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Ruthless Romance Web Novels & First Love Stories

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A SAGA OF DERANGED LOVE - Romance novels & stories
Mylovelyreaders
My loud, harsh breaths reverberated in the four walls of his cabin. I didn't realize when he locked me up here and pushed me too far from the door, blocking all my ways of escape. "M-Mr. S-Scott, please, what are you doing?" Cold shivers ran down my spine as I watched the man with horror-filled eyes who was advancing towards me with slow, dangerous steps. A sickening smile marred his lips as he silently relished my helplessness while uncuffing his sleeves. My fear skyrocketed. His husky chuckles ensued, churning my stomach as his shameless gaze lingered on my chest, making me quickly bring my arms to the front. "Something that I should have done before, Cupcake." He drawled out, leaving me shocked to the bone. That endearment. Travis? Dive into the dark and dangerous world of Travis Scott, a man who dupes people with his breathtaking charms and kind personality while confining his demons only to unleash them once he captures the angel he's been looking for years.
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When He Became My Shelter: The Billionaire's Vow - Romance novels & stories
D Infinity1
“ I know it's him.” Celeste said to Godric with a trembling breath. The billionaire tapped the edge of the desk rhythmically, his mind going over the many ways to counter his latest rival. *** What if she had unknowingly married a serial killer? What if he's returning to finish up what he started? From a broken marriage to a bloody haunt, with a death sentence hanging over her head, and terminally ill, Celeste returns from captivity, but her home is gone and nothing is left. She rents a car, driving to nowhere, and collides with Mr. Godric Banks. The billionaire has a twisted opinion of women, but for the first time, he came across a woman who asked for death with a tired smile and something broke inside him. She is devastated by life, and he is devastated by her pain. When her ex returns, she knows she wasn't supposed to survive, and the hunt has just begun. Celeste could fight the devil on her own, or take the hand of Godric Banks, another killer with a dangerous secret.
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Entwined With You  - Romance novels & stories
Love Egbejale
They were abandoned with nothing but their names. Joel and Joelle grew up in the same orphanage, two unwanted children who only had each other. He promised he would never leave her. Then one day, he was adopted — and she was left behind. Years later, Joel no longer exists. He is Alessandro Guidotti, a ruthless billionaire CEO who controls empires and trusts no one. Joelle is now Mayari Cruz, a woman who believes she has finally escaped her past — until she catches her boyfriend in bed with her best friend. Humiliated. Betrayed. Burning for revenge. So she makes a reckless decision: She will seduce her boyfriend’s powerful, untouchable boss. But Maya has no idea who she’s really walking into. Because Alessandro recognized her the moment he saw her. He remembers the orphanage. He remembers the promises. He remembers her. And this time, he’s not the boy who was taken away. He’s the man who came back powerful enough to keep her. What begins as revenge turns into obsession. What begins as manipulation turns into desire. And when the truth about their shared past surfaces, Maya must choose; Revenge… Or the only person who never truly forgot her.
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The Billionaire Bargain  - Romance novels & stories
Toby brown
To save her brother from a $200,000 gambling debt to the Montreal underworld, disciplined executive assistant Elizabeth Stone must agree to a high-stakes charade: spending a week in France as the fake lover of her ruthless boss, Henri Gagnon. Known as the "Shark of Montreal," Henri is a titan of industry who hides a protective heart beneath a cold, "obsidian" exterior. ​In the opulent corridors of Lyon, Elizabeth must navigate a world of corporate sabotage and fake romance to help Henri reclaim his father’s lost legacy. As the line between professional duty and "primitive hunger" begins to blur, Elizabeth realizes the greatest risk isn't the debt she owes—it’s the heart she’s about to lose to a man who always gets what he wants. This is a story of sacrifice, self-reliance, and the dangerous price of protection.
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TRAPPED BY A RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE - Romance novels & stories
Angelwrites
“Love can be a dangerous game, especially when the heart is at war with the mind.” Quinn's existence is being shattered when Bryan, a ruthless billionaire, driven by a thirst of revenge unleashes his wrath upon her and her family. Yet behind this brutal exterior of his, hides an unacceptable truth ; his love for her. As Quinn struggles to escape the shadows of her family's past, she must confront the monster Bryan has become—and the darkness within herself. Will their twisted love prevail, or will the secrets of the past tear them apart?
