Lori Gottlieb Illness

My whole family only ever loved my younger sister, Carrie Brooks. Carrie had a crush on my fiancé, Josh Beaumont. On my wedding day, my mother pressed a knife to her throat, forcing me to give Josh to Carrie. "The fortune teller said Carrie's illness will get better if she gets married," Mom pleaded. "You're healthy. You'll find someone else." My brother, Nick Jansen chimed in. "Grace, don't be so selfish. Hurry up and take off the dress. Carrie's thinner than you. Make sure you don't stretch it out." Even Josh said, "Carrie doesn't have much time left. But Grace… we still have our whole lives ahead of us." They didn't know. The one who was truly dying… was me.

From a young age, she had to live under the pressure of her stepmother, after her father died of an illness, her stepmother became even more domineering, now because she wants to help her beloved son pay off his debts, he forces her to marrying a man old enough to be his father, what a dream! Such a shameless request, Grainne would honestly rather die. But she did not expect, this time Joyce was really cruel, locking her up for two days and two nights without releasing her, nor giving her any food or drink. When she could escape, she wanted to meet her lover - Brian to run away together but discovered he had an affair, too bitter she spent the night out with a strange man and the unexpected. she was pregnant with that man again, the famous cold, dark president - Carwyn

Hazel, an omega with healing powers, has endured more heartbreak than most can imagine. Orphaned, rejected, and divorced, she was cast out by her husband after curing him of an incurable illness—only to inherit the same sickness herself. Her only chance at survival lies in healing the enigmatic, cold Alpha, Elijah, a man suffering from amnesia and a shattered wolf. To save him, Hazel must pretend to be his missing wife, Anna—a woman he despise. How long can Hazel’s frail body sustain the lie? What will happen when Elijah finds his true mate? And when Hazel’s ex-husband returns, seeking her forgiveness, will she allow him back into her life, or will she finally seek the revenge she’s longed for? Can love truly overcome hatred, destiny, and even death itself?

Aria Monroe, a poor young lady wanting to explore her world was caught up in a situation—her mother. A harsh reality of their life, her mother is caught up in a life threatening illness and she's bent on saving her but the money for the surgery seems difficult.This leads her to Nicklaus blackwood arms, a man known for his ruthlessness. Cold. Commanding. Powerful. He's everything she was warned about—and yet, he's the only one who can help. When a deal ties her fate to his, something unexpected happens. A spark ignites. A fire grows. And suddenly, the string between survival and desire begin to blur. But what happens when a mysterious lady from Niklaus past reappears?—An enemy in disguise. When she realizes that she's just a replica of past. Can love survive when the past refuses to stay buried?. Find out.

Anna couldn't bear to see her husband, Landen, marry her best friend, all because she couldn't produce an heir. Three months after their painful divorce, Anna discovers she is pregnant—but her joy is overshadowed by a terminal illness threatening both her life and the baby's. Two years later, Landen is drawn to a foreign city, driven by a haunting sense of loss. There, he finds Anna with another man and a young son. Deep down, Landen feels the child is his, but his new wife is determined to secure her own son's position as the next Alpha of the Moonlight Pack. Can Anna protect her son from the woman who has taken everything from her? And will she risk revealing the child's true parentage, knowing it could endanger the precious life she fought so hard to bring into the world?

Annabelle Villarreal, a renowned surgeon, met a dead end after losing her license due to her husband's reckless activities. Befallen by this ill-fate, she resorted to cleaning jobs for survival only to be crestfallen when she realized her only son was suffering from a deadly illness that required immediate medical attention. Unable to bear the emotional trauma after catching her husband in bed with her colleague, she left the country to reside with her sister in-law, only to get entangled in the web of a ruthless mafia don, Mark Dickson after witnessing one of his murder scenes. In an attempt to bargain for her life, she opted to help him clean up his murder scenes and as time went on, she realized she had gotten herself in a situation worse than death but it was too late for her to withdraw from it. She had signed a contract with the devil himself.

Callie’s life unravels when her father is poisoned, and her own brother and fiancé betray her. Desperate for justice, she turns to mafia boss Tony, only to find herself trapped with him. As Tony battles a deadly illness, Callie must manage his empire while uncovering secrets about his past and also navigates her growing feelings for a mysterious man named Jace. Torn between love, revenge, and survival, Callie faces dangerous choices that could cost her everything. Will she be able to survive it all, or will she discover that this mysterious man is not human? And when the time comes, will she make the right choice about who she will eventually settle down with? A story of love, betrayal, romance and suspense. The Billionaire Werewolf’s Mafia Bride is a gripping and intriguing read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.

A month before the wedding, my fiancé had an unexpected encounter at an auto repair shop with his ex-girlfriend, the one he had broken up with regretfully. The suppressed emotions quickly spiraled out of control. He took her back to his place to celebrate, from the couch to the balcony, and finally to the bedroom. He told all his friends that this was the best gift life had given him before the wedding. "I may not be able to forget Winona, but Julia's family background is more suitable for me. She'll never know what happened between Winona and me. We're going to get married. She loves me, and I'm the best choice for her." His voice was full of confidence, as though nothing could change his mind. But he was never my top candidate. After a serious illness, I followed my family's wishes and switched to a new groom.

My fiancé goes missing after a grand and lavish engagement party. He leaves nothing but a letter behind. It states that his childhood sweetheart has a terminal illness—her only wish is to see the aurora. On the day he returns to the country, I visit him, wanting to call off the engagement. Ivana Jennings stands beside Jacob Gardner and weeps. "I'm sorry for putting you two in a tough spot, Ariel. I'll leave now. I'll never disturb you anymore!" Jacob stops her and shields her behind him. He looks at me frostily. "I'll kill you if you dare do anything to Ivana!" I sneer. "I don't deal with just about anyone for two reasons. Firstly, I don't want to dirty my hands. Secondly, I don't want to deal with rabid dogs."

To the outside world, Olivia is just a famous doctor who excels in her career. What most people don't know is that she's also married to the CEO of the famous Wellington Group, Theo Wellington. Her marriage life is a unique one. She rarely sees her husband, and they only meet once in a while. After three years of a loveless marriage, Theo finally files for divorce. But can she easily let go when she has loved him her whole life? His first love is back, threatening to snatch her position. When Olivia discovers that she's pregnant, she has a choice to hide it from Theo and protect herself from further heartbreak. Yet, misfortunes never come alone. She is also diagnosed with an illness that might not only end her baby's life but also hers.