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Summer Wine - undefined novels & stories
Sıla Ebru
"Eighteen point eight centimeters," I said, pushing my oversized tortoiseshell glasses up the bridge of my nose. "According to your anatomical data, that is the estimated length of your private parts, Matteo. I can get results without entering a laboratory." The soaking wet, shirtless, and absolutely furious mafia boss standing before me was rendered utterly speechless for the first time in his life! Nova was a genius cybersecurity programmer who suffered from social anxiety, despised human touch, and perceived the world solely through mathematical formulas.Her only dream during her vacation in Crete was to lie down and sleep on the calm waters inside her pink strawberry inflatable tube. However, the sea surface currents had drafted a fatal algorithm for her. Drifted out into the open sea, Nova found herself aboard the luxury yacht of Matteo—a mafia boss notorious for his cruelty in international waters, possessing a V-taper physique that was illegally flawless. Was she to hold the hand of this ruthless man to avoid drowning, or become shark bait? This was exactly how one became the fake wife of a billionaire mafia leader!
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His To Have And To Loathe - undefined novels & stories
Riah Legend
The last thing Sophia Rossi ever expected was making a deal with the devil. When the ruthless mafia boss, Nikolai Lev, stormed into her home seeking revenge against her father for the murder of his father, she had no choice but to offer herself to him, even if it meant losing her freedom. Sophia offers herself in exchange for her father's life. What she doesn't expect is a shocking marriage contract from the handsome devil who threatened to kill her father. Now she must become his wife, share his bed, and give him an heir, or her father will die. As Nikolai's plot for revenge against his real enemies continues to build, so do his feelings for Sophia.
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HIS DARK SECRET  - undefined novels & stories
celine
Clara life changes after accidentally catches the untouchable hotel heir, Kiran, in his darkest moment at a VIP club, a misunderstood camera flash turns her life into a nightmare. Now, forced by Kiran’s vengeful aunt to work as a spy in his mansion, Clara is trapped in a deadly game of corporate cat-and-mouse. She is the only one who knows the cold Ceo secret addiction, but as she uncovers the grief behind his frozen heart, she must decide: will she destroy him to save her family, or protect the man who has become her most dangerous obsession?
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Bound to the Billionaire  - undefined novels & stories
MSDELILAH
Mara thought her life was finally beginning—until her father’s bankruptcy shattered everything. Overnight, she loses her freedom, her career, and her dreams. To save her family from ruin, she is forced into an arranged marriage with Elias Devereux, the cold and ruthless billionaire CEO who holds their debts in his iron grip. Elias is powerful, intimidating, and dangerously magnetic. He claims Mara as his wife, not out of love, but out of control. Yet behind his arrogance lies secrets that could destroy them both. Trapped in his penthouse and his world of wealth and deception, Mara vows to fight back. But every attempt to escape only pulls her deeper into Elias orbit—where passion collides with betrayal, and hate blurs into desire. As rivals, scandals, and hidden enemies threaten to tear them apart, Mara must decide: is Elias her savior or her destroyer? And when love finally ignites between them, will it be strong enough to survive the empire built on lies?
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The Architect Of My Ruin - undefined novels & stories
Deecraftwords
"You know how much I hate it when you say that.." he gritted, He didn't stop moving, until he invaded her space, "And you know how much I fucking hate it when you step away from me, Elara." He looked entirely unhinged. "If I have to destroy your entire world, bleed your family dry, and break your wings just to keep you under my roof... I will do it." He murmured, with a breathless smile.. "W-what?" she whispered.. "Over and Over Again.." his hands suddenly wrapped around her waist, pulling her against his chest. He leaned down, his lips brushing her. "And I will ruin absolutely anyone who dares to stand in my way." he delivered the final, chilling promise. ~︎♠︎~ On the night of her engagement party, Elara Pierce’s perfect life shatters. Her father is arrested, her family’s empire collapses, and her cowardly fiancé betrays her. Desperate and hunted, she flees straight into the path of Killian Vane, the most ruthless, terrifying billionaire in the corporate world. He offers to free her father and clear his name. The price? Nothing. But in his world, "nothing" is always the most expensive price tag. ~♥︎~ What to expect: 🖤 Stalker/Billionaire Romance 🖤 Forced Proximity & Marriage of Convenience 🖤 Touch Her & Die / Obsession 🖤 Morally Dark Anti-Hero 🖤 Mind Games & High-Stakes Drama
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Claimed by the Billionaire I Had to Leave - undefined novels & stories
Rose umeh
Sera Moore has spent three years hiding her daughter, and the truth. Their secret marriage was meant to protect Elias’s legacy. Instead, it destroyed hers. But when Elias is found alive with no memory of her, Sera is dragged back into a world of luxury, lies, and danger. To keep her child safe, she must pretend to be the billionaire’s grieving wife. Only he’s no longer the man she remembers. And the deeper she falls back into his world, the harder it is to tell what’s real, his amnesia… or the feelings they both buried.
