Desperation Antonym

Serena Alcaraz lives a life of survival working as a waitress, struggling to pay bills, and taking care of her sick mother. She has no time for love, especially not for arrogant, rich men who think the world revolves around them. Enter Damian Cruz, the cold and ruthless billionaire feared in the business world. To stop his family from pressuring him into marriage, he needs a woman who won’t fall for him, someone he can control. When his path crosses with Serena, he sees the perfect candidate. Damian offers her a deal, pretend to be his girlfriend, live in his luxurious world, and in return, he’ll give her enough money to save her mother. Serena knows it’s dangerous to get involved with a man like him, but desperation leaves her no choice. What begins as a cold arrangement slowly turns into something neither of them expected. The poor waitress who wanted nothing from him suddenly becomes the only woman Damian can’t let go of. But in a world full of power, lies, and family expectations, will their fake relationship survive when real feelings start to blur the line between love and the deal?

Being rejected by her mate and first love, leaves Emily devastated and shattered. But not for too long. *** Emily Starling is a headstrong young woman born to the Alpha and Luna of moonlight pack. She loved her family and pack so much that when she got to know her pack was suffering financially. She was eager to help. In desperation to save her pack from poverty, she accepted an offer to become the Luna of a lycan Alpha, who was in search of a Luna for his pack. Zane Sloan, is a 28 years old Alpha of a lycan pack. He is known for his charms, success and Ruthlessness. After witnessing the death of his mate, left him bitter and angry. He lost his will to live. What kept him going was his love for his family and pack. Zane didn’t want a second chance mate. But he wanted a Luna. Someone to keep the pack together. Someone strong and of Alpha blood... That was why he chose Emily Starling. Daughter of Alpha Ethan Starling. What happens when Emily turns out to be his second chance mate? Will he reject her? Will Emily accept him? Read on to find out

On her unconscious bed, her husband gave the order to abort her child. Their child. Driven by lust and desperation for power, Killian Powell framed Rose Webster just to divorce her and marry her twin. At what price? To easily buy his way into her family's corporation. Rose had the evidence to expose her husband's true face to the world and tear him down. But of what use was it when her vicious parents threatened to stop the treatment of her sick daughter if she dared release the evidence? Like always, they cared more about what they stood to gain from a traitor who stabbed their daughter—a man they once despised when he was nothing. As much as Rose couldn't trade the life of her daughter, she couldn't bear the internet stigma and mockery. Not to mention her job as a detective was suspended as if she were some criminal. The whole world seemed to close in on Rose until redemption came in the form of a dangerous offer. When solving a risky murder case was the only way to get back at her ex-husband and also keep her child safe, how far would she go to ruin her ex?

Cassandra Ashford is a dedicated nurse with a quiet life and a burning hatred for the mafia—especially after they took the life of her undercover agent father. But everything changes the day she unknowingly saves a critically wounded stranger... only to discover he's no ordinary man. He’s Adriano Moretti—the ruthless and dangerously magnetic Don of the most feared mafia family in the country. Worse? He insists she’s destined to be his wife. Already engaged and building her dream life, Cassandra tries to run from Adriano’s dark pull. But betrayal hits hard when her fiancé shatters her trust, and her mother’s sudden, life-threatening illness threatens to crush her entirely. Left with no choice and buried in desperation, Cassandra signs a one-year contract marriage with the man she swore to hate. The Don. The danger. The devil in disguise. But nothing could prepare her for the twisted world she’s about to enter—a world where power rules, passion burns, and one wrong move could cost her everything. Including her heart. Will she survive the game of blood and seduction, or will the shadows of the mafia consume her completely?

In the clutches of an unyielding arranged marriage, Journee's life takes a treacherous turn as she ventures into the unknown. Leaving behind all she holds dear, she embarks on a journey to wed the enigmatic Montgomery Lewis, a privileged heir with secrets untold. Amidst the overwhelming chaos, Journee seeks solace by a secluded waterfall, unaware of the ancient forces that lie dormant there. In a moment of desperation, she unknowingly summons Ma'oz, the King of Demons and the Master of Death. Drawn to her unique aura and the irresistible pull between their souls, Ma'oz bestows upon her three coveted wishes. Yet, as each encounter binds them tighter, Journee finds herself ensnared in a perilous web. Ma'oz's abyssal eyes haunt her, captivating and chilling her to the core. Their connection, a mystery woven by the hands of fate and the whispers of destiny, ignites questions of true love, enslavement, and an eternal bond. As the stakes rise, their choices become fraught with consequence. The price they must pay, unbeknownst to either of them, looms larger than they could ever imagine. Will they succumb to the intoxicating allure of their connection? Or will they resist the entanglement that binds their very souls, braving the untold sacrifices that lie ahead?

