Best John Le Carre

Anuri returns from prison broken; a victim of betrayal, a victim of injustice. Trust was nearly obliterated from her memory. But she must move on, no matter how hard her heart was frozen. Then, Jerome comes along and threatens to upset the walls she had built to protect herself. How does she cope with the alien feelings that assail her?

Francis Armitage grew up in an ordinary family. He falls in love with the daughter of a conglomerate family and marries her. His life seems to be perfect and is envied by others, but his life is not easy due to maltreatment from his in-laws.

Sophia's an orphan world is turned upside down when her uncle's gambling debts force her into a marriage with the arrogant and wealthy Italian billionaire Alexander who is required to get married according to his grandfather’s will before he can fully inherit the family fortune. Leaving behind her boyfriend Liam, Sophia finds herself in a loveless and suffocating relationship with a man who sees her as nothing more than a contract. As Sophia struggles to adapt to her new life, she longs for the love her parents shared and feels more alone than ever before. Just when she thinks things can't get any worse, she discovers that Liam is engaged to someone else, and her heart is shattered. But as Sophia spends more time with Alexander, their relationship begins to change. Despite their rocky start, they begin to see each other in a new light, and Sophia starts to wonder if there's more to Alexander than meets the eye. However, secrets from his past threaten to tear them apart, and Sophia must decide if their love is worth fighting for. Will Sophia and Alexander ever find love or will their pasts and the contract between them continue to keep them apart?

Lana Wilcott was in the fight of her life—a fight for her future as a werewolf. For as long as she could remember, she had been taught that finding a mate before her 22nd birthday was the most important thing she could do. However, as that fateful day approached, Lana was left alone and labeled an unfortunate. The label was a heavy burden, and Lana was determined to prove it wrong. She threw herself into her training, determined to become the strongest and most skilled werewolf she could be. But it seemed like nothing could break the chains of being unfortunate. That was, until one fateful night when Lana was out for a run in the forest. Something caught her eye—something unexpected, something that could change her life forever. What had Lana stumbled upon? Will it be the answer to her prayers, or will it lead to even more heartache? One thing is for sure Lana's future as a werewolf hangs in the balance.

Meet Calliope Montague, a strikingly beautiful bohemian artist with a nasty but well-hidden past. When Calliope's father who has strictly forbidden her from pursuing her passion for art, signs a contract with a long lost friend that binds her in marriage to a mysterious billionaire, Calliope must decide what path to take—surrender or rebellion. As Calliope struggles to find healing from the hurts and bitterness of her past, she realises that she is fast falling in love with a man she is supposed to hate. Will Calliope conquer her fears and embrace love in its sacrificial fullness, or is the price too steep?

Avila and Stephon are siblings determined to take over their father's successful business empire. However, their rivalry becomes a war that leads to unethical decisions and puts the company's success and reputation at risk. With potential business competitors and threats from unknown assailants, the business takes a bad turn, Stephon dies and eventually, everything falls apart. In the midst of all this, Avila finds herself in a desperate situation, blaming Louis for the death of Stephon and being forced to rebuild her life from scratch. She becomes a stripper at a club and a personal assistant to Natasha, the stunning CEO of a beauty empire who has a secret that opens Avila to some things. When she meets Idris, a steamy romance ignites, leading to a dangerous game of betrayal and cover-ups. Avila is torn between loyalty, love, and uncovering the truth about the people she's involved with. With her loyalty tested and her life on the line, Avila must navigate a world of sex trafficking, embezzlement, and revenge to protect herself and the ones she loves. Will she be able to outsmart her enemies and come out on top, or will she fall victim to the ruthless game being played around her?

Mon père est furieux et m'enferme dans la maison de feu, là où sont punis des criminels loups-garous, parce que la fille de l'amour d'enfance de mon père a été accidentellement brûlée. Le Bêta de la meute, mon père, me regarde avec un profond dégoût inscrit sur le visage : « Je n'ai pas une fille aussi cruelle. Tu resteras ici pour réfléchir à ce que tu as fait. » Je le supplie de me pardonner, à voix haute, j'admets ma faute, je le supplie de me laisser sortir. Tout ce que je reçois en retour, c'est son ordre implacable. « À moins qu'elle ne soit morte, personne ne doit la libérer. » La maison de feu se dresse, isolée, à la lisière du territoire. Peu importe combien je crie à l'aide, personne ne m'entend. Il ordonne à l'intendante de programmer la pièce de sorte qu'elle projette des flammes toutes les deux heures. Les brûlures sont atroces, ma régénération de louve-garou ne suffit qu'à me maintenir en vie entre deux sessions. Dix jours plus tard, il se souvient enfin qu'il a une fille et décide de me libérer. Mais ce qu'il ignore, c'est que je suis déjà morte dans cette maison de feu, je ne me réveillerai plus jamais.

L'amour de jeunesse de mon mari Théo, Éléna, est tombée enceinte en même temps que moi. Afin de protéger l'honneur d'Éléna, il déclare l'enfant d'Éléna en tant que sien. Ainsi, l'enfant que je porte, dont il est le père, devient illégitime. Quand je lui mets ça en face, il dit, « Éléna n'a pas encore de compagnon. Si le Conseil des Loups découvre qu'elle est enceinte sans être mariée, elle serait banie de la meute de la Rose Noire ! Je dois l'aider ! » Plus tard, quand Théo accompagne Éléna à l'étranger pour son accouchement, ses parents me forcent à avorter. Quand il revient, je suis portée disparue.

Evelyn "Evie" Moretti never wanted to be part of the mafia world. The daughter of a disgraced underboss, she’s spent her life dreaming of freedom—a life far away from the violence and betrayal that destroyed her family. But when her father’s debts to the powerful Romano crime family spiral out of control, Evie is forced to pay the price: an arranged marriage to Don Alessandro "Alessio" Romano, the ruthless and enigmatic head of the Romano family. Alessio is as cold as he is handsome, a man shrouded in darkness and driven by a thirst for revenge. From the moment Evie meets him, it’s clear that their marriage is no love story. It’s a transaction, a way to settle a debt and secure power. But as Evie is thrust into Alessio’s world of luxury, danger, and deceit, she begins to realize that there’s more to their union than meets the eye. Alessio harbours a deep hatred for her family, and his cruelty toward her is both calculated and personal. As Evie struggles to survive in her new life, she uncovers shocking secrets about her family’s past—and Alessio’s true motives for marrying her. Betrayed at every turn, she must navigate a treacherous web of lies, power struggles, and forbidden desires. But the more she learns, the more she questions who she can trust—and whether she can resist the dangerous pull of the man who holds her captive in every way. Bound by Blood and Betrayal is a dark, emotional mafia romance filled with twists, tension, and a love that burns as fiercely as it destroys. Can Evie find a way to escape Alessio’s grip, or will she lose herself in the shadows of his world?

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