divorce

Five years after a painful divorce, Catherine Kate Bates has no intention of ever mixing love with her ambition again. Her interior design firm is finally earning respect, and she’s learned the hard way that stability comes from self-reliance. Jonathan Rome is running out of options. As the heir to a powerful empire, his reputation has become a liability. Scandals, headlines, and a well-earned playboy image are costing him clients and credibility. When damage control fails, Jonathan makes a bold proposal to the one woman who knows him better than anyone else. His ex-wife. What begins as a strictly contractual re -marriage designed to benefit them both quickly turns into something far more complicated. As the media spins their reunion into a fairy tale of second chances, old wounds begin to surface behind closed doors. Catherine remembers the marriage she tried to save alone and the betrayal that taught her how to shut down and prioritize. Jonathan is forced to confront the ways he failed her when it mattered most. Between staged affection, public scrutiny, and the dangerous familiarity of being married again, their carefully drawn boundaries begin to blur. Feelings resurface. History threatens to repeat itself. This time, Catherine knows the cost of loving Jonathan Rome. And she’s not sure she’s willing to pay it again.

My husband burned me alive. My unborn child died in the flames. My cousin watched and smiled. I woke up months before my death with fire in my blood and the memory of everyone who betrayed me. They think I'm still the obedient wife. They have no idea what I've become. Duke Caelan Vorenthal should be my enemy. My husband's greatest rival, dangerous in ways I'm only beginning to understand. But when the whole court stayed silent, he was the only one who saw the truth. Now he's offering me something I never expected: an alliance. Protection. A way out. And a heat between us that has nothing to do with the fire in my veins. I'll play the devoted duchess until I drag my husband before the Empress and take back everything they stole. But Caelan isn't part of my plan. He's becoming something far more dangerous. The one person I can't afford to want. I was bred to obey. I was reborn to reign. Regression | Revenge | Enemies-to-Lovers | Slow Burn | R18

[Excerpt] "You must be the Director," the five-year-old boy said, looking Bastian St. Yves up and down. "I am," Bastian replied coldly. "And you are late." "And you have dark circles under your eyes," the boy countered. "My mommy says men who frown too much end up lonely. Is that why you live in a big castle all alone?" [Synopsis] Everyone knows that Bastian St. Yves, the cold-hearted movie emperor, has only loved one woman: his late wife, Anaïs. For five years, the world believes he has mourned her, refusing to let another woman into his heart. But Anaïs isn't dead. She is hiding in plain sight as Agent Eve, a ruthless talent manager who has sworn to never let Bastian control her again. When Bastian unknowingly casts his own son, who is a rude, genius five-year-old, as the lead in his new tragedy, he finds himself dangerously drawn to the boy's mysterious mother. She smells like his supposedly dead wife. She trembles when he touches her. And she hates him with a passion he doesn't understand. Bastian is determined to uncover Eve's secret. But Anaïs is determined to protect her lies. Because she knows the truth: if the Tyrant of Cinema finds out the boy is his, he won't just want forgiveness...he’ll declare war for custody.

Elias can see ghosts. Unfortunately, he’s terrified of them. Reborn into a cursed city with a ruined reputation, a funeral parlor that scares spirits away, and an umbrella that eats monsters for breakfast, Elias just wants to live quietly. Instead, everyone thinks he’s a monster. While exorcists fight for their lives, Elias stands calmly in the corner—trying not to scream—as horrors collapse at his feet.

"Desperation made him marry his cold boss!" --- By day, Adrian Cole is nothing more than a quiet shadow in the glittering empire of Alexander Devereux—the billionaire CEO whose power stretches across cities. As his secretary, Adrian fetches coffee, files documents, and hides his forbidden desire behind lowered lashes, knowing that attraction is dangerous when survival is his only priority. But by night, Adrian becomes Adrienne—the mysterious, breathtaking escort whispered about in elite circles. Draped in silk and secrets, Adrienne enchants the city’s most powerful men, earning what Adrian desperately needs to keep his mother alive. Until one night, everything shatters. The client waiting for Adrienne… is none other than Alexander Devereux. What Adrian doesn’t know is that Alexander carries secrets of his own. With his powerful mother demanding he marry to secure the Devereux legacy, Alexander needs a wife—a perfect society bride to silence scandal and fulfill duty. Love is a weakness. A plague. All he needs is a wife. But instead, Alexander finds himself captivated by the one woman who doesn’t exist. To protect his empire, he makes a ruthless offer: Adrienne will become his wife, his public mask, his possession. Now Adrian is caught in a dangerous masquerade. By day, he is the overlooked secretary Alexander barely notices. By night, he is the obsession Alexander cannot release—the false bride Alexander plans to parade before the world. How long can Adrian balance the fragile lies before desire burns through the mask—and Alexander discovers the truth? As deception twists into longing and duty ignites forbidden passion, Adrian may have started this game to survive… but Alexander plays to win.

