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My father sold me to settle a gambling debt. I didn’t know until the man I’d been serving coffee to for two months pulled out my chair at a brunch table in Vail. An engagement clause with my name on it, signed eight weeks ago without my knowledge. My father couldn’t look at me. Cole Ashford couldn’t stop looking. Cole is the CEO of Palisade and leader of the 303. He bought my father’s debt in one night. He told him the clause was worthless before the ink dried—and let him sign it anyway. He knows my lease, my coffee, my life. He broke into my apartment while I was in Vail and left a cup of coffee brewed exactly the way I brew it, still warm when I walked through the door. I hated him. I hated more the way my body wouldn’t agree. His voice landed behind my ribs and spread where it had no business spreading. His gaze dropped to my mouth and I felt it on my skin for hours. The most dangerous man in Denver looked at me like I was the only thing his empire couldn’t buy. I wanted to burn the part of me that responded. I built Treeline from three years of tips and a lease in Union Station. Now I’m discovering the ground beneath it was his before I laid the first brick—engineered by a man who doesn’t take what he wants. He builds a world where what he wants walks in on its own. But every touch he takes gives him nothing. Granite and ice. Every touch I choose to give him changes everything. He thinks he claimed me. He’s wrong. The only version of me worth having walks in on her own. And I haven’t decided yet.

Elena Samuel sacrificed her education and dreams for her family, believing her love and loyalty would one day be appreciated. Instead, she receives nothing but betrayal and disappointment. When her best friend Sophia finds her a small job in one of the biggest companies in the city, Elena believes it is finally her chance to start a new life. But the company belongs to Ethan Alexandra, the cold and powerful CEO feared by everyone. Elena only wanted a job. She never expected to become the reluctant wife of the most ruthless billionaire in the city.

Victoria is the eldest daughter of the infamous Donatelli Family, one of the two largest Mafia families in the Country. A tragedy strikes the Donatellis when Vincent Donatelli, the baby brother of Victor Donatelli, Patriarch of the family, is killed under mysterious circumstances. The Baldwin Family, which is the counterpart of the Donatelli Family, is suspected of Vincent's Murder. However, an unexpected alliance is proposed by both families, which transforms Victoria's life forever. This is a story of Victoria Donatelli and her adventures.

The Mafia’s Contract Bride One deal. One dangerous mafia king. One girl hiding a secret. Zoya only wanted protection for one year. But she never expected to marry Armaan Khan — the most feared mafia king in the city. For him, it was just a contract. No love. No emotions. Just a deal. But the moment someone else looks at his wife… Jealousy begins. And Armaan Khan doesn’t share what belongs to him. What started as a contract marriage soon turns into a dangerous game of power, jealousy, and unexpected love. But Zoya is hiding a truth that could destroy everything. And when the truth comes out… Even the Mafia King might lose the only girl he never meant to love.

Rachel Smith’s wedding day went exactly as planned. If the plan was to watch her fiancé marry her step-sister, get framed for treason, and become the kingdom’s most wanted criminal. While running for her life, Rachel accidentally summons a demon king named Mal and binds them together for one year with a blood contract. Mal promises to help her clear her name and destroy everyone who betrayed her. In return, Rachel agreed to give him whatever he asks for when the time comes. He refuses to say what that is. Which is probably fine. …Right?

Six years ago, Princess Lyanna Graves publicly rejected the vampire king at their wedding altar calling him a soulless monster unworthy of love, and walked away, leaving Azrael Thornfield humiliated in front of his entire court. Now, six years later, her kingdom has fallen. Her family is dead and the only person who is offering her shelter is the vampire king she once refused. But Azrael is not doing this out for mercy. “I’ll grant you safety, and in return I want everything that belongs to you, including your body, and your pride. I’ll break you into pieces until you forget what it was like to reject a king.” Lyanna is left with only two choices: accept his cruel proposal or die. She chooses survival. Their revenge marriage is filled with games of dominance and possession which slowly transforms into something far more dangerous. Azrael who married her for revenge is suddenly terrified of losing her, and Lyanna who married him to survive realizes she’s falling for the monster she once created. for updates, you can join my discord server: https://discord.gg/yjX92fDdw

