Adoptive Synonym

One face. Two lives. A marriage built on a deadly lie. Grace thought the hardest part of her life was being an orphan—until she discovered she wasn’t one. Found by the wealthy biological family who abandoned her, Grace isn’t greeted with open arms. Instead, she’s greeted with a cold-blooded ultimatum: Become your sister, or watch your adoptive mother rot in a prison cell. To save the only woman who ever loved her, Grace must step into the designer life of her twin, Isabella. That means navigating a world of backstabbing elites and, most dangerously, marrying Sebastian Vane. Sebastian is a man who rules with iron and ice. He doesn't want a partner, he wants a contract. He doesn't want love, he wants a pawn to secure his empire. “No love. No expectations. No children,” he warns. Grace is happy to oblige. After all, she isn't even the woman he thinks he’s marrying. But as the lines between her life and Isabella's begin to blur, Grace realizes that Sebastian is hiding secrets of his own—secrets that link their families in a web of blood and betrayal. Now, trapped in a golden cage with a man who sees everything, Grace has to play the performance of a lifetime. Because if Sebastian finds out she’s an impostor, he won't just break the contract—he’ll break her. She’s living her sister’s life. She’s sleeping in her sister’s bed. But can she survive her sister’s husband?

Anna Marie Marcelo is like any normal college girl who dreamed of a fairytale-like life but ends up accepting the reality that she is a farmers’ daughter and that’s just it. This made her study hard and work harder for the dream she wants to achieve shortly. Together with her friend Margie Rose Domingo, they both face the reality of their boring, normal yet contented life. A sudden change happens to Anna that causes a stir into her normal life. She will find herself wearing gowns, expensive dresses, and high-class pieces of jewelry and dine in the finest food chains and get to meet handsome but arrogant prince charming. Almost like a fairytale story… a Cinderella story, but THIS is not a fairytale story. Cole Lyrus Pilkin is a cold handsome businessman behind his parents’ back who always goes against his decisions. His relationship with his parents is not so well even during his childhood that he starts becoming a rebel to them. His life starts to get messed-up upon meeting the woman who is the heiress of their adoptive grandfather, their so-called cousin who grew up in poverty. With her appearance, all hell breaks loose yet Cole starts getting drawn to her. What will he do? Who will he choose between her and his parents? This is a story you will love, join Anna as she faces the trials of being the so-called heiress surrounded by many handsome princes that are ready to take her fancy just for her inheritance. Will she be able to find true love or not? Will she wait to be saved just like what those fairytale princesses did on all the fairytale books she had read?

Jane’s life took a different turn when she was made to marry a billionaire heir in place of her younger sister, Mia Brookes, who apparently is the family’s favorite. Jane, being an adopted child of the Brookes family, kept wondering why her adoptive parents would pass on an opportunity like this and ask her to marry into the family instead of their own biological child, Mia. “You didn’t want your precious child to get married to a cripple, which is why you shipped me off, right?” Jane said to her mum amidst tears on the evening of the wedding. “You think I would let my only daughter get married to a cripple? There is no way in hell I’m going to let that happen. We need Miller's family if we are going to thrive in this new business, and you seem like the perfect match for the family. Jane, we have served you through all these years since you were abandoned by your biological mother. Now is the time. We need your help. Just marry this boy and let’s get this over with” Mrs. Brookes said unremorseful. She threatened to leave the marriage the next day, but being one of the most prestigious and powerful families in the country, the Millers made that impossible for her. Also, her mother-in-law proposes a contract that includes giving birth to an heir through an IVF procedure, thereby giving her son the reason to live and someone to inherit his father’s empire while she gets whatever she decides. Will she accept this proposal? Will this plan work between Jane and her mother-in-law without Justin himself finding out? Let’s find out in this captivating and intriguing story…………

