Ian Mcewan Atonement

When Layla Beth returns from London for her sister’s wedding, she expects chaos—just not this kind. Her sister Yuri met Xavier Russell only six months ago, and now, on the wedding day, Yuri vanishes—leaving Xavier abandoned at the altar and their families in scandal. To protect their reputation, Layla’s mother forces her into Yuri’s place. In one night, Layla goes from the guest to the bride. Now married to her sister’s fiancé, Layla is trapped in a storm of secrets, betrayal, and forbidden desire. Xavier is cold, controlled, impossible to read—but the spark between them burns too hot to ignore. And as Layla falls deeper into Xavier’s dangerous world, she begins to wonder: did Yuri really run away… or was this twisted fate always meant for her?

Nova Pearl Laurent a 21 year old woman, an underground fighter who was released from juvenile prison 3 years ago, her life changes drastically when she's called back to the country by her mother who had long abandoned her. She is faced by the truth that her twin sister Reverie Rye Laurent had been in a car accident and is now in coma. Her mother orders her to take Reverie's place as the wife of Aeros Ian Valencia. The Valencia family once saved the Laurent corporation from going bankrupt, the heir of Valencia family Aeros was forced to marry Reverie. He bears seething hatred towards Reverie and treats her as she was nonexistent to him. Nova who is now pretending to be Reverie his wife wants to revenge her beloved sister who suffered by the hands of this cruel man. But fate has unexpected plans for her, the cold and ruthless Aeros starts to fall for her. She must play her part well and when it's time for her to leave she must end the play, but what happens when she develops strange feelings for the man who is her sister's husband? "It was supposed to be an act, I'm a mere illusion of her, his substitute wife, I'm forbidden from having such feelings towards him"

Jasmine Davis, the daughter of the Beta of the Moonlit Waters Pack. At 19, Jasmine discovers that her fated mate is Alpha Parker Mason of the Lunar Shadow Pack, a powerful and intimidating figure. Defiant and unwilling to be controlled, Jasmine rejects the mate bond, challenging the expectations of her pack and sparking intense conflict with Parker, who is determined to claim her. As Jasmine navigates her independence, she faces threats from her ex-boyfriend Kyan, a hunter leader allied with the mysterious Rogue King, who seeks Jasmine for unknown reasons. Amid pack politics, betrayals, and rogue attacks, Jasmine forms bonds with new friends like Peyton, Parker's twin sister, and confronts her traumatic past. The story explores themes of autonomy, fated love, power struggles, and redemption, as Jasmine balances her desire for freedom with the pull of destiny and the dangers threatening her pack.

Valerie was the love of Brian’s life but she saw his devotion as manipulation and despise him. After the tragic loss of her mother, Valerie felt she had nothing left to live for and vanished without a trace. Her step-sister, Jane, reveled in her disappearance. Seizing the opportunity, she wove a web of lies - accusing Brian of murdering Valerie. She whispered poison into his parents' ears, claiming they had been lovers before he turned violent. To her delight, they believed her over their own son. Now, Jane had one demand: marriage. To silence her and "protect" their family's reputation, Brian’s parents forced him to agree. But behind his cold obedience burned a deadly resolve - he would kill her before their honeymoon ever began. On the wedding day, Jane stood at the registry in her lavish gown, triumphant. Brian was ready to leave the house with his family, his heart steeled for vengeance. Then, a stranger appeared. A woman no one expected, with a pair of twins in her arms. Secrets will unravel. Blood will spill. And before the night ends, someone will die. Will Brian get his revenge… or will the lies destroy him first?

WARNING: RATED 18+| NO RAPE!!! Excerpt; "Was I a good girl?" she hiccupped, her bare skin flushed and glowed as she rolled across the sheets like she owned the bed—and him. Six weeks without his touch had scraped her raw. She was slowly losing touch of her sanity. "You did good, Penguin," Alanis said, his voice low and rough as he reached for his tie. And just like that, the spell cracked. He was leaving...again. It wasn't fair, she had to remain in the shadows, while her perfect half-sister was rubbing his chest in public. Poppy slammed the door shut, while she arranged her robe, her eyes wet and wild. "Can you… stay… just one more night?" He hesitated. And she saw it, the guilt and pull. "You know how this—" Something made him stop mid-sentence. His gaze dropped. One sharp breath, and he was staring at her peaked nipple like it was a commandment. "Please?" she breathed, arching toward him. With a low growl, he tossed her back on the bed because he had been starved, and he was ready to devour his Penguin. ... Poppy never had a chance to be the golden girl. Not with a cruel stepmother, and a father who forgot she even existed. Penelope was given everything that belonged to Poppy. Now Penny's prize? A diamond ring—a wedding to Alanis Caelum, Velmora's most powerful billionaire. Cold, brilliant, and devastatingly magnetic. To everyone but Poppy. Because before he became Penny’s perfect fiancé, he belonged to Poppy—in the dark, in secret, in sin. He knows her body like a weapon. He calls her Penguin with a growl that makes her knees buckle. And when he’s inside her, he forgets who he's supposed to love. She had him wrapped so tight, he forgot the world.

