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In a world where dreams and values often clash, a young woman on the edge of financial collapse is presented with a life-changing offer from a powerful, mysterious CEO. He wants her to be his wife—at least in the eyes of the world. It’s a convenient arrangement, one that promises wealth, security, and a way out of the mess she never should’ve been in. Caught between sticking to her principles and the temptation of a life she never imagined, she’s faced with a decision that could change everything.

Cleo and hopeless romantic Eli, old rivals, fake a relationship for a string of weddings. Their "no feelings" contract crashes when real sparks fly, forcing them to ditch their algorithms and embrace the messy, unpredictable reality of love.

--- She was meant to be just a pawn, now she's the queen he'll live and die for. When the country’s most elusive billionaire dollar heir announces a once-in-a-lifetime invitation, Maeve finds herself swept into a marriage she didn’t choose, wearing a dress she didn’t pick, beside a man who barely looks at her. He needed a wife to claim his inheritance. She was just... there. Unwanted by the family that took her in, unnoticed by the man who now owns her last name. Left to navigate a world of silent dinners, cold stares, and luxury that feels like punishment, Maeve buries herself in quiet solitude. What begins as indifference turns into curiosity, and curiosity into possession. And when the truth of her past surfaces—of a tragedy that was never just an accident—he realizes he’s married to something far more dangerous than he ever expected: A quiet storm he never saw coming. In a world where loyalty is bought, betrayal is currency, and love is weakness... Can a quiet girl with secrets tame a king born in blood? --- Book cover from Pinterest

Jiang Siyu and Bo Shiyan entered into a marriage agreement to divorce after 99 times. On the last occasion, Jiang Siyu wanted to have a child with the man, but he remembered the count and directly presented the divorce agreement. Jiang Siyu was stunned. Looking back at the three years of marriage, she had been obedient to him, yet she couldn't melt his icy heart. Fine, they had their fun, so divorce it is. After all, men don't age well, so it's not a bad deal for the white moonlight! Jiang Siyu chose to leave with nothing and disappeared. Five years later, she returned dominantly with her child, with all her secrets exposed. The man cornered her on the bed, "The Bo family has had only sons for ten generations, thanks for gifting me with twins..." Jiang Siyu didn't quite understand what Mr. Bo meant by this.

They had been married for less than a week when Lin Banxia discovered that without his embrace, she couldn’t sleep; without his love, she felt anxious; without his companionship, her emotions spiraled out of control. But then one day, she had stomach troubles! The hospital handed over a test result: Congratulations, Mrs. Huo, you’re pregnant. He said, "Give birth to my child, and we won’t just have three years together—we’ll have a lifetime!" She squinted her eyes and replied, "Mr. Huo, you’ve miscalculated. Clearly, after giving birth, you’re letting me go in three years." "The child can’t go without a mother, and I can’t go without you. Understand?" That was Young Master Huo’s confession.

"Wife! Come here!" "No!" She always thought he was aloof, but after getting the marriage certificate, the aloof military king immediately transformed into a wife-doting maniac. The husband indulges his wife in countless ways, Lily Turner finds it extremely exhausting, her protests go unheard, her pleas are ineffective, she wants to escape, but whenever she tries to climb the wall, it rises higher, leaving her in tears! When asked about the reason for his limitless indulgence, the young master responds astonishingly, "The one who dared to trick me into marriage, it's only her!" The woman beside him rolls her eyes at him: she is the one who got deceived, okay?

These days, could one really time-travel just by dreaming? And to become a silly princess at that. Well, marrying a domineering man wasn't too bad. His taking a concubine wasn't the end of the world either. But why was she forbidden from liking anything except him? That was just too domineering! She had to escape! Ah, but upon escaping, she realized he was a half-demon who didn't understand love... and, moreover, a half-demon who had a three-lives connection with her...

Gu Xia, known as the Red Monster, had always been the quirkiest one among women. She had an extraordinary personality, exceptional job, and magic touch. Loving to play the fool to catch the wise, she had been causing chaos everywhere since her youth. One day, she was suddenly whisked away and married by a man called "Little Fox," thinking she would just swindle some money from this supposedly foolish son of a landlord. Little did she know, this son was not only smart, but he also deeply imprinted her with a 'Little Fox' of his own. This trick turned into a lifetime, leaving her with a heart so consumed and soul so corrupted she had nowhere to escape. The story features strong leads, both male and female, delivers a deadly dose of sweetness, and is a hilariously heartwarming tale of pampering! Also, highly recommended is the completed hit novel by Pigpig, "Youth Begins with Meeting Him."

She was framed by her sister and accidentally had a one-night stand with him. Later, he found various unreasonable excuses to force her to live with him. To seek revenge, she reluctantly agreed. "I...I thought you were gay!" She slowly retreated to the corner of the wall. "I thought you already knew the answer to that question that night," he said, emphasizing the word "that night". Later, to get a celebrity's headline news, she secretly sneaked into a grand engagement banquet. However... "Everyone, this is my fiancée." He said to the guests, holding her waist. Upon hearing this, her stepmother and sister were both stunned. With his help and her own efforts, she thought she was going to live a happy life. However, her company suddenly had a new boss... "You! You eat my food, live in my house, sleep with me, and how dare you deduct my salary!" "What about that night you slept with me and only gave me $50?" He said. She thought to herself: How could a billionaire be so petty about just $50! She would definitely divorce! Six years later... "Mommy! This uncle said he'll be our daddy if we pay him just $50! Should we get him?" "Mommy! I agree with that!"