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109 Days of Obsession  - undefined novels & stories
Tasha pen
He left me broken—stripped of everything I had worked for, humiliated in front of everyone who once respected me. My savings? My investments? Drained by the man I once loved and trusted. And just when I thought the worst had passed, he laughed in my face, parading his betrayal. But then he arrived. A man even my ex feared. Dominic Vale—ruthless, untouchable, a billionaire with power that makes men bow and women tremble. That day, he stepped in, took my hand, and pulled me into his arms as if I belonged there. “She’s mine,” he said. And for the first time in forever, my ex looked scared. I should’ve questioned it. I should’ve walked away. But when Dominic made his offer in the backseat of his sleek black car, I couldn’t resist. “109 days,” he murmured. “Be my wife. My possession. My toy. And in return? I’ll make sure he suffers for every single tear you’ve shed.” It was madness. It was dangerous. But I wanted revenge—I craved it. So, I said yes. What does he get out of it? He won’t tell me. But as the days pass, as I step into the role of Dominic’s perfect, obedient wife in public and something far more sinful behind closed doors, I start to realize the truth. This isn’t just about revenge. This is about him—about the way he looks at me when he thinks I’m not watching. About the way he touches me like he’s wanted this for far longer than I can comprehend. And the most terrifying part? I think I want it too. But when secrets start to unravel, I learn that revenge is never sweet. And loving a man like Dominic Vale might be my greatest downfall.
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A–Z Dates With My Alpha - undefined novels & stories
An001
Arya had spent her entire life locked in a golden cage—protected, cherished, yet never allowed to see the outside world. Though deeply loved, she couldn’t stop dreaming about what lay beyond her prison. One night, she finally escaped. Out in the unfamiliar world, she met Daxiel—a dangerously handsome Alpha. Captivated by him, she boldly asked him to be her boyfriend. He refused. Determined to explore on her own, Arya stepped further into the world—only to fall into its darkest side. She was kidnapped and sold into a brothel, where she witnessed cruelty she had never imagined. Just when all hope seemed lost, Daxiel rescued her. Shaken and terrified, Arya chose to return to her cage. It may have been dull, but at least it was safe. But this time— Daxiel refused to let her go. To make her stay, he agrees to fulfill her childish yet heartfelt wish: to go on A–Z dates—one for every letter of the alphabet. As they journey through each experience, Arya begins to see the beauty hidden within the world she once feared… while Daxiel slowly learns what it truly means to live. But the world is not only beautiful. Will Arya face its darkness again—or run back to her cage? And as Daxiel grows attached to the life she brings him… will he be able to hold on to her— or lose her to a past he cannot escape? “And why is he so determined to keep her by his side?”
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DOOM AT THEIR DOORS: TALES OF ILLICIT LONGINGS  - undefined novels & stories
Liptu
A college girl's secret affair with her father's bestfriend becomes leverage for her rejected crush, trapping her in a degrading arrangemet that escalates into an arranged marriage, one where obsession,humiliation and hidden desires collide until her past lover returns to complete their twisted triangle.
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Bound by Power - undefined novels & stories
Jenniphagreen
One night, one impulsive signature, one life turned upside down. Nina Grant never expected to be trust into the world of Victor Hale, billionaire heir and ruthless tycoon. Overnight she becomes his wife, a target of rivals, socialites, and corporate enemies. But as danger closed in, she discovers strength she never knew she had and a man who challenges her in ways she never imagined. In a world of high stakes, cutthroat boardrooms, and public scrutiny, Nina must navigate enemies, family secrets, and unexpected passion. One wrong move could cost her everything or just lead to the love she never saw coming.
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Tethered To You  - undefined novels & stories
Praise Avila
Ruby has survived hunger, loneliness, and a world that never gave her a chance, but nothing could have prepared her for Kelvin Blackwood. A billionaire bound by a cruel inheritance clause, Kelvin offers her safety, shelter and a contract marriage with one condition..bear his child, or he loses everything to his ruthless brother, Dante. But when Dante, Kelvin’s dangerous and cunning brother, begins to manipulate their lives, Ruby discovers a shocking truth…she is carrying not one, but two embryos, one Kelvin’s, and one unknown. In a world where trust is a luxury and passion can become a weapon. Survival and love comes at a price neither of them are willing to pay. Tethered to You is a dark, suspenseful billionaire romance where possession, love, passion, and danger collide.
