"Promise me, Alexander. Promise me you'll make them pay. Find her… avenge my death.” ... When desperation forces Isabel to seek help from an old "friend", she ends up in the arms of a stranger. Alexander, a mysterious billionaire driven by revenge, their forbidden attraction blossoms into an intense office romance. But as secrets from the past unfold, Isabel discovers a shocking connection to the woman Alexander seeks. In a world where the past never truly stays buried, will Alexander choose love over vengeance? Can Isabel survive the wrath of Alexander's vengeance?

One casual visit to her father's study; an unplanned collision with the malevolent Russian Bratva mafia boss plunged her life into a downward spiral. Forced to marry him for an alliance that bordered on keeping her family's business stronger, she had no choice but to accept her fate after an unsuccessful attempt at absconding right before the wedding. But with each new discovery about him, she realized that the masked husband she despised so much had several layers that tugged at her heartstrings, giving her no choice but to fall deeply for him. However, what happens when the dreary and dark secrets from his past resurfaces and threatens to disrupt not just their blooming relationship and his position as Capo, but their existence as well?

~Extract from the story ~ “Please….. don't do this to me, please,” Harmony begged while staring at the floor, she is too afraid to meet his cold glares, she really can't. “You shouldn't have saved me Gattino (Kitten) because now, I won't stop till I destroy you, I will ruin you and break you beyond repair,” he said, his voice sounding so cold. “Please……!!!” “Get on the bed, don't let me repeat myself again,” he said coldly and she gulp. Harmony Argento, a beautiful young orphan, lives a sheltered life under her older brother, Hardin's protection. However, their world is turned upside down when they cross paths with… Alessandro De Santos, the Mafia lord of “The Ruthless Reapers” they were known and feared all over Italy, no one ever wanted to get in trouble with them. Their boss was nicknamed “The Devil” and he lives up to the name, he is heartless, a beast and demon. “What happens when two people from different worlds meet?” And this time, her brother can't even protect her. “She is a flower, He is a thorn” “He is a lion and she is just a kitten “ What happens when the devil won't stop until he ruins the fragile kitten?” And why is he bent on ruining her?

Out of love, Chloe Solace gave up for the position to Aiden Katz who was her childhood friend and the son of the beta of their Pack. Aiden betrayed her by rejecting her on their wedding day, took her position and locked her up in prison while he planned to kill her secretly. One of Chloe's trusted guard helped her escape. Tired and frustrated with life, she tried to take her life but was saved by the cold Alpha Prince, Kael Hunter who promised to help her get revenged. What would happen to Chloe when Aiden comes back to claim her and what would happen to her when she finds out she's carrying Kael's child after one night stand?

SHANNON: My husband divorced me because I caught him cheating and couldn't tolerate it. Then, I fell into his enemy's net, to be his surrogate and get paid at the end of the contract. I happened to be pregnant from the one-night stand with him a week ago, making it easier….but months later, I found out he was also my enemy…he was a devil I wasn't supposed to meet at first. Now, I'm torn between two options—to divorce him and end the contract, or stay behind for the sake of my kids. Also, I have less than a year to live, and he's the only hope for my unborn babies. GEORGIE: Before I met her, I was in the dark. And after I met her, she became the light unto my path. Just when I thought I was ready to give love a second chance, I happened to be the one who shattered her heart…the monster she had wished to meet and rip apart. I was ready to face the consequences, not until I was told to either divorce her or lose everything. What was worse than losing her when I thought I had finally found the love of my life? Now, I'd rather bring her back to earth or join her in the underworld.

After a heart-wrenching rejection, Willow thought she'd never see the triplet brothers again. But fate has other plans. When they come crawling back, begging for a second chance, Willow must decide if she's willing to risk her heart once more. Will she forgive and forget, or will the scars of their past betrayal prove too deep to heal? Can the triplets prove their love is true, or will Willow walk away forever?

Adriana Hudson had loved Sebastian Kingsley with all her heart, only to face the most painful betrayal. He had cheated on her with her own stepsister, Olivia. As if that wasn’t enough, on the day of their wedding, he ordered his mistress to throw her into an alligator pond to kill her. Not only did she die a tragic death, but she also lost the child she was carrying. In that moment, Adriana swore that if she were given a second chance, she would never love him again. Now reborn, Adriana is determined to make those who wronged her feel the pain of betrayal a thousand times over. But why is Sebastian so determined to cling to her this time, even protecting her from those very people? Wasn’t Olivia the woman he loved? Sebastian: “Riana, you can learn to trust me.” Adriana only looked at him in silence. The pain of being devoured by alligators still haunted her, so could she trust him again? And perhaps… Perhaps what happened in her past life wasn’t as she had imagined. Lies, vengeance, and conspiracies swirl around them once more, but this time, will their love survive?

