Controlling Chapter

“I’d give up my whole kingdom to be with you. I want to be your Prince Charming.” Aria has a big heart but bigger problems. Her whole life is a mess thanks to her controlling stepmother. But when she’s knocked over- literally- by the hottest man she’s ever had the pleasure of tangling up her body with, everything changes. Henry Prescott, second-string rugby player for the Paradisa Royals, is funny, sweet, charming, and oh-so-sexy. He’s got a rock hard body and tackles her in bed as fiercely as he tackled her in the park. Knowing nothing about rugby, but absolutely intoxicated by his accent, she finds herself falling for him. There’s only one problem: Henry Prescott doesn’t exist. The man she thinks she loves is actually Prince Henry, second in line for the throne of the nation of Paradisa. He’s the man who Aria’s entire department has to impress for trade relations. And that makes Aria’s stepmother’s plans even more dangerous. He’s the man who could destroy her world or make all her dreams come true. He lied about being a prince… did he also lie about being in love? NYT Bestseller Krista Lakes brings you this brand new sweet-and-sexy royal romance. This standalone novel will have you cheering for an American princess’s happily ever after.

The story of Allison is a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and resilience. Allison's life takes an unexpected turn when her sister, Evelyn, runs away a few days before her wedding with her long-time boyfriend. She is forced to marry Adrian Russet Adrian Russette, a powerful and successful billionaire known for achieving everything he sets his mind to. He is also known for his controlling and arrogant behaviour instead of her sister to save her father’s business which was on the brink of bankruptcy. Allison initially refuses to marry Adrian, a man she knows nothing about and has only heard rumours about him, but she soon finds she has no choice but to marry him. However, Adrian is a man who doesn't believe in love and thinks every lady is a gold-digger but has an on-and-off relationship with his long-time girlfriend Zoey. Nonetheless, Adrian marries Allison due to the pressure from his family to settle down. Allison is unhappy with the arrangement, disliking Adrian's arrogance and cavalier attitude towards women. Adrian mistreats Allison and doesn't respect her. After a difficult time, she finds comfort in the company of Delvin, Adrian's estranged stepbrother and the family's black sheep. Will Allison find peace in her marriage? Will Allison have to pick between brothers? Will Allison and Adrian's marriage survive these secrets, and will Adrian commit to their relationship?

Elena Brooklyn dreamed of a simple life: marrying an ordinary man and living happily ever after. But fate had other plans. After a whirlwind encounter with Alex Baron, the enigmatic billionaire playboy, her quiet dreams were shattered forever. She only agreed to marry him because of his son, one of her beloved students, who begged her to become his stepmother—and because the boy’s fragile health left her no room to refuse. Now, carrying Alex’s twins, Elena finds herself tangled in a web of love and betrayal. Just when she starts to believe in their future, Alex’s ex-wife—the woman who vanished from his life seven years ago—returns, determined to reclaim her place in his heart. Caught between loyalty and doubt, Alex makes a devastating choice, one that leaves Elena heartbroken and questioning everything. Two years later, a shocking revelation shakes Alex’s world. “Boss! Madam is in Australia—with your twins!” Can Alex win back the woman he let slip away? Or will Elena finally close the chapter on the man who couldn’t see the truth when it mattered most?  

Vera thought she had it all. The fancy life, a loving husband, a place she could proudly call home. But it turned into a nightmare when her husband’s HER returned. She came to her breaking point after her darling husband, Anthony publicly humiliated her, threatening to jail her for confronting his mistress disguised as his business partner. Done with her husband’s excesses, she opted for divorce but Anthony taking advantage of her poor status, threatened her to stay for his benefits. Except that life opened an astounding chapter for Vera when she discovered she’s the lost daughter of the richest family in metropolis. Not only did she become the youngest of the five most powerful men in the city, they doted and swore protection to her. Now wielding so much power, Vera becomes the only link for Anthony to win the billion dollar deal with the Hudson’s which he had longed for. With tables turned, guess who knelt before Vera begging? But what makes this drama more interesting is that decisions don’t solely rest on Vera’s shoulders but Anthony has to confront her overprotective brothers who swore to ruin him for hurting their sister.

Abandoned on a cold, stormy night at just 6 years old, Sudan Flair learned the harshest lesson of all that love cannot be trusted. The memory of his mother’s face disappearing into the darkness haunts him, shaping him into a man who keeps his heart locked away. Years later, as he begins college, Sudan is assigned a roommate, Zach Musk, whose warmth and kindness begin to thaw the ice around his heart. Their bond deepens, a quiet undercurrent of something more forming between them. Sudan fights it, terrified of losing control, until one day Zach’s stepmother comes to visit campus and Sudan’s world tilts on its axis. The woman is now called Mary Musk, Sudan’s mother. The mother who abandoned him, now living in comfort with a new family, her perfect life built on his pain. As old wounds reopen, Sudan’s desire for revenge burns hotter than ever. When Zach invites him to a family vacation, Sudan sees the perfect opportunity to destroy the family that replaced him but what begins as a calculated plan spirals out of control as Sudan’s feelings for Zach grows. When Bask Musk, Zach’s powerful and controlling father, learns who Sudan truly is, everything erupts. Secrets will be revealed, love will be tested and Sudan will have to decide whether to destroy the family that hurt him or risk losing the only person he has ever truly loved.

