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TRIGGER WARNING! This story contains graphic depictions of gun violence and murder, mafia-related threats and organized crime elements, sexual content, kidnapping, alcohol use, betrayal and emotional manipulation. Reader discretion is advised. — “Is there no other way?” I asked, totally subdued by the fact that this nightmare marriage was the only solution. “No, there isn’t,” he said coldly. “I can’t afford to lose my son and have you turned into a sex slave by the Romanovs.” “Your son?” I scoffed, the memory of him taking my virginity and vanishing without a trace slicing my heart. “You seem to have forgotten that you never intended on taking things further with me. God, you’re no different from the Romanovs!” He assessed me coolly with those dark eyes and then said with a note of finality, “He’s my son, Niamh, and you’ll have to become my wife.” My father was killed. My uncle sold me to the Russian mafia syndicate. And now, the man I hid my son from for five years—Massimo Valentino—is forcing me to be his wife. My survival and the safety of Matteo depend on this hated forced marriage. But the situation is worse than I thought: I am the key to a hidden vault that the Texas underworld is willing to kill for. With the war raging outside and a major betrayal brewing inside the Italian mafia syndicate, my safety depends entirely on Massimo. I have to forgive and trust the man who ruined me, or lose everything. This is the first installment in The Valentino Princes Series.

Yeri was once a succubus, a powerful and irresistible seductress who fed on desire. Now reborn as a stunning young woman in the modern world, she must navigate the confusing collision of her human innocence and her demonic memories. One night, fate leads her into the path of Shin Keir, a dangerously magnetic and notorious CEO known for getting everything he wants—except peace. Their accidental encounter sparks an intense, uncontrollable passion, and a single night together changes everything. *** Excerpt: The dream had returned. Same eerie forest. Same surreal woman in the crimson dress. But this time, the setting had changed slightly. She now stood at the edge of a cliff made of jagged, glowing red rocks that resembled oversized rubies. Scarlet butterflies floated around her like living embers. A thick fog blanketed the area like some forbidden realm between worlds. She turned to him, her smile soft, sweet—and somehow tragic. She was heartbreakingly beautiful, ethereal yet forlorn, like a love story written in fading ink. Shin had tried to call out, but the wind swallowed his voice. As he stepped forward, the woman mouthed something. He couldn't hear her. Then, in a horrifying instant, her body tilted, and she plummeted off the cliff. The despair that followed wasn't just a feeling—it was a full-body, soul-tearing scream that never made it past his throat. Without hesitation, Shin leapt after her. He awoke convulsing, drenched in cold sweat. His eyes gleamed with a strange madness, a devil struggling behind the polished CEO exterior. *** Disclaimer- Places and characters are all works of fiction.

What do you do when your own husband leaks your sex tape in an attempt to claim an empire you built from scratch? What’s worse, it happened on your anniversary, the day you discovered you were pregnant and wanted to reveal it to him. And he was sleeping with his ex. Betrayed and abandoned, you plan to get your revenge. The question was how? An opportunity presented itself when Alario, famous tycoon and your husband’s father reveals that he’s looking to remarry. And what’s sweeter than destroying the very man you gave your heart to than marrying his own father?

To the outside world, Celine Roberts had the most perfect life. Beauty, wealth, fame in the entertainment industry and the love of a prominent fiancee. But that perfection shattered the moment she ran away from her own wedding, leaving her fiancee who everyone considered a prince charming at the altar. But what people didn't see was that her so called prince charming was actually a scumbag who is having an affair with her own step sister. Even when she finds out about his affair he threatens her with her career to force her to marry him, after all marriage with her was great publicity for his career. Left with no choice she walks down the aisle to marry a scumbag until she sets her eyes on a man who reminds her of sin and darkness. Escaping her own wedding leads her into a suite that belongs to the same sinfully handsome man she set eyes on at her wedding a while ago. Driven by a rebellious will and a sudden attraction to this stranger, she shares a single night with him, a night that holds no promise and no commitments. But what happens when that single night not only bears fruit, but also leads to the inability to forget the man who seems to have captivated her entirely. Celine isn't the only one unable to forget, Tristan Grayson never met a woman he couldn't resist until her, never met a woman he couldn't forget until her. Who would have thought that the elusive billionaire who scorns women would be completely enthralled by a one night stand?

