Expectations Versus Reality Quotes Novels & Stories

Sloane "The Black Rose" Volkov is the most efficient cleaner for the New York Syndicate—until she is ordered to eliminate Julian Vane, a high-level fixer who knows too much. But Julian isn't a stranger; he’s the man who saved her life ten years ago before disappearing. When the hit goes wrong, they are forced into a lethal "fake marriage" to stay alive, hiding in plain sight within the very lion’s den that wants them dead. As the line between their ruse and their reality blurs, Sloane must decide if her loyalty belongs to the family that raised her or the man who is teaching her how to feel again. In a world of silver bullets and silk sheets, the only thing more dangerous than their enemies is their desire.

At just 16, Charlene's life takes a drastic turn when her parents abandon her, forcing her to live in the ghetto with her grandmother. Struggling with the chaos of her new reality—bullying, gang-infested schools, and the constant fear of danger—she can’t understand why her parents thought this would be safer. But there’s more to her exile than she realizes. Hidden within her is a power she must learn to control. As dark forces close in, she must keep her abilities secret, navigate the turmoil of her emotions, and uncover the truth about her parents' disappearance. With demons and angels threatening her world, Charlene is faced with an impossible fate: saving her people, protecting herself, and maybe—just maybe—finding true love in the process.

'IT' knows what's scares you... Janice Ross finds herself behind bars for the crimes that she claims she didn't commit. Coincidences were a part of books until they entwined with demonic power and uprooted the lives of young teenagers who face the wrath of wrong choices. Her life took a turn for worse when, even in prison, the evil plagued her dreams. The bizarre circumstances of Janice Ross's encounters intrigued Byron, a true-crime writer. Not believing the strength of the ancient curse, he proceeds to investigate the story and caught up in a series of horrific evidences that turns his life on its axis. Together, Janice and Byron have conjured hauntings that rival reality and uncovers the truth. Will Janice escape her fate or will Byron become another victim of the broken night.

Kiara’s life is turned upside down when she finds out that she’s pregnant and all she remembers is sleeping with a guy she barely knew and waking up all alone. She’s left alone to face the future by raising the babies herself but soon finds out that he’s name is Kael. The most powerful Alpha with the biggest pack around. Not only dealing with the fact of the reality that her babies might also turn out to be wolves but also dark secrets from her past begin to chase after her,her coven will stop at nothing to claim her babies as theirs. Hunted, terrified and chased she realized the one person strong enough to protect her and her babies is Kael and she has to find him.

Born as the daughter of the Skybound Alpha King, Anastasia Zyaire was born to rule, trained with Luna etiquette, duty, and expectations , but not love. Raised by her parents who saw her as a bargaining chip instead of a daughter. At 21, still unmated, she's summoned to a grand family dinner, only to be told she's to marry a stranger from a rival pack in two weeks. She already gave her heart away. But when she runs to the only man who she thought would save her, she walks in on his betrayal. Broken and drunk at the full moon Fiesta, Anastasia finds herself ranting on a balcony, and falling into the arms of a mysterious stranger whose scent she can't even place. The heat, the touch, the mark…everything feels real. Until the next day. Because the stranger is one of two identical twins…cursed heir of the Dragon Rider Pack. And she’s betrothed to the cold one. Now bound by blood, politics, and secrets, Anastasia must choose between obeying her father’s command or chasing the bond that threatens to destroy everything. One wears the crown. The other marked her soul. And her heart was never meant to survive either.

“We are capable of many things, but love isn't one of them - We’re masters of chaos, not love. Monsters don’t feel, they devour, and you are ours to devour,” Just when Hazel thought she had seen the worst of werewolves, she encountered them, the beastly Alpha’s. They were ruthless They where powerful They were heartless, They were the devil, They were also the king of Alpha’s. Hazel, a half-breed wolf, is hopeful that her mating ball will lead to her finding her destined mate. However, fate has other plans. A shocking revelation about her heritage shatters her expectations and leads to her being disowned by her Alpha father and cruelly rejected by her mate. Heartbroken and alone, Hazel is forced to navigate a treacherous world where her mixed blood is a curse rather than a blessing. As she grapples with her newfound identity, Hazel encounters a group of powerful Alpha males who are drawn to her. Determined to protect their newfound mate, these Alphas will stop at nothing to claim her back. A fierce battle for her affection ensues, filled with intense loyalty, betrayal, and violent confrontations. Can Hazel find love and acceptance amidst the chaos, or will her past continue to haunt her?

Margarette Reynes endured years of mistreatment from her husband, following her marriage to the wealthy clan of Montefalco. Her life with her husband was devoid of true love, leaving her feeling lonely and unfulfilled. Justin Montefalco, her husband, showed little concern for his wife as his attention was drawn towards his first love, Regina Hudson, leaving Margarette feeling neglected. Margarette endured a series of hardships, including betrayal and mistreatment. Unfortunately, her life took a dark turn when she was unjustly accused of theft by the Montefalcos. This accusation shattered her marriage to Justin, leading to her expulsion and divorce. "Revenge is what I shall seek. Wait ‘til you all see!" Margarette makes a solemn vow to herself as she exits the Montefalco estate. Margarette defied expectations by refusing alimony in her divorce, and now she returns as a renowned international actress to make a grand entrance at a Montefalco party. As Marga elegantly made her way down the aisle, everyone's attention was immediately captured by her, including Justin and his family. With a grand entrance, Marga is set on making the Montefalcos pay for the hardships they put her through. Now the tables will turn as Margarette Reynes finally returns.

When Elena defies her controlling father to escape an arranged marriage, she lands straight into the hands of another devil—Rowan Blackwood. Her arrogant, cold-hearted college bully is now a powerful CEO… and her new boss. Desperate and out of options, Elena accepts the job, thinking it’s better than marrying a stranger. But Rowan has other plans. With his twisted rules, cruel smirks, and a sharp memory of their shared past—including the slap—he seems determined to make her life hell. What begins as a tormenting work dynamic takes a darker turn when Rowan presents her with a shocking proposition: a contract marriage. For reasons he refuses to share, he needs a wife—fast. And the only one he trusts to play the role? The woman he can’t stand. Elena. Trapped between her family’s expectations and Rowan’s ruthless games, Elena must decide if playing his fake wife is worth the price of her sanity—or maybe even her heart. But in this war of wills, pride, and passion, nothing stays fake for long. A scorching slow-burn romance where the office is war, the contract is a trap, and love is the most dangerous rule of all.

Julianna Schultz found herself entrapped in an organisation at the age of eighteen. She had no idea what she was signing her life to until it was too late to escape. In her new life at the age of twenty-nine, she is sent on a mission to take down a ruthless, billionaire, who was also a known womaniser who is obsessed with chasing his ex-girlfriend all around the world. However, when these two meet, sparks fly and lines blur. Stuck in between deception and reality, they seem to be dancing around fire. Julianna is everything Robert Hoffman wants in a woman. Yet, Robert Hoffman is everything Julianna has been warned to stay away from. Nonetheless, Julianna seems to move from one devil to the next, only this one, Julianna loves to share a bed with.

Isabella always believed in fairytale love– the kind that was selfless, the kind that made vows sacred. When she tied the knot with Martin Lancaster, she believed she had found her true love. But reality shattered her illusions Martin never loved her – It had been a cruel game all along – a bet he made with his friends. Every moment of affection with her was just a lie. He betrayed her with other women. She endured it all; the belittling and loneliness of being married to a man who never valued her—until she couldn't. Just when she was about to break, that was when Adrian Blackwood, a powerful businessman and Martin's greatest rival, decided to give her an escape–he wanted her for himself.