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His Wicked Games series - Romance novels & stories
Ember Casey
A sizzling, modern reimagining of Beauty and the Beast – with a billionaire twist!Lily Frazer would do anything to save her father’s struggling arts center - even take on the infamous billionaire Calder Cunningham.When Lily breaks onto the Cunningham estate, she only wants to find and reason with the arrogant, brooding Calder. Then the worst happens, and she finds herself trapped with him, stranded at his palatial mansion during a terrible storm.As it turns out, Calder is willing to give her the money he promised, but there's a catch: she must win it from him. And the games he has in mind aren't exactly . . . innocent.Can Lily survive his wicked games of cat and mouse?Due to explicit scenes, this steamy romance is rated 18+.His Wicked Games is created by Ember Casey, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
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The Proxy Contract - Romance novels & stories
Diosagray
“Don’t you ever resist me again,” he breathed, his words brushing my skin like fire. One hand held my wrists captive above my head; the other traced the line of my throat, caging me against the wall. I looked up at him. My tormentor, my weakness, and the man I craved like sin itself. --- A fire stole her childhood. A contract stole her freedom. Now, a man dressed in a suit that costs more than her life is about to steal her heart. And possibly destroy what’s left of her soul. Evie remembers nothing before the fire, only the smell of smoke, the sound of screams, and a name she can’t forget. Years later, her life is a cycle of debt, slavery, and forced silence. She works herself to the bone while living in the shadow of her perfect cousin, never realizing she was born into a secret far darker than her life. Until the night she’s traded — like property to repay an old family debt — to a man no one dares to speak about. A man whose reputation bleeds power, cruelty, and blood. But instead of chains, he offers her a deal. Marry him, obey him. And never ask questions. Just business. But every time he touches her, the line between fear and longing blurs. His presence unearths flashes of her past, and memories that burn her alive. Because her husband is not who he seems. And the fire that destroyed her life didn’t happen by accident. As their marriage turns into a war of control and desire, Evie finds herself caught between the man who owns her and the truth that could set her free. But freedom comes with a great price. And love is the priciest thing she's ever had.
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The CEO'S secretary  - Romance novels & stories
Dyana
Elias Rourke was more than a billionaire he was a tempest in a custom-fitted suit. As the CEO of Rourke Enterprises a bachelor, he was known for his icy effectiveness, merciless transactions, and total absence of emotion. Everyone referred to him as “Ice King” when he wasn't around. Up until her. Chloe Hart had worked as his secretary for slightly more than two weeks. Timid, kind-hearted, and excessively courteous, she was the type of woman who kept track of birthdays, tended to plants, and uttered "please" to the coffee maker. Elias hardly paid attention to her,until the morning she entered his office unannounced. “I apologize for the interruption,” she said, her voice shaking, “but you haven’t had anything to eat today.” "It's nearly four." He looked at her, irritated. “That’s none of your business.” “I prepared a sandwich for you.” She places it on his desk and walks away before he has a chance to reply to her. Even with how rude he is to her, she brings him homemade meals everyday and lavender tea after tough meetings. He started to notice little details about her, the way she played with her necklace when anxious, she shows no emotions even when he yells at her. One day, he sees himself approaching her desk not to order her around, but to ask her about her well being. When a scandal almost destroys Elias’s empire. She stays by his side, not out of obligation, but because she trusted him. He looked at her and whispered, “You are the gentleness in my whole existence." "I don't know how to show emotions, but I will learn just for you." Chloe smiled, looking at him and said "Steel is capable of melting, Elias." "Even kings can experience love."
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Marriage of Deceit - Romance novels & stories
Mimi'spen
‘I, Aurora, take you..um…um..What's.. your name, please?” Aurora asked with a trembling voice. Her words struck in her throat as she forgot her soon-to-be Husband's name. She met Rylan's cold, calculated gaze.  Aurora knew she had to think fast and escape this nightmare in disguise of a marriage.   “He is Rylan Blackwood, your husband.” His assistant whispers to her while Rylan keeps silent, without taking his eyes off her.  ……………….. “Witness to a Murder and turned out to be the Bride of the Killer. Aurora is the adopted daughter of the Grey family who knows nothing about her past or even present. Her forced marriage turns deadly as she recalls the face of the murderer, who turned out to be her supposed Husband. Aurora concocts a desperate plan, to escape the marriage not knowing she was betrothed to him at birth. She falls into a deceitful marriage filled with calculations and lies. Rylan Blackwood- her now husband,  the mute grandson and heir to the Blackwood family.  He is known to be weak and a deaf and dumb. A man who can't win his mother and is controlled by her fingertips. Can Aurora find her past self? What if this Marriage of Deceit holds the real key to unlock her forgotten past?