Years passed after princess Mapula was born, she set on a life's journey a new adventure, moving from her home Boakoena Kingdom in LeSotho to study in Cape Town. She was to discover her powers as the rain queen to harness it to full extent allowing her to transform physically into supreme being as well as connect with the spirit realm. Meanwhile her parents king Lerumo and Queen Mabotle live happily running a prosperous kingdom in which they were loved for their kindness and generosity. Only to find king Lerumo murdered by a contingent of his jealous advisors and aspiring leaders of the opposite factions. He finds his way back as a spirit that only Mapulas gifted daughter could see to seek his revenge as well as to protect his kingdom as it comes under attack. Neighboring the Bakoena were the Batloung, another successful kingdom their crowned prince Thabiso falls in love with Mapula and they are betrothed to later marry and unite their kingdoms with their power and might. While Mapula is in school she befriends a Xhosa girl Kwezilomso daughter of Brian a shady and shrewd businessman. In a cunning move Brian facilitates Mapulas kidnap but he ended up being the one wipes out clean begging for scraps to survive as punishment. Tokelo Mapula's brother falls in love with the princess of Batloung Thabiso's sister. Kwezi falls in love with the adoptive brother of Mapula Lebo, the fun yet temperamental brother. The two wed under drastic circumstances as Brian Kwezi's father was against their union. In their early days they made a friend who become more like a brother to them after eventually helping him save his kingdom, Prince Ntsika of Manzini kingdom in South Africa.

C'est la quatre-vingt-dix-neuvième fois que mon compagnon Alpha a bloqué notre lien mental, j'étais en phase terminale de Dépérissement Spirituel de la Louve. J'ai traîné mon corps brisé jusqu'au Hall du Conseil. Les marches de marbre froid m'ont râpé la plante des pieds, et à chaque pas une douleur déchirante a labouré ma poitrine. « Je viens déposer une demande de quitter la meute. » Le conseiller a examiné ma silhouette pâle et maigre avec un regard compatissant et a demandé doucement : « En êtes-vous certaine, Mademoiselle ? Vous renonceriez à la protection de la meute. » Depuis l'enfance, ma louve a toujours été instable, me rendant fragile. Depuis que mon père a ramené ma sœur adoptive, Lydia, quand j'avais dix ans, mes parents m'ont traitée comme une honte pour la famille. Bien que j'aie été sa compagne marquée pendant des années, Collin ne m'a jamais promise une cérémonie de Luna. Il m'a rarement conduite aux rassemblements de la meute. Par conséquent, presque personne dans la meute n'a su qui j'étais. « Peu importe, » ai-je dit, ma voix calme malgré l'effort. « Je serai morte dans trois jours. »

At an interview, my husband, Julian White, reveals that he has already allocated his assets properly. The host in charge of interviewing him makes a joking remark that he must have left large amounts of money to his son and wife. With a gentle smile on his face, Julian denies it softly. "I only left them enough money to sustain their lives. The rest of the assets are reserved for my adoptive daughter, Rosy, only. "This is a promise between me and her mom. I had promised her that I'd make sure her daughter would lead a lavish and worry-free life at her grave." When I hear Julian's statement, I pause in my actions of preparing a meal for the children. Then, I look up at the television in disbelief. Meanwhile, Julian is prattling on and on about his deceased first love, Vivian Bennett. Some time later, the host speaks up again. "Does your wife know about this?" Julian is left feeling taken aback for a moment. But his smile doesn't change at all. "She won't disagree with my decision. Over the years, she's been nothing but great to Rosy. Heck, she's even better than most caretakers out there." I take off my apron and walk out of the kitchen. Then, I scoop up my son, Jude White, who's in the middle of picking up toys for Rosy, into my arms and return to my room. It's been six long years, and I've finally had enough with this family. Since Julian doesn't intend to give me and Jude anything, then he can find himself another "caretaker".

I am the long-lost true heir of the Kensington family. In just the second month after reconciling with the Kensington family, I solved a technical problem that the Kensington Corp's Military Research Institute had failed to crack for five whole years. Yet, my adoptive brother, Sean Kensington, the fake heir, exchanged my patent bonus worth millions for a 20-percent-off coupon for a cup of latte. I went to my older sister, Sonya, the CEO, but she simply waved her hand dismissively, completely unconcerned. "Enough, Wesley. Sean just did it for your own good. If you're holding onto that much money, what if some organization set their eyes on you? This way, your safety is protected. "Besides, you've only come to the city not long ago. I doubt you've ever had something like a latte before. Take it as a chance to experience it. I'll even give you another ten dollars. You can buy yourself another cup." I looked at the condescension in her eyes, planning to send the recording to our parents. Yet, I saw on their social media that they had just bought a seaside mansion and a luxury car as a celebration gift for Sean's achievements. Then, I glanced at the coupon they had just sent me. [You did help Sean after all. Your father and I bought you a cake as a reward. Go pick it up yourself.] I checked the price. After discount, it was a mere 13 bucks. They had to be kidding me. I directly dialed the number of Kensington Corp's rival company, Jet Group. "I think the exclusive patent for this new missile should be yours. From now on, all my research results will only be shared with Jet Group."

