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Celina, whose beauty is flawless, endowed with a curvaceous figure, having a mixture of naiveness and confidence in her attitude, most of it all guys can't seem to take their eyes off her cos of how glamorous she is. Born in a not-so-wealthy family,Her father "Mr Andrew saunders" dotes on her very much also the fact that she's his last daughter of his late 2nd wife.Because of this her step mom "Mrs Alisa saunders" with her two daughters"Alexa and Diana saunders"are jealous. Having a plan of disqualifying Celina of inheriting the property so it would be left for "Mrs Alisa"and her daughters.Due to circumstances she meets an enigmatic Prince charming and the most handsome billionaire who has a powerful aura that ring bells and attract all kinds of ladies to him, named "Leonardo de Caruso" know to be cold, calculative,ruthless, arrogant and most expecially has an impenetrable heart,but would he slowly fall love with a curvaceous,fiery,shy beauty?! would she be able to melt his icy heart.... would Leonardo they try to resist the undeniable connection to each other.leonardo who's never really interested in any ladies except for pleasure,changed drastically after the first encounter with Celina, would it be possible for him to be deeply attached to one woman? Even at that when their eyes meets there was nothing Celina could do but be in awe of him and their sizzling chemistry to each other and one thing with "Leonardo De Caruso"he would go extreme length to get what he wants even if it means claiming her as his lovely wife. Celina shy or naive will not easily accept him but with his charm and wit would make her bound to him,but would circumstances tear them apart or at the end of the tunnel would their love bloom and overcome everything together.

Lady Jenna has lived her whole life as a puppet. And her father? He pulled the strings. She had to do everything to make him proud...to please him! that even when he asked her to let go of her first love, Lady Jenna did let go, and she was married off to a man she'd never known before. A man who, in every sense and breath, became her worst nightmare. It wasn't a beautiful nightmare, like the ones read in books, no. He'd hit her every night- her so-called husband. He became her worst fear, that she didn't even want to remember his name, and the word husband scared her. Most importantly, men. Jenna became afraid of men. She wanted to run, hide, or die even- if that would help her escape from this hell. But... society. They would turn and judge. They would raise their brows and curse her. They wouldn't look at the scars on her body. Not that Jenna would let them. She had become insecure after constant nights of tears and getting hit. But these people, they wouldn't care until she decided to leave the marriage. And when the opportunity came knocking at her window, Jenna grabbed it, abandoned her marriage, and set out for a different life. It was difficult for a girl who had always been sheltered, but she needed to survive. She didn't want to go back. Everything changed that night... a rainy ni—wait, it was a normal night. No rain, just a soft breeze, and Jenna stumbled upon this stranger... He had no memory of his past, and his mind was trapped in the age of seven!! A full-grown man, with muscles enough to snap Jenna in two, now behaving like a child? Following Jenna around and calling her Master. "Master, you own me now, right?" "Yes, I am your master, and you are mine," Jenna nodded with a smile. Writing this novel for all women looking for their own voice in marriage and relationships. The romance is fluffy and sunshine throughout. The Male lead fell first and fell harder (a yandere) Book is also fast-paced. Book cover check out Veness on Patreon. Thank you!

