Between Two Brothers
Isla Harlow was the maid’s daughter who dared to love the Blackthorne heir. Dare promised her forever—then disappeared without a trace.
Six years later, Isla is desperate, jobless, and on the verge of accepting a proposal from Dare’s cousin, Julian—the man who swore Dare never loved her.
But Dare Blackthorne is back. Colder, more powerful, and dangerously convinced that Isla betrayed him.
Now the ruthless CEO of the Blackthorne Group, Dare forces Isla into the role of his personal assistant, determined to make her pay for the heart she supposedly shattered.
Until the truth unravels:
What begins as revenge quickly twists into raw obsession.
To protect Isla from his venomous family—and to keep her permanently in his world—Dare offers her a dangerous deal: A chance to rise above her past. All she has to do is pretend to love the man who once destroyed her.
But Julian refuses to lose.
Now caught between two Blackthorne men and a lifetime of lies, Isla must decide:
Stay with the boy who broke her heart… or become the woman powerful enough to break them all.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 20.ISLA'S POVThe weekend had been my sanctuary in the chaos. After the whirlwind of the gala, the explosive confrontation at Mum’s restaurant, I’d carved out quiet plans: a Saturday morning at the farmer’s market with Mum, afternoon tea with Thea to catch up on things we missed about each other and a peaceful Sunday buried in a book with no Blackthornes in sight. A fragile thread of control in a life that felt increasingly like a chessboard.My phone buzzed twice in quick succession as I curled up on the couch, a cup of chamomile tea cooling on the side table. There were two messages, from two different worlds colliding."Julian: Isla, I’ve missed you. Prepare something beautiful for Saturday evening. I’ll pick you up at 7.""Dare: Spain trip confirmed. Official meetings on the Voss restructuring, for one week. Prepare accordingly—business attire and evening wear. Car will collect you Monday morning. This is non-negotiable, Isla"Anger flared in me, hot and immediate. I stared at the s
Last Updated: 2026-07-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 19.DARE'S POVThe rain hammered the windshield as my driver navigated the winding roads toward Finn’s secluded townhouse on the outskirts of London. My blood still boiled from the confrontation in my father’s study. Victor’s threats echoed like a death knell— send her away—and Julian’s smug face haunted every shadow. I needed clarity, strategy, and someone who understood the machine I was trapped in without being another cog in Victor’s wheel.Finn Carlisle had been that someone since Spain. My right hand. My brother in arms through the darkest deals and sleepless nights. He opened the door before I could knock, his sharp eyes reading my expression instantly.“Dare. You look like you just walked out of a war zone. Get in here.”I shrugged off my damp coat and followed him into the warmly lit study. Books lined the walls, a fire crackled in the hearth, and a half-empty glass of whiskey waited on the side table—Finn always seemed prepared for my storms. I poured myself a generous measure a
Last Updated: 2026-07-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 18.DARE'S POVI slammed open, the heavy oak doors to my father’s private study at the Blackthorne estate with a force that rattled the crystal decanters on the sideboard. Rain lashed the tall windows behind him, mirroring the storm raging inside me. Victor Alistair Blackthorne didn’t flinch. He sat behind his massive desk like a king on his throne, reviewing documents under the glow of a green banker’s lamp, as if the world—and his son—bent to his schedule.“You summoned pressure for me to settle down publicly,” I snarled, stalking forward. My fists clenched at my sides, knuckles white. “And now I hear whispers of an engagement? From the board? From you? What the hell are you playing at, Father?”Victor set his pen down with deliberate precision, his sharp eyes lifting to meet mine. The same eyes that had orchestrated my exile to Spain, that had fed me lies about Isla until I’d become this—cold, ruthless, and dangerously obsessed. “Playing? I’m preserving our legacy, Darian. Something yo
Last Updated: 2026-07-20