Maya believed seven years of love meant safety, commitment, a future. So when she flies across the country to surprise her boyfriend on their anniversary, she expects joy, not betrayal. Instead, she walks into the moment that shatters everything, Jacob, the man she planned her life around, in bed with her best friend. Numb Maya flees into the night and crashes straight into Ryan Blackwood, her brother’s best friend, a billionaire with a dangerous reputation and a past she’s never dared to touch.

She sold her body to save her mother’s life. She never expected the man she gave it to… would be her new boss. Or the father of her child. Isabella Howells had her future mapped out—until everything shattered in one day. Her mother was dying, her fiancé had stolen everything, and with nowhere left to turn, Isabella made a desperate decision that would haunt her forever. Five years later, she’s a single mother craving a fresh start in a quiet town. When she lands a dream job as executive assistant at StoneTech Solutions, it feels like fate is finally on her side—until she walks into her new boss’s office and comes face to face with Jake Stones, the man she thought she’d never see again. The one-night stand. The man who swore he couldn't have children but was somehow the father of her son, Timothy. Would she be able to do her job without thinking about the past? What happens when Jake Stones is bent on making Isabella his, unaware of his secret baby with her? Will she accept him? What happens when Jake's brother's schemes puts Timothy's life in danger and Isabella is forced to reveal the truth about Timothy's paternity? Will Jake accept this truth? Or will it break him and everything he'd ever come to know about Isabella Howells? Let's find out in this story of love, lies, betrayal, and a second chance that could cost everything. ******Excerpt****** Jake leaned back slowly, eyes narrowing, studying her with new intensity. "Tell me, Miss Howells," he said carefully, "have we met before?" Bella's heart lurched, panic flashing through her veins. Did he recognize her? It couldn't be. If he did, he wouldn't have asked her that. Besides, she had a reason to recognize his face, but him? He didn't have a reason to. She concluded. She forced herself to laugh lightly, shaking her head. "No, sir. I don't think so. I'd certainly remember if we had." Her words came out smoothly, but inside she was crumbling. Of course, I remember you, Jake. How could I not? You're the man who lied. The man who changed the course of her life with just one lie. Jake tilted his head, unconvinced. The denial in her voice didn't match the flicker in her eyes, or the way her hands gripped the edge of the chair just a little too tightly. She recognized him, too but was obviously lying to him. He nodded, deciding not to press further. Not yet. "Strange," he murmured, leaning back in his chair, a faint smile ghosting his lips. "I could've sworn you looked familiar." Bella kept her eyes lowered, pretending to be busy with the folder he slid across the desk. Jake let the silence stretch, his gaze never leaving her. Inside, his thoughts churned. She was lying — he was sure of it. That mole, those eyes, that voice… There was no mistaking her. She could hide behind her polished clothes and calm tone, but he knew. She was the one who had refused his help and had wanted to pay for whatever money he gave her. And if she thought she could walk into his world again and pretend otherwise, she was wrong.

