Desperation Antonym

After being tricked by her ex-fiancé and best friend, Jeanne's life turns upside down. The scam they pulled off leaves her with nothing, as they take all her wealth. In her desperation, a man named Leo Morgan appeared and proposed a contract marriage to Jeanne. "I will help you take back all your property rights. In exchange, I ask only that you enter into a contract marriage with me for three years." Jeanne don't know what exactly Leo's intention was, but she eventually accepted his offer. As time passed, Jeanne never expected that her decision to take Leo's contract marriage would lead her to big problems that linked to her family. It's about a big secret behind the death of her parents and the disappearance of her eldest brother, William Hart. And without realizing it, Jeanne and Leo's fates have been linked long before they ever met. ------------------------------------------------------------ "Oh, Jeanne ... What a pity you are. You think you're in Paradise, but you're actually dance in Hell."

For years, i have been hopelessly in love with my uncle, who has always been a comforting figure in her life. I know it's not right. Trust me, i do. But my love is not a simple, innocent affection—it’s a dark, consuming obsession. My feelings for him have been building up for years. Distance can never be a barrier to my feelings for my uncle. When i got accepted into college in my city, I seized the chance to move in with him, determined to be close to the man I love. Living under his roof, my feelings grew deeper, and my desperation became more dangerous. “He doesn’t see me. Not like I want him to. But damn it, I can’t stop wanting him.” "I’d burn my whole world down if it meant he’d notice me for one second.” There’s just one problem: My uncle is engaged to another woman. “She doesn’t even know him the way I do. How could she be his wife? I’ve known him my whole life." "No one can ever take him away from me. I have always been HIS, and I will surely make him MINE. "MY UNCLE IS MINE"

In the heart of a city ruled by chaos, Armando Romos stands as the ruthless leader of the Demented Devils MC. Known for his fierce loyalty and unyielding power, he thrives in a world where weakness is a sin. But everything changes when a sudden ambush leaves him bleeding in a park, a bullet wound signaling an unexpected turn in his tumultuous life. Maya Connor, a compassionate nurse seeking a moment of peace, stumbles upon Armando's crumpled form. Initially, Armando's pride and fierce independence resist her offer of help; he's a man used to being in control, not relying on anyone. Yet as the blood pools around him, desperation forces him to confront his mortality and the bitter betrayal that led him here. With no choice but to surrender to Maya's care, he discovers that she sees beyond the ink and anger etched on his skin. As she tends to his wounds, a spark ignites between them, bridging the divide between their worlds-a world of violence and a realm of healing. Caught between the violent loyalty of the Demented Devils and a burgeoning passion for the woman who saved him, Armando must face his past and make a choice: embrace the chance for redemption with Maya or be dragged back into the darkness that claims so many.

Anastasia Noire, a top singer whose career crumbled overnight due to a cruel smear, finds herself abandoned by everyone she once trusted. In her desperation, she rescues a dying man and is forced to claim the stranger as her husband to protect herself from even worse accusations. But the world is stunned when the man they scorned as a "pauper" turns out to be Maximilian Kingsley, a mysterious billionaire with a dark secret. Caught in a web of lies and betrayal, Anastasia must decide: can she trust the man she barely knows, or face a world determined to destroy her? Is Maximilian her enemy or her saviour? And will Anastasia defy the fate that seems destined to destroy her?

Ten years ago, werewolf Alpha Salvatore took a risk driven by desperation—he borrowed money from a Lycan, Solomon Romano and put up the pack lands as collateral. Now the debt is due, and Solomon demands Salvatore’s youngest daughter, Lucia as compensation. As an Omega, Lucia knows she is basically useless to her pack, so she might as well agree. She soon has second thoughts, though. Solomon is fearsome, and he’s free to do as he likes with Lucia. Solomon knows his race’s reputation, and he even admits some of it is deserved. But he’d rather kill himself than let his innocent mate’s light go out. It won’t be easy, but he knows, his mate worth it more than anyone else in the world..