Driven by his determination to secure custody of his children, billionaire Kerill Wang is forced to hire a woman to act as their mother for three months. That decision leads him to Charlene Rosarios, a simple provincial girl who comes to Manila in search of work. He offers her a contract worth one million pesos and in her desperation, she accepts, unaware that she is about to step through the gates of hell. Kerill’s children are anything but kind. Used to seeing their father introduce a different woman into their lives again and again, they do everything they can to drive Charlene away. Will Charlene survive the cruelty she must endure inside that massive mansion? How long can she tolerate Kerill’s cold, cutting words about who she is? Will she ever win the hearts of the children? Follow this heartfelt story filled with humor, pain, and love, a journey that begins with nothing more than a signed contract. Can true love be found when everything is only meant to last for three months?

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Omegaverse, omega X omega BL. Kand-Lei is a recently divorced omega, abandoned by his family for failing to keep his marriage together. He originally came from a wealthy background but now must survive on the streets. Darcy is the spoiled youngest child of a rich family. He ran away from home because he didn’t want to get married. One dramatic crash landing and these two are suddenly carrying out a highly controversial love story! How will they navigate being two omegas in love while healing from the scars of their pasts? (cover is drawn by me. Human made art, no AI involved :3) 【it passes the Bechdel test in the second arc, I swear (*´︶`*)♡】

Ivana Moore's a stunning woman with a presence that commands attention, her raven black hair cascades down her back like a waterfall of night, framing her heart shaped face and accentuating her piercing emerald eyes. Finds herself entangled in a complicated contract marriage with Kacy Lilard's, a union that benefits both their family business interests. Kacy Lilard's a man whose presence is as captivating as his piercing blue eyes, embodies a potent mix of confidence, sophistication and seduction, with his chiseled features and charismatic smile. Kacy exudes an aura of power, wealth and allure, drawing ivana in with a irresistible force, his playboy reputation precedes him, but beneath the surface lies a possessive intensity that becomes apparent when someone threatens those he care about. As they navigate their new reality, Ivana finds herself drawn to Kacy's charming and doting nature. However she's hesitant to express her feelings, fearing that kacy might not reciprocate her love. Unknown to her that he has developed feelings for her during their two month honeymoon. As the story unfolds Kacy's action will reveal his true emotions, leaving ivana to navigate the complexities of their relationship.

Emily Carter has always believed she had a stable marriage with Brian Carter.  Brian Carter was kind, reliable, and emotionally distant in ways Emily had always thought to ignore and manage.  Only until she met her Boss- Lucas Reed. He was everything Brian wasn’t and all that Emily desired to want. He was attentive, commanding and he was dangerously perceptive. It all started from long work hours and quiet conversations which led to an emotional connection Emily could no longer ignore.  Trapped between loyalty and desires, Emily struggles with guilt as the emotional connection between her and Lucas Reed waxes stronger and slowly crosses the professional boundaries. When one impulsive night changes everything, Emily finds herself in an affair she never planned but cannot walk away from.  Lucas wants more than snippets of Emily, he wants more than stolen moments -he wants Emily completely.  Juggling between her double life, cracks continued to deepen in Emily and Brian’s Marriage. Brian senses the distance but remains passive, forcing Emily to question whether love can survive neglect. Meanwhile, Lucas’s past, ambition, and control over Emily’s career create a dangerous imbalance of power that threatens to destroy her reputation, Marriage, and future. Secrets unravel when corporate politics, betrayal, and unexpected consequences collide. Emily must face the cost of her choices as both men are pushed to reveal who they truly are. Caught between a Husband who never fought for her and a boss who is ready to go to the ends of the world to make her his, Emily is forced to choose whether love is about safety, desire, or self-destruction. In Ravenwood City, every choice demands a price. 