He knew she loved someone else, but he still tried his best to keep her by his side, marrying her. She, however, believed that his behavior was a betrayal of their friendship. After marriage, although she was cold and indifferent, he was still thoughtful and considerate, cared for and protected her. Can his consistent love, affection, and tolerance truly move her?

This is a story of tribulation and counter-tribulation, with a touch of sweetness amidst the sorrow. Both protagonists are pure in body and soul. A story of unwavering love between the two main characters, assured as a one on one match. You can dive into this story with confidence.

He said, "Sweetie, you are mine, and I will never let you go." But eventually, he let her go, "You want a divorce, right? I'll sign it after you drafting the agreement." ... She thought their marriage was a transaction where each got what they needed. She even thought that the woman who had stood by his side for years was his lifelong White Moonlight, his heart's desire. Little did she know, she was the only beam of light in his life, the warmth he wanted to keep forever. Until he protected her with his body, disregarding life and death… ... Baby Chapter: The little princess felt aggrieved and pitiful for not being allowed to bathe with daddy. “Daddy bathes with brother but not with me, that's not fair!” “Because you are a gir, sweetheart.” “Then mommy is also a girl, why can daddy bathe with mommy?” “…”

A romantic proposal at the graduation ceremony made her the happiest bride in the world. However, this happiness only lasted for a week as they had a major accident during their honeymoon on the island. "Madam, we've done our utmost," the doctor said. After hearing this, she was hopeless and desperate. Suddenly, he appeared and said coldly, "I can save your husband, but I have a condition." He was her only chance, but his condition was... "Divorce him, marry me," he said, his face expressionless, but his words shocking. As is well known, love cannot be forced. Apparently, he didn't care as long as he could make her belong to him...

"I DO" → "I DIE." Hours after marrying her longtime crush—icy CEO Nathan Jang—heiress Vanessa Belmont is stabbed, kidnapped, and left to bleed out in a wrecked car. The final insult? Watching Nathan rescue his precious childhood sweetheart (*cough* Vanessa’s killer *cough*) instead of his actual wife. So yeah. Worst. Wedding. Night. EVER. FATE REWINDS Reborn six months before her murder, Vanessa upgrades her life with new rules: * Ditch the doormat era. (Badass mode: activated.) * Live for herself. (And okay, fine—revenge.) * Avoid Nathan like he’s the reason she died. (Oh, wait…) TOO BAD NATHAN 2.0 IS OBSESSED Now he’s everywhere—lingering touches, midnight texts, and panty-melting kisses. Not to mention his hungry gaze—like she’s an all-you-can-eat buffet and he's starving. VANESSA'S SECOND CHANCE PLAN 1. Don’t die. (Again.) 2. Don’t fall for Nathan. (Too late.) 3. Eat more carbs. (Donuts!) As for Nathan? She’ll forgive him when hell freezes over. Or when he takes off his shirt. Whichever comes first. ***|***|***|***|*** ASH CITY BILLIONAIRES Love is the ultimate power play. ***|***|***|***|***

An enemies-to-lovers, mafia romance filled with secrets, power, and passion. Siena Vale was never meant to be anyone’s wife—especially not his. Rafael Virelli, the ruthless heir to a powerful mafia dynasty, demands control. He gets what he wants. And what he wants... is her. To seal a deadly alliance, Siena is forced into a contract marriage with the very man whose name is whispered in fear across the underworld. A man tied to her family's darkest betrayal. Cold. Calculated. Unforgiving. Rafael doesn’t believe in love—only loyalty, blood, and vengeance. But Siena isn’t the meek girl he expected. She's fire wrapped in silk, rebellion in every stare. And though she’s been thrown into a world of violence and lies, she's determined not to break. Enemies in the day, strangers in the night. But hate burns hot... and passion burns hotter. As secrets unravel and power shifts, Siena must choose: surrender to the darkness—or rise and conquer it. In a world of blood, bullets, and betrayal... Love is the most dangerous vow of all.

"The biggest blessing in my life was meeting you. The greatest misfortune was hurting you." — Ye Feimo On the night she finally confessed her feelings, Wen Nuan entered the wrong hotel room—and woke up in the arms of a stranger. Drunk, confused, and heartbroken, she never expected that one night to bind her to the ruthless and enigmatic CEO, Ye Feimo. To find her, he boldly posted a half-naked ad of her across the city. To own her, he made her sign a contract as his substitute lover. She thought it was love. He only saw her as a stand-in. When the woman he truly loved returned, Wen Nuan vanished without a trace. But it was already too late. Ye Feimo finally realized that the only woman he truly loved... was the one he let go.