Julia Knight is a female CEO of a tech company, after she took over from her father, she worked hard to move the company to a new height with her innovative ability. The only thing she cared about was her company and younger brother. She is the perfect woman except for one thing, she has a sworn enemy and that is Ethan Blackwood, who is an established conglomerate. These two were the best in their field but for some reason they hated each other so much, even to the point of pointing guns at themselves. The reason why they hated each other so much was only known to them. But then, when faced with crisis that involves them and brings them together in a contract marriage, will their feelings change as they get to know more about each other, or will their hatred make matter worst.

“Father….,”, I tried to speak, but he spoke. “Let the wedding procession begin,” father’s voice boomed from the front, and I could see the guts in his eyes. What was father even saying?. Was the wedding supposed to be carried out, without the groom? ********* In the kingdom of Astral, tradition is law, and loyalty is bound by blood. When the ruthless King of Bazil demands a bride from Astral's royal line, the duty to marry him falls upon one of the twin princesses, Kelilah or Loveth. But fate takes a wicked turn. Kelilah, betrothed to the love of her life, is spared, while Loveth, terrified of her destiny, is chosen to make the ultimate sacrifice. Yet on the eve of the union, Loveth vanishes into the night, leaving Kelilah with a terrible choice: step into her sister’s place or risk everything. With one daring plan, Kelilah sets out to escape—but her world is thrown into chaos when she crosses paths with her runaway sister in a dimly lit clubhouse. Then, in a flash, the lights go out, and one princess disappears into the shadows, abducted by unknown forces. Who was taken, and who remains? In a web of secrets, betrayal, and a kingdom on the brink, the answer may unravel both sisters' destinies forever. In this dark, twisted tale of sacrifice and survival, can true loyalty survive when every move could be your last?

Lillian had stayed by Conrad's side for three years, betting everything she had, only to end up losing it all. He mocked her, saying she had no sense of reality—who was she, a kept woman, to think she could be his wife? However, the night before his engagement, she vanished without a trace. No one could have predicted that the all-powerful Conrad would go completely off the deep end. He tore the world apart looking for her, swearing he'd find her if it took him to the ends of the earth. When they met again, she was someone else's fiancée. He used every trick he knew, pulled every string he could, and forced her back to him, trapping her in marriage. "Mr. Conrad, if you keep chasing me like this, I'll lose all respect for you." He replied, "I fell into hell because of you. Why should you get off so easily? In this life, we're together till death." He wanted her, even if it meant until death took them both. All he asked for was to hold her captive in his heart forever—even if it meant paying the highest price, he'd never let her go.

How does it feel to leave your past behind, and struggle to stand at the top only for it to catch up with you again? How do you feel when a man who divorced you painfully years ago, suddenly becomes your first VIP outpatient? Cruel right? Yeah well, that is Stacy Hall's situation now. **** Despite being aware that he was out of her league, Stacy had been in love with her elder brother's friend, Carlton, for a long time. She was determined to make him hers at all cost. Unfortunately, Carlton's announcement of his marriage to another lady shattered her heart mercilessly. One thing led to another, and she was the one standing on the altar to say the vows as his wife without the knowledge of her family. It was to save him, and to save her desire too. However, he could never look at her with affection. Could not love her no matter how hard she tried, and could not fully accept her as his wife, and they ended up divorcing bitterly. His ex-girlfriend was back! Picking her life from scratch after a stormy divorce, a miserable lady who became a Certified Physiotherapist is finally healing from disownment from everyone. Stacy Hall had now become the most sought-after. *** "My heart is broken, Stacy. I have not been able to breathe since you left," He begged with tears. "Mr. Howard. My job is to fix broken bones, not hearts," Stacy replied to him curtly.

22 year old Dalia came to New York City to escape a traumatic past and start a new life. She met Alexander with whom she had a one night stand the weekend before she started her work as a personal assistant in one of the largest firms in the city. Her one night stand turned out to be her cold and strict boss whom she had to work closely with. 27 year old Alexander is one of New York's hottest billionaires. He went off the social media radar after an incident that left a dent in his life. He came back after 3 years and had a one night stand with someone that turned out to be his new personal assistant. Will they be able to move past their traumatic past and give in to the chemistry between them? What will happen when both of their pasts come back into their lives and they have to face them again? Will they be able to navigate the waters of deception and betrayal and find their happy ever after?

She was trained to be his destruction. Fate made her his mate. Crown Prince Knox never expected his new royal guard to be the same woman who tried to infiltrate his court two years ago. He certainly never expected her to be his destined mate. But Aubrey Houston is both—and she hates him almost as much as he wants to resist her. Aubrey has one mission: get close to the crown prince. It should be simple. After all, she's been trained for this since the night Jax, the king's illegitimate son, saved her from the thieves who murdered her family. She owes him everything. What she never counted on was the overwhelming pull she feels toward the prince she's meant to destroy, w But the longer she stays at court, the more her carefully locked memories begin to unravel. And as the truth about that bloody night emerges, Aubrey must choose between the man who molded her and the mate destiny chose for her. In a court where magic seals secrets and mate bonds can be twisted by lies, love might be the deadliest weapon of all.