Liza, a single mother, fights to make ends meet in the corporate world without family support. The weight of her responsibilities threatens to crush her spirit. Each day, the fear of homelessness and not being able to provide for her children ignites a fire within her. Driven to desperation, Liza enters a hidden realm of debauchery to survive. Fate intertwines her with Jack, a powerful executive. When Jack sees Liza in the club, questions swirl in his mind. He feels an urge to protect her but fears revealing his true identity. Liza and Jack are bound together by a force stronger than the darkest night. Can Liza persevere and find happiness and security amidst the storm within her? Only time will tell.

Adriana made a mistake by trading love for security leaving Rafael behind to marry a man who could give her everything he couldn’t. But five years later, that dream shattered when her husband divorced her leaving her with nothing but a sick daughter and a desperation she never imagined. Stripping was supposed to be a one-time thing. Just enough to survive. But Rafael was watching and decided it was time to step in. He was the highschool sweetheart she abandoned who is now the most dangerous man in the city and when he sees her on that stage, he doesn’t hesitate to step in. She belonged to him before and she will belong to him now. Trapped in his world of power and revenge, Adriana knows she can’t escape. But there’s one secret Rafael doesn’t know… he has a daughter. And if he finds out, she might lose everything she’s been fighting for.

In "Desperate Measures," Reina Jackson finds herself in dire straits after her mother's passing and mounting college debt. Working at a coffee shop only adds to her troubles, as she constantly gets into trouble with customers and coworkers alike. Her only focus is on earning enough money to support her younger brothers, until she receives a shocking diagnosis. With her chances of survival slim, Reina meets Ian Bladell, a wealthy businessman who may be able to help her. Despite her desperation leading her to blackmail him, Ian is drawn to Reina's plight and her bravery in the face of her illness. As the two work together to fulfill each other's needs, they both find something unexpected: love. "Desperate Measures" is a heartwarming tale of two people from opposite worlds coming together to support each other and find happiness in the face of adversity.

CAUTION! DARK ROMANCE! MULTIPLE EROTIC STORIES,BDSM,Tangled desires is a collection of three interconnected stories. Lance An angel like her is off limits from a devil like me. I knew that and her mother also made it clear… So, I walked away, breaking her heart. Five years later, I am back, only to find out that my Angel is deep in the hell I fought to keep her away from. Worse is,my BEST FRIEND owns her. **** Cliff When she stepped her foot into my office in her tight little skirt, I knew one thing — she will be mine, my next toy to play with. I saw the desperation in her eyes and I used it —striking a dirty deal. She accepted it, granting me exclusive rights to own her, to claim her, to ruin her. What I don't expect is to find out that she is my best friend's little Angel. *** Kara I went for an interview but left with a different title, one I was ashamed of. But it was the only way to save my mother's life and I was willing to do anything for her. Everything was bearable until he showed up after five years. Now, he looks at me differently. He wants me but I already belong to someone else. WARNING: PG, The story is not suitable for underage persons.

"Don't you know how to fake a smile anymore? Those irritating little smiles of yours that screamed nothing but desperation? We're making an appearance in front of several high calibre people for goodness sake. You must carry this facade on without any slip, Rosalie.” He said.  My chest pinched, and I looked away, pretending to adjust my bracelet to hide the pain. “I know."  ~                                    ~ “Rosaline...” Ezra murmured. “Why help me to ruin a man you once loved?”   "Why?" I repeated. "Because they took everything from me—the one thing I loved more than life itself. They destroyed my life, my reputation, my happiness, all to serve their own selfish agendas. Him and his mistress. I've been maltreated and betrayed severally, countlessly! But no more. It's my turn to take what I deserve: their pain, their humiliation, their downfall." I paused, my face hardening into an expression of pure, vengeful rage. "And I will make them suffer for it.” *                  *.             * Rosalie’s journey had been a tumultuous one– betrayal and pain. The transactional marriage that she had entered into, hoping one day it would turn around to be a marriage for love, had instead left her heartbroken and betrayed. Her ex- husband’s infidelity, coupled with an unimaginable cruelty that he had subjected her to, had shattered her beyond repair.  Now, fueled by a desire for vengeance, Rosalie had returned to seek revenge on those who had wronged her. Joining forces with her ex-husband's rival, a ruthless business tycoon who harbored his own grudges against her ex-husband, she plotted a scheme that would bring them both justice...and ruin.