{European Fantasy | Romance | Royals} Aldrich hated Yvonne because she had made him destroy his plans. She shamelessly assumed the position of Crown Princess and became his legal wife. Yvonne Valentine is famous for her selfish, arrogant and arbitrary nature, but no one knows that she harbors deep wounds in her heart. *** Misstaps And Mistakes by Dianthareine copyright 2025 | all rights reserved

[Divorce+ Contract marriage+ Faceslapping+ Second chance love] Evelyn Carter had always believed that while her husband and first love did not share her feelings, he cared for her and respected their marriage. That illusion was shattered when she discovered his affair. She made the decision to part ways amicably in order to hold onto her last shard of self respect. But he threatened her. One case later and she took half his empire. After this ordeal, she gave up her dream of starting a family —until he showed up. He was no stranger to her. Damon Blackwood, her ex-husbands greatest rival. Yet, this same man stood before her with an offer she never expected. "Marry me." Cover is from Pinterest. Credits to the original owner.

At the moment, my living situation needs to be handled so I will continue updating the story during April. I'm currently writing out another story that a little more light-hearted to help my anxiety. Will release it once ready. For now it currently a short pause. In a kingdom where matrimony beliefs stood at the pinnacle of everyday life. Bethel Green dares to open "The Cleaved Knot Legal Services," offering escape from brutal and broken marriages. But her radical mission stirs dangerous opposition, threatening her precarious new life. Bethel is no ordinary divorce lawyer; she's Princess Ophelia, the youngest imperial child from the powerful, distant Emeraldleaf Empire. Born into an ancient lineage founded by a magical clover that transformed a wasteland, Ophelia fled a nine-year marriage that brought her to the brink. Now, she fights for others' freedom, offering a chance where neither societal stigma nor the church would. Her desire is to change traditional laws, to reveal the harsh reality of marriage, and to spread this hope like wildfire across vast seas. One little problem... the type of cases Bethel will take on will more be than she could handle. A client request, no matter what status they uphold, will be a head twisting difficulty. As threats mount and her meager funds dwindle, Bethel must take a desperate gamble: hire Rupert, a disgraced former Sword Master and Knights Captain. Stripped of his hard-earned wealth and status after his sword aura was contaminated and his unit perished battling a shadow beast, Rupert—a survivor from a childhood of poverty and loss—is exactly the kind of desperate, skilled individual who might accept such an offer. He's a man willing to risk everything for a pittance and a roof over his head. After falling from two different heights in the world. Can this former princess and disgraced mercenary cleave the bonds of injustice without unraveling themselves in the process? ______________ Client 1: Please help me divorce from my dead husband! He been haunting our home for months! Bethel: Apologies, but I'm a divorce lawyer for the living... not a exorcist. Client 2: My wife has been writing letters to a nobleman, help me find out who he is. So I can challenge him to a duel! Bethel: If you have no interest in dissolving your marriage, please leave my office. Client 3: I need to stop my father remarriage! That woman is a snake! Bethel: ...Should I just start upping my fee for these ridiculous case... ______________ Arthur Note: I wanted to write a story involving divorces, where each character suffering reflects a possibility. Or even more so a frightening reality. There's plenty of stories, wedtoons, and mangas where the leading character is either isekai, time travel, or reincarnated. During a point where they are married on the verge of divorce. These interests me the most since every single piece of dirty laundry including where the bodies are buried being bought to light. Enough for my jaw to dropped off my face. But I want more... not a story arc than bang! Happy ending! I want someone to stand at the center of it all. That how Bethel Green was born, a young woman with her own past. Taking on clients seeking help, in a world where societal stigma may as well be a death sentence. She's not a perfect hero; she's flawed, driven, and even a bit cynical, which makes her feel incredibly real. I sincerely hope those of you enjoy this story. If not, that is fine, even though this doesn't end up being your cup of tea nor a stiff drink, hopefully you find one that does. Fair Warning: Not every chapter will be exciting. Especially with my far lower than average skills as a writer. But I will try to do what I can as a first-time writer. I will also try to keep them 1.5k words long. So excuse the two beginning chapters, since I'm satisfied on how they turned out. There won't be any daily or weekly updates. For now is only a 2 updates per month.

