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She was properly married to him, but soon after they got married, she became the center of public gossip.

He divorced his wife on the spur of the moment, and felt reget badly. Since then, he has embarked on the difficult journey of pursuing a wife, who has multiple identities.

Tragedy strikes almost five years ago when Natalie Smith's parents once-blissful marriage ends in an earth-shattering divorce. Her father, the face of cruelty itself, felt no love for his family any longer and sent them to fend for themselves. Just when you think they can finally catch a break, her beloved brother faces a life-threatening heart illness that requires immediate medical attention. Desperate and with no way out, she goes through questionable means to ensure that her brother survives. Natalie's plan? Sneaking into an unknown man's room at night and conducting the ultimate ruse, before disappearing into thin air. Five years later, she returns to her home country with two babies in tow, determined to take back all that she had. As fate would have it, she runs into the most powerful man in the area, who has many questions about the paternity of her children. Will she keep playing this ruse, or will she run away again?

Rumors had it that after his disfigurement, Adrian Bolton turned into a vicious man. He killed two women - both of whom were his fiancé at the time of their deaths. There was not a soul in the city who dared to marry him, except Cathy Shaw. “Woman, from now on, you are under my protection.” “Nobody lays a hand on my mommy!” It did not take long after the marriage before the two little kids started fighting over her. Adrian grabbed them, one on each hand, and threw them out of the door. He closed the door. “My dear wife, let’s get to the point.” Cathy was anxious and flustered. “Am I turning into a stepmother of two?” The man smiled softly, “First of all, you are their birth mother; second of all, not two but three of them.” Cathy was thrown off balance. When did she ever give birth to three children for Adrian? Also, what happened to his disfigurement? What about his supposed vicious nature? Why is she being spoiled rotten?

“Suer is my biological daughter while you are just a piece of trash that we picked up by the roadside. I’ve waited all these years just to raise you until you’re of age to get married, and when it’s time, the dowry paid by your suitor will be your sister’s. How much does that poor Qi Sihuan have? As long as I can send Suer abroad to study, I will be more than willing to sell your kidney for some money.” Qin Shuhan trembled in shock as she could not believe that all this was true. She thought of everything that Hu Meifeng had done to her over the past few years and how she had ruthlessly destroyed the remaining hope in her. Flashbacks of her broken childhood appeared in her mind as Qin Shuhan gritted her teeth and said, “From today onwards, we shall cut our ties.” Following that, she staggered out of the door...

This is a lovely story about 2 people brought together by one wild night of fun in the name of forgeting their problems. They later share the kind of Love that pass the test of time, love that surpasses all kind of trials. True love beyond imagination.

After years of absence, the Cornell Family suddenly reached out to Katherine Cornell to return home as a replacement bride. Yet, she grew restless as she refused to allow her identity as a hotshot to be anonymously eradicated. She swore that she would fight the man to the death and acted out thereafter. The first was her attempted drowning, which he claimed she would survive. The second was her purchase of non-profitable companies, which he treated as his investment. The third was her request for a divorce, which shocked him. Joaquin Levisay, on the other hand, coldly pursed his lips and returned home to confront her about her request, only to be met by her retort that there was no free lunch in this world!

Angelina's life took a turn when she left her father's country for New York City because of a scholarship she received. With her drowning in her self-insecurities and anxieties about being a curvaceous biracial. Nathaniel, one of the eligible bachelors in the State with a killer smiling face and body. He is the sole heir to his family's companies and a loyal fiance to his girlfriend. His fiance left him on his wedding day with a breakup letter. Due to the paparazzi and public eyes, he needed a replacement. #notyourtypicalbwwmbook

Every night, I would put on heavy makeup and the sexiest dress to wander around the most happening place in town. I would then flash fake smiles at those rich men. If they were pleased, they would give me tons of tips. If they were not, it would be normal for me to appease them by downing a few drinks. Every night, I would drink until I drop. My life went by in a haze of an alcoholic stupor. I thought that would be it. Perhaps, the best years of my life would be spent there. One could easily deduce what I did for a living. No one would choose this living if they were given an option. Every girl had their reasons for entering this line. I was not the first, and I would certainly not be the last. My name was Erica Whitlock...

They were together for four years, it was going smoothly, and yet, he cheated. They broke up, and went into separate ways. But fate played their lives, and they met 7 years after. She was angey, understandable, but why is her fear is stronger than anger?

What if you're a broken-hearted? Would you do the thing that you haven't done in your whole life? Charmane Cordova. Unexpectedly meet, this most sought-after bachelor... Bradley Hernandez, A guy that she doesn't know yet, A guy that got her attention, and a guy she had spent her whole night with... And this will be their, JUST ONE NIGHT together.