He called her plain to her face. She needed the money too badly to walk out. Ruby Brown has spent a year as Ethan moore's assistant. Invisible. Underpaid. Running his errands, absorbing his cruelty, surviving on office coffee and stolen muffins to pay for her sick aunt's care. He has never once said thank you. So when he sits her down, closes his door, and says he needs her, she braces for the worst. What he offers is somehow stranger. "I need a fiancée. You fit the profile. Move in, play the role, sign the contract. I'll pay you Ten thousand dollar monthly Until the contract expires, you get Twenty Thousand upfront." A fake engagement. His penthouse. His rules. Two people who can't stand each other, living under one roof, pretending to be in love. What could go wrong? Everything. Because Ethan didn't plan for the quiet moments between the performances. The mornings she hums in his kitchen. The night she calls him out on his cruelty and he doesn't fire back. The way Mateo Brooks looks at them both and says "she's good for you" and Ethan doesn't laugh. He signed a contract to use her. She signed one to survive. Neither of them signed up for this. Enemies don't fall in love. But apparently, nobody told them that.

Amara Piers is living the dream everyone double-taps on Instagram. For ten years, Sebastian Creed hasn’t just been her husband; he’s been her entire world. As the charismatic CEO of a global empire, Sebastian is the man who has everything, yet he acts as if Amara is his only prize. The handwritten morning notes, the spontaneous anniversary trips to Paris, the way he looks at her as if she’s the only woman in the room—it was the "perfect" marriage. Or so she thought. The facade doesn’t crack; it shatters. On a mundane Thursday morning, a stranger delivers a sentence that turns Amara’s fairy tale into a psychological horror story: “Ma’am, I’m sorry... but your marriage certificate and your child’s adoption papers are both fake.” In one heartbeat, Amara realizes she isn’t a wife, and she might not legally be a mother. The man she worshipped hasn’t just been keeping secrets; he’s been orchestrating a decade-long performance. As the walls of her high-end life close in, Amara must face a terrifying reality: Sebastian Creed didn't marry her because he loved her. He "captured" her. Now, the woman who was once his greatest treasure is becoming his greatest threat. To reclaim her life and walk away from her husband's child, Amara must disappear from a man who has the resources to find anyone, anywhere. But how do you run from a man who knows your every thought before you even think it? She was the woman he claimed to love. Now, she’s the one woman he can’t be allowed to keep.

The Soul’s Bargain: My Blood Contract with the Devil ​"When my own blood left me to die, I chose to hold the hand of Death himself." ​Ella’s most beautiful day turned into her most harrowing nightmare. The fiancé she loved betrayed her in front of the world, choosing her own sister over her. But their cruelty didn't stop there; they framed her for a heinous crime she didn't commit—a crime punishable only by a slow, agonizing death. ​Fleeing for her life into the deepest depths of the forest, Ella’s fresh blood accidentally awakens a centuries-old sleeping demon, Lucifer. ​One year of a fake marriage. One terrifying 'Blood Contract'. ​The terms were crystal clear: The demon would save Ella by claiming her as his wife, clear her name, and systematically destroy everyone who crossed her. But in exchange, once the year ends, Ella’s innocent soul will belong to him forever. ​As their hate-filled marriage unfolds, Ella realizes she is playing with fire. Will she be able to claim her vengeance, or will she be reduced to ashes by the demon’s dark, obsessive love?

She has spent her life believing she's cursed - a wolfless embarrassment her father barely tolerates. But when she's forced into a contract marriage with the cold and terrifying Lycan King, she learns the truth is far more deadly. *** He didn't ask for a wife, just a womb for his heir. Emotionless, merciless, and built entirely from brooding muscle and trauma, the Lycan King intends to use her, then send her back where she came from. But when an assassination attempt exposes the lies surrounding her birth, he realises he's married something far more dangerous than a powerless girl.

