Bride's Side Beauty

Trapped in a gilded cage, a defiant artist becomes entangled with a ruthless mafia Don. Valentina, a talented artist and stripper struggling to survive in the city's underbelly, witnesses a brutal act that plunges her into a world of danger. Captured by Dante Russo, the enigmatic head of the Russo famiglia, she finds herself a prisoner in his opulent mansion. Haunted by a violent past, Dante is a man shrouded in secrets, ruling with an iron fist and a hidden vulnerability. As tensions rise between rival factions vying for control of the city, an unlikely bond sparks between Valentina and Dante. She uses her art to capture the brutality and fleeting moments of tenderness within his world. But their connection is a dangerous dance. Can they navigate a web of deceit and betrayal, or will the city's dark secrets consume them both?

Books 1 and 2 In a world where it is almost impossible to find a fated mate and hard to reject them, Tamia finds herself in a bind when her husband suddenly finds his fated mate. From the loved and wanted wife, she faded into the shadows of his heart. The heartbreak is intense, yet she can't let go because of the ties that bind them, but she knows only true freedom can bring her peace. So when an opportunity to escape her husband's pack presents itself by virtue of sacrifice, she takes it and does not look back. Fate might have decided to rob her of her joy, her home and her happy ending, but Tamia takes destiny into her hands and decides to create her own fate with the Dark Alpha.

In the heart of Manila, a city full of mystery, Hestia seeks answers. Driven by the painful memory of her parents' untimely death, she is determined to uncover the truth. Every day is a battle as she navigates through the city's chaos not knowing what she might find. Along the way, she crosses paths with Finn, a local detective, the son of her parents secretary. As they dig deeper into the case, danger lurks in every corner, but so does an unexpected romance. Hestia finds herself torn between her quest for the truth and her growing feelings for the only son of her parents killer. As Hestia embarks on her mission to uncover the truth about her parents' sudden death, she had an unexpected one night stand of a hot manly stranger. Little did she know, that he was the man who will breaks her heart into a tiny pieces. As she gets closer to the truth, Hestia faces potential threats from those who want to keep the truth buried. While focused on her mission, Hestia also struggles to balance her growing feelings for Xavier Caldwell, the only son of her parents killer, which adds another layer of complexity to her situation. After a passionate one-night stand with the enigmatic Hestia, he found himself captivated by her. But when he woke up, Hestia was gone, leaving nothing but a note and a memory. Driven by a desire he couldn't quite understand, Xavier embarked on a mission to find Hestia. Meanwhile, Hestia was on her own mission, oblivious to Xavier's relentless search. But as days turned into weeks, Hestia couldn't help but think of Xavier. She remembered his touch, his voice, and the way he looked at her. It was a distraction she couldn't afford, but also one she couldn't ignore.

Tammy, who my husband Steven used to mentor, was in the car crash with me. My liver had ruptured. I was drenched in blood. Steven didn't even flinch. He yanked Tammy out first, and she only had a scratch on her forehead. While I was unconscious, barely hanging on, he was freaking out about her getting a scar. When I came to, completely done, I chucked the divorce papers at his face. He went feral—ripped them up and said I'd only leave him over his dead body. I used to hate when he pulled that line. But now? If that's what it takes, so be it.

Not all coins have just two faces . . . Finian Relish is the casual kind of child who thinks having two sisters and a brother is the bane of his existence. His life changes when he finds a mysterious silver coin on a lone walk home. And when it presumably saves him from the clutches of his usual bullies in school, he starts to suspect the coin is not as ordinary as he thought. But then people close to him start to get hurt and the coin starts to show a third sinister face that follows him into his dreams to haunt him and he finds out not all coins have just two faces . . . The coin keeps reappearing stronger and more powerful in their lives after several failed attempts to dispose of it. Finian realizes having much siblings is an advantage as he must work with his sister and brother to figure out a way to get rid of the diabolic coin for good before it kills them all and spreads it's evil all over.

Sid ZouMing, a pretty, sweet, charming girl who withholds the title of 'Fearsome beauty', changing to a demoness. ZouMi full of intelligent, sharpness, beauty with a tragic past and a single aim REVENGE, from everyone. After a downfall, she took years to comeback like a Queen, ruling the world, her brothers by her side, with unimaginable union and abilities. On the other hand, Gu Huan, a famous actor, musician, and many hidden talents, secretes with in him. Their paths would collide, and it was written thousand years ago, with an element called... Love. What will happen, when these, two pole apart humans, falls in love? 'The journey of life isn't that easy, as it seems.' ----- "You don't deserve to be with me, please leave." "What I deserve or what I not, should not be decided by you. I know, I deserve to be here, and I'm here!" He argued back. "Don't waste your life on me, find a girl that will build future with you. I'm not the one." She requested in a low voice. "If this is what you call, wasting my life, I'm ready to waste it. With you, and only for you." He pulled her in his arms and hugged her. ----- Few month's later, "This is what I get after loving you, with my whole heart?" His eyes turned red. "Listen to me..." She pulled his sleeve, wanting to stop him. "What's there to listen, or talk anymore. I loved you with my whole heart, but you, you used me!" He pulled his hand away from her grip and left. She fainted. ----- Years later, "You may now, kiss your bride." The persist announced. "Finally, you're mine." She said and jumped on him, sealing their lips. ---- -Updates: Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. Discord: qunin_e#2529 Instagram- @Qunin_e

