Fat Chance Crossword Clue

My mafia husband, Vincent Santoro, was born a monster, incapable of loving anyone. But one day, I discovered he was hiding a ‘forbidden fruit’. A girl from the slums, Claire Murphy. Scarred by life, yet as beautiful as a wildflower growing through concrete. For a man who'd waded through blood his whole life, she was a fatal attraction he never saw coming. He thought he'd covered his tracks. He was wrong. At the Santoro family's annual dinner, I confronted him about Claire, tears streaking down my face. He just lightly frowned, then had his consigliere slide the divorce papers across the table to me. "Isabella. Sign it. The three North Side docks and the shipping lines are yours." I tore the papers to shreds. He just kept raising the offer. He had me thrown into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan. He blew up my family's distillery—the Romano family's legacy. Finally, he took my parents. Tied them in an abandoned warehouse and made one watch as he set the other on fire. "Sign, or watch them burn. Your choice." I begged him on my knees, but a roar of flames consumed the world— The heat seared my skin, the ash of my parents clinging to my face. "No... NO!" When I opened my eyes, I was back. Back on the day I first learned about Claire. This time, no tears, no drama. That night, I called my family in Sicily and set my escape in motion. But the moment I vanished from his world… Vincent Santoro went insane.

“Please give me another chance to fix my mistake. I regret everything I did. Let me back into your life, into Liam’s life.” “You broke up with me and asked me to abort Liam so you could go to London, right? So go and live in the world of wealth you chose over me and Liam.” I screamed at him, but he held my hand, his eyes filled with tears. “Please, Allie,” he begged, but I wasn’t ready to listen. --- Six years ago, Scott broke Allison's heart and walked away—leaving her pregnant and alone. Now, he’s back as a billionaire, determined to win her back. But can Allison trust the man who once shattered her world? With old wounds, dangerous secrets, and powerful enemies standing in their way, Scott must fight not just for her love—but for the family he left behind. Will they get their second chance, or will past mistakes destroy their future?

"Let me go!” I demanded, thrashing in his hold, but he tightened his grip around me. “Stop moving, little wolf,” he said, his voice calm but firm. You are mine, Lena.” “Your body and soul belong to me, and there is nothing you can do about it.” A gasp rips from my throat, but Kyler swallows the sound, his mouth crashing down on mine in a possessive kiss. ****** Lena leon thought she was destined for a life of love and honor as the Luna of the Bloodthorn Pack. But on the night of her mate’s Alpha ascension, Damien publicly humiliates her, branding her a traitor and rejecting their bond; he proposes to another woman. Just when she thinks she has seen it all, Damien delivers the final blow; he sells her off to the most feared Alpha in the werewolf realm. Alpha Kyler of the Silver Fang Pack is ruthless and dominant. And now, he owns her. But Lena refuses to be anyone’s possession. She is determined to carve her part and reclaim the power that was stolen from her. Yet, as dark secrets unravel and an ancient prophecy is revealed, she realizes fate has far greater plans. Kyler may have bought her body, but will he claim her heart? Or will Lena rise from the ashes of her betrayal and become the Luna she was truly destined for…

"I never wanted this with you. Leia forced me into this! If you hadn't lied about a mate bond, did you think I'd have chosen to keep your mark?! Why do you still keep me anyway?! Reject me, Kayden and let me leave!” I yelled out in anger, thrusting my arms forward and flanking him at his side. He winced but still held me tight against him even as I bucked and kicked. His lips curled back in a small smirk as his chest heaved when he lazily dragged his fingers through his hair. "Tell me, Renna. What did you think would happen when you jumped in here? Amari was reckless enough to bring you here, but she isn't dumb enough to not have told you where this was, and what this very lake you stand in, does to lovers." His grin broadened, and he tutted, "Unless, Little Wolf, you were indeed hoping something would happen? Does it excite you to see me in a rut? Did you wish that I would take you right here, right now and affirm my claims and desire for you?" Kayden taunted. †★† Renna, the eldest daughter of the Crimson Moon Pack, endures a life of torment. Exploited by her ruthless stepsister Leia, and betrayed by her former mate Kieran she finds herself tossed in the middle of a century-old feud. Born without a wolf, and a cursed blood, Renna is on the brink of destruction. But everything soon changes when Kayden, the Alpha of the Silver Pack, infiltrates the Crimson Moon Pack as an omega, and she ends up becoming his fated mate. Can their love bring them redemption? or will it be their downfall?