Aria Thorne’s life crumbles when she comes to the realization that her husband , Ethan was a chronic cheat and usurper. Divorced,she wallows in debt and office scandals brewed by her jealous ex who refuses to let go despite stealing her company ideas and thriving on them as his own . In a bid to overcome these challenges, she is left with no choice but to sign a compromising contract with Lucian Voss,her new boss and the ruthless CEO of Voss enterprises . A contract to become his personal office slave, which requires total obedience, living under his roof, surrendering to every command day and night in exchange for clearing her debts. He owns her body and demands her submission. He's addicted to breaking her walls and claiming her completely but Aria's fire burns hotter than his control. What starts as a forced arrangement turns into a dangerous obsession. Will she escape the devil in the suit or beg for more?

Marriage was supposed to be their happily ever after, but for Earn and Fahlada, love alone isn't enough. After their dream wedding, Earn and Fahlada step into marriage full of hope, ready to build a family together. But with each heartbreak along the way, their dream feels increasingly out of reach, leaving behind pain, doubts, and growing distance. As misunderstandings, career pressures, and emotional struggles pile up, their bond is tested like never before. When true love faces its greatest challenges, can it still hold a couple together? After the Vows is a story of love, loss, and fighting for forever. It explores the struggles of marriage, the wounds of loss, and the resilience of a love meant to last. [This is based on the Thai TV Series: The Secret of Us]

My Gen-Z Mom is the story of a divorced mother, Mehrin, and her teenage son, Owen, who love each other but struggle to understand one another. While Owen proudly supports his father’s new life, he feels insecure and uncomfortable with his mother choosing happiness again. Influenced by fear, society, and his own emotions, he mistakes control for care. Mehrin remains silent, carrying her pain with dignity, never asking her son to choose her over his father. When she decides to remarry, the distance between them grows—until Owen is forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: his mother gave him freedom while denying herself the same. In realizing that love is not possession and respect means support, Owen matures. He learns that a mother’s happiness does not threaten a child’s place in her heart. In the end, he stands beside her with pride and acceptance and finally understands the strength of the woman he once misunderstood. My Gen-Z Mom is a quiet, powerful story about growth, healing, and redefining respect in modern motherhood.

Genius prodigy ​Ji Yu married the icy ​CEO Gu Yan out of gratitude, assuming their union was a temporary transaction. Wrong. While she breezed through their sham marriage, Gu Yan—her "husband-in-name-only"—quietly rewrote the rules. Post-divorce, Ji Yu thrives: clubbing with models, sipping champagne, and flaunting her freedom. ​Post-divorce, Gu Yan implodes: stalking her parties, hijacking her dates, and growling, "Try replacing me. I dare you." But fate laughs at their feud. On the night their divorce is finalized, a reckless encounter ignites—hotter, messier, and utterly unforgettable. Now Gu Yan, the once-detached tycoon, is addicted to the wife he never truly let go. "Marry me again. Legally. Shamelessly. Forever." "No. But thanks for the one-night souvenir, Mr. Ex."

is Kahani Mein yah bataya Gaya Hai Ki mehnat karne ke kya tarike hote hain kis mind set Se mehnat Ki Jaati Hai mehnat ki Insan kis Mukam ko Hasil kar sakta hai Sabhi Baton ko is Kahani Mein Sikhaya gaya hai

Prologue Five years. Five years had passed since Violet last saw him—since the man she trusted, the one she was willing to build a future with, vanished without a word. No goodbye. No explanation. Just silence. She had carried the weight of his disappearance in her heart, a secret no one knew. And now, standing in the crowded café as their eyes met again, all the buried questions—pain, betrayal, and the truth she never got—rushed back like a storm ready to break. What was he running from? And what was the secret she had been carrying all this time?

Lena's perfect life unravels when she discovers her husband's infidelity, and a string of tragic events follows, including the loss of her parents and child. As she recovers, she meets Simon, her savior, but their connection is complicated by secrets. Lena's search for her missing son leads her to confront Ava, her twin sister, who's been orchestrating her downfall. But Ava's motives stem from a painful misunderstanding, and Lena's journey takes a dramatic turn as she uncovers the truth and finds her son, reuniting with a part of herself she thought was lost forever. Will she ever forgive Ava?