Samantha never expected to find magic in her hometown, let alone in a dimly lit bar on a rainy Tuesday night. Yet here she was, perched on a barstool at the Black Swan, her world about to tilt on its axis. The air thrummed with an otherworldly energy she couldn't quite place. Ethereal dancers moved like smoke across the floor, their bodies fluid and mesmerizing. As Samantha nursed her drink, she felt the weight of curious stares prickling her skin. That's when she saw him. Marcus. A name she didn't know yet, but one that would soon be etched into her very soul. Their eyes locked across the crowded room, and Samantha's breath caught in her throat. He moved with predatory grace, all lean muscle and barely restrained power. Their first interaction was as intoxicating as it was bewildering. One moment, he was her gallant protector, rescuing her from an overly aggressive drunk. The next, his eyes hardened to chips of ice as he snarled, "Stupid girl," before melting into the shadows. Samantha's mind reeled, but her body hummed with an excitement she couldn't explain. Little did she know, this encounter was merely the first step into a world beyond her wildest fantasies – a realm where vampires ruled the night and pain blurred exquisitely with pleasure. As she delved deeper into this hidden society, Samantha found herself drawn to the intoxicating blend of power, submission, and supernatural allure. The crack of a whip, the whisper of leather, the exquisite sting of fangs – each sensation pushed her boundaries and ignited desires she never knew existed. But with every ecstatic high came the sobering reality of danger. Vampire politics were as deadly as they were intricate, and Samantha soon realized she was a pawn in a game where the stakes were life, death, and eternal servitude. As she left the Black Swan that night, Samantha couldn't shake the feeling that she stood on the precipice of something life-changing. She had no idea how right she was, or how deeply she would fall into a passionate, dangerous dance with forces beyond her imagination. The real question was: in this world where pleasure and peril intertwined so intimately, would she emerge empowered... or lose herself completely?

William Smith has always lived in shadows — the shadow of his abusive father, the shadow of a country where being gay can cost you fifteen years of your life, and the shadow of secrets he writes in his journal. At home, danger lurks everywhere: a series of unexplained, targeted attacks on his family forces dark truths to the open. At Aton College, he’s juggling too much: Jasmine, the girlfriend who deserves the truth; Timothy, the best friend whose touch is both temptation and betrayal; and Alexander, the fearless new student who refuses to hide who he is. His double life begins to unravel. Every choice pulls him closer to exposure — and in a world where love is dangerous, one mistake could destroy him.

Senior year was supposed to be Noah Valentine's glow-up. New wardrobe. New reputation. This was finally his chance to prove he wasn't the same awkward boy bullies could easily prey on. Then his mom got remarried... And his new stepbrother turned out to be Adrien Fell. Rich. Arrogant. Straight. Gorgeous of course, is determined to ruin his year all over again-except when he's glaring at his dates, interfering with his plans, or (annoyingly) acting like he actually cares. Enemies? Definitely. Step-siblings? Unfortunately. Attraction? ...Yeah, that's the goddamn problem. Between jealous exes, revenge plots, and a prom night disaster, Noah's's "best year ever" is spiraling out of control. But maybe-just maybe-the boy he was never supposed to want is the one who's been waiting for him all along. [MATURE CONTENT, EVENTUAL SMUT]

One mission. Six months. Two souls in one body. And a love story that death could not end. Dr. Yuna Bane, a brilliant pediatric surgeon was murdered in a hospital massacre after uncovering a a pharmaceutical company dark secret: children being used as test subjects for illegal drugs. She was prepared to die. But what she wasn't prepared for was God giving her a second chance. She awakened in the body of Elodie Humphries, the glamorous trophy wife of billonaire hotel mogul Knox Humphries. He was the same Knox who was once Yuna's gentle fiance now hardened into a ruthless predator. Yuna has six months to finish the mission: expose the conspiracy, free the children still imprisoned in cruel experiments and redeem Knox before his soul is consumed by the empire he built. Yet the deeper she digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Knox might be tied to the conspiracy. And though he married Elodie, he only did so to protect her. His heart has never stopped loving Yuna. Torn between mission and love, both Yuna and Knox must decide. Will Yuna sacrifice her second chance with Knox to complete her calling? Or will Knox risk everything, even his soul, to keep Yuna by his side at all cost? Add "Reborn As My Billionaire Ex's Trophy Wife" to your library!

He is a cold and ruthless CEO, treating business like a game of chess, yet effortlessly capturing hearts. She is a determined heiress, fighting with all her might to save her family’s company. When first loves are forced under the same roof, sparks fly and conflicts ignite, while forbidden feelings quietly take root. Can she resist his dangerous charm—and will her heart ultimately belong to him alone?

all I did was help someone. I didn't even remember doing it after the day ended, but he remembers he has never forgot. and now he's here to repay his debt and I have no choice but to accept.