Primrose Lavine, a talented actress, had always sworn off commitment and reveled in one-night adventures. But her resolve crumbled when she fell head over heels for Ian Letran which became her first ever love. However, her world shattered when she uncovered a devastating secret of her lover. No longer content to be ‘the pursued’, she resolved to become the seductress instead. Her plan: to ensnare, driving Ian to the brink of obsession. Primrose was ready to take center stage in a bold, dramatic twist of her own making. However, a perfectly planned revenge was ruined when Primrose's high school friend Miguel was involved in a crime.

Ernesta, the daughter of a wealthy family, had lived like an orphan for over a decade after being separated from her parents as a young child. At sixteen, she was finally found and brought home. Ernesta believed her life was starting anew, that she would finally be surrounded by her family's love. But she had no idea what awaited her: her brother's judgmental gaze, her father's disdain, and her mother's feigned affection. This was because someone had completely usurped her place in the family. Her foster sister, Kiera, though unrelated by blood to the Merediths, had been raised in luxury and had become a true lady. Ernesta, the real daughter raised in a less fortunate environment, wasn't considered noble enough, elegant enough, and was treated like an outsider. On the night of Ernesta's 20th birthday, also the night her engagement to Ryder was announced, he coldly stated, “The only one I've ever loved is Kiera.” Why hadn't he said it sooner? Why did he have to say it today, in front of so many guests, making her look like a fool? To make matters worse, her father, mother, and brother all turned their backs on her to protect the deceitful Kiera. Ernesta turned and walked away. This time, she was determined to let go of the family love she had always craved. She wanted to prove to the Merediths and Ryder that her life would be even better without them. But a serious car accident nearly claimed Ernesta's life. When she awoke, a mechanical voice echoed in her ears, “Ding! Congratulations, master, on successfully installing the Life-Altering System. Your brain is severely damaged, and your body is in a vegetative state. If you want a chance to wake up, you need to complete the mission assigned by the Life-Altering System.”

"You are more than enough for me, Mia Cara. I wish you would know how much." She was running from one devil but fell straight into the arms of another. Miabella Dennison thought marrying Matteo Valdrighi was her way out. He was rich, charming, and just enough to piss off her toxic family. But then his older brother walked in, Rafael Valdrighi, and became the only man who ever looked at her like she was more than just a doll to be moved around. Rafael wasn’t supposed to care, but she also wasn’t supposed to fall. Now, she’s trapped between two brothers, one who owns her life, and the other who’s starting to own her heart. And when the cat is let out the bag, Miabella will have to decide: Is love worth breaking every rule for?

She was erased. Now she’s back—with a new face, a new name, and a plan to burn everything down. Five years ago, Katherina Vance had it all: a powerful family legacy, a child on the way, and a future with the man she loved. Then one rainy night shattered everything. Betrayed by her fiancé and sister, left for dead in a staged accident, and robbed of her child, Katherina vanished. Now, reborn as Scarlet Wilde, she returns as her ex’s assistant—unrecognizable, untraceable, and merciless. Every smile hides a weapon. Every touch is a trap. She’ll take back everything. She’ll destroy the sister who stole her life. And the man who broke her heart? He’s next. But vengeance has a price—and so does desire.

Audrey was the ambitious, beautiful, and kind-hearted heiress of the Lancaster family, who once chose love over wealth when she gave up her inheritance to marry Theodore Rodriguez, the CEO who lost everything after a tragic accident that left him crippled. Despite her parents' disapproval, Audrey dedicated herself to Theodore, pouring her energy into rebuilding a happy and beautiful life with him, ultimately naming him the CEO of the company she solely founded. However, on their third marriage anniversary, Theodore shocked and betrayed Audrey by demanding for a divorce after admitting to an affair with Audrey's best friend, Emily, who was also pregnant with his child. Heartbroken, betrayed, and replaced despite her sacrifices, Audrey embarked on a journey of revenge. She was determined to take back the company, including everything they stole from her, before bringing them down! Yet, amidst the turmoil, she caught the interest of her ex-husband's rival—the powerful and influential billionaire CEO—Ian Ross, who offered to become her ally and, at the same time, sought to break down the emotional barriers Audrey had built around herself after her previous marriage.