Edith Thompson Boardwalk Empire Novels & Stories

blurb: “You walked away from our marriage like it meant nothing.” “Because loving you meant losing everything I’d built.” “Then watch me destroy it.” Five years ago, billionaire heir Damien Blackwell made a devastating choice—he abandoned his secret husband, Luca Rivera, to protect his empire and hide his truth. No goodbyes. Just a cold betrayal that shattered them both. Now Damien needs a miracle. To claim his inheritance and take over the family empire, he must prove he’s legally married—and there’s only one man who fits the bill. But Luca is no longer the soft-hearted lover Damien left behind. He’s re-emerged as Lucas Vale, a ruthless tech mogul with a new name, a bulletproof reputation, and a heart hardened by betrayal. When Luca agrees to play the part of Damien’s doting husband—for a price—their fake reunion ignites a wildfire of buried passion, unresolved rage, and secrets that could destroy them both. Because one of them is hiding a secret that changes everything—and someone in Damien’s circle wants Luca gone... permanently. Love. Lies. Legacy. Will their second chance save them—or finish what heartbreak started?

Five years ago, Lily Evans gave everything to Ashton Kingston…the ruthless and untouchable CEO she had secretly loved for years. One night. That’s all she had with him. And by morning, she was fired. He didn’t even look at her as he threw her out of his company and out of his life. His engagement to a wealthy heiress was already set, and Lily was nothing more than an inconvenience. He knew how much she loved him, and that was precisely why he wanted her gone. Broken and discarded, Lily vanished. Now, she’s back…stronger, wealthier, and untouchable. No longer the timid assistant he once dismissed, she’s built an empire of her own and is guarding a secret that could shake Ashton’s world…her son. A son Ashton knows nothing about. When their paths cross again, Ashton’s engagement is over, his empire is crumbling, and the woman he once pushed away is now the only one he can’t live without. But Lily has no intention of forgiving him. Yet Ashton isn’t used to losing…especially when he realizes that the son she’s protecting might just be his.

She thought she was the hunter. She didn’t realize she was already the prey. ​For years, billionaire Benjamin Williams was the forbidden fantasy Jane could never have. As her older brother’s best friend, he was a distant shadow watching over her. But when her brother relocates to Berlin and leaves Jane in his care, the boundaries vanish. ​Moving into Benjamin's mansion feels like a dream come true. Armed with unrequited longing, Jane plays a calculated game of seduction, confident she can handle the fire she’s trying to light. ​But the moment the front door locks, the rules change. ​Benjamin wasn't resisting her temptation—he was waiting for it. The protective boundaries he maintained weren't built to keep her out; they were built to keep her in. ​When a ruthless corporate merger forces a dangerous fiancée into the house and puts a literal target on Jane's back, the game turns lethal. Trapped under his roof amidst an empire war, Jane discovers her playful pursuit has become a suffocating obsession. And Benjamin will have to choose between his empire, his fiancée, and their dark obsession.

Lies Before Vows is a gripping billionaire romance about duty, deception, and the unexpected power of love. Damon Caldwell, heir to a vast empire, must marry by year’s end or lose everything. Cold and logical, Damon fabricates a relationship with his grounded, no-nonsense secretary, Sienna Blake, just to escape his family’s matchmaking pressure. Sienna, burdened by family debt, reluctantly agrees—only to find herself thrust into the spotlight as the “secret Cinderella.” As the charade deepens through galas, vacations, and public appearances, real emotions begin to surface. Sienna glimpses Damon’s hidden depth and vulnerability, while Damon falls for her quiet strength and resilience. But their growing bond is tested by a vindictive ex-fiancée, media scandals, and a betrayal from within Damon’s company that costs Sienna her job. When faced with choosing love or legacy, Damon shocks the world by walking away from his empire to win back the woman he truly loves. Together, they rebuild from scratch, creating a company—and a life—based on truth, respect, and love. In the end, it’s not power or wealth that defines Damon’s success, but the woman by his side and the life they chose—together, on their own terms.

Desire Almonte, the sole heiress of the illustrious Almonte Empire, finds herself ensnared in a treacherous game orchestrated by her grandfather's adopted son, Chase Almonte. Following the death of her beloved grandfather, Desire is thrust into the demanding role of CEO, leaving behind her promising career as a surgeon. However, Chase, driven by greed and ambition, relentlessly sabotages her efforts to uphold her grandfather's legacy, resorting to deceit and even attempted murder to eliminate her from the equation. Just when it seems that Chase's schemes might succeed, Desire is unexpectedly rescued by Kevin Villafuerte, a charismatic billionaire and CEO of a rapidly expanding tech company. With his support, Desire begins to reclaim her power and navigate the treacherous waters of corporate warfare. As she transforms from a vulnerable heiress into a formidable force, she returns to confront Chase, fueled by a burning desire for justice and revenge. In a high-stakes battle of wits and wills, Desire must outmaneuver Chase's cunning plots while uncovering the dark secrets of her family's past. As alliances shift and betrayals unfold, she learns that the true strength of the Almonte legacy lies not just in wealth, but in resilience and determination. With Kevin by her side, Desire is ready to reclaim her birthright and ensure that the Almonte Empire not only survives but thrives—no matter what the cost is.