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Te Amo, Mr. CEO - Romance novels & stories
Champi
Te Amo, Mr. CEO is all about love, grievance, hatred, and a dark past. From the title itself, it tells us that everybody can love anyone they want, even if it is the CEO of the most successful company in the world. Love is not impossible for the synchronized hearts of two persons---this story will prove that to you. "Life is hard," was one of the common mottos we are hearing from others. It was hard, especially for a single mother, Ramina Maxine, who wants the best for her daughter. That's why she made the best of it and applied as the secretary of a ruthless CEO of Mattheios Company, Percy Bysshe. As they work together, she would know a lot about his life. Contrary to her belief, she didn't know that he was living a miserable life. She was there on his darkest nights. She was there during his vulnerable times. When he fell for her, a revelation was revealed which rocked their world apart. How were they involved from the past? Would it affect their relationship in the present?
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My Husband's Stepbrother Is My First Love  - Romance novels & stories
Joyce Claire
I married the wrong Blackthorne. Four years ago, I buried my first love and became the wife of billionaire CEO Cassian Blackthorne, believing Kael Blackthorne had abandoned me forever. Then he came back. Kael Blackthorne. My husband's stepbrother. The man I never stopped loving. Every glance brings back the love we tried to bury, and every stolen moment feels like a betrayal. But Cassian has spent his entire life competing with Kael. He won't let his brother take his wife too. Now I'm trapped between the husband who never truly loved me and the man my heart chose first. Then betrayal strikes. A pregnancy changes everything, and a billion-dollar inheritance puts the entire Blackthorne family at war. They say some secrets can destroy a family. Mine could destroy an empire. So how do you stop loving the only man your heart has ever chosen when loving him is the one thing you should never do?
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THE OBSESS BILLIONAIRE - Romance novels & stories
Raw Ra Quinn
In the relentless storm of misfortune, Jessa's world crumbled as her businesses fell like a house of cards, leaving her drowning in a sea of debts. The remnants of her once comfortable life vanished one by one, leaving only an overwhelming sense of financial ruin. Among the mounting troubles, the most pressing was her father's debt to a menacing loan shark. Jessa had to settle it, or risk dire consequences for her beloved Papa. To make matters worse, the family home was on the brink of foreclosure by the relentless claws of the bank. Desperate, she approached the formidable Mr. Guiller Moretti, proposing a dire trade-her internal organs in exchange for her father's life. Yet, Mr. Moretti turned down the grim offer and presented an alternative. A job. A demeaning profession she never thought she would consider. Faced with the choice of endangering her father or sacrificing her own dignity, she opted for the latter. Jessa agreed to become a high-priced escort to secure her father's freedom. Little did she know, this was just the beginning of her tumultuous journey. Fate took an unexpected turn when her first client turned out to be Xyrius Dale Smith, a notorious playboy from the university she attended. Xyrius not only paid off her father's debts but showered her with opulence-expensive dresses, cars, condos, and jewelry. Yet, the exorbitant price for this lavish lifestyle was her exclusivity. He demanded her body to be his and his alone. Was it a heaven-sent salvation? Far from it. Was she lucky? Definitely not. From the moment Xyrius became obsessed with her allure, Jessa's life took a chaotic nosedive into a whirlwind of unexpected passion and turmoil, leaving her to question if this twist of fate was a blessing or a curse.
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owned By His Dark Commands - Romance novels & stories
Abraham Rechi
When Sienna Vance’s world collapses after catching her fiancé cheating, one reckless night with a mysterious stranger seems like the perfect escape. But the stranger is Andrea Voss— ruthless billionaire and the man who just acquired her father’s failing architecture firm. Now Andrea offers her a deal: one year as his personal assistant and companion in exchange for saving her family’s company. What begins as a business arrangement quickly becomes something far more dangerous as Andrea's possessive commands awaken desires Sienna never knew she had. In his penthouse and boardroom, Sienna must navigate the thin line between submission and surrender. But the more she fights him, the more she craves the man who owns her body… and threatens to steal her heart. Warning: This is a dark billionaire romance with intense power dynamics, explicit content, and possessive themes. Reader discretion advised.
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OBSESSED WITH MY HUSBAND’s FRIEND - Romance novels & stories
D.Twister
I would always wonder why life seems to put me in more complicated situations? It all started with my family in debt , I was dying under the huge student loan . Which had only one solution get married to the Billionaire Alexander Kane . In return he saves me. Well fast forward I’m now in a loveless marriage with the billionaire who treats me just like a mere thing. As if that wasn’t enough….fate intervened it all changes when I got a stalker watching my every moves. Only realize it was my first lover back in high school. I escaped him because of his obsessive nature . Now he’s back to claim me when I’m married to the ruthless billionaire .
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Midnight Queen - Romance novels & stories
Alessandra N.