Chapter: CHAPTER 17.ISLA'S POVThe aroma of fresh herbs and sizzling garlic filled Mum’s restaurant, a small haven of warmth in the bustling London streets. I’d slipped away during my lunch break, craving the comfort of familiar walls and my mother’s knowing smile. After the charged chaos of the gala and the lingering heat of Dare’s kiss in the car, I needed space to breathe and to think.I was wiping down a corner table when the door chimed. Julian stepped inside, his usual polished composure cracked with urgency. He scanned the room before locking eyes with me.“Isla. We need to talk. Now.”My mother glanced over from the kitchen pass, her brow furrowing. I gave her a reassuring nod and led Julian to a quiet booth in the back. “This better be important. I have to get back to the office soon.”He slid an envelope across the table, his hand trembling slightly. “It’s more than important. This, is proof. Real proof about what Dare did in Spain.” His voice was low, intense. “Elena Voss wasn’t just a busines
Last Updated: 2026-07-20
Chapter: CHAPTER 16.ISLA'S POVThe invitation came without warning, delivered to my desk by Dare’s personal courier in a heavy cream envelope sealed with the Blackthorne crest. Darian Blackthorne requests the pleasure of Isla Harlow’s company as his date at the Annual Imperial Charity Gala. Not assistant but a date. My stomach twisted as I read it, the memory of Victor’s bribe and the charged elevator ride still fresh.Dare didn’t ask me. He simply informed me at the end of the workday, his dark eyes challenging me to refuse. “Wear something that makes them remember you belong there with me.”The gown he’d arranged—deep midnight blue silk that hugged my figure before flowing elegantly to the floor—made me feel both powerful and exposed as we stepped out of the town car at the historic venue. Crystal chandeliers glittered overhead, and the elite of London society mingled in a swirl of designer gowns and tailored tuxedos. Dare’s hand rested possessively at the small of my back, his touch burning through th
Last Updated: 2026-07-19
Chapter: CHAPTER 15.ISLA'S POVVictor Alistair Blackthorne’s office felt like a pressure chamber, every inch designed to remind visitors of their insignificance. The heavy oak desk gleamed under recessed lighting, the London skyline a distant, conquered backdrop. I sat straighter in the leather chair, heart hammering against my ribs, but I refused to shrink. After weeks of Serena’s barbs, Dare’s mind games, and Julian’s calculated concern, I had found my spine. Victor would not break it today.“You summoned me, Mr. Blackthorne,” I said, keeping my voice even. “If this is about the Mercer file, Dare and I—”“This has nothing to do with spreadsheets or acquisitions,” Victor cut in, his tone smooth as aged whiskey and twice as dangerous. He leaned forward, sharp eyes dissecting me. “Your position here is more dangerous than you realize, Isla. Far more. You’re not just caught between my son and nephew. You’re standing in the middle of a web of secrets that have destroyed stronger women than you.”I swallowed
Last Updated: 2026-07-19
Dirty Little Secrets
"Why are you so damn gullible and stupid?!" I screamed, the harsh words tearing from my throat before I could even attempt to filter them. I stepped right into his space, poking a trembling finger hard against his chest. "Are you completely brain-dead, Kingsley? What part of stay out of my business do you not understand?"
"I was only trying to help out," he whispered, the sheer venom in his quiet tone cutting deeper than any scream. He took a step forward, towering over me, his eyes flashing with a dangerous blend of hurt and irritation. "But I guess someone is very independent. Too independent to realize when they're drowning."
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In the shadows of New York, Summer Walker trades her dreams of music for survival - dancing as the infamous "Dark Bird" to protect her younger brother after her parents' brutal murder.
When wealthy, brooding Kingsley Robert saves her one fateful night, their worlds collide in a dangerous spark. But Kingsley is tied to the monster who destroyed her life, and someone is watching her every move.
As blackmail, betrayal, and a deadly family secret threaten everything she loves, Summer must choose:
Embrace the darkness to survive... or risk it all for a love that could shatter them both.