Aliyah Haven was only 17 when her struggling family made the difficult decision to give her away to Pedro Perez, a cold and calculating billionaire heir. This transaction was disguised as a marriage, but it was filled with underlying motives. In exchange for money and a better future, her family sacrificed her innocence. Pedro was in need of a male heir to secure his dying father's empire, something his barren wife could not provide. Aliyah became the perfect pawn in his plan. After giving birth to a son, Andre, she was cast aside — her baby taken, her life shattered. Left to rot while Pedro returned to his wife, she swore revenge. Ten years later, Aliyah returns as a new woman — refined, brilliant, and wealthy in her own right. She’s no longer the naive girl who was bought. She's here to burn the empire Pedro built — from his business to his heart. What Pedro doesn't know is that the woman he’s falling for is the same girl he once destroyed. And when the truth explodes, everything he built starts to crumble — from media scandals to corporate collapse, to a vicious divorce from his manipulative wife. But love, twisted and torn as it may be, isn't done with them yet.

Arabella has been trained all her life on her to be a dutiful wife, her family's crumbling business empire, Arabella is coerced into a loveless marriage with billionaire Asher Blackwood, who sees her as a weak and insignificant pawn, he despises her due to her weak nature. Asher struggles in accepting Arabella, as he wants someone else than Arabella. Arabella is also drawn to Arlo, who cares for her more than Asher and sees her as human rather than a pawn. But slowly Asher and Arabella fall for each other but it seems too late, as Asher has bitten more than Arabella can handle and Arabella would stop at nothing to make him pay as he had underestimated the power of a pawn. Arabella's life has been defined by her family's crumbling business empire and the pressure to be a perfect wife. But when she's coerced into marrying Asher Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire who despises her "weak" nature, she feels trapped and alone. Asher's heart belongs to someone else, and Arabella is drawn to Arlo, who treats her with kindness and respect unlike Asher who always wants to manipulate her. What happens when a dutiful daughter is forced into a loveless marriage with a billionaire who sees her as a pawn, not a partner? Can a loveless marriage turn into a love that lasts?

Elara Duval lives two lives. By day, she’s the invisible stepdaughter in a family that dismisses her. By night, she’s ShadowByte, the most elusive hacker in the digital underworld. Anonymous. Untouchable. Safe. Or so she thinks. Damon Cross rules his empire with an iron fist. The billionaire CEO of CrossTech is brilliant, arrogant, and mercilessly calculated. His empire thrives on power, but when a cyberattack threatens everything he’s built, he sets his sights on the one ghost who could save him: ShadowByte. When their paths collide, sparks turn to fire. Their battle of wills is as dangerous as it is magnetic. He sees her as a puzzle he must control. She sees him as the kind of man she swore to never bow to. But when a public scandal forces them into a contract marriage, the thin line between hate and desire begins to blur. What happens when the man who never loses falls for the woman who refuses to be owned? And when Elara’s secret identity risks exposure, will the truth destroy them, or set them free? Crossed Lines is a contemporary romance full of drama, badgirl energy, hidden identity tension, and hate-to-love chemistry, where girl power collides with the arrogance of a billionaire CEO, and the stakes are nothing less than love, loyalty, and freedom.

Elijah Dawson had everything—a billion-dollar empire, a name that commanded respect, and the kind of life others could only dream of. By 20, he’d conquered the business world, turning his love for cars into an empire. But there’s one thing he can’t own: Eloise Hart, his late brother’s wife, and the woman who’s haunted him for years. Eloise is chaos in human form. Tattooed, reckless, and unapologetic, she lives her life with zero regrets. The world sees her as a disaster waiting to happen, a woman who drags Elijah’s name into scandal every chance she gets. But what they don’t know is that she’s the one woman he’s never been able to let go. Elijah knows he should stay away, that every time he’s near her, he risks losing everything—his reputation, his empire, and the respect he has to his late brother. He swore he’d never cross that line, but how long can he resist when Eloise is the one thing he’s always wanted but could never have? Because for Eloise, she could fuck every man on the planet, but not him. Not her brother-in-law.

Huang Wei the illegitimate daughter of the Huang empire found herself in a fix where she has to choose between having a normal life and marrying the cold CEO of the Wangs, Wang Bolin, one of the most popular families in the country...Trying to drink off her problems in a bar, she falls in love with Chen Ling at first sight which unknown to her is the bodyguard of the CEO she is supposed to marry. Will she give up her love or will she pursue her desires against all odds?!!!