𝐈𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬. It is about a woman finding her courage in this world. Upon finding it she craves to relinquish the feeling of always being on the edge of the cliff while being the one who solely helps her family from crumbling into pieces. She was hired by Alessandro as their Assassin in their mafia, but their hearts start to recognize the sparks igniting turning into the indomitable flames of their desires. Their fates are always not in favor, but can they test fate and vanquish the plague surrounding them. Or are they meant to dwindle and let it destroy them instead of being their salvation? ... “Gattina, I love it when you are in this position, you should do this more often. And the reason next time won't be picking up your black clutch.” She looked up and scowled with amusement dancing in her eyes. Mio Dio. “I bet you do. I look good in a lot of angles sir. But you won't be able to see if I will be performing one.”
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Divorced Mr Billionaire, Now He Wants Me Back - Romance novels & stories
Ruky
"See how wet you are for me? I bet he could never make you feel this good… I’ll make a video and send it to that ex-husband of yours, let him watch how you ride me senseless.” Used and discarded, Elena Carter was nothing more than a contract wife. The moment her billionaire ex secured his inheritance, she was thrown aside and replaced. Years later, she returns as Lyra Royce. Now, her ex-husband’s stepbrother is her fiancée, and together, they have a shared goal: destroy Adrian Black. Caught between two brothers, which man will she ultimately choose?
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The Woman He Broke - Romance novels & stories
AnjSmykynyze
"If you are going to enter my world, be ready to play my game," Mago warned, his eyes gleaming with danger, "If you can't keep up, then you'll have to endure the pain." MAGO CONCEPCION—ruthless, seductive, and incapable of love. He believed emotions were a weakness, and I, ARLENE MEJORADA, believed I could change him. I was the woman who thought I could heal him with my love, drawn in by his dangerous allure that I couldn't resist. I was a willing victim, drawn into his world of power and temptation. I convinced myself that I could handle the pain, that I could survive his cruel, calculating ways. But love doesn't always conquer all. Yet, my determination was unwavering. Soon, I found myself breaking. Piece by piece, he tore through my heart, leaving me shattered and empty, a shadow of the woman I once was. I wanted to save him, but in the end, I was the one who needed saving. This is my story—of how I gave him everything until nothing was left of me. Now I face the choice: do I pick up the pieces and walk away, or keep letting him destroy what’s left of me? My name is ARLENE MEJORADA, and I was willing to endure anything for love. Until I wasn’t.
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SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER - Romance novels & stories
S.A.B
“Fifty Thousand dollars, going once.” The words echo through the room, cold and final, as Bianca realizes her fate is no longer her own. Desperation has led her to a place where lives are reduced to bids, and freedom has a price tag. Just before the gavel can fall, a single voice cuts through the silence, calm, powerful, and undeniable. “Twenty Million.” The room freezes. The highest bid belongs to Stefano De Luca, a man whose wealth is limitless, whose influence is feared, and whose intentions are never questioned. Sold to a man who treats power like a weapon and emotions like weakness, Bianca is forced into a contract that binds her to a world of luxury, control, and dangerous secrets. What begins as a transaction soon becomes a battle of wills, where lines blur between possession and protection, fear and desire. In a world where everything has a price, Bianca must decide whether she is merely something that was bought or the one thing Stefano De Luca never intended to lose. But what if he never intended to set her free at all?
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Love, Scars and Revenge  - Romance novels & stories
Treasure
Nicole was celebrating her 20th birthday at home with her parents and younger brother over a nice dinner when six gang members broke into their house, robbed them of all valuables and the gang leader even raped her and they ended up killing her parents as well. Nicole was completely shattered and the incident of that night gave birth to a monster, a brute, and a merciless vengeful lady... Six years later, Nicole has already traced and killed five of the guys that ruined her life but the ring leader was a hard nut to crack. Even though she has no inkling where the last guy is, she was not willing to give up because the leader himself was the one who raped and ruined her life... The incident that night, gave birth to her hate for birthdays, her heightened sexual urge and kinky preferences, a baby she didn't plan for but most importantly, she became a ruthless monster. But what will Nicole do when her son becomes very fond of his class teacher and he turns out to be the rapist gang leader she has been hunting down for years.
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The Phantom Reaper - Romance novels & stories
Hayley Suard
Tessa, known as Phantom Reaper, is a female assassin, the best of the best in her trade. Phantom Reaper is known for being a cold, calculating, untraceable, unfeeling, and ruthless assassin in the Underworld society of discarded criminals. This novel depicts her in first person narrative as we discover her past and follow her through an unforeseen encounter that changes her life forever in ways she never dreamed were possible. The Phantom Reaper contains violence, murder, and sexually explicit content, so read at your own risk.
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