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The CEO's Silent Revenge - undefined novels & stories
ZENITH_WRITER
"Sign the contract, Clara. One year of your life as my obedient wife, and I will put your enemies on their knees. Reject it, and you can rot in this darkness." Clara Mercer was once a prodigy pianist, but a ruthless betrayal by her wicked stepmother and stepsister left her temporarily blind, broken, and stripped of her multi-million dollar inheritance. Locked away in a freezing, dark warehouse, she thought her life was over. But the darkness was shattered by Adrian Vance—the cold, ruthless billionaire tycoon known as the 'Ice Demon' of Northwood City. He didn't rescue her out of pity. He saved her to use her as the ultimate weapon for his own hidden, dark revenge. Bound by a dangerous marriage contract, Clara enters Adrian’s luxurious but intense world. She cannot see his face, but she can feel his overwhelming possessiveness and the raw power he commands. While Adrian funds the best surgeons to restore her sight and guides her hand to systematically destroy those who blinded her, an unstoppable, deep passion ignites between them. When the blood-soaked secrets behind their contract finally unravel, will the blind bride be able to escape the clutches of the powerful CEO, or has she already surrendered her heart to the beautiful monster?
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Contract With My Hidden Enemy  - undefined novels & stories
Amara Story’s
“Say my name, Marissa," Victor’s voice growled. On the screen, he pulled her body back tightly against his chest, increasing the speed of his thrusts, forcing her to bear his full, heavy weight against the desk. "Say who owns this." Marissa’s head tossed wildly side to side, her fingers frantically scratching the mahogany wood for any grip as she rode the wave of pure pleasure. "Ah... hmmm… fuck!!! “Victor leaned closer to her lips, while thrusting her even more faster and harder.. “I said say my name baby”… She nodded. Vic… Victor!" she choked out, struggling to catch her breath as her voice broke into a high, trembling moan. "Victor... please.. don’t stop. “Yes... God, Victor, right there… I’m cumming. Marissa screamed out, her fingers scratching against the wood as she was panting heavily, her lips parted as she took in sharp, desperate breaths. "Take it all... take everything from him..."
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The Thorne Protocol - undefined novels & stories
Jane Domingo
In the sterile, glass-and-steel heart of Thorne Tower, Lyra Belcourt is a woman with a secret mission. To the world, she is a brilliant auditor sent to dissect the crumbling financial empire of the enigmatic Silas Thorne. To Silas, she is the first person in years who doesn't flinch at his cold, calculated dominance. Driven by a dark, magnetic attraction, Silas offers her a deal: absolute access to his ledgers in exchange for absolute submission to his "Protocol"—a rigid lifestyle contract governing her every move, breath, and thought. As Lyra enters the "Obsidian Room," the story unfolds as a high-stakes game of power and sensory exploration. However, the deeper she sinks into Silas’s world, the more the reality around them begins to fracture. Silas is plagued by "glitches" in his memory and a haunting sense of deja vu, while Lyra is secretly recording his every physiological response. The corporate war with the ruthless Caspian Vane is merely a distraction from the terrifying truth hidden within the Gilded Ledger. The ultimate "mind-blowing" twist reveals that the "Thorne Protocol" isn't a game of lust, but a psychological simulation. Silas is a personality construct built by Lyra herself to replace a broken man named Leo. In a final, heart-stopping revelation, the readers discover that even Lyra’s control is an illusion—they are both trapped in a digital "Mirror Image" loop where their roles as Master and Servant are programmed to reset forever.
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Owned by the Ruthless Billionaire  - undefined novels & stories
Darkliana
Zara never believed that one signature could destroy her life. Forced into a contract marriage to save her family from ruin, she finds herself trapped in a world ruled by Adrian Volkov—a ruthless billionaire known for his cold logic, absolute control, and a heart no one has ever dared to reach. To him, everything is structure. Everything has rules. And Zara… is no exception. But what was supposed to be a simple agreement quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Because Adrian doesn’t just want obedience. He wants control. Every move Zara makes is watched, every decision measured, every rebellion anticipated. The more she tries to fight him, the deeper she gets pulled into his world—a place where power is everything, trust is nonexistent, and freedom comes with a price she may never afford. Yet beneath Adrian’s cold and calculating exterior lies something darker… something he refuses to show. And the more Zara uncovers the truth behind their marriage, the more she realizes— She was never just a wife. She was chosen. Bound by secrets she doesn’t understand, and tied to a past that refuses to stay buried, Zara must decide— Will she continue to fight the man who owns her life? Or will she become the one thing he never expected… his greatest weakness?