For Aiko Tanaka, order is everything. Her life is a perfectly managed inventory at the 24/7 convenience store where she works the night shift. Every product has its place, and every day is the same as the last. Or it was, until her customers started getting... strange. Disappearing sweets, payments made in crow feathers, and a growing feeling that something is watching her from the shadows of Tokyo. Her world of methodical normalcy is shattered by the arrival of Kaito Ishikawa. Dangerous, elegant, and with eyes that hold ancient secrets, Kaito is no ordinary customer. He is the heir to a powerful Yakuza clan—one that fights not with guns, but with the yokai. Aiko discovers that her small store is the epicenter of a looming turf war, and a simple act of kindness has put her in the crosshairs of a rival clan. Kaito, a man who embodies chaos and violence, finds himself inexplicably bound to her, the woman who represents order and calm. Trapped in a world of criminal magic and monsters in suits, Aiko must rely on the most dangerous man in the city to survive. But as Kaito protects her, he can't help but wonder... who is this ordinary woman who has turned his dark world upside down? Is she just a problem he has to manage, or is she something else entirely? Her Stray God?

“That child is mine. And so are you,” he commanded, his viper-green eyes pinning her in place. Grace couldn’t believe that he—Carlos Benjamin, her new CEO and eight years her junior—was the father of her unborn baby. “You can go back to that deadbeat you call a husband, or you can come with me and have everything.” ===== For the last five years of her marriage, Grace Preston, 32, believed she was broken. She couldn’t have a child, and her deadbeat husband, Charles, never let her forget it, calling her useless while she worked tirelessly to fund his failed acting career. He didn’t just break her spirit; he shattered her trust by cheating on her with her own sister. Heartbroken, Grace fled to her office late one night, seeking solace at the bottom of a bottle. She wasn’t alone. A beautiful, blond-haired man was there, nursing his own wounds. He never told her his name, but he offered her a night of oblivion. Fueled by whiskey and a desperate need for revenge, she gave in to her darkest desires, pulling the willing stranger into her web. In her drunken haze, she thought, “If my husband can have his fun, then so can I.” She never worried about protection, convinced she was barren. Until a month later, when a positive pregnancy test trembled in her hands. Grace Preston, the ‘barren’ wife, was pregnant. In a single night, the stranger gave her what Charles couldn’t in five years. Now Carlos has made his claim, pulling her into a world of immense power and lethal secrets. Will Grace escape her toxic marriage only to be trapped in this captivating young billionaire’s golden cage? Or is trading one prison for another a mistake that will cost her more than just her heart?

One elite school. One dead student. Two boys who can’t stand each other… and can’t stay away. Welcome to Blackwell Academy. The most prestigious high school in the country, where the rich are powerful, the powerful are dangerous. And everyone is playing a role in the chain. At the top of the chain? The Glass Circle……six untouchable students born into legacy, wealth, and manipulation. They are feared, worshipped and corrupt to the core. One night, one of them, ends up dead. What happens when Ash Rivera….a quiet, scholarship student from the slums of the city…witnesses the one thing he was never meant to see? He wasn’t supposed to be at that party. He wasn’t meant to see the body fall from the rooftop. He wasn’t meant to survive it. He definitely wasn’t supposed to catch Dominic Vale’s attention. But one wrong night changes everything. Now Ash is the only witness to a murder, and someone knows he saw too much. They want him silent. “Keep your mouth shut, Rivera. Or you’ll be next. You don’t belong here…and you’ll die trying to." But the real danger isn’t the killer. It’s Dominic Vale…..Blackwell’s golden boy and Ash’s sworn enemy. Because Dominic has his own secrets. His own obsessions. And why does he keep saying: “Ash Rivera is mine. No one touches him… no one… except me.” As Ash digs deeper into the truth behind the Glass Circle, one thing becomes clear: Love is dangerous. And the truth? Might get you killed. Content Warning: This novel contains mature themes, including strong language, dark romance, psychological tension, steamy scenes, and emotional triggers. Reader discretion is advised.

