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Dreamwalker's Bride

“You are the least objectionable groom of all the ones I’ve seen,” Anaisa replied seriously. “Thank you for the glowing compliment,” Trace grinned, “but that didn’t quite answer my question.” ___ Anaisa is an orphan and a pariah. In an ultimate act of betrayal, her father, a Count of the Realm, is accused of deserting and betraying the army in a time of war. Not only is he immediately executed for the offense, but the king declares he must have been a fake all along! His two daughters are stripped of their titles and inheritance, replaced by a distant cousin and cast out of their home with nothing. Anaisa swears someday she will get her title and lands back, but in the mean time, she and her sister Katia have to figure out how to survive. Trace is an anomaly among his people; instead of revealing their son as a magic user and thrusting him into the public eye, his parents kept it a secret to allow him to choose the kind of life he wanted. Trace found himself content to rest and play in his own dream world instead of invading the nighttime visions of others. As an adult, his choice to remain unknown is thrown into jeopardy when a mysterious blackmailer forces Trace to enlist in the territorial war between nations, threatening to reveal his secret if the demand is not met. With the war now over, Trace believes he can finally go home to his farm and live the simple, unremarkable life he’s always desired. When Anaisa and Trace are thrown together by a royal edict, the sisters find themselves unwittingly tangled in the web of mystery and intrigue that surrounds the blackmailer’s escalating assignments for Trace. Anaisa begins to suspect it may be connected to the plot to replace her family in the noble court. As the scheme continues to unfold, lives, loves, marriages, and magic will be put to the test to see what forces in the world are strongest. If you enjoy this book, check out my other one, Pushing Back Darkness!
TheOtherNoble · 592.6k Views

My Contract Marriage with my Narcissist Boss

Kang Hye-rin thought she’d buried her past — especially the memory of Lee Joon-hyuk, the boy who once humiliated her in front of their entire school. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. Years later, he’s her boss — colder, sharper, and infuriatingly handsome in a suit that probably costs more than her rent. And just when she’s finally learned how to avoid him, he makes an offer that flips her world upside down. A contract marriage. ₩150 million now, ₩200 million after one year. No emotions. No strings. Just business. For Joon-hyuk, it’s the perfect way to protect his company and calm the board’s demands for a “stable” image. For Hye-rin, it’s the only way to save her family’s restaurant and pay off the debt her father took after her brother’s accident. But living under the same roof with a man she once hated — a man whose slightest glance still makes her heart stutter — turns out to be harder than she ever imagined. Every argument sparks, every silence hums, and every accidental touch blurs the line between pretending and feeling. He’s arrogant, jealous, and dangerously charming. She’s stubborn, proud, and one heartbeat away from falling again. And somewhere between the lies, laughter, and late-night standoffs… their fake marriage starts to feel a little too real. Because sometimes, love doesn’t knock — it barges back in wearing a perfect suit and an infuriating smirk. Contemporary romance, Ceo, enemies-to-lovers, Korean setting, handsome male lead, strong female lead, slow burn, love triangle.
VolaxPen · 47.9k Views

CEO'S Contracted Possession

“I’m not available for love. We will have a contract marriage without any involvement." “Then I have to reject your offer, Mr. Walker.” Lucy answered without beating around the bush. “I will marry for love, not for power and status.” Hearing this, Davis’s brows lifted, “An innocent thought.” “I call this a positive attitude. You will not understand until you fall in love with someone. So please find someone else, Mr. Walker.” ..... He was ruthless, described as a walking danger who would destroy anyone trying to tame him. But his heart couldn't keep calm on seeing his secretary, who was no less than a flower blooming in his haunted life. Davis Walker was the known billionaire, inheriting the position of the heir in the underworld. But he was betrayed when his girlfriend got together with his half-brother, both of whom were lusting for Davis's blood as well as his wealth. To keep his powers and empire, Davis needs to find a match within a month. But is his secretary, Lucy, a perfect candidate who is a hopeless believer in true love while he is...merely looking for a substitute? Lucy Warner was a beauty with brains. She carried her carefree attitude, enjoying a perfect life without any worries to deal with. But then her twisted fate lands her in a world of schemes, wars, and jealousy where she has to share everything with her boss. However, there are secrets between them. Their unknown identities are each other’s enemies, which would enable them to continue their forbidden romance. While one is numb to feelings, the other one is eagerly looking for a soulmate. How can they fight against the world and be a solid one? ..... •18+ MATURE CONTENT- BE ALERTED •The cover's rights are reserved to the original creator. •You can follow me on Instagram- amaira_knight Discord- Amaira_Knight#1314 ***** My Other works- The Kidnapped Bride High School: Way to Forever My Clever wife is Sweet Support Author by adding the book into your library and please do give it a try! Thank you so much :)
Amaira_Knight · 177.2k Views