21-year-old Ruby may not be a woman of many talents, but one thing she was exceptionally good at was her skill in currying favors (brown-nosing). She was quick-witted and lovable, knowing when to stay low and when to take action to impress, and this exactly landed her a million dollars deal with the wealthy Montclairs. The deal was simple. Become a stand-in for the Montclair’s daughter, marry the Sterling’s cursed prince, survive until the engagement was annulled, and the million dollars will be all hers to take. However, Ruby decided to excel. She had not only tamed the mad prince, seduced the man to the point of obsession, but also conceived his child. Then she ran away with her bag of gold… until she was caught years later by the mad prince who now knew no reason. What would happen to Ruby and her child by then? When the time came for all deception to be laid bare, would there still be any chance for the two to reach their happily ever after together? [Sweet 1 v 1 Fast-paced Romantic Comedy] [Male Lead Falls in Love First and Harder] [Extreme Pampering] [Naive Sweet White Rabbit x Cunning Black-Bellied Big Bad Wolf] Tags: #sweetlove #pregnancy #strongfemalelead #dark #royalfamily #pastplayhugerole #tragedy

Emily Carter has always believed she had a stable marriage with Brian Carter.  Brian Carter was kind, reliable, and emotionally distant in ways Emily had always thought to ignore and manage.  Only until she met her Boss- Lucas Reed. He was everything Brian wasn’t and all that Emily desired to want. He was attentive, commanding and he was dangerously perceptive. It all started from long work hours and quiet conversations which led to an emotional connection Emily could no longer ignore.  Trapped between loyalty and desires, Emily struggles with guilt as the emotional connection between her and Lucas Reed waxes stronger and slowly crosses the professional boundaries. When one impulsive night changes everything, Emily finds herself in an affair she never planned but cannot walk away from.  Lucas wants more than snippets of Emily, he wants more than stolen moments -he wants Emily completely.  Juggling between her double life, cracks continued to deepen in Emily and Brian’s Marriage. Brian senses the distance but remains passive, forcing Emily to question whether love can survive neglect. Meanwhile, Lucas’s past, ambition, and control over Emily’s career create a dangerous imbalance of power that threatens to destroy her reputation, Marriage, and future. Secrets unravel when corporate politics, betrayal, and unexpected consequences collide. Emily must face the cost of her choices as both men are pushed to reveal who they truly are. Caught between a Husband who never fought for her and a boss who is ready to go to the ends of the world to make her his, Emily is forced to choose whether love is about safety, desire, or self-destruction. In Ravenwood City, every choice demands a price. 

Evelyn Walters was the perfect heiress, until one reckless night with her father’s greatest enemy ruined everything. Pregnant, disgraced, and cast out of the Walters family, she left with nothing but her unborn child. Years later, she's survived. But as a single mother, the life she built was fragile until the man from her past discovered the truth. Now he wants her and his son. But how can Evelyn trust the father of her child... when he's also the enemy of the man who raised her? **** Excerpt: "B-Boss... the woman you slept with that night... she wasn't the supermodel the company just signed," Dylan stammered, his voice trembling. Axel's brow furrowed even further. He tried digging through the hazy, alcohol-soaked memories of that night.  Of course, he remembered the party. He remembered the whiskey. But the woman? Nope. His brain served up a blank slate. "Who was she?" Dylan swallowed. "The first daughter of William Walters." "Cough! Cough!" Axel coughed violently, his face turning red and eyes wide with shock. He never thought that woman would end up in his bed.  --- Curiosity won, as always. Evelyn grabbed the remote and hit the power button. The screen lit up, and her jaw dropped. Her eyes went wide, as if the Grim Reaper himself had just stepped out of the TV to ask for her phone number. “What the…? Why does my personal source of misery pop up the second I turn this thing on?” Because there he was, Axel Knight, gliding out of his luxury car like some corporate deity on his way to a business banquet. Evelyn scrambled for the remote to turn it off, but of course, fate had other plans. Axel turned to the camera and gave a casual wave, acknowledging the paparazzi vultures lined up outside. She hated to admit it, but the man looked sinfully good in his signature black suit and high turtleneck, his sleek black hair framing a face that could stop traffic and quite possibly her breathing. Then, suddenly, her stomach clenched. Her hand instinctively rubbed her flat belly. “Little tenant, did you just say you recognize him?”