'She was young, I let her grow. She was wild, I let her live her life. She wanted to build a career, so I stayed away. But the time has come for her to be tamed, to learn the rules, to be where she belongs. Beside me. Now the time has come for her to be mine. Because I, Duncan De Sylvano, am ready to hunt for my queen.' Cassandra Brooks has spent most of her life by paying her alcoholic mother's debts, with only one dream that one day she would be away from her miseries and become an independent woman. And after years, she was the woman she always wanted to be. Strong, wild, and a thriving model. The beauty who never failed to get attention. Coming from an unloved childhood, love was never in her to do list. Until one night, she met a mysterious Italian. The dark aura of danger around the rugged man got her curious. And when an opportunity to enter the untouchable billionaire's life came, she didn't think twice before grabbing it. Her plan was simple: get the hunk and then move on. But little did she know that it was Duncan De Sylvano's empire, and no one entered his territory without his permission. So didn't she. Now that his prey was right where he wanted her, he was ready to hunt. And he wouldn't stop until she was tamed and… his. After all, he has waited for years…

She secretly married a superstar; however, their marital status was kept in public knowledge. She loved him like a dog, so loyal, so shameless, but he kept pushing her away only for his selfish reason to take revenge against her mother. After their divorce, she accidentally slept with a handsome stranger who’s blue-eyes were exuding extreme sex appeal, drawing her into an unavoidable fatal attraction. He was so calm and gentle, promising her eternal happiness. “Ms. Cathryn Riley, will you marry me?” His expression was serious and sincere. The man’s slender fingers held a very delicate and beautiful red velvet round box; inside it was an exquisite diamond ring. Scared emotionally, she responded to him, “I have divorced once. I hope you won’t make me divorce for a second time again.” Keith smiled and replied softly, “My world has never been centered on anyone. But in the days to come, my world is centered on you.”

In just one night, Hannah Fairchild went from being the bride-to-be to the biggest joke of the entire city when her sister deliberately exposed obscene photos of her during her wedding night. Without giving her a chance to explain, her fiancé called off the wedding and left her high and dry. Jilted and humiliated by those around her, Hannah proceeded to do what she deemed as the best revenge ploy of all time—sleeping with her ex-fiance's uncle! After a passionate night, while Hannah saw it as a drunken mistake, Connor Langley, on the other hand, had other ideas in mind. Now that the prey has so willingly presented itself in front of the predator, how could the man let her go just like that?

Rosaline and William had never met, but their families are good friends and have arranged their engagement. One evening Rosaline and William crossed paths in a bar. “My name is Alexia. You can call me Lexi,” said Rosaline to the stranger. William retorted, “I’m Alexander. Call me Alex”. As Lexi and Alex fall in love, Rosaline and William try their best to get their families to stop the arranged marriage. When they finally succeed, they discover who they are.

[Warning: Mature content, explicit description] Smile Laverne is a twenty-one-year-old girl who had a hard time growing up as a kid. She had a boyfriend named Mark, who was from a rich home and he has been the one taking care of her... On the day of their third anniversary, she caught Mark sleeping with her best friend Xena...It was the beginning of her worst nightmare. She accidentally damages the car of Keane Austin, a billionaire and CEO of the A&J enterprise. She plead her way out, knowing she won't be able to pay and the only option he gave her was her being his sex slave. They had a contract which clearly stated she should never ask for his love but unknown to her, she found herself loving him... what will be her fate after she realizes that Keane has always been in love with Lisa, Mark's sister?... read to find out.

"Besotted with Jackson Hayes, Noelle Hooper donated half of her liver in exchange for a grand wedding, only to have it be ruined by another woman. Despite her efforts to win him back, he spurned her, calling her the most shameless and unscrupulous woman he had ever seen. Alas, love was not the only department Noelle was failing in, for her career as an actress was also in shambles. Even her only family member kicked her out of the house. Nevertheless, it did not seem like her life was over, as one man was always there to help her in all her troubled moments. Dominic Pierce, the most mysterious, influential, attractive man in J City, made an offer of marriage to Noelle, promising to recover everything she had lost for her."

WARNING: ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ High and descriptive sexual content, strong language, and use of substance. Recommended for 18+ readers, read at your own discretion. "I rather get dragged in the mud with chains by moving horses or be beaten with a club with nails on it than lose my virginity to you," she spat, looking at him with hate in her eyes, hoping her eyes conveyed the degree of contempt she felt when she spat out the words. Anger and disbelief flashed in his eyes. She was going to be the first woman that would ever reject him and in such a preposterous manner. He stood up and went over to her while she gummed her back to the wall, having no other room to step back. He gripped her chin with his strong palm, forcing her to look at him, his wicked grey eyes bore into her hazel ones. "What if it's your only ticket to freedom?" "As I said, I rather die." He quickly shoved her onto the bed and she scooted away as he moved towards her. "I am Eros Castillo, leader of the El dragon gang, you dare not reject me, nobody rejects me," he said in a low husky voice, his eyes five shades darker, his countenance grim and dangerous

Arielle scored the most lucrative deal of her career and decided to celebrate it with a two-week vacation touring another continent. In her plans to let loose for the first time in her life she has a one-night stand with a fellow tourist. The next day she left him with a simple goodbye note thinking they would never see each other again. __ Thomas finally managed to squeeze a two-week vacation after five years of grueling his ass for his family business. His plans to relax take a detour when he meets a fascinating tourist who was enjoying herself alone. After they tangled in bed, she left him with the intention to never cross paths again, which he is more than happy to oblige. His estimation of her increases with her non-clingy attitude. __ But fate has other plans as he turns out to be her employer for her biggest deal yet and they are forced to work together for the next 6 months. As the sparks fly, where would it lead them?