He’s the school’s most notorious bad boy—dangerous, unpredictable, and addicted to pain. Every fight, every bruise, every punishment excites him… except her. She’s the softest girl in class, timid and gentle, who never expected to cross paths with him. The boy everyone fears finds her kindness… irresistible. From rooftop encounters to detention clashes, he teases, provokes, and challenges her at every turn. She blushes. She falters. She cares. And slowly, without even realizing it, she becomes his weakness—the one person who can make him feel alive without pain. But love is never simple. Rivalries, secrets, and his dark past threaten to tear them apart. Can a broken boy addicted to pain truly love a soft-hearted girl? Or will their hearts collide and shatter in the process?

Synopsis “Even in death, you’re still mine.” #BillionaireLove #HauntedRomance #DarkObsession #LoveAfterDeath Anne Knight had it all — beauty, fortune, and a husband who built an empire in her name. But behind the mansion walls and champagne smiles lay secrets darker than sin. One stormy night, Marcus Knight, her perfect husband, dies in a car crash… or so everyone believes. Broken and guilty, Anne falls into the arms of Liam King — her forbidden lover, a man whose touch burns and whose secrets could kill. Their affair is dangerous, passionate, and doomed. Until strange things begin to happen… Mirrors whisper. Doors creak open on their own. And sometimes, in the quiet, she swears she hears Marcus’s voice saying her name. But the truth is even more terrifying — Marcus isn’t dead. He’s alive… and watching. From the glittering halls of the Knight estate to a haunted château on the Côte d’Azur, Anne’s glamorous life spirals into a nightmare of lust, guilt, and ghostly revenge. Love becomes obsession. Passion turns to fear. And every shadow hides a secret waiting to destroy her. In a world where love never dies… neither do the lies.

### **Synopsis — *Preying Desire*** In the glittering world of **power and privilege**, where every smile hides a secret and every touch demands a price, two predators meet—and the world around them begins to burn. **Victoria Hawthorne** is more than an heiress; she’s temptation sculpted in silk and danger. Beneath her poise lies a hunger—for control, for dominance, for the thrill of watching powerful men crumble at her feet. **Alexander Blackwood** is the kind of man mothers warn their daughters about—magnetic, ruthless, and sinfully intelligent. He doesn’t fall in love. He hunts. When their paths cross, desire becomes a dangerous currency. Every glance is a challenge. Every touch is a lie. Every night pushes them deeper into a game where **pleasure and pain blur**, and **trust is the most seductive illusion of all**. What happens when two master manipulators discover that the only thing more intoxicating than power… is **surrender**? ----

When poor and desperate Liana agrees to marry Ethan Gray, the cold-hearted CEO of Gray Corporation, she thinks it’s just a business deal. But behind his icy eyes hides a secret that could change her life forever. Between fake smiles, sleepless nights, and a marriage built on lies, Liana slowly realizes—her heart might not survive loving a man who can’t love her back… or can he?

At St. Augustine’s Academy, privilege and power run through every marble hallway. For some, this final year means freedom. For others, it’s the stepping stone to even greater influence. But for a few, it will become a life-altering secret they can never escape. Isabella Marquez has her future mapped out; graduate top of her class, enter the most prestigious university, and one day take control of her father’s empire. Nothing and no one will stop her. Especially not Alexander Hawthorne with his smirk and blue eyes, the Duke’s reckless second son. To Isabella, he’s nothing more than a chain-smoking, party-throwing menace who will likely end up in jail before graduation. But when a classmate turns up dead in Isabella’s dorm room, Alexander becomes the only person who can help her prove her innocence. Forced into an uneasy alliance, Isabella discovers that behind his arrogant smirk and scandalous reputation lies someone far more complicated than she ever imagined. And in a world where secrets are currency and friends can become enemies and enemies can become something dangerously more, Isabella may find herself risking more than just her future, she may risk her heart. Dive in to explore Isabella's life as it either takes a turn for the best or the worse. This book is participating in the cupids quill contest and your votes and support will be highly appreciated.