Iseoluwa, a cold hearted guy returned home to avenge the brutal killings of his family that took place sixteen years ago. Staying in a foreign country at such a young age played a huge role in his finding solace in reading various novels on disorders. The scene of his family being brutalized was forever engraved in his memory. The thought alone was heart wrenching. Iseoluwa decided to avenge their deaths. Having gathered extremely smart people, he returned to Nigeria.However, things he didn't plan for took charge. He was framed of murders and the police got into action. The scheme became tougher. Why wouldn't it? What crime case remained the same when Ewawummi was in charge? An uptight lady officer who found pleasure in locking criminals behind the bars.Read as the game fully began. In a manipulative world like this, how far would Ewawummi go with her uptight nature?

season 1 Shangguan Mai, seorang panglima besar yang disegani di medan perang, harus menghadapi kenyataan pahit ketika ayahandanya dituduh membunuh Pangeran Kedelapan, pewaris takhta yang paling dicintai Kaisar. Untuk menyelamatkan kehormatan keluarganya, Shangguan Mai dipaksa menikah dengan Pangeran Xiao Zhi—pangeran yang terkenal bodoh dan lemah. Namun, di balik topeng kebodohan Xiao Zhi, tersembunyi sebuah rahasia kelam yang bisa mengubah nasib kerajaan. Pernikahan ini bukan hanya tentang menebus dosa, tetapi juga membuka jalan bagi Shangguan Mai ke dalam pusaran intrik istana yang penuh pengkhianatan dan tipu daya. Apakah Shangguan Mai akan menemukan cinta dan kebahagiaan dalam hubungan politik ini, ataukah dia akan tenggelam dalam permainan licik yang dapat menghancurkan segalanya? season 2 kegelapan perlahan menyelimuti Kota Dacang. Dalam satu malam yang penuh darah, penduduknya berubah menjadi monster yang dikendalikan oleh racun misterius. Putra Mahkota Zhaoyang diutus untuk menyelamatkan kota itu, ia didampingi oleh Cui Xing, seorang ahli forensik yang cerdas dan berani. Disisi lain, Wu Yan—adik Zhaoyang diutus pergi ke Huanxi untuk menyelidiki asal usul racun iblis. Namun, ternyata dibalik dinding-dinding Istana Huanxi yang dingin, terdapat rahasia lain yang tersembunyi. Shen Ying, putri yang dianggap pembawa sial karena membawa kematian tragis untuk ibundanya, berniat membalaskan dendam atas penghinaan yang ia terima selama ini. Ketika takdir mempertemukan mereka dalam perang melawan musuh yang tak terlihat, rahasia tergelap dua kerajaan mulai terungkap. Tapi di balik setiap misteri, tersembunyi intrik yang jauh lebih mematikan. Dapatkah mereka bertahan dalam permainan kucing dan tikus yang berbahaya, atau akankah mereka tenggelam dalam kebohongan dan pengkhianatan yang tak bisa dihindari? Dalam dunia di mana kepercayaan bisa menjadi bumerang, siapa yang akan bertahan sampai akhir?

An enchanted castle full of secrets, a rite of passage she cannot avoid, an arranged marriage she’ll do anything to get out of. Bexley isn’t like ordinary girls. She’d rather be studying animals than flirting with men. It’s too bad her stepfather insists she pay attention to Garth, a meathead who only wants her to make babies and clean his house. On her twenty-first birthday, like all women in her village, she’s ordered to the castle to meet with the Alpha King. For someone who didn’t even know wolf shifters existed, it’s all a shock, especially when she sees the twisted body of King Canaan. Canaan is used to keeping secrets, so it’s not difficult for him to keep them from Bexley—like the fact that she’s his mate, so she can never leave. But the king has enemies. Not only is the witch that cursed him still out there, when Garth shows up leading a band of villagers who want to kill him, he’ll have to fight against his own people. Unless Bexley can find a way to stop them. It might help if she knew the truth about herself. When she discovers her true identity, nothing in the kingdom will ever be the same. If you enjoy fairy tale retelling with a wolf shifter twist, you’ll love this new series by the author of The Alpha King’s Breeder and The Vampire King’s Feeder.

Camilla walks into my study, and the air shifts. She's a distraction I can't afford, but fuck if I can resist her. Her fingers trace the edge of my desk, her eyes locked onto mine. "What are you doing, Camilla?" I growl, my control already fraying. She's a walking temptation, and she knows it. She smirks, her voice a sultry whisper, already undoing me. "Pushing your buttons, Zeke. Seeing how far I can go before you snap." My control falters. I spin her around, pressing her against the desk. My hands roam over her body, and I can feel her submitting. "You want this?" I ask, my voice a low growl. "You want to see the beast you're unleashing?" *** Camilla Dawson never expected to see the sinfully hot stranger she once hooked up with in a public washroom ever again. But fate—or rather, a father she never knew existed—has other plans. Now, she's bound and delivered as payment for a debt, straight into the hands of none other than Zeke Russell—the ruthless kingpin who always gets what he wants. Zeke built his empire on power and control, and he never takes no for an answer. Business or pleasure, the rules are his. It’s been years, but he’s never forgotten the woman who left him wanting more. Now, with Camilla thrust into his world as a replacement for his promised bride, everything spirals into chaos. She was never supposed to matter. Yet somehow, she’s slipping past his defenses, unearthing secrets he’s buried deep—and igniting a dangerous obsession. And when enemies close in, there’s nothing he won’t do to keep her. After all, what’s one more crime in the name of love?