Barely Synonym

Seraphina Smith lived for the spotlight, a prima ballerina bathed in its every glow. But when a powerful sponsor fixates on her, that light morphs into a cage. Desperate, she flees, tumbling from her world of grace into the brutal, shadowed realm of Hugo Volkov, a ruthless underground boxer. He's an unexpected refuge, a dangerous calm in the storm she barely survived. Yet, as their forbidden connection deepens, Seraphina discovers her escape was just the beginning. The man she ran from is merely a ghost compared to the true threat, and Hugo Volkov isn't just her unlikely protector—he's the very reason her life is about to shatter all over again.

Marriage is a union of heart, but is it the case when it comes to a compromise? Jemima Wilson never imagined walking down the aisle with a man she barely knew, not just any man, the man in question is her boss. After she was betrayed by the two people she loved the most, her mother arranged her marriage with the CEO of Greyson corporation, Khalid Greyson. She braces for a loveless marriage with her boss but Khalid gave her a supportive husband, and a man who would sacrifice anything for her. So Jemima must decide: Lock her heart or give Khalid the chance to be the only man who can truly claim her. And with danger lurking around her for being the CEO's wife, will she survive?

[MATURE CONTENT: RATED 18+] They say there is a great risk in falling for your best friend. If only Eunae knew what laid ahead of her, she probably would not have pursued the love that was bound to wreck her. Marrying her long-time best friend barely lasted. It ended in a bat of an eye, perhaps just as fast as his infidelity ruined her life. But the world was despicable, mayhap just as much as fate was. Because just right after she recollected the shattered pieces of her broken heart, she suddenly found him on his knees begging to get her back. After all the ruckus and the unbearable pain he caused, could she still give him a second chance?

A disgraced princess. A broken alpha. And a scream that changes the course of their lives. Thea is supposed to be the King’s heir. Her special markings mean she is going to fulfill a prophecy… except it never happens. Instead, Thea’s father prepares to use her virginity as a bartering tool for a deal with another pack. When a rogue attacks, leaving Thea broken and bruised, she is sure this is the end until an alpha with a broken past appears. Secrets are uncovered. A love with barely enough time to bloom is threatened. Fate has thrown them together, but will a deranged Alpha’s quest for power destroy their chance of happiness? "I couldn’t save Lyra, but I am sure as hell going to save whoever that is.”

Elara lived in fear as a forgotten omega. Her life shattered when Alpha Justin, her fated mate, formally rejected her and left her for dead in a lonely, boring world. But fortunately for Elara, betrayal only gave way for a rare, ancient power within her. Barely alive, Elara was found by Alpha Fenris Stone, the dark, powerful leader of the Shadowood Pack. Under his watchful eye, her wounds healed, and a threatening power tied to the Moon Goddess exploded. Elara is reborn, transforming into the prophesied Queen Luna.  Now, she must return to confront the Alpha who wronged her, reclaim her destiny, and embrace the fierce love of the warrior who saw her true strength.

How far is she willing to go to get her twin back in her life? London couldn't answer this question if her life depended on it. The limits to what she's willing to do for her twin doesn't exist. Pretending to be her sister for a dinner party? No big deal. That is, until she finds herself in the very complicated position of playing fiancee to a man she barely knows but is quickly falling for. She knows that when this ends, her heart is going to be left in pieces and yet,she's holding unto every second with a man that she has no right to. A man that doesn't know she exist.

For as long as Asher Marlowe could remember, he was taught to hate and blame the Garcias for the death of his mother who he barely remembers. That didn't stop Silas Marlowe from grooming his son to be the perfect tool of revenge. As a bodyguard, Asher could infiltrate even the untouchables. When he takes a job with the Garcia's his objective is one, to ruin their lives. But that changed pretty quick when he meets the spoiled heiress, Isabella Garcia. She is everything he hates but for some reason he can't help but crave her to a point of insanity. And instead of meaning her harm, Asher will fight to protect her from everything and everyone.

"Marry me!." The words were out of my mouth even before I realized it. And that was how it started for Jazmine, who could barely make ends meet for herself and her siblings who their parents had abandoned and Ferdinand, the heir to J and J Consortium. That would only get his company when he gets married to the right candidate. Both, under the influence of the contract marraige, ate the forbidden fruit and fell in love, but it could only last for so long with their last threatening to destroy what they were building. Jazmine was stuck between choosing love or leaving it for the rich and the strong hearted. Ferdinand is stuck between going back to being a playboy or to stay faithful to the woman his wife really was

Eighteen years old Lu Xinya had barely just placed her life on track. Young Lord of the Hacker Alliance. Heir to Lu Corporations. And Student with two majors. So what is this about marrying Mu Feng? Hey why don't you ask for my permission first? Everyone says the Smith family doesn't treat her well but who knows "Xin'er, your dad and I are preparing to go abroad, come with us?" "No need" "Your husband bought the limited edition bag for you". "Return it." An exciting tale of a young girl who slowly discovers that all around her were buried secrets each more intriguing than the next.

"Fine!" I acquiescently cave in. "He better keeps his eyes off of you, or I'll poke his eyeballs out of its socket!" I grumbled exasperatedly. She just shook her head again in disbelief. It seems like it's becoming her habit soon. After a few minutes, he came back, and he barely glances to her side which made me happy. That guy is not stupid after all. I know, I am very possessive, but I'm just protecting what's mine. Whatever is mine, is mine alone, and sharing is not on my vocabulary. Deceitful Lies, Betrayal, Revenge, all in the name of Love. Will they both find their happy-ever-after?