Serena’s world shattered when she caught her boyfriend cheating. Heartbroken, she seeks comfort in a stranger’s arms — a man whose name she doesn’t even know. The morning after, she never expects to see him again. But fate isn’t done with her. The mysterious stranger is Alexander Blackwood, the new CEO taking over her company. Now she’s forced to face him every day. He is smart, confident, and dangerously magnetic. He tests her limits, blurs the line between desire and professionalism, and awakens something in her she can’t resist. One night was supposed to be meaningless. But with Alexander, nothing stays simple… and nothing will ever be the same. Thank you for reading my work.

Five years ago, Gianna Aldo was left at the altar by the man she loved—and lost everything in a single, devastating day. Now a celebrated jewelry designer, she’s built a glittering life from the ruins of her past. But when fate throws her back into Zane Whitman’s world through a cruel twist she never saw coming, the wounds she thought had healed begin to bleed again. Long-buried secrets soon rise to the surface, threatening to unravel everything Gianna believes about their past. Yet she refuses to be shaken. She is no longer the broken bride who once waited in white. Instead, she is the woman who will burn his empire to the ground. This is the second installment in the Dark Revenge Series, though it can be enjoyed as a complete standalone. However, to gain deeper context, check out Book 1: Dark Revenge of an Unwanted Wife.

"How would you like to get married tonight?" Kai asked out of the blue and immediately got the reaction he was waiting for. "Are you out of your freaking mind?" Ruby whipped her head sideways to face him, anger rising in her raspy voice. "No..." Kai smiled, his deep husky voice wrapping around her like a warm embrace. "We are both dressed for the occasion." Kai gestured at their outfit. "We might as well tie the knot. Marry me, Ruby Angelo." "You are crazy." Ruby spat out. "I know." Kai's smile deepened. ****** Twenty-one-year-old Ruby Angelo thought she had her life set in the right direction. But everything turned upside down on the evening she caught her fiancé, tangled in bed with her cousin, five weeks before their wedding. Shattered, enraged and humiliated, Ruby turns to alcohol to numb her pain. When her path crosses with an infuriating billionaire- Kai Treshvire, Ruby falls prey to her emotions. But she is determined to maintain her good records as the perfect daughter and sweeps all her problems under the rug. Unfortunately for her, fate has other plans, as things take a weird turn on the morning of her wedding, when Ruby discovers that she is pregnant. What would become of Ruby's perfect world when she finally realised that the father of her unborn child is her family's sworn enemy? ****** Disclaimer; The names, places and characters in this novel are not related to anyone dead or alive. It is purely fiction. Enjoy.

“Su Xiaomeng, about that night—” One sentence from Yin Shixiu and her world tilts. He’s her best friend’s thirty-two-year-old uncle, a man whose name opens every door in the city, and the last person she wants to tangle with. “Uncle, look—you weren’t thinking straight and I was blackout drunk. Let’s just pretend it never happened, okay?” “…Fine.” Three months later he discovers—via an excited niece—that Su Xiaomeng is pregnant. “The moment the baby’s born, you let me leave. No more hounding me!” “…Fine.” He signs the marriage contract she writes herself. “Uncle, I need spicy hot pot at midnight…” “…Fine.” He’s out the door in the snow, gathering ingredients until his fingers turn blue. “Uncle, I’m scared. He’s kicking so hard—it hurts…” “Alright, alright—no more babies after this.” On the eve of delivery, he strokes her back, whispering promises until her breathing steadies.

That year, she made a run for it while pregnant.  He was a powerful figure in the Malacca Strait, commanding respect in both legal and illegal circles. He allowed no one to cross him.  So, at the engagement party when she was 25, a stranger in black claimed that the bride had taken his virginity and insisted that she take responsibility and return his... child. "Do you also want to marry me?" she asked him.  Although the wording was wrong, they were both getting married, so he agreed to "marry" her.  Having a child and taking the wife's surname seemed like no big deal to the big boss.  Surprisingly, he decided to retire and become a stay-at-home dad, shocking his brothers!

