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“I’m sorry, Donna… the baby didn’t make it.” Those words shattered her world. Her husband’s betrayal finished the job. Once Luna of Ironclad, Donna is cast aside—rejected, beaten, and sold like cattle. The people who once bowed before her now laughed at her humiliation. Even her closest servants turned against her. “Five years without an heir. She has no value left.” But on the auction block, when all hope was lost, a stranger’s voice cut through the crowd. “One million.” The hall fell silent. His presence makes even Alphas bow their heads. And when his eyes meet hers, Donna felt it— the undeniable pull of a bond she thought was lost forever after being rejected. “She is mine,” he declared. “My mate.” Broken. Betrayed. Branded again by fate. Donna’s story is just about to begin.

500 years ago, mortals were both friends and foes to the Mythics. The Magic Users; Wizards, Fairies, Nymphs, Elves, and Pixies... But there was a line of good and evil drawn within the Mythics, thus, there were the 'Dark Mythics'. Scarlett, an ordinary girl, moves to the remote, lake-embedded town of Pastonville, to live with her uncle. But when she goes to school the next day, Scarlett discovers that there was more to the town than meets the eye. Her classmates...are Vampires. The school principal...is a powerful Wizard. And her closest friends...are 'Half-lings'. Soon, Scarlett acquires changes of her own. This is a story; IN WHICH Scarlett and her friends face Alpha Vampires and leap through a time paradox while saving Scarlett as she discovers that she is the rarest Vampire Half-ling to be born after over half a millennia. Legend says that she holds sacred blood that only the Vampire King can have. And he will stop at nothing to capture her. Scarlett was...The Crimson Bride.

What would you do if three hot men came to your doorstep claiming to be the father of your kids? I would slam the door against their faces. ***** Briar Ashford had everything—an ideal marriage, a loving mate, and a baby on the way. But her world shattered when she discovered her husband’s affair with her closest friend. The betrayal led to the loss of her baby and a burning desire for revenge. In a moment of reckless despair, she had a one-night stand with a stranger before fleeing to start anew. In her new town, the moon goddess grants her a second chance at motherhood, but the blessing comes with unexpected twists. Seven years later, Briar’s past collides with her present when three men show up at her doorstep, claiming to be the fathers of her children. How was this possible? She only had a one night stand with one man. Want to know more? Read and find out.

"Mommy, We brought you a husband, for real this time." Miles and Maya speaks, pulling her hand. She her eyes and follows them outside, prepared to apologize but as soon as she sees him standing on her doorstep, time freezes and she becomes too speechless to say anything. He takes one step forward and smirks. "Five years and your children found me." * Mikayla Anderson loses everything in one single party. Who would have thought that the closest ones are the most venomous? Well, she learnt the hard way. For five years, she lived in exile until one day when the appearance of that man on her doorstep turned everything upside down. The serene world she created came shattering at her feet and suddenly it was time to stand up and stop hiding. Time to be the Villainness for her children and the man that she seems to be falling head over heels for. Oh, she will be a bad woman to keep everything she deserves, and now, the man she wants... She will sacrifice them all!

Emily, once a dreamer from a quaint town, sees her life unravel spectacularly on the eve of her wedding, betrayed by her fiancé and closest friend. Pushed to the brink, her fate takes a stunning turn when she rescues enigmatic billionaire Alex, igniting a whirlwind romance. But as the veneer starts to slip, Emily discovers she's entangled in a calculated family scheme, used as a bargaining chip in Alex's world of elite power games. With her future and that of her unborn child at stake, she escapes to forge a new path overseas. Four years later, transformed into a charismatic influencer, Emily returns, flanked by the supportive model Daniel. As her past catches up, she must navigate through old flames and Alex’s desperate attempts at reconciliation. Emily's tale weaves through the trials of self-discovery and the enduring strength of love, posing the ultimate question: In the dazzle of urban life, can she carve out her destiny and find the love she truly deserves?