She offered him a contract. He didn’t know it would cost him everything... including his heart. Han Jiayan is a poor but brilliant college student juggling part-time jobs and a drowning family. Love betrayed him once, and life hasn’t stopped testing him since. When the breathtakingly powerful heiress Li Xinyue—CEO of one of the Four Great Families—offers him a marriage contract, his pride screams no. But hunger, bills, and desperation whisper otherwise. Li Xinyue doesn't trust easily. Cold, brilliant, and stunningly beautiful, she's always had everything under control—until her family tries to force her into an arranged marriage. Her solution? Hire a husband she can control. Someone pliant, quiet, and poor. Someone like Han Jiayan. But neither of them expected to fall into their own trap. As status collides with survival, and power meets vulnerability, their hearts begin to betray their roles. Amid jealousy, secrets, corporate battles, and emotional scars, a fake marriage starts to feel dangerously real. Can a love born from control blossom into something true? Or will the walls around their hearts shatter them before they surrender? --- A fiery heiress. A struggling genius. A contract signed in desperation—and a love neither saw coming. Welcome to a story where dominance tangles with devotion, and love grows… beneath her command. ---

***** "And the kiss last night?" he asked, stepping closer until she could feel the warmth of him so near. Katrina clutched the roses, heart pounding, feeling the butterflies rising in her. His eyes held her, intense and filled with an emotion she couldn't name. "I don't regret it," he murmured. "I meant every bit of it, and I'd love to—" Katrina didn't let him finish. She pulled him close and pressed her lips to his, unable to resist any longer.  He responded immediately, his arms wrapping around her waist, pulling her close.  His kiss was slow and deep, full of a passion that set her on fire. ****** King Karl of Xylonia, known as the masked king, is feared by all. Cursed at birth to die at 25, he hides half his face behind a mask, leaving everyone wondering what lies beneath. Ruthless and cold-hearted, he never expected to fall in love—until Katrina enters his life. Katrina, a slave-princess, is treated like a servant in her own home because she was born outside of marriage. When her father can't repay his debt to King Karl, he offers his eldest daughter in placed of his youngest daughter, claiming she has a magical touch that heals with a simple massage. Intrigued, the king agrees. But Katrina was never the chosen one, and the healing power is a lie. As the king starts to fall for her, Katrina is trapped in a web of deceit. How long can she keep her secret before the vengeful king uncovers the truth? And when he does, will their love survive—or will the mask of the king hide a fury that could destroy them both? Contain 18+ scenes detailed explicit content. Hot Romance, Dark secrets. #Not your regular Dark-Romance novel#

I died betrayed, blood soaking my silk gown as the man I loved raised the blade. But fate gave me a second chance—waking me up in my seventeen-year-old body, years before the war, the heartbreak, and my death. Now, Duke Ravencourt—the ruthless “Villain of the North” and my former executioner—is waiting to marry me again. This time, I won’t be his victim. I’ll be the perfect bride… The cunning player… The unstoppable force who will rewrite my fate. Love, revenge, and power collide in a deadly game where every smile hides a secret—and every kiss could be my last. Will I forgive him… or will I end him first?

She witnessed a murder, he offered a deal. Now they’re both in too deep. Adopted into a wealthy family, Hailey Monroe spent her life trying to earn love in a home that treated her like a burden. Overshadowed by her perfect adoptive sister, Kaira, Hailey agreed to an arranged marriage just to please her family—only to be betrayed in the cruelest way. When Kaira sleeps with Hailey’s husband, Blake, and he throws both Hailey and their son out of the house, her world shatters. Desperate and broke, Hailey becomes a stripper to afford her son’s sudden medical treatments. But everything spirals when she witnesses a murder during one night she was meant to entertain a client—turning her into a target that needed to be eliminated. Rejected again by her family, Hailey stumbles into the path of a stranger after almost being hit by his car, Killian Valtieri, a cold-hearted billionaire desperate for a partner so as to inherit his family’s empire. “Marry me and I’ll protect you,” he offers. Left with no choice, she agrees. But the deal was only the beginning. As enemies close in and buried secrets rise to the surface, Hailey uncovers the shocking truth about her birth—and just how far her enemies are willing to go. However when something more tragic happens, she makes sure everyone pays. And Killian? He may just lose everything to the woman he once thought was disposable. Excerpt; “Give me one more chance, and I promise to treat you right this time,” Blake pleaded while Hailey stared at him in shock. “Come back to me, Hailey. I love you—“ “You don’t!” Hailey snapped. “You just hate the thought of me being happy with Killian. After what you did, how you treated me, you never thought that I would be able to stand back on my feet, did you?” Blake gritted his teeth, unable to deny Hailey was right. “I’m happy with Killian, and I believe you deserve to be with Kaira.” Hailey gave him one last regarding look before she turned to leave but Blake stopped her. “If you can’t be mine…” Hailey halted. “…I won’t let you return to him.” Hailey turned to look at him, and her eyes widened at the gun pointed at her. Before she could say nothing, a bang echoed.