[Mature Content R18+] [Slow-Burn Dark Romance] Two days before my wedding, my fiancé told me he would marry my twin sister, because it was her dying wish. My family, his family, everyone dear to me, turned me into a villain for being defiant. The decision was final. The bride had changed. They forced me into a golden cage, waiting for my turn to be another substitute. Then he came. The man who should have been my enemy offered his hand. Led us into one wild night. "Be my wife. Six years. Let's have a contract for exactly that long." "You lost your mind. You promised-" "And I'll give you five years. You can be free. Do whatever you want with the Kingston name. I promised that." "Wh... what?" "But you must promise me, you will be back, and let's live like we burn for each other in that last year." "Rafael... what are you planning to?" "Get things back to their right place." I was tired of being anyone's pawn. So, I play my own game. Five years later, I am back. Revenge is an understatement. The price for my suffering is due. My children keep asking for their father. They'll meet him soon, but there's a problem:  I’m not sure who the real father is. "Viona... I never stop loving you. Tell me they are my flesh, right? I want you back. I want us back." My ex-fiancé shamelessly pleaded before me. "They are mine. The four of them are mine." And there he was, my contracted husband declared with a glare that was ready to burn the whole society down. This should be a simple game of power. But love always meddles between the players. ====== Author's Note: This Novel is a character-driven plot with slow-burn smut. Every character has their own motivation and is layered. Every choice has no easy way out. If you enjoy slow burn, this might be to your liking. Please read all the free chapters before you decide to continue or not. Thank you for giving this story a chance.

[Warning: Mature Content, R18+] [Detailed Smut] [Strictly for Adults Only] Soundtrack available on YT, IG, & FB SONG TITLE: Cursed - Shiroi Nami (Dear 6th Husband, I Am Cursed. Will You Die Too?) Sora Han is an unapologetic widow in her mid-thirties, with a name spoken in tales. She had learned to live beneath glares, behind whispers, and far from open doors. After her fifth husband died in a fire that devoured their building and ruined multiple tenants’ lives, she became the neighborhood’s favorite rumor: A black witch. A modern siren. A walking curse in human form. The cursed auntie next door… Men who linger too long by her side fall ill, lose their fortunes, or simply… die. Parents warn their kids to stay away. Customers won’t step into her café. Drowning in penalties, compensations, and renovation debts, Sora keeps her failing business alive by day and secretly does tarot and birth chart readings by night. Because when the world already thinks you’re cursed and wicked, why not prove them right? To make them all die of a heart attack! Fate is cruel like that. It laughs while it bleeds you dry. But the universe is not finished with her yet. When her path tangles once more with a man far too young to look at her the way he does, the cracks in her curse begin to show. Their meeting is no accident. It was a trap, and she fell for it. Yeongjae Young, a dangerously charming investor ten years younger than her, enters her life in the most unimaginable, funny way. He carries a past she cannot remember, a love he never buried deep enough, and a mission he cannot refuse, which could destroy them both. Torn between the woman he loves and the family that raised him to hunt truth and vengeance for his uncle's killer, Yeongjae knows one thing for sure: Sora is not just part of the mystery: She is the key. As fake dates turn real, walls fall, and lines blur. Anger turns into desire, and heat into hunger. Enemies inch closer to lovers, long-buried secrets begin to surface... the curse, the deaths, and the fire that started it all. When the truth finally comes out, Yeongjae must choose: protect the woman he loves… or betray her to fulfill his mission. And Sora must decide: trust the man who awakened the soul she locked away, or prove that love is the deadliest curse of all. ********* I might have teased him too far. Because now Yeongjae was above me, hovering, caging me in with his arms, looking at me like I was something he intended to devour completely. “Did you have fun playing with me?” he asked, the corner of his mouth lifting in a dangerous smirk. “I—I wasn’t playing with—” “Shut up.” Before I could react, his hand was on my jaw, holding me still as his mouth crashed into mine. His tongue swept inside, deep and claiming, stealing every ounce of control I thought I still had. “Mmm—” I tried to protest, but the sound dissolved into a helpless moan when his body pressed closer. I was already lost. Before I could even adjust, he added another, curling them just the right angle while his thumb began rubbing tight circles. “Oh my God… Yeongjae…” My back arched off the mattress, pleasure exploding through me so fast it made my head spin. “Who’s the virgin now?” he murmured, watching me with dark, focused eyes. “You might be the first, but I’m not innocent, Sora. I’m not clueless...” “Let’s do this every day… every night,” he murmured against my skin. “What?!” I laughed breathlessly, shocked by his boldness. “That’s too much.” “Okay…” he said without missing a beat, lifting his head with a crooked grin. “Just every night then.” I laughed again. “I haven’t even said I want to keep doing this with you after tonight.” The moment the words left my mouth, I knew I’d made a mistake. “Then I guess I have work to do,” he said quietly. “I’ll just have to convince you.” Before I could react, he shifted down the bed, his hands sliding along my thighs as he spread my legs apart. “Yeongjae, wait, I haven’t—fu…”

