takes its time setting the mood and building the connection first—trust the slow burn!

Once, Mu Anhan walked out on the man who loved her to madness—only to die and discover the price. Reborn, she clings to Gu Xiaozhan’s sleeve and whispers, “One more baby?” The tabloids sneer: “She’s nothing but a baby-maker, soon to be dumped.” Then her masks fall—perfume empress, top hacker, miracle doctor, AI genius, design prodigy. Now Nobel laureates queue at her gate. At night she curls in his arms, red lips teasing. Gu Xiaozhan lifts an eyebrow, voice low and scalding: “Ready for round three?”

Betrayed by her own family, Ye Ningwan is wed to the notorious “blind” warlord Zhan Hanjue—everyone expects her corpse to be carried out within days. Instead, three days later she struts back to the Ye gates draped in priceless gifts. Ye elders salivate; she smiles sweetly: “Only looking allowed—I’m taking these home. After all, you gave me zero dowry.” “Insolent!” they cry. Zhan Hanjue steps in, voice frosted steel: “She’s mine now. Protecting her is my pleasure.” Later, Ye Ningwan stammers, “You’re… not blind?” He tugs her close, whisper hot against her ear: “Play along, my queen, and I’ll give you the world—starting with my heart.”

In the previous life, she loved him deeply. But in the end, not only did she lose all her family, but she also lost him, witnessing him being with other women. After being reborn, she decided to change herself. This time, she only wanted to acquire his property, have a relaxed and happy love, and live freely. When she proposed divorce to him and behaved intimately with other men, he was angry and lost control. To him, she was just a submissive and indifferent wife, but now suddenly she is so important to him. Once proud, he shed much of his dignity and came to her personally, pleading, "Sweetie, can you give me another chance?" She refused, saying, "Get out!" Only when he offered her his entire fortune did she begin to believe that this time, he was truly sincere.

Their marriage is a deal without foundation of love. "Hey! Don't forget the agreement we made, it's just a fake marriage!" She stopped him and said nastily. "Of course I know, but our marriage certificate is real, isn't it?" He chuckled mischievously. He is not only the CEO of the consortium but also has a relationship with the mafia. He looks mysterious, aloof, and unapproachable, but actually, he is devious, tsundere, and narcissistic! She thought he was a gentleman, but after getting married, she realized that he was definitely a complete beast!

Cornered and with a face full of grievance, she exclaimed: 'You lied again!' He laughed: 'Behave, I'm not deceiving you this time.' To escape from Gu Beicheng, the demon, Xia Yinyan found herself a contractual boyfriend. Unexpectedly, the demon turned out to be the uncle of that very boyfriend. He is the domineering emperor of the business world in Yecheng, abstinently aloof and indifferent to women. However, the little creature who accidentally entered his life has made him protective for a lifetime...

[Complete 1V1 Pure Romance] Zhong Xiaoxiao had transmigrated. When she opened her eyes, she found herself on her wedding night, "You might as well prepare to be a widow." Before she could understand what was happening, her cheap husband had fled, and she became the vilified and reluctantly married country bride. Life is like a dream, but one must carry on. So what if her reputation was in tatters? Rolling up her sleeves, she set to work with her whole family. When they met again, even if they couldn't get a divorce, acting as a fake married couple was still an option, right? However, as she continued to pretend, she actually fell... [New recommendation "Reborn Husband Tender Wife"] A different style, I hope everyone will support it! Additionally, there's a big fan group: 827327490

Ye Gushen and Tang Suiyu were married by imperial decree! Tang Suiyu thought that this cold-hearted and emotionless man married her just because of a marriage contract, but in fact... "Honey, autumn is here..." "Good girl..." The next day, several truckloads of clothes were delivered home. "Honey, green grapes taste good..." "Good girl..." The next day, she acquired dozens of vineyards. "Honey, someone said I don't deserve you!" "Good girl..." The next day, that person, huh, where did they go! A long time later, Mrs. Ye, who was spoiled beyond limits, said that her post-marriage life was overwhelmingly sweet! [1v1, both male and female leads are incredibly pure, overwhelming spoiling]