"You cannot force me to do this. This is my life and I will not live the rest of it with someone two times my age! Hazel is already marrying Zade! The two families can be joined that way. Why do I have to marry the old man?" Elora questioned as tears threatened to spill from her eyes. "You will do it because it is the only way that Ambrose will agree to the contract marriage between Hazel and Zade. I want the best for my daughter, and marrying Zade will secure her future forever. I don't care if I have to give you to the old man to get what I want. You will do this, Elora, or else...." "Or else what?" Elora cut off Peter Emmerson for the first time ever. All her life, she had held her tongue against them. She had never talked back or tried to defend herself, but this was the last straw. She could take everything but not this. She would not let him have control over her future. CONTENT WARNING: This story contains themes of sexual assault, abuse, and arranged marriage. Also contains multiple POVs.

Tragedy creates division. Hatred born of misunderstanding. Two hearts torn in two go their separate ways with an unforgivable reason between them and a vow to never lay eyes on one another again, but fate brings them back together, only with more complications. She thought her life was coming together perfectly as a young college student. In her last year on a scholarship at the country's leading IT university, her roommate and best friend introduced her to the love of her life, and all was going well. A proposal after a year of dating was brewing in the works. She couldn't imagine greater happiness. But life has other plans for her. One fateful day is all it takes to forever alter her life and cause her to lose everything and everyone around her, leaving her a ruined shipwreck cast on a stormy sea. Her only glimmer of light is what he left behind - a child. A daughter. A reason to keep living. Five years on, fate decides to turn the tides and bring back all those she thought would never cast a shadow on her life again, and scars and fears are completely ripped open.

Book 1 My BestFriend (ch1-66) Zoe He was just my best friend until I found out how his lips taste. Sky She was just my best friend until I caught her using the vibrator. *** Book 2 My Stepbrother Stella I was a broken soul, and I never thought that I would be healed by my stepbrother. Alex My stepsister, whom I thought would hate her, but she became the one and only person whom I desire deeply. *** Book 3 My Father’s Friend Selena Since I was young, I accepted that I would marry the man of my father's choice, so I always kept my heart shielded. But everything changed when I kissed my father’s friend. James I had always been clear in my mind that I would never settle down with just one woman, but everything changed the moment I tasted my friend's daughter.

Hidden behind the fancy gates of their mansion her whole life. Ibixa only knew the face of romantic love formed around the fairytale book that she grew up reading. As she grew older. Ibixa slowly opens her eyes to the reality of her distressing situation every year. Whenever she blew a candle on her cake. She wishes for Prince Charming to show up at their gate and rescue her from their mansion, which serves as her prison. The day that she had been waiting for all her finally came, or that was what she thought at first as she hadn't yet realized that it was not a prince charming knocking at the heights of their gates but a good-looking ruthless mafias boss who claimed that Ibixa was promised to marry him through a deal that their father made long time ago and Endeavor Mendeleev is hell-bent in making everything just so she'll end up his even if it means killing Ibixa's family.

When Marissa accidentally walks into a mafia war zone, she finds herself at the mercy of Tony Mancini, a dangerous but bumbling mafia enforcer. Captured and interrogated, her fate seems sealed—until Tony’s father, the feared crime lord Antonio Mancini, arrives and completely misinterprets the situation. Believing Marissa to be Tony’s chosen bride, Antonio orders his son to settle down and start a family. Caught between a deadly mafia feud and a family legacy, Marissa and Tony must navigate a perilous path where one wrong move could be their last. Can they escape the twisted web of lies, or are they doomed to play out a darkly humorous tale of love and violence?

Everyone called me weak, Reina, the wolf-less Alpha's daughter. Abandoned by my father, rejected by my fated mate, and betrayed by my step sister, Gina. I died in a web of pain, broken trust and betrayal. But fate had other plans, the moon goddess gave me a second chance to life, a rebirth in Lystvair as Narah Smith. It wasn't until my eighteenth birthday that I regained consciousness of my past life. With my new identity, I travelled back to my hometown to unravel the mysteries behind my early death and confront those who had wronged me. Will I uncover the truth behind my death, give my fated mate a chance and take my place as the rightful Luna? or will my quest for vengeance consume me?