I died beneath the Ferris wheel where Henry Cadden and Sophie Lloyd had their secret affair. Two lives were lost that day, mine and my unborn child's, but they all said it was my fate, and I deserved it. Sophie had orchestrated everything. She convinced Henry to cut our child from my body and give it to her, then stole my phone to frame me for infidelity. She also asked him not to look for me. Later, he found out the truth. The lifeless body he discovered was mine, and the child he had removed from my womb for Sophie was our own. My remains weren't even complete. He told himself it was for the best, that the child had done a good deed and would be blessed for it. But deep down, guilt consumed him. Still, in the end, he decided to marry Sophie. As my soul faded and seemed to be slipping away for good, he exposed Sophie's evil deeds at their wedding. In a final act of desperation, he dragged her and jumped down the building. She died instantly on the spot, but he didn't and went into a coma for life.

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.

Amelia is a young woman who has always struggled to make ends meet. She works a minimum-wage job and lives in a small apartment with her parents. One day, Amelia father is diagnosed with cancer. The medical bills quickly pile up, and Amelia's family is forced to declare bankruptcy. In desperation, Amelia turns to her wealthy boss, Mr. Smith, for help. Mr. Smith agrees to help Amelia's family, but only if Amelia agrees to marry his Son, Bryan. Amelia is reluctant at first, but she knows that she has no other choice. Amelia and Bryan marry, and Amelia quickly realizes that she has made a mistake. Bryan is a spoiled and demanding man, and he makes Amelia life a living hell. AMELIA tries to make the best of the situation, but she is miserable. One day, Ameliameets a man named Dae. DAE is kind and compassionate, and he makes Amelia feel alive again. Amelia falls in love with , but he knows that he can never be with him. She is married to Bryan, and she is bound by duty. Amelia is torn between her love for Dae and her duty to Bryan . She knows that she must make a choice, but she doesn't know what to do.

A King is looking for his long-lost queen in the beautiful, magical world of Alloria. In desperation, he strikes a deal with a grey wizard with mysterious intentions, and upon his word, his beloved will return to him. How or when she will return is uncertain. A cheerful and feisty manager in the fashion industry gets her life thrown upside down when she finds herself in a strange new world – and things get even stranger when she stumbles across a group of dressed-up knights –all of them saying they know her by a different name. Now a king of this strange land is out there to win her heart, while a sinister force wants her dead – much like storybooks of old. *** "Love endures everything...Without love...how can one truly live?" "Love did not build my career. It did not get me through taxes...it did not get me my college degree...it did not keep my relationship with my boyfriend...love does not accomplish much where I come from..." "Or perhaps, where you come from, there is too little love, it explains why you are generally so miserable all the time..."

Alpha Hunter calmed down and softened his attitude with a low, charismatic, and luscious voice: “Let’s sign a contract... If you refuse, then wear the handcuffs forever…” Cassandra ‘Cassy’ Clark lived in a village that had been at war with the Black Haw Pack for centuries. Her mother, a Gamma soldier, died because of it, but Cassy grew up with the love of her father and older brother, who protected and cared for her her whole life. Things went complicated when Cassy was betrayed by the man she fell in love with on the night of the Choosing when Alpha Carter chose another woman instead of her. But her world went upside down when she met her destined mate, Alpha Hunter, the most evil guy that Cassy met in her entire life. In desperation of Alpha Hunter to have an heir, he forcibly took Cassy away from her family and brought her to his territory. Things got crazier after Alpha Hunter was deceived by a witch that was sent by his half-brother who wanted to kick him off the throne. Will Cassy save her mate? Or will she run away from the man who treated her like a slave?