Optimism

That was it. The last straw. My frustration bubbled over, my vision narrowing on the man who had just ripped my life out from under me. Without thinking, I kicked off one of my heels, snatched it up, and hurled it with all the strength I could muster. It struck the back of his head with a satisfying thud. ***** Kidnapped. Betrayed. Bound by danger... and passion? Caterina De Luca thought her engagement to Alessandro would be her ticket to saving her family, even if it meant enduring a loveless marriage. But when Luca Romano, a cold and calculating mafia boss, crashes her engagement party, everything changes. Ruthless in his vengeance and haunted by his past, Luca claims Caterina as his hostage... intending to use her to dismantle Alessandro's empire. Caterina is determined to win her freedom back, but all that blurs the line between captor and protector even further.

Daniella never expected to be born as the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy CEO. Burdened by the forces arrayed against her, she fights to reclaim her supremacy and legitimate dominance, which she deserves.

“Oh, so now Valerie’s sent you to do her dirty work, huh? How pathetic. She’s got you dancing on a string, and you’re just a mindless puppet eager to please her. Newsflash, Chris, you’re nothing but a doormat for her to wipe her feet on. And I’ve heard you’re treating her like your personal trophy, polishing her ego and feeding her insecurities. How cute! Take my leftovers brother, go ahead. You’re welcome to the trash I’ve discarded. Enjoy being her second-hand man, her Plan B, her consolation prize”. As soon as the words left Chase’s lips, Chris’ face turned beet red with rage. His eyes bulged, and his massive fists clenched into deadly weapons. "Sassy Orphan and the Twin CEOs" is a romantic tale of twin billionaires who couldn't stand each other due to family misunderstandings. Their lives get more complicated with Valerie, a feisty beauty. One twin fathers her child, while the other harbors secret love for her, sparking drama and tension.

Leila, a young Austrian aristocrat and student in Classics, is drawn into a world of conspiracy and danger when her aunt is involved in a suspicious car accident. Leila travels to her aunt’s chalet to take care of her husky, but soon discovers a body in the drawing room. Terrified, she runs out and bumps into Dick, a nosy English banker who becomes entangled in the mystery. When they return to the drawing room, the body has disappeared. Leila takes the husky for a walk and discovers that the body has been moved to a house recently purchased by another branch of her family. She finds a notebook with encrypted entries in the drawing room and uses her linguistic skills to decode them. She discovers the initials, address, and phone number of someone involved in the plot. Leila calls the number and is warned against getting involved. Undeterred, she discovers a bizarre research center where a conference on German mystical past is taking place.She suspects that there is a bizarre cult operating underground. Leila learns about their plan to topple every democracy in Europe. The cult is after an artifact that may be hidden in her aunt’s chalet. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Leila discovers that the aristocratic cult members are pawns in a larger game. They are unknowingly being manipulated to cause disruption in the European banking system using an AI virus.The chaos will cause turmoil in the Euro zone. As Leila and her aunt race against time to stop the virus from being unleashed, they uncover an even more shocking truth: Leila’s own family members are part of the conspiracy. With betrayal and danger at every turn, Leila must use all of her wit to outsmart the cult.

His fingers traced down my side, slow and teasing, until he reached my thigh, he gripped it hard and lifted it higher around his waist, the change in angle had me gasping as I felt the hard nudge of his very hard and well sized shaft. “You’re sensitive,” he murmured, his voice thick with satisfaction. I wanted to give a reply, show him I was still in control but damn it, he moved and he pushed that little monster inside me with deliberate, frustrating slowness and it was like the room tilted. “Oh my…” —------------------- The day Emilia lost everything, she met a mysterious man who she ended up having a passionate night with, but it only left her longing for more. Little did she know, her forced wedding was about to bring them together again. But this time, as brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Torn between duty and desire, Emilia must decide: resist the attraction or give in to her heart's desire.

In the midst of a bustling city, a young and ambitious CEO, Maya, finds herself entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal and love. As the only child of a multi-millionaire, Maya took over her father's cosmetic company, Stanbic Corporation after he fell ill. As Maya navigates the challenges of being a CEO, she faces opposition from Mike, a ruthless businessman known as the "Red Devil" of the cosmetic world. Mike has been trying to acquire Stanbic Corporation for years but Maya's father had always managed to stay one step ahead. With Maya's father out of the picture, Mike sees an opportunity to finally get what he wants. Meanwhile, Maya meets Alexander, the son of the president, in a coffee shop. Despite their instant attraction, Alexander keeps his true identity a secret, preferring to live a humble life but their relationship is put to the test when Mike discovers Alexander's true identity and begins to use it against him. As the story unfolds, Maya's world is turned upside down. She discovers that her father had an illegitimate child, Christi, who has been seeking revenge against Maya and her family. Christi forms an alliance with Mike, and together they hatch a plan to destroy Maya's reputation and take over Stanbic Corporation. As Maya fights to clear her name and protect her company, she must also confront the demons of her past. She reconnects with Maxwell, her ex-finance ,he joins forces with her to uncover the truth behind the sinister plot against her. As the stakes grow higher, Maya finds herself in a desperate fight to save her company, her reputation, and the people she loves. Maya must use all her strength and cunning to outwit her enemies and emerge victorious.

When her family’s fortune crumbles and her father dies, Leya Anderson is left with no choice but to marry the ruthless mafia billionaire, Harrison Blackwood. Scarred by betrayal and unwillingness to trust, Harrison sees Leya as nothing more than a gold digger, just another person waiting to break his heart. But Leya carries a secret that could shatter everything: she’s pregnant with his child. Trapped in a loveless marriage and tormented by the cruelty of the Blackwood family, Leya must protect her unborn baby at all costs. Yet as Harrison drowns in his thirst for revenge she fights for her own freedom. Can two scarred hearts find redemption or will their pasts destroy them both?

Emily Monroe is a hardworking waitress with big dreams but no time to chase them. When she accidentally spills wine on billionaire Liam Westbrook during an exclusive event, she expects to be fired and blacklisted. Instead, Liam proposed a FAKE marriage to Emily, Liam is intrigued by this woman who isn’t awed by his power and wealth . Drawn into a whirlwind romance, Emily must navigate her insecurities while Liam battles his family’s disapproval and rivalry challenges. Can their unexpected love survive the clash of worlds and hidden secrets?

Blurb  Hey, you! What are you still doing here? Get out! I never want to see you again! Everything about you brings me nothing but bad luck! you’re cursed! **** Elena Scofield’s world was shattered by the ultimate betrayal: her husband and best friend’s treachery. Fleeing from heartbreak and ruin, she thought she could start over. But instead, she stumbled into a dangerous game she never saw coming. Bound by a cold, contract marriage to a ruthless billionaire, Elena hides a secret that could destroy them all, that she was once married to their deadliest rival. As the family grows to love and embrace Elena and her son, what will happen when they discover her past connection to their fiercest enemy? Will they trust her, or will love be strong enough to overcome the secrets and rivalries?

She's driven to find the truth when she makes a shocking discovery, on a secret about her parents that as well links with herself. Things doesn't turn out to be how they were, Vanessa Holland mind crave for answers. Answers she can get only from her parents, which leads her into finding the real truth about her past self and her parents as well. Things go a bit south after the revelation, but would she recover from the shocking news, which her parents held in for 18 years from her life?