“I always wanted a peaceful life.” But how will I ever have that peaceful life when I let myself trust my parents who to marry? How will I achieve that If I am married to a man who I never met and didn’t have a chance to know him first? Seven years of continuously showing nothing but kindness and understanding the man that my parents entrusted to me yet all I received was unending pain both physical and emotional. For seven years, I clung to hope that he would finally recognize how pure my heart was, yet all I received was bruises that blossomed like dark flowers on my skin, the loud disrespect and leaving me feeling like less human. It is suffocating, draining, and could gradually kill me. Is it still the right time to think about what my parents will tell or is it the right time to find the courage and do what makes me free?

The world as we knew it has changed forever, with the revelation of vampires, werewolves, witches and other supernatural creatures. Humans are auctioned off, sold as slaves, and even used as a source of food by these powerful beings. But amidst all the chaos and despair, one human found love in the most unexpected of places. Lee-Anna was a naïve teenager, waiting for her vampire romance moment but reality came crashing down when she was sold at an auction to a powerful werewolf pack. At first, she was terrified of her new masters. Especially the ruthless Alpha, Cole, but as time passed, Lee-Anna discovered that there was more to Cole and found herself falling for him.

Kay Kingstone’s marriage to Peyton is falling apart, and she’s haunted by the life she could have had with her first love, Luke Jones. Luke, the leader of the notorious biker gang the Crow's, has just been released from prison and is trying to rebuild his life after battling addiction. When he reaches out to Kay, she sees an opportunity for escape and clarity. Kay visits Luke, seeking a break from her troubled marriage, only to find herself entangled in a complex love triangle. As old feelings resurface, she is torn between the stability of her husband and the passionate, turbulent allure of her former lover. As Kay grapples with her emotions and the implications of her choices, she must decide whether to mend her marriage, pursue a second chance with Luke, or forge a new path. Lost and Found: The Crow's Fire delves into the heart’s deepest conflicts and the quest for redemption and love, presenting a poignant exploration of second chances and the choices that shape our lives.

Isabella is a beautiful and determined woman. She manages the family restaurant with an unusual seriousness for her age. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Adrien Hamilton, a charismatic businessman whose attraction is irresistible. Despite her experience in love, the connection she feels with Adrien is unique and profound, leading her to accept his hasty marriage proposal without hesitation. What seemed to be the beginning of a romantic chapter in her life turns into a nightmare after their honeymoon, when Isabella discovers that the love Adrien promised her was built on a deceptive lie. Now, she must face the harsh reality and rebuild her life while confronting the truth behind her husband's facade.

Blaze of Darkness Damon Delgado is a mafia lord who is as feared as death, he never hurts women though, but what happens suddenly is that he forces a widow woman to marry him. Was he in love? No! He was in hate and the marriage is Punishment for her. What did the poor woman do to him to deserve that? Mira Thakur, the hot headed and short tempered girl. How is she going to handle the torture of her mafia husband? When the two different worlds collide, the darkness blazes. If Damon is ice then Mira is a fire!

Cattleya Sullivan, a billionaire heiress, has everything money can buy but craves what it can't—Revenge. Her plan is to seduce the devilish mafia lord, and her prize is to break his heart! But not until one passionate, sinful night unfolds between her and Jaxon Moretti, whose very name sends shivers down the city's spine. But as the reality of her dangerous game dawns on her, she realizes that the price of playing with fire may be more than she's willing to pay—It may be her very life. "YOU CAN RUN, BUT YOU CAN’T HIDE FROM ME, CATTLEYA SULLIVAN!" Jaxon Moretti growled.

In the present, he promises her a life of luxury, spoiling her and treating her like a treasure. Despite not being the Moon Goddess' destined mate, she believes they can find true happiness together. However, when she falls from grace, she retires in disgrace. Five years later, they meet again. "Vera, let's get back together," he pleads, his voice filled with hope. She shakes her head, her eyes reflecting the pain of the past. "We've lost five years, and you want to get back together now? It's too late!" He steps closer, determination in his gaze. "If it's with you, it's never too late."

At the class reunion, Isabelle reunited with her youthful crush, Raiden. After the gathering ended, he offered to drive her home. Under the influence of alcohol, their interaction took an unexpected turn. When Isabelle found out she was pregnant, Raiden asked if she would marry him, and she agreed. With no wedding and no blessings, their married life felt like mere cohabitation—dull and uninteresting. Eventually, Isabelle proposed a divorce. "Raiden, let's get divorced." He looked at her quietly, then gently nodded. "Alright."