Love at First Night: The Billionaire’s First Love

[Warning: MATURE CONTENT! NO RAPE] (I’m too soft for that) After enduring a lifetime of abuse from her family, the last thing Mallory Morrow needs is to be married off to an old man almost thrice her age. So, she came up with a plan. To sleep with someone and get pregnant. She didn’t know that years later, the consequences of that reckless decision would come crashing back into her life. Living as a single mom, completely disowned by her family, raising a son who refuses to speak after some traumatic incident, life was a constant uphill battle. Medical bills kept piling up, and hope was running thin—until her best friend Mara offered her a lifeline. ‘Her cousin needed someone to stop a wedding at all costs. And if she succeeded, she’d be paid 1 million dollars—a sum that could change her life and her son’s forever.’ “STOP THE WEDDING! THAT MAN WAS THE FATHER OF MY CHILD!” But when she bursts into the ceremony, everything goes wrong. She’s crashing her half-sister’s wedding—the same woman who tormented her for years. And the groom who hired her? Venzrich Archeval: the youngest, richest, and most devastatingly handsome billionaire who hates women… and, unbeknownst to Mallory, the father of her child. Haunted by the memory of a mysterious woman he met one night years ago, Venzrich has been searching for her ever since—the only woman who can make him feel pleasure and ignite something he didn’t know existed. And now, fate has thrown her back into his grasp. He’s determined that she’ll never leave his sight again. As Mallory struggles to protect her son from her cruel family, she also has to survive a billionaire who refuses to let her go, whose touch ignites dangerous desires she can’t ignore. “There’s no way I’m letting you go. You’re either mine or mine.” And just like that, they’re caught in a whirlwind of chaos, passion, and a contract as husband and wife—where nothing is safe, nothing is predictable, and everything seems to slip out of her grasp. Can she open her heart again, or will the scars of her past trap her forever? And can she survive the man hiding behind a perfect mask—the devil who wants everything, including her? P.S: If you want an ML who was gentle and actually knows aftercare. Read this.
LazyAutumn · 116.2k Views

Fire-The love saga

Everyone!!!! Everything that touches me becomes ash... Why don't you understand Kabeer???? Shhh!!! Calm my love Let the world burn, Riya... I'll still hold you. Because even if you become fire itself, I'll be the flame that never leaves your side. Riya Mittal, is a woman you can't ignore - 29, stunning, sharp, and unapologetically independent. She's fire wrapped in elegance, a force forged by betrayal and a bruised childhood. Once a dreamer who believed in fairy tales, she now wears her strength like armor, hiding a soft, kind heart that still aches for peace. Kabeer Malhotra - 35, billionaire, composed, and dangerously magnetic. To the world, he's calm as still water - disciplined, charming, and in total control. But beneath that surface brews a storm only a few have ever seen. He's possessive, dark, and carries secrets as deep as the ocean itself. And then he sees her - Riya Mittal. The woman who is all fire. The question isn't whether he can have her... it's whether he can survive her flame without losing himself to it. Riya! For the last time, listen to me-" "What? What, Kabeer?" I snap, my voice breaking between anger and heartbreak. "I saw you - I saw what you were doing with her! God, I'm such an idiot. I thought, let's surprise my husband at work... Tell me, is she good, huh? Tell me, Mr. Malhotra!" "Riya, oh God..." he breathes, frustration and desperation mixing in his tone. Before I can say another word, he takes my face in his hands, his grip firm, his eyes wild. His arm slides around my waist, pulling me against him - and then he kisses me. So hard, so deeply, that for a moment I forget everything - where I am, what I saw, even who I am.
Priyanshi_Sharma_7211 · 680 Views

The Betrayed Heiress's Second Comeback

The night that was supposed to be the peak of my life became the night I lost everything. My step-sister Rose stole my achievements. My fiancé chose her over me. My father handed over the company I built with my own hands… to her. And when I finally walked away, broken and exhausted, Karl followed me home—drunk, furious, and ready to destroy what little I had left. One blow to the head was all it took to end Jenna Harvour. At least, that’s what the world was meant to believe. I didn’t die. I woke up drugged, half-conscious, and listening to people decide how to “dispose” of me. I heard Rose’s voice ordering my death to be written off as suicide. I heard doctors bargaining over my body. And when I was finally strong enough to open my eyes, I was greeted by a stranger’s face and a new name forced onto me: Jenna Lorance. They buried my old identity. They held a funeral with my name on it. And I was expected to disappear quietly into this new life they created. But the world doesn’t get rid of me that easily. My unexpected lifeline comes in the form of Damian Black—the heir to the largest mafia syndicate and the last person I ever thought would notice me. He shouldn’t care about a woman like me… yet he’s the only one who looks at me as if he can sense the truth beneath my new skin. Revenge is easy. Escaping him is not. Because once a man like Damian decides you’re his, he doesn’t let go—not even if the whole world believes you’re already dead. _________ Re-upload because I needed to fix first 6 chapters [Warning: Mature Context, R18+]
Holy_mackrel · 30.5k Views

Billionaires' Regret: My Ex's Nemesis Fathering My Triplets

[Mature Content R18+] 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. 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.
DP_RINN · 30.8k Views