John Grisham The Reckoning Summary

Ralph Montenegro thought he'd escaped the past. He was wrong. Delilah, the woman he discarded, has returned, inheriting the Montenegro fortune. The stakes are higher now, the game far more dangerous. Will their past ignite a destructive flame, consuming them both?

In the heart of the werewolf world, Estella Erylis once stood as the pride of her esteemed family, destined to wed the alpha's son, Carlos Vesper. Yet, betrayal tore her world apart on what should have been her happiest day. Carlos's cruel accusation shattered Estella's dreams, branding her a traitor and casting her out into the cold embrace of exile Alone and with the child in her womb, Estella vows to rise from the ashes of her shattered life, fueled by a thirst for vengeance against those who wronged her. Armed with her unparalleled skills in medicine, she forges a path of power and strength. But fate has other plans in store as the biological father of her child emerges from the shadows. Ariston Lycaon, alpha of the Vesper Pack's fiercest rival, stands before Estella- a man whose presence ignites a dangerous spark of forbidden desire and threatens to unravel her carefully laid plans. In a world where trust is a luxury and betrayal lurks in every shadow, Estella must tread carefully to protect her newfound family and unlock the secrets that will lead her to redemption- or damnation.

Rose, a brilliant and beautiful CEO, has it all, except love. That is, until she meets Zack, a talented and enigmatic newcomer to her company. But as they grow closer, Rose must confront the secrets and lies that have defined her life, including the ruthless ambitions of the people around them, who will stop at nothing to destroy them. Can Rose trust Zack, or will he betray her like everyone else?

She risked her life to see his face again. It was the biggest mistake she ever made. ​Clover and Zade were the perfect couple until a catastrophic crash shattered their lives. He woke up to an empire; she woke up to darkness. ​For three years of marriage, Clover has played the role of the dutiful, invalid wife, scorned by Zade’s powerful family and dismissed as "unworthy." In the shadows, however, she is the brilliant mind secretly securing Zade’s business triumphs. Desperate to stand beside him as an equal, she enters a high-risk, experimental trial to cure her blindness. ​It works. The light returns with other life changing surprises, but as the blurry shapes sharpen into focus, Clover witnesses the one thing she was never meant to see, her husband with his best friend. A betrayal happening right in front of her unseeing eyes. ​Now that Clover can see the cracks in her perfect marriage, the question isn't if she'll stay... but what she'll do to them.

Ashton Johnson is a formidable presence, a person who refuses to be controlled. With a strong will, unwavering resilience, and complete accountability, this twenty-two-year-old billionaire alpha male navigates his extraordinary life with ease. Every day brings a flurry of adoring fans, transforming a simple lunch into a chaotic spectacle. By afternoon, his face is plastered all over the internet, capturing the attention of millions. From the moment he was born, Ashton's life was destined for fame and recognition, thanks to his prominent family. He is the epitome of American royalty, carrying the weight of his lineage on his shoulders. However, his world takes an unexpected turn when he is assigned a new bodyguard, someone who will be with him around the clock. This is when Ashton comes face-to-face with his worst fear: being paired with a tattooed, MMA-trained professional who is notorious for disregarding rules within the security team. As if that weren't complicated enough, this bodyguard also happens to fulfill one-third of Ashton's deepest desires. Lennox Burke, twenty-seven years old, has a singular duty: to protect Ashton Johnson at all costs. Anything beyond the realm of strict professionalism, such as flirting, dating, or engaging in intimate encounters, is strictly forbidden and could lead to Lennox's termination. However, when unexpected emotions begin to surface, the task of safeguarding this stubbornly alluring celebrity becomes increasingly complex for Lennox. As their paths intertwine, the boundaries that separate them start to blur, and the consequences of their growing connection could be catastrophic for both of them. The risk of exposure looms large, threatening to upend their lives in unimaginable ways.

A devoted stay-at-home wife, Giselle Harrison, became pregnant a month after waking up in a hotel room with a total stranger. Unsure of who was responsible, she received an unexpected divorce request from her husband, Xavier Sheffield, who had discovered her intimacy with the stranger. He kicked her out, and she subsequently gave birth to a set of twins. Five years later, their paths crossed at his multi-billion-dolar company. This encounter rekindled feelings between them, but Xavier decided to make her his personal assistant, turning her life into a living hell.

Ellie has two years at The Academy before she can escape to freedom and leave her life amongst werewolves behind. Two years left of Mark's taunting, two years left of the elite's bullying, two years left of staring at Jake wondering if he could ever see her as more than a friend. When a student turns up dead, Ellie finds herself in the midst of a mystery that may just make those two years seem infinitely worse.

Naomi thought signing the divorce papers would be the end of her tangled past with billionaire, Ethan Carter. But one night of reckless passion proves their story is far from over. When Ethan’s younger brother, Nathan, is kidnapped by Damian, the man who has spent years trying to destroy Ethan and claim Naomi for himself, who is also her high schoolmate. She is forced into making tough choices. To save Nathan, Naomi makes a daring deal with Damian. But Damian wants more than just love; he needs revenge to get back his pride, which has seemingly been swallowed by Ethan. He also needs Naomi back under his control. As she fights to outwit him, she finds herself running against time at every turn. With Ethan desperate to find her and Damian tightening his grip, Naomi risks everything in a final, heart-pounding escape. But when bullets fly and secrets unravel, one thing becomes clear she may have left Ethan once, but their love was never truly over. Will she make it out alive? Or will her past finally consume her? A gripping romance filled with passion, danger, and a love that refuses to die.

In the blink of an eye, Natalie became someone’s wife due to a misunderstanding; and the man that she was married to was a man that she did not dare to provoke nor hide from. Her marriage had been a colossal lie.If she could have had her way, she definitely would not have married this stone-cold and stubborn man.She just simply could not stand the disharmony in this marriage anymore.Plus, they agreed to only be married for 100 days, and he would let her go after he was satisfied with her. However, 99 days later, Madam Winters was crying while clutching her stomach.She was pregnant now, what could she do?

Exiled for a mistake, Ivory Wells navigates a lonely life. Seven years ago, a betrayal by Darrel Williams led to a tragic accident that injured the future Luna. Forced from her pack, Ivory faced a harsh reality - expulsion, lost love, and the struggle to raise a child on her own in the human world.