Serena Moore has always been driven, fiercely independent, and determined to protect her family's business legacy. As the successful CEO of Moore Enterprises, she's built her career from the ground up, but when a corporate threat puts everything at risk, she faces losing it all. With no other option, Serena is forced into an unexpected solution: a contract marriage to Gavin Hayes, a powerful CEO with a reputation for control, charm, and a carefully crafted public image. The terms are simple—no love, no strings attached. It’s a business arrangement, and nothing more. Gavin needs the perfect public image to save his company from scandal, while Serena needs a marriage to keep her family’s empire intact. But as they settle into their new lives together, the walls they’ve both built around their emotions begin to crumble. Gavin’s unexpectedly protective nature and Serena’s vulnerability spark a slow, undeniable connection—one that neither of them planned for, and neither is prepared to handle. As their feelings for each other deepen, the stakes of their contract grow more complicated. Serena must confront her fear of vulnerability and the possibility of love, while Gavin struggles with his buried past and his growing affection for the woman who has become more than just his wife on paper. When an outside threat puts their fragile agreement at risk, both Serena and Gavin are forced to confront their feelings for each other. Can a marriage born from necessity evolve into something real, or will their pasts and the terms they agreed to keep them apart forever? In "Falling Through the Terms," two people learn that love doesn’t always follow the rules—and sometimes, the heart can’t be controlled by the fine print.

She lost everything in a day. Her home. Her future. Her illusion of safety. Mira Hale thought she had finally outrun her past. A thriving career, a man she trusted, a wedding on the horizon—proof that survival had paid off. But betrayal doesn’t knock. It waits. And when it comes, it takes everything with it. Exposed, humiliated, and left with nowhere to go, Mira walks away from the life she built, carrying nothing but wounds she swore she’d never reopen. And just when she has nothing left to lose… he appears. The man she once saved when he was broken. The man she never meant to remember. The one name her heart learned to fear before it learned to forget. Now he is untouchable—calm, commanding, and wrapped in power. His presence is protection and danger all at once. When Mira’s world collapses, he becomes her shelter… and the temptation she knows she shouldn’t want. His attention is steady. His gaze lingers. And every moment near him feels like standing too close to a flame—warm, intoxicating, and impossible to ignore. As secrets surface and past choices tighten their grip, Mira is forced to confront the truth she buried long ago: love doesn’t disappear—it mutates. What was once innocent is now laced with ambition, dominance, and survival. Desire blurs with protection. Safety begins to feel like possession. And the line between rescue and ruin grows dangerously thin. Bound to the Wolfe Bloodline is a contemporary romance drama steeped in emotional tension, power struggles, and forbidden longing. It is a story of betrayal and rebirth—where love can be a sanctuary… or the most beautiful way to lose yourself.