In the shadows of high society, Alpha Nick Sokolov reigns supreme, his wealth and power unmatched. Yet, beneath his polished exterior lies a past riddled with regret. When his failing marriage and old enemies threaten his life, Nick returns to his hometown, only to find himself face-to-face with Jane Mitchell—a woman he once dismissed as plain and unremarkable. As danger looms and secrets unravel, Nick realizes that true beauty lies not in appearances, but in the depths of the heart. Will he embrace the chance to rewrite his story with Jane, or will he be consumed by the mistakes of his past?

After losing her parents, she was sold to the most cruel alpha in Crescent pack. He treated her like she was nothing but when he realized they were mates, everything changed. Hayes was willing to do any to win her back after she ran from him with their child. Not only because of his child but because he was in love with her Will their love conquer the enemies lurking or will they be separated forever?

Alpha Adam Hayes: The 1st mate who rejected her, thinking she was wolfless and not worthy to be the Luna of his pack. King Logan Knight: The 2nd chance who accepted her for who she was but was destined to kill her. Both were begging for her attention, asking for a chance. Who was she going to choose? Someone who was with her the entire time, or someone who went to lengths to fight for her life?

Betrayed by her husband and abandoned by her pack, Eliza Carter vows to rise from the ashes of her shattered life. Once a cherished Alpha’s daughter, she’s now determined to reclaim her pride and make those who wronged her regret it. But fate has other plans. When Eliza severs her bond with the man who broke her, a magnetic Lycan prince steps forward—her fated mate. Bound by destiny yet scarred by betrayal, can Eliza embrace a future of strength, love, and vengeance?

After fleeing a forced marriage, Isabella embarks on an exhilarating and enigmatic journey, one fraught with unforeseen consequences. A peculiar gift from that tumultuous night compels her to question her very existence and to draw upon her inner reserves of strength. Resolute, the young woman seizes control of her destiny, determined to gain a fresh perspective. By an unexpected twist of fate, Isabella finds herself employed as an assistant to a charismatic CEO who is contending with amnesia after a serious accident. As they spend time together, their individual stories become inextricably linked, fostering a connection far deeper than either could have imagined. Set against a backdrop of suspense, burgeoning romance, and heart-stopping action, Isabella and the CEO embark on a voyage of discovery—not only of the secrets shrouding their pasts but also of the transformative power of true love. In this tale of personal growth and ardour, the protagonists face formidable challenges and make pivotal decisions that will indelibly change the course of their lives. Will Isabella claim the freedom she yearns for and forge her own path, or will external forces shape her fate?

On their first anniversary, Della's husband suddenly found his fated mate Flora, and Della found herseff in a bind ever since. She couldn't give up her marriage and her chosen mate, even though Kylian's family ignored and abused her because she was an omega. The heartbreak was intense, but she couldn't let it go until- Kylian asked her to take the blame for Flora, and questioned her in a hush tone: "If it wasn't for the money or Luna's position, why on earth did you choose to stay after I found my fated mate?!" Della's heart was completely broken, and she chose true freedom. She rejected her husband, returned to her home, and resumed her true identity- the Lycan King's most favored daughter! But who can tell her why Kylian satrted to hunt her like a different person after the rejection? Can he make a firm choice between his fated mate and her this time? When they see the other side of the moon goddess' gift, and when Della's fated mate showed up as well, where their destiny will lead them? Read to find out. *** The novel is co-written by Jane E.L. (aka Juliet Swanson) and Miss EA. The novel is copyrighted by Ideaink Six Cats.