Wealthy and charismatic, billionaire magnate Gavin Villanueva has it all-- money, influence, and a forbidden secret. Behind the closed doors of his luxurious penthouse, he engages in a torrid affair with Yumi Estancia, his wife’s best friend. Yumi came from an unfortunate life, and she expressed deep appreciation towards Geli, her closest friend. Geli and her family’s support played a crucial role in enabling Yumi to complete her education. However, as she grew more ambitious in achieving her goals, she met Gavin, never knowing she would be entangled in a forbidden relationship with him. As their passionate connection deepens, they find themselves caught in a whirlwind of deceit, jealousy, and conflicting loyalties. The lines between love and betrayal blur. Whispers of suspicion grow louder, and the truth threatens to unravel. Can Yumi find the strength to confront her desires and face the consequences of her affair? Will she end her relationship with Gavin, or will her friendship with Geli crumble under the weight of betrayal?

Claire thought her life couldn’t get any worse when her boyfriend broke her heart, but a night out with her best friends turned her world upside down. A spiked drink, an unforgettable one-night stand, and an awkward morning-after encounter lead her straight into the arms of Mackenzie Allister—a powerful CEO and the man who now claims she’s destined to be his wife. Mack’s offer seems absurd, but his charm, persistence, and a shocking family rivalry involving her ex-boyfriend, Liam, pull Claire into a whirlwind of passion, deceit, and schemes. Forced into a marriage of convenience, Claire navigates the complications of corporate power plays, bitter betrayals from her closest friends, and a family determined to tear her apart from Mack. As enemies close in, Claire must decide who she can trust and whether she’s willing to risk her heart for a man whose motives may not be entirely pure. Will she succumb to the chaos of revenge and ambition, or can love and loyalty triumph against all odds?

Suffering from the inability to recognize faces, Carl Oswald struggles to navigate the world of high-stakes business and social obligations, unable to recognize even those closest to him. He has it all, looks, wealth, and the position of CEO in his father's prestigious company. But his life is far from perfect. To manage this hidden vulnerability, he hires Mia Miloslava Pankraz, a spirited young woman to be his secretary and help him connect with the world. Mia has spent years applying for a job at Livestrong Company, only to face constant rejection. Her perseverance finally pays off when she receives an unexpected call for an interview, landing a position that is far more complex than she ever imagined, as if that wasn’t enough, an arranged marriage by her grandfather and mother to someone she never expected. How does she navigate these unconventional arrangements? Will she opt for the job and decline the arranged marriage or will she toss aside her dreams to fulfill her grandfather's wish? Read on to find out………

What would you do if your husband is having an affair with a young wealthy woman? *** Many people see Emma's husband as a perfect husband, and even her bosom friend always compliments her husband handsome look for the fact he's young and tall. Emma’s world shatters when she uncovers a strand of hair on Noah's scarf—a small clue that unravels a web of betrayal. As her investigation deepens, Emma discovers Noah's affair with Isabella, a wealthy young woman who is living on her father's wealth, and the complicity of her closest friend, who was keeping all she knew just for wanting a night with Noah. Betrayed on every front, Emma embarks on a daring path to reclaim her life, uncovering financial secrets and exposing her husband's deceit. Emma, who is now deadly for revenge for ruining her cheating husband, catches the attention of Andrew, the son of a powerful billionaire whose father was a rival of the young woman's father, and is now willing to risk everything for her.

"You left these in my rover," he stated, shoving my panties into my hand. "Thought I should return them to you." "Do you want a thank you?" I snapped, quickly tucking the fabric into my pocket before any of my crew could see.*****Theodora Walker never claimed to be perfect. Especially when it came to her love life. The ex-military gunslinger made a name for herself as a galactic freelancer. Handling jobs from hunting down monsters to finding missing girls on her spaceship, Peacemaker, with her closest friends and the best damn crew she could ever want.As the Captain, she never expected to catch feelings for her mechanic, Mads, and tried to overcorrect it by having a one-night stand with a stranger.Now faced with more complications than she can handle she has to find a way to navigate her heart while also navigating the galaxy.The Captain, the Mechanic and the One Night Stand is created by Claire Wilkins, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.