It's A Paradise And It's A Warzone

The tale of a widow's harrowing journey through grief and peril into the cold remnants of a dead world. Damon Sharpe had in part found victory, he believed, in his battle to unearth a truth obscured by time. By autumn, he was dead, leaving to his wife Anne a house of unfulfilled wishes, remnants, and the key to the enigma of his obsession, the Mourner’s Cradle. A journey through grief and peril delivers Anne Sharpe from her home in St. Charles to the faraway skeletons of a long-dead civilization where she will find the desperate answers she seeks…or die trying. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Blurb: Anna Lancaster was never meant to wear the crown, or the gown. Born as the illegitimate daughter, the family's shame. She grew up hidden in the shadows, while her half sister Lauren shone as the priced Lancaster jewel, adored, protected, celebrated, destined to marry William Fairchild, the enigmatic heir to a billion dollar empire. However on the night of her fairytale wedding, the unthinkable happens. Before she could walk down the aisle, Lauren Lancaster takes her own life. Her priceless gown drenched in blood, her secrets stitched into every crimson stain. To bury the scandal and save their empire, the Lancasters forced Anna into the same bloodied dress… and into Lauren's place as William Fairchild's bride. A marriage that was never meant to be hers to a man that despises her very existence. Inside the gilded walls of the Fairchild mansion. Anna uncovers a world of obsession, betrayal and whispered lies. And she realizes that in this house of secrets, brides don't live happily ever after… they die… Do you desire to uncover the dark, twisted truths that haunt the Fairchild's walls? Step inside the Fairchild mansion if you dare…

Destruction of their marriage in exchange for the life of his beloved husband. Will the wife's sacrifice be worth it? Is he worthy to fight for? Is he capable to save his wife? Their marriage? Let's get to know Andrei and Eliana Buenaventura.

"You are my wife in paper only, no one should find out..." They were both victims of circumstances, he was a victim of arranged marriage and for her father, she would do anything in this world. She had only one option, the only chance. What will her father say? What will happen if she fails?

"How did you do it Odette?" he asked again. Her lips parted as her heart pounded against her breast. What—" she gasped, her voice trembling. “What—?” He moved closer until there wasn't room between them. The warmth of his body pressed against hers, the scent of him—fogged in her mind. Then his mouth came down, his lips beside her ear, his breath on her skin searing. "Just how did you end my brother's life, Odette?”he breathed. Eighteen-year-old Odette Davenport was married to Salvatore Moretti, heir to a powerful empire. Five years later, Salvatore is murdered, and as his widow, Odette is the last person to see him alive. Nico Moretti, Salvatore's brother, returns home determined to uncover the truth. But as his investigation unfolds, Odette wrestles with guilt and a forbidden desire ignited by his presence. Every glance hides a secret, and every kiss could be their last. This is a dark, suspenseful tale of love, loyalty, and deception delves deep into the Moretti family's dark underbelly.

Marilyn married a rich man for revenge. But she didn’t expect to fall into bed with his son. Victor Fontaine is cold, ruthless, and twice her age. He destroyed her family—and now he’s her husband. The marriage was never about love. It was never about his last name. It was about getting close enough to ruin him. Everything was going perfectly… Until Cody showed up. Victor’s estranged son is dark, reckless, sharp-tongued, and dangerous in all the wrong ways. With tattoos, secrets, and eyes that see straight through her designer fabrics, he’s everything she should avoid. But when he kisses her like he hates her and touches her like he owns her, her perfect plan begins to fall apart. Because Cody doesn’t want revenge. He wants her. And in this house, loving the wrong man could get them both killed. But Victor is always two steps ahead. And Marilyn is about to find out what it really means to be... A Rich Man’s Wife.

“I will take my revenge on you Daemon, I will make you pay for everything you did to me!” …. When Elena Royal, a rich heiress awakens from her four-year coma with no recollection of her past, she is forced to rely on the kindness of a stranger— the enigmatic and handsome Alexander Bianchi. In exchange for his help, Elena agrees to a contract marriage with Alexander, unaware she just married the Don of the most powerful and dangerous Mafia family. As Elena struggles to regain her memory and navigate the new reality of being a Don’s wife; she is confronted with secrets, betrayal, and her Ex-Husband. When her memories return, Elena is hell-bent on taking her revenge. Will Elena’s thirst for revenge consume her or can Alexander’s love overpower her need for revenge?

There is a medical dispute at the hospital. A patient's family member comes at us swinging a knife. Without hesitating, I push my husband, Maxwell Conner, out of the way. But then, he grabs my hand and pulls me in front of his beloved junior, Karina Burton. The knife plunges straight into my abdomen, killing the baby I had just conceived. As my horrified colleagues cry and rush me toward the ICU, Maxwell violently pulls me off the gurney. He barks, "Save Karina first! If anything happens to her, I'll fire every last one of you!" The doctors are stunned and furious. "Maxwell, have you lost your mind? Karina only suffered a minor injury. Your wife is the one in critical condition!" Clutching my bleeding abdomen, I nod slowly. "It's fine. Just forget it." Maxwell, I owe you nothing after this.

Anaiah's life was perfect,she had good wealthy parents ,a loyal bestfriend,a perfect boyfriend and was popular in school.Until one day she came back from school and met her mom backing their bags .Her parents were getting a divorce! Anaiah had to move with her mom to some suburban town in the middle of nowhere called Helway,her boyfriend cheated on her with her supposed to be loyal bestfriend and her life at her new school was hellish.Until she met him in biochemistry class.Hayes,the schools bad boy.Every interaction with him was fire,every touch electric .He always awakened desires and cravings she never knew she had ,never sating them and always leaving her hungry and breathless.And she did same to him,in an innocent and unintentional way.And they both kept coming back for more..To make matters worse,they were neighbors!Is Anaiah going to give this bad boy a chance or go with the safer choice,Micah,the towns model young adult?

You lie just to get him. You lie just to be with him. You plan just to be his wife. You wait until he loves you but what if destiny turns down an in the end karma strikes back on you. What would a wife's do?