Five years ago, Stephanie was branded a homewrecker and cast as the villain in her sister’s love story. “The woman who tried to steal her sister’s fiancé.” “Homewrecker genes are hereditary. Like mother, like daughter.” Those whispers followed her everywhere. Now, under her grandfather’s pressure, she was forced to meet his friend’s grandson, Cliff Graham, the most notorious womanizer in the country. Cliff wants only one thing: a marriage that will satisfy his grandfather. “Be my wife for one year in the public eye.” It is the perfect deal. Her reputation could be restored. Her grandparents would finally stop pressuring her. Yet, to his surprise, she refuses. “I’m sorry, Mr. Graham. I can’t comply with your wishes.” Discord: https://discord.gg/VXhcPVEjcD

Adrien Laurent has everything except the one thing the court says a grieving child needs most: a family. After his younger brother’s death, Adrien becomes guardian to his four-year-old nephew, Noah. But when the court questions whether a cold, work-obsessed billionaire can raise a child alone, he is given sixty days to prove he can provide a stable home—or lose Noah forever. Elena Moreau, Noah’s therapist, believes children need warmth, not wealth. She clashes with Adrien from the moment they meet, and she refuses to be charmed by power, status, or his carefully controlled silence. Then Adrien offers her the one thing neither of them ever expected. Marriage. A temporary arrangement to protect Noah. Nothing more. But as Elena moves into the Laurent estate, she finds herself caught between family politics, media pressure, and a ruthless corporate battle led by Adrien’s ambitious uncle. What begins as a contract slowly becomes something far more dangerous: real attachment. Because in a house built on legacy and secrets, love may be the one thing neither of them can control.

On the day she was meant to become a bride, her world collapsed. Betrayed by the man she loved and framed for a crime she never committed, she was abandoned, disgraced, and hunted like a criminal. With nowhere left to run, she thought her life was already over. Until a drop of her blood summoned something far worse. A demon. Bound by a mysterious blood contract, the powerful demon is now tied to her for one year. In exchange for his power, he promises to help her uncover the truth, destroy those who betrayed her, and reclaim the life that was stolen from her. But demons never help for free. As their dangerous alliance deepens, secrets begin to unravel, enemies close in, and the line between hatred and desire begins to blur. Because the only price the demon wants in return… is her.

She died trying to escape her mafia husband. On the night she fled his mansion, gunfire shattered the silence and her last memory was his men closing in. She died believing the monster she married had ordered her death. But fate is cruel. She wakes on the day of their forced marriage, memories intact and terror clawing at her chest. This time, she will escape before it’s too late. Yet the longer she stays, the more her certainty begins to crack. In a world of lies, power, and blood, one question haunts her: Was he truly her executioner… or the only man standing between her and the grave?

She lost everything because of him—her reputation, her future, her pride. Years later, he returns with power, money, and a contract marriage she cannot refuse. One year. No love. No emotions. She marries the man who ruined her, not knowing whether this marriage is revenge… or the beginning of something far more dangerous.

Evangeline Winters watched her world crumble in a single night. Her father's pharmaceutical company collapsed under sabotage. Her fiancé Adrian betrayed her with her backstabbing cousin at their engagement party. The media crucified her as the fallen heiress who couldn't keep her man. Desperate to save her dying father and salvage the company, she accepts a deal from the devil himself. Sebastian Thornfield. Ruthless billionaire. Corporate destroyer. The man they call the Ice King because nothing and no one touches his heart. His reputation is legendary. Three broken engagements. A trail of discarded women. Tabloids say he's incapable of love. The contract is simple. One year of marriage. She plays the perfect wife in public. He saves her father's company. Then they walk away clean. But nobody warned Evangeline that the Ice King's coldness hides a devastating secret. That behind the boardroom brutality lives a man destroyed by betrayal, starving for real connection, terrified to trust again. She thought this was business. He's playing for keeps. When Sebastian Thornfield falls, he falls completely. And he'll burn down anyone who tries to take his wife away. They signed a contract. He's rewriting it to forever.