Young Master Qin, it’s not... During the day, Qin Mobai in a suit is a well-dressed company president. At night, when he takes off his suit, he becomes a refined scoundrel. Every day living with him, Lou Xi is tortured by his split personality, and finally, she snaps! "Young Master Qin, what on earth are you doing every day!" Qin Mobai whispers with a gentle smile.

He was an extremely wealthy CEO. His hobbies were clinging to his wife and pampering her to the extreme. One day, the bodyguard reported, "Sir, Madam went to chase her ex-fiancé!" "Sir, Madam confessed her love for her ex-fiancé on a global livestream!" "Change the photos and names to mine!" "Sir, Madam went to the hospital to have an abortion!" The incredibly handsome and wealthy man couldn't contain his anger. "Bring Madam back to me, and take good care of her! No, stop! I'm going to get her myself!" After marriage, Su Fu glared at her possessive husband. "Let's divorce; this life is unbearable!" Shangguan Ling smirked. "So what if it's unbearable? Whoever leaves, loses! I'll give you the property, our child, and myself! Wherever you go, I'll go too!"

The first time she traveled abroad, she encountered the tragedy of a missing plane. When she woke up, she transformed from a sunny girl into a Young Madam! On the very first day after waking up, he tormented her for an entire night, and then he planned to steal her heart! How could there possibly be such good fortune in the world? She swore to escape from his grasp. "Young Master, the Young Madam has run away again..." "Damn it, launch a city-wide search within 24 hours!" He cornered her against the wall: "What exactly do you want?" "You're so disobedient. It seems I'll have to find a way to tie you to me forever..." He said mischievously, gently stroking her flat stomach. [The main text has been completed.]

She always knew there was a woman hidden in his heart, so when that woman appeared, she obediently withdrew. However, unexpectedly, he abandoned his 'beloved' and instead frequently invited her. "Mr. Fu, didn't you say there was a contract to discuss?" He pressed her against the cold wall, continuously approaching: "If you were a bit uglier, perhaps I would want to talk contracts and drink tea with you, but you're so beautiful, I only want to talk love with you." To him, Qiao Mo was like his most cherished treasure, and whenever others looked at her, he felt they were trying to steal her.

After Sophia’s engagement party, her sister and her fiancé drugged her and dumped her into another man’s bed. That night, the cruel truth unraveled before Sophia’s eyes. Her mother’s death was no accident. Her sister and her fiancé had been betraying her all along. And her father—hungry for the company’s profits—actually agreed to sell Sophia off to a filthy old man. They thought Sophia would break. They thought she would surrender. But Sophia refused. Even if it shattered her into pieces, she would escape. On the run, Sophia grabbed a dangerously handsome stranger as her antidote. One reckless night later, she walked away broke and secretly “borrowed” six hundred dollars from him. What she didn’t expect was to end up pregnant—with six genius babies. Years later, Sophia returned in glory, determined to take revenge. But while she was busy settling old scores, her six genius kids secretly found their father… The most powerful, untouchable CEO in the country. From then on, the six little matchmakers teamed up to help their CEO daddy win Sophia’s heart…

Wutao learned early that survival was a matter of timing. Born into wealth but denied its protection, he grew up under a name meant to shame him—one chosen to remind him of what his family believed him to be. Filth. Silent, observant, and underestimated, Wutao perfected the art of disappearing in plain sight. Then Feng Lang enters his life. An heir to a mining empire who refuses to play the role expected of him. Disciplined, distant, and unyielding. He wakes one morning with no memory of the night before, only the imprint of a stranger’s touch and a face he cannot place.. Wutao remembers everything. The encounter was not an accident, nor was it meant to be remembered. But memory has a way of resurfacing As Feng Lang searches for answers, Wutao is forced into proximity with the one person who could unravel him. Each step closer risks exposure. Each moment of restraint threatens collapse. Because Wutao was never meant to be seen. And once he is, there may be no way to disappear again