When she heard that her family was going to marry her off to the most notorious man in town, Maya couldn't accept it, even if Joseph Lee was the next CEO of the well-known multi-million dollar corporation. There were rumors that everything he had achieved today was through brutal means that people couldn't imagine. For such a man, his wife and family were never something he really valued. At the last minute, she manages to escape her marriage, as well as the contract marriage. Maya runs away and gets a job in a hotel on the other side of the country. Just when she thought she was free and safe, Maya meets a man and falls in love with him. But to her surprise, the man she thought would be the love of her life was exactly the man she escaped from, Joseph Lee. Joseph only wanted revenge, but now it seems too late to run away from this love.

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Madeline Lawson awoke to a body on the brink of collapse. As she struggled to piece together the events that led to her disarray, a tall, enigmatic figure emerged from the bathroom, casting a mesmerizing presence. She found herself entranced, momentarily forgetting even to regain her composure. Who was this mysterious stranger, and what secrets lie behind his compelling gaze? As Madeline delved deeper into the labyrinth of her own consciousness, she uncovered a web of intrigue and desire that threatened to consume her whole. Caught between the allure of the unknown and the shadows of her past, she had to navigate a treacherous path to unlock the truth.

Mabel Jennings found herself wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of Whitney Schumer, the woman Xavier Scott had loved. Despite Mabel's pleas of innocence, Xavier used his influence to ensure her incarceration, subjecting her to three years of grueling prison life that left her changed forever. The day of her release brought a shocking twist—Mabel confessed to the very crime she had once vehemently denied. Her unexpected admission plunged Xavier into a spiral of confusion and remorse. As Mabel vanished without a trace, he launched a desperate worldwide manhunt to find her, his feelings evolving from vengeance to something much more complex. In a final, heart-wrenching twist, Xavier said he could offered Mabel his kidney in exchange for her heart. But what would Mabel's response be to this ultimate gesture of atonement? And what dark secrets lay behind her conflicting confessions?

Julia and Evan were the perfect couple—or so she thought. But everything changed when Evan abruptly ended their relationship, leaving her heartbroken and unable to tell him she was carrying his child. Years later, Julia has built a life for herself and her son, Andy, while Evan has risen to unimaginable wealth and success. Their paths cross again at a chance meeting, but Julia soon discovers Evan has moved on with someone else. Julia is done with the pain. She’s fought battles alone, raising a son who deserves the truth about his father, even if Evan doesn’t deserve her forgiveness. When Julia told Evan years ago she had something to say, he didn’t listen. Now, it’s time for him to listen. But is it too late to reclaim what he lost? “We should break up,” he’d said, the words cutting through her like glass. The pregnancy test in her pocket stayed hidden, just like the child they would never share. Now, it’s Evan’s turn to hear the truth—and to face his deepest regret.

Jade Nightshade, the Alpha’s daughter, believed her future lay with her childhood love, Rowan, and their vow to defy fate. But when Rowan found his true mate, Kassandra, at the pack’s mating ceremony, he betrayed Jade, leaving her heartbroken. A year later, Kassandra’s pregnancy confirmed Jade’s worst fears as Rowan justified his choice, claiming the mate bond was impossible to resist. As her life crumbled, Darius, her childhood friend and fierce warrior, returned, revealing he was Jade’s true mate. Though their connection was undeniable, his suggestion of a dangerous ritual to bind them made Jade question his intentions. Torn between two men, Jade faced an impossible choice. At the Blood Moon Ceremony, Jade takes control of her destiny, declaring, “Two men have sworn they love me. But neither has proved they truly deserve me.” She demands they fight to prove their worth, forcing Rowan and Darius into a battle for her love. In a story of fate, loyalty, and self-worth, Jade refuses to be bound by anyone but herself.

“A complete fool, that is what you are,” he said with a disgusting tone. Anastasia is a girl raised by her blind mother Helen, her father died when she was five. Her father’s brother Jack was a drunkard who has no life and claimed that his brother's wife is his also. He lives with them and Anastasia has to work inorder to provide for everyone. Jack came home drunk that night and was assaulting her, she ran out of the house and went into a club to be among the crowd. Ravished by the owner of the club and was left with an unwanted pregnancy. She went into a painful labour and lost the baby. Torn apart and left with sadness she sought out for revenge, got entangled with a new life she knows nothing about. She went back to The Rock hotel. Later finding out the man she fall in love with happens to be the son of the man who raped her. Will she be able to forgive Fergo when she finds out he assaulted her? Will she be able to love Anthonio even after knowing who his father was? Will she get her revenge or will she forgive and forget? Find out more from the book readers!