Overcoming Odds

"You'll be with me for three years! Section 1, don't fall in love with me!" --- Sophia Jones started off as a waitress at the Smith Hotel Chain, she was an orphan going through a financial crisis and struggling to pay the fees of her dying brother. One day, she gets pulled into the boss's room and wakes up on his bed the next morning. Justin Smith, aloof and cold CEO with a tragic past that makes him grow strong hatred towards females and hate any sort of touch ties Sophia with a marriage contract. Left with no choice, Sophia signs herself off and goes with the twists and turns that life with Justin would bring. They fall in love unknowingly but what about the contract? And the many odds against them? Will they triumph? Or fail?

Emily Harlow never agreed to be sold on national television, until her mother signed her up for The Marriage Lottery, a ruthless show pairing society’s “undesirable” women with husbands willing to take them. Alone, in a torn gown, under blinding lights and a nation laughing, Emily opens her only offer and reads the name aloud. Damien William Hardy. The audience erupts in disbelief. A joke, they say. A mistake. Because what would a man like him ever want with a leftover woman? Damien Hardy did not choose Emily Harlow. Her presence is an intrusion into his plans, his reputation, his bloodline. He will break her, piece by piece, until he uncovers the secret she’s hiding. And yet… against all odds, she has claimed the most eligible man in the country. But can she keep him?

Carmiella Brookes a kind hearted teen in her senior year of high school, who despite all the things life has throwned her way, she still manages to stand on her own two feet despite her troubled past. Keeping a positive outlook in everything and being a ray of total Sunshine to all her friends. She and her family are then visited by an unexpected housemate who is staying the rest of her senior year. She finds out how troubled he is and she is determined to help him through his fight with his demons, making him aware he is worth all the saving the world could offer. With her crazy bunch and scared friends, Follow Carmiella and Bryan's love story as they face all odds and conquer their demons, giving both themselves a brighter day to look forward to.

Year 992 - twenty years after the infamous Shadow Rune Wolf Pack had mysteriously perished, the vampires and werewolf clans continue with their lifelong feud, making the werewolf kingdom of Talandor one of the most dangerous places to live. Destined to be the next-in-line queen with her impeding engagement to the prince of Talandor, Lady Dahlia Hurst wanted to experience freedom and true love – two feats that seemed always out of her grasp. What will happen once she meets her real mate in the persona of the mysterious Tristan Dmitri Abell? Will they be able to overcome odds after she discovers that he plans to use her solely for his revenge, or will they find true love despite the dark histories of their pasts and the dangers of their present? Penned by: Ellie Love. IG: ellielove12. FB: Jan Camille Tongco (Author Ellie Love).

In the world of the elite, Juniper Reed's heartbreak and hatred for love have hardened her. But fate thrusts her into an arranged marriage with Asher Knightley, a powerful figure with his own secrets. As Juniper battles resentment, she discovers a love she never expected. However, manipulative from different angles and threatens their happiness. Juniper's trust in the wrong person sets off a chain of events that tests her loyalty and love for Asher. With unexpected twists and shocking revelations, the story takes a dark turn as Juniper fights to protect her family and unravel the true mastermind behind their struggles. Betrayal, deception, and a gripping battle for survival unfold in this captivating tale. Can Juniper and Asher overcome their pasts and find a love that defies all odds? Obsidian Temptation: Trillionaire's Spell is a mesmerizing journey through the realms of power, passion, and the resilience of the human heart.

Eodelle Wycliffe, an Emperor’s daughter has a miserable life after all the horrible abuse she endured from her father's new wife, Helena, who only sees her as a tool to broaden the Empire's lands. Helena planned to arrange Eodelle for the highest bidder and marry a powerful nobleman just to get rid of her. But things changed when she was destined as a Mate to Aster Bentham, the Conqueror who seeks revenge on her father after it almost annihilated his Clan several years ago. Will love exist despite the hatred? The endless revenge? Unfortunately, despite their blooming feelings for each other, the odds do not favor Aster and Eodelle. And when the worst thing happened to the Empire, Eodelle would never stop fighting for what she knows is right even if it means she has to betray his trust.

Freya unknowingly becomes involved with the Lycan King, Alpha Orion, and this causes her life to take an unexpected turn. A