Dr. Mira Lane was never meant to return to the world of wolves. After surviving the night her pack was slaughtered, she buried her past and her pain, becoming one of the best trauma surgeons in the human world. She doesn’t shift. She doesn’t trust. And she definitely doesn’t believe in mates. Until the night he is brought into her ER. Alpha Grey Maddox. He was bleeding, unconscious, and radiating the same wild power she’s tried to forget. He’s the leader of the very pack that once betrayed hers. And fate just marked him as her mate. Saving him means more than stitching wounds. It means exposing her secrets. Reawakening the wolf she swore she’d never be again. And stepping back into a world where power is everything… and love can kill. Grey is dangerous, controlling, and loyal to a war she wants no part in. But the bond between them burns hotter each day and when enemies begin hunting Mira for reasons she doesn’t understand, Grey may be the only one who can protect her. But he wants more than her trust. He wants her submission. Her loyalty. Her heart. And Mira must decide: will she run from the mate who could break her or fight for the only love that ever felt real?

"My daughter needs heart surgery," Riley whispered, clutching four-year-old Lily to her chest. "I'll do anything." Brett Graham's steel-gray eyes never left hers. "Anything?" "Yes." "Then you'll be mine. Completely. For six months." Riley Plia is homeless with a dying daughter when ruthless billionaire Brett Graham offers her a deal: pose as his girlfriend for six months and earn $500,000 for her child's heart surgery. She thinks she's found salvation. Instead, she finds herself trapped in a contract written in cruelty. Brett treats her like property—controlling her meals, her words, even when she can see her daughter. He humiliates her at galas, dismisses her tears, and uses her desperation as a weapon. But beneath his ice-cold exterior lies a man terrified of abandonment, testing her loyalty through suffering because everyone he's ever loved has left him. As Riley endures his torment to save Lily, she discovers an inner strength that refuses to break. And Brett finds himself addicted to the one woman who won't shatter under his worst behavior. In a world where love is the ultimate luxury, can two damaged souls heal each other's wounds—or will Brett's need for control destroy the only real thing he's ever found? When the contract ends, will she stay... or will she finally run?

"if you knew you were in love with my sister,"I asked quietly, "why did you sleep with me then?". The room froze at the question ,Rhea turned to him sharply."You slept with her?".She asked in a disgusting tone. Damien ran a hand through his hair." I am so sorry,I could not control myself,the mate bond was too overwhelming" he said So cheap of him to blame the bond.Rhea inhaled deeply and then looked at me coldly."He has apologized,” she said. "Just accept it" . Accept it like that would change anything. I looked at all of them,my parents,the Alpha,the Luna,my mate,my twin and it dawn on me that I have lost my home and there was no place for me here. Not as a daughter,not as a sister and definitely not as a mate. On her graduation day in the Gifted academy, Raven met her mate Damien Wood,the heir to the Woodcroft pack and they were intimate but the next morning Damien disappeared without a word. What felt like a beginning of a new chapter became a one night stand to Raven , Damien left her just like that but unlike Damien,she knew who he was and where exactly to find him.

Nineteen-year-old Hannah Jones has always been the unwanted daughter—overlooked, undervalued, and sacrificed for her family's sake. When her father's company faces bankruptcy, she's forced to marry billionaire Elijah Martinez in place of her spoiled younger sister, Janet. Framed by her own family as a jealous schemer, Hannah endures cold indifference from Elijah and cruelty from his family. Broken and alone, she finally escapes, leaving the country, her toxic family, and her loveless marriage behind. Seven years later, Hannah returns as a successful writer and designer with twin children and a fortune of her own. She's ready to divorce Elijah and close that painful chapter forever. But Elijah, who spent years searching for her after uncovering the truth, refuses to let her go. He's determined to win the heart of the woman he once ignored even if she no longer needs him. "You're still my wife, Hannah. You're not going anywhere." "Your wife? I have more money than your entire family now, Elijah. I don't need you or your name anymore."

Louise Gael had everything figured out. She was building a life she actually wanted, with Elsa, the woman she loved, and a business they built from the ground up. They were partners in every way, and nothing else mattered. Until her father’s company crashed, and just like that, everything Louise worked for got tangled in his mess. The only way out? A marriage she never wanted, to a man she never asked for, Tristan Pierre. Betrayed by the woman she loves and Thrown into the cold, calculating world of the powerful Pierre family, Louise has to survive in a house full of secrets, lies, and manipulation. Tristan is distant, quiet, and broken in his own way. His family, especially Clara and Olivia Pierre, are cruel, controlling, and used to getting exactly what they want. Now Louise is living a life that doesn’t feel like hers. She’s married to a stranger, hiding a part of herself just to stay alive in a world that would eat her alive if they knew the truth. And the deeper she gets into the Pierre family’s games, the more she realizes nothing is what it seems. Tristan isn’t just some pawn, and Louise, who used to know exactly who she was, is starting to change in ways she never expected. This isn’t just a love story, it’s about survival, sacrifice, betrayal, and finding out who you really are when everything you believed in falls apart.