WARNING: Mature Content The story of a knight who has fallen in love with his queen. It was nothing but that, a simple plot for a fairytale, or was it? He stood proud at seven feet, everything looked minuscule in his sight. He towers above all knights who looked at him with disgust and alarm. He was one of the rebels not long ago, but for an undisclosed reason, he has betrayed his so-called 'brother at arms' for a seat at the round table. People murmured whenever he passes them by, the atmosphere itself was laced with terror as this all muscled barbarian held his head high. Panic in the hearts of many was evoked by his presence alone as he stood before the queen who was forced to face him. "My queen," he knelt before her, and even yet the queen had to look up from her throne to meet his eyes. The frail queen was very small compared to him, her fragile countenance barely reached five feet and her innocent face makes her look like a child. He took in the vision of her as she sat there, trying to look brave as she met his eyes. His queen, the reason why he risked it all and will risk it all again. She sat on the throne judging his motives and all the while fearing him. Was she disgusted by him too? He can't tell. The crowd disappeared and all thoughts from his mind were gone as he was faced with her. She has dark auburn hair that reached past her shoulders, small lips that curled into a thin smile, and eyes that expressed her immense disgust and anger for what she had labeled him in her mind - one of the reasons for the destabilization of her kingdom. He wants it all, all of what she offers. Her beauty, her brilliance, her frailties... at that moment he realized, he wanted all of her.

"My love for you is a crime… but I’d rather burn than give you up." Aria is no ordinary vampire—she's the daughter of a powerful clan, bound by ancient rules. Falling in love with a human? That’s the ultimate betrayal. But when she meets Liam, a mortal who sees past the darkness in her, she can’t stop herself. Their love is dangerous. Forbidden. And when the ruthless Lord Marcus discovers their secret, Aria is faced with an impossible choice—betray Liam or defy her own kind. Just when they think they can escape, everything goes horribly wrong. Liam is turned into a vampire against his will, and his newfound power makes him a threat to both humans and vampires alike. With enemies closing in and trust breaking apart, Aria and Liam must fight for their love in a world that wants to tear them apart. Will they survive the darkness… or become part of it?

Silver Preston was supposed to be America’s next figure skating sweetheart—until a brutal injury shattered her Olympic dreams and left her stranded at Yale, miles away from the ice that defined her. All she wants is to stay invisible, to escape the suffocating grip of her former coach-mother, and to outrun the whispers that she’s finished. But Yale hockey isn’t quiet, and neither is Eli Hayes—the team’s captain, campus golden boy, and infuriatingly unreadable. To Silver, he’s arrogant, cold, and everything she swore she’d avoid. To Eli, she’s reckless, stubborn, and a distraction he can’t afford. Their worlds were never meant to collide—except the rink has a way of pulling broken people back onto the ice. When gossip turns cruel and secrets from the past threaten to destroy her for good, Silver is forced to decide whether she’ll keep running or fight for the life—and the love—she thought she lost. And as Eli battles his own demons under the unforgiving glare of NHL scouts, their fragile connection becomes the one thing that could save them both…or break them completely. Full of sharp banter, late-night study sessions, stolen glances at the rink, and the electric push-pull of enemies who might be more, this is a story of ambition, redemption, and the thin line between pride and passion.

The Callum family wants a daughter in law for their son, Caith Saint. She has to be pure in order to save him from a curse put up on him by Hades for refusing to marry his daughter, Melonie. Luckily, the fates send them to the White family for Hennesia, a direct descendant of the line of Hestia and Astrea. But will she accept this dark immortal for a husband?