Dirty Little Secret - Where passion meets vengeance.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 38.SUMMER'S POV."Summer!! We've found it. His location." Felix screamed. It was his voice that jolted me out of my thoughts. I hurriedly returned back to the living room."Where is he?" I asked impatiently. George just stared at me, stared at Kingsley, but did not say anything."The same IP address we got from before." He turned the computer towards me."The same building?" Kingsley asked, finally. "The same one I went to?" He moved forward t9 check the computer. He stared at me for a little while but did not say anything."There isn't any time to waste. Let go!" George said as we prepare to set."I would suggest that Summer stays behind." Kingsley spoke again."What do you mean by that?" I stopped at my tracks and slowly turned to look at him."This isn't the right time for that. Let's all go." George cooed us. I gave Kingsley the 'God - saved - you' kind of stare and walked. We were set and Kingsley drove us there, since he has been there once.It was exactly 11pm when we arrived at
Last Updated: 2026-07-19
Chapter: CHAPTER 37.SUMMER'S POVThe drive back to George's house was silent the entire way. Felix had stayed behind to take Eleanor home and would meet us later. Nobody spoke. Nobody seemed to know how to. Everyone was lost in their own different worlds.I stared out the window, watching the streetlights blur past, my mind spinning through every version of what might have happened to Clyde. My hands wouldn't stop shaking."It's going to be fine, Summer." Kingsley's hand found mine, steady despite everything simmering between us since the rooftop. "We're going to find him.""How?" My voice cracked, and I hated how small it sounded. "He texted me. He said he was going to some welcome thing with Gabrielle and he'd be back the next day. That's it. That's all I have.""We'll find him," Kingsley said again, his grip tightening around my fingers. "I promise you."I wanted to believe him. I wasn't sure if I could. I fought the tears from falling, because how do you explain this situation.By the time we got to
Last Updated: 2026-07-17
Chapter: CHAPTER 36.SUMMER'S POVThe hospital hallway had gone quiet in that particular way hospitals do in the evening; machines humming somewhere behind closed doors, the occasional squeak of shoes on tile, everyone's voices dropping automatically like the building itself demanded it."Discharge papers should be ready in twenty minutes," the nurse said, glancing between George and me. "We'll need her son to sign for her.""He was right here," George said, frowning, scanning the waiting area like Kingsley might materialize out of the plastic chairs. "Kingsley?"No answer. No Kingsley."I'll find him," I said, already moving before George could offer. Some part of me needed the walk, needed a minute away from the fluorescent lights and the smell of antiseptic and Felix's restless leg bouncing against the chair beside me.I checked the cafeteria first. Then the little chapel near the east wing, which felt like a strange guess even as I made it. Then, finally, I found the stairwell door propped open with a
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Chapter: CHAPTER 35.CLYDE'S POVI got Gabrielle home in one piece, though "in one piece" felt generous. She hadn't said a word the entire drive. She just stared out the window with her arms crossed like she was holding herself together by force."Keys," I said outside her door, holding out my hand.She dug them out of her bag without looking at me and let me unlock it, let me steer her inside with a hand hovering near her back, not quite touching. I got her a glass of water. She didn't drink it. I got her a blanket. She didn't need it, but she pulled it around her shoulders anyway, like the weight of it helped."You don't have to babysit me," she said eventually, curled into the corner of her couch."I'm not babysitting. I'm making sure you're not about to fall apart the second I walk out the door." I sat on the edge of the coffee table across from her. "There's a difference.""I'm fine.""You keep saying that word like it means something." I studied her face - still pale, still tight around the eyes. "Y
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Chapter: CHAPTER 34.CLYDE'S POVThe moment we walked into Daniel's house, I felt every head in the room turn.Gabrielle had her arm looped through mine, chin lifted, every inch the girl who knew exactly the entrance she was making. Whispers followed us through the crowd - some about her dress, most of them, I was fairly sure, about me."Relax," she murmured through a smile that never wavered. "You look like you're walking into an exam.""I don't do well with people staring," I muttered back."Get used to it. You're mine tonight." She said it so easily, like a line from a script, and I told myself that's exactly what it was. A performance. Nothing more.We hadn't even reached the drinks table before a girl I didn't recognize appeared at my elbow, all lash extensions with a rehearsed laughter."You must be Clyde." She said my name like she'd been practicing it. "I'm Natasha. I've heard so much about you.""Good things, I hope," I said, keeping it light, keeping it short."Depends who you ask." Her eyes dra
Last Updated: 2026-07-14
Chapter: CHAPTER 33.CLYDE'S POVSummer had called me to say she'd be at the hospital with Kingsley's mother, which left me exactly where I didn't want to be - alone with my own thoughts for the night."Earth to Clyde!" Gabrielle snapped her fingers in front of my face, bringing me back to consciousness. "What are you thinking about, that made you zone out, completely?""Nothing much. Just this and that." I shrugged it off. "You ready?""I was born ready." She grinned, already reaching for her bag. We were headed to a party one of our friends had thrown together; a stand-in welcome party, since the real orientation showcase had been pushed back."Strapless gown or corset gown?" she asked on the walk over, hooking a hand on my shoulder like it meant nothing. It really did not mean nothing. But I went rigid under her palm."Either one. You'd make both look good," I said, and coughed to cover how stiff and awkward that came out.Her house was quiet when we got there.We finally Thankfully, no one was stalking
Last Updated: 2026-07-12
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