La famille Johnson a connu un drame lors d’un voyage en Europe. Martin a perdu le contrôle de la voiture, causant un terrible accident. L’homme est mort sur le coup. Sa femme, Lisa, a été grièvement blessée et évacuée d’urgence vers l’hôpital le plus proche. Personne ne savait qu’il y avait un enfant en plus dans la voiture puisque le bébé a été expulsé à plusieurs mètres de là. C’est un couple en vacances qui l’a trouvée et l’a ramenée avec eux. Dix-huit ans plus tard, Amélia a retrouvé les traces de sa famille. Mais elle a aussi découvert que personne ne l’attendait. Même sa mère ne voulait pas entendre parler d’elle et préférait sa fille adoptée, Denise. Amélia ne voulait déranger personne. Mais sa mère adoptive lui avait fait promettre d’intégrer sa famille biologique avant sa mort. Elle a donc décidé d’approcher son frère aîné Gérard qui semblait plus chaleureux. Mais cette relation va lui causer bien des problèmes. Elle trouvera aussi son prince charmant avant de retrouver l’amour de sa mère.

Their love was a flame that will set the world on fire! __ Werewolves were never meant to fall in love with vampires, when the moon goddess brings together two sworn enemies from different races as mates, what will become of a love born out of hate? As a wolfless wolf, Seraphina has been maltreated by her adoptive parents and shunned by her pack. However, she catches the attention of an exiled royal vampire, whose family wants hers dead. Eros Morningstar has always been different, born of a curse as a hybrid and a threat to all races. Fate plays a risky game by bringing his beloved, whose life is entwined with his by a prophecy that foretells of both lovers killing each other. Will Seraphina overlook the fate that has been set for them and fall in love with Eros? With a promise to avenge the deaths of his mother and sister, what will Eros do when he learns the truth about Seraphina’s identity and her real parents? In a world where love and hate collide, will love conquer all? __ Excerpt; “Do..do i know you?” Seraphina stuttered, wondering why she couldn't keep her words straight, looking at the night creature that stumbled over her short height. He looked magnificent under the moonlight, so captivating that it was difficult to look away and also to remember that he could kill her in a blink of an eye. Eros smirked, looking at his beloved act like he was a nobody to her.He started to approach her slowly, which made Seraphina back away instantly and that made him angry. “S.. stop. Stay away from me.” She breathed out. Yet, this vampire won't stop chasing after her. Why? Who is he?

Majunga. Un port bercé par le soleil, la poussière… et les secrets. Depuis l’âge de six ans, Noham vit avec une famille pauvre mais aimante qui l’a sauvé alors qu’il était laissé pour mort au bord d’une route. Il n’a aucun souvenir de sa vie d’avant, juste une cicatrice étrange sur l’omoplate et des cauchemars qui le hantent certaines nuits. Des rêves de forêts, de sang… et de hurlements sous la lune. À 12 ans, il fait tout ce qu’il peut pour aider sa mère adoptive, gravement malade, et son père exténué. Un jour, alors qu’il travaille sur le port, un homme l’aborde. Cet étranger ne peut détacher ses yeux de lui. Comme s’il avait retrouvé quelque chose qu’il croyait perdu. Cet homme lui propose de l’aider. D’abord méfiant, Noham finit par accepter, pour sauver sa famille. Ce qu’il ignore, c’est qu’il vient de rouvrir les portes d’un passé effacé… et que son sang appartient à un monde qui dépasse l’imagination. Une prophétie oubliée. Une lignée disparue. Une guerre entre meutes. Noham ne le sait pas encore, mais il est né Alpha.