Following her divorce from Dominic, Clarissa was involved in an accident that erased all her memories. A year later, during her wedding, a stranger interrupts the ceremony and claims to be her husband. However, she has fallen for her ex-husband's fiercest competitor. Dominic Romano, the Mafia Don, is determined to reclaim his wife at any cost. Known for his ruthless nature, he will stop at nothing to win her back, even if it means confronting his biggest rival. What will Clarissa do when she discovers that her entire life has been built on deception? Would she ever forgive her ex/husband for the mistreatment offered her when they were married? What will unfold when her deepest secret comes to light?

A young girl living in a world where humans are being bought by vampires and turns to become slaves to them, she was rogue but captured as an early age and was finally sold to a vampire as a slave. What will the world look like and who can stop this evil practice??

He never meant to be her baby daddy .... But the scorching one night stand he had with her was something he couldn't forget until now ___ MICHAEL "I never meant to be a dad... But six years ago, I saw Jade on stage at a charity auction and I was done for. I had to have her. One night with her and I was hooked. She was different from my usual type, but I didn't care. I wanted to claim every inch of her. And I always get what I want. But we never spoke again... until now. She's standing in front of me, looking as gorgeous as ever, with a six-year-old boy who has my eyes. My life just got a whole lot more complicated. I'm not ready for this. I'm a billionaire, used to getting my way, but this is one thing I never saw coming. Jade's secrets and my lavish lifestyle threaten to tear us apart. But I can't deny the connection I still feel for her. And that little boy... he's mine. I can see it in his eyes. I'll do whatever it takes to be a part of their lives, even if it means turning my world upside down."

"You are coming with us", Bryan the first born twin said with no room for argument to Kira. "I am not going anywhere with both of you", Kira snarled at them. "You are going to come with us Mate, when we get back to the pack, then we can talk about everything else", Aiden said to her. "I said, NO", Kira yelled at them, "I will never go back to that pack, I will never go anywhere with you two, I don't even want to be mated to both of you", she told them and started laughing while cleaning off the tears that rolled down from her eyes, "Do you know what?", she raised her brow at them, "I reje-" But before she could complete that sentence, the Alpha twins quickly grabbed her, each on one side, their fangs elongated and bit down on her neck, marking her forcefully. Omega Kira at seventeen was exiled from her pack, accused of something she had nothing to do with by the Alpha Twins of her pack, Alpha Bryan Tyrell and Alpha Aiden Tyrell. Three years later they meet again, under an unusual circumstance and it turns out that Kira is the Alpha twins Mate.

Marilyn Jones returned home to the apartment she shared with her boyfriend, Brian Marshall, to discover that he was having an affair with another woman! What's worst was that her boyfriend for many years had cheated behind her back! "I don't care about what present you got for me. Your cheap present don't deserve someone of my status, let alone you. My future wife, miss Samson has bought me a $17,000 watch as a gift while you give me cheap garbage!" He insulted her. "Why is this cheap woman still here? Chase her out, Brian and let's continue," the woman publicly announced their love. Heartbroken, she went to spend the night at a friend's bar. Unfortunately in the dark bar, she stumbled upon someone she couldn't afford to offend. He grabbed her by the wrists and breathe huskily. "Where is my wine!?" He demanded. "W-what? Who are you?" Marilyn was stunned. She tried to free herself from his iron grip but it only made him tighten the grip further. His lips grazed over Marilyn's cheeks and the corners of her lips, sending waves of tingles through her spine. Little did she know that she got entangled in a game of revenge and passion.

"Run as fast as you can, little criminal, because if I catch you're mine." Rosalie De'Evangaline was born the child of a lowly omega and a powerful alpha. Because of this, she was brought back to her pack in hopes of being the packs successor, but when tragedy strikes, she becomes nothing more than a pawn to gain even more power. It is because of this tragic turn of events that she finds herself in the auctions that only criminals are sent to and while there she catches the eye of Diego Aguilar a cold and ruthless lycan that wants only thing from her, her death in exchange for saving his pack. However, Diego soon takes an interest in her, causing the lines between desire and duty to become crossed. What will Rosalie do? Will she sacrifice everything for what is right, or will she make the selfish choice to do what is right for her and her heart? Read The Lycan King's Forbidden Fruit to find out!