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BETRAYED BY MY FIANCÉ, I MARRIED THE BIG BOSS - undefined novels & stories
Tianah Hart
On the night of her engagement, Gianna Moretti’s world shatters—her fiancé tangled in bed with her best friend, her family ready to cast her aside, her future ripped away. But when she crosses paths with Dante Russo—the ruthless heir to New York’s most powerful fashion empire—one impulsive choice changes everything. In twenty minutes, Gianna goes from betrayed bride to Mrs. Russo. Their marriage is a deal. No love. No betrayal. Just survival. But the deeper Gianna is pulled into Dante’s world of wealth, secrets, and ruthless ambition, the more blurred the lines between revenge and desire become. As her step-sister plots murder, her ex-fiancé claws his way back from ruin, and long-buried family secrets claw their way to the surface, Gianna must decide: will she be a pawn in their game—or the queen who burns their empire to the ground?
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King Of Eldoria: Reborn To Be His - undefined novels & stories
Ayesha
King Ravyn Voss was forced to marry Prince Caelian of Valthorne to secure his throne under an old blood sealed treaty. He hated it. For five years, he treated Caelian like dirt while openly sleeping with Caelian’s stepsister, Princess Liora, and throwing it in the prince’s face. Caelian took the abuse in silence because he genuinely loved the king. Liora, on the other hand, never cared about Ravyn, she only wanted the power and status. She and her family, along with her real lover, eventually betrayed Ravyn and overthrew him. As Ravyn lay dying beside the wounded Caelian, he finally realized how badly he had destroyed the one person who had stayed loyal. Holding the prince in his arms, he whispered his regrets with his last breaths. If he ever got another chance, he swore he would fix everything. "Reborn To Be His."
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The Wolf Star: A Rejected Mates Story - undefined novels & stories
Lyric R
When Archer’s fated mate rejects him and is taken to marry the Lycan king, his world shatters in a single night. Ariadne did not choose freedom; she chose survival. Trapped in a brutal political marriage and carrying a secret that could cost her life, she must endure the claws of a king who sees her as a prize, not a person. Far from pack politics and broken bonds, Peggy, a rebellious royal with more curiosity than caution, is sent on her "Excursion" beyond her kingdom’s borders, carrying a letter meant for a sisterhood of moon-bound priestesses. Her path soon collides with Archer and his companions, Mikael and Eli, drawing them all into a journey that will test loyalty, fate, and the bonds they thought unbreakable. As rogue wolves rise, the stars begin to shift, and old gods stir. When the Wolf Star comes, survival may demand more than love alone. Contains dark romance, violence, horror, and cosmic horror themes.
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The Don's Dangerous Obsession - undefined novels & stories
Kcee
Vittoria Carvelli spent her entire life running from the unknown, hiding in plain sight alongside her paranoid mother under an assumed identity. But a single misstep shatters her normal life when she is captured and dragged before the city’s most terrifying Don, Cassian Marchetti. Cold, dominant, and possessive, Cassian demands absolute submission. He binds her to a marriage contract, intending to use her as a high-value asset to solidify his iron grip on the mafia territory. Locked inside his fortified coastal fortress, Vittoria braces for a monster. Instead, she finds a protector who has a dangerous obsession with her. The sensual tension between them explodes into wicked, intensely carnal encounters behind closed doors. Cassian’s touch claims her completely, awakening a fierce, undeniable hunger that leaves them both breathless. Yet, the true danger lies in the ancient, blood-stained ledger Vittoria uncovers within the estate’s hidden vaults. The stolen records expose the terrifying truth her mother spent decades concealing: They were survivors of the Carvelli Mafia, harboring a deadly secret that could tear the underworld apart. The multi-generational war wasn't started by her family, but by a dark pact that links her directly to Cassian’s lineage. The revelation shatters her world, forcing her to realize her mother’s paranoia wasn’t madness, it was a survival strategy. With the capos plotting a coup and mafia rivals hunting for Vittoria’s blood, Cassian unleashes a merciless offensive to protect his bride. Swept away by his raw dominance and her own explosive desires, Vittoria must surrender to the Don who would gladly slaughter the entire council just to keep her on his throne.
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Sold To The Devil In Armani - undefined novels & stories
Martwrites
Born into a wealthy Mafia family, Elena Bush has always had life easy. However things take a turn when her father's empire is overthrown. They lose their money overnight, and the Bush Family is plunged into many layers of debt. Left with no other option, Thomas Bush is forced to make a dangerous decision, sell his daughter to the devil. Oblivious of what's happening, Elena follows her father to what she believes is a harmless auction party, not realising that she's the commodity. Now in the hands of Carlos Hernandez, the Devil, Elena finds that life isn't just sunshine and rainbows. Will she survive being the devil's property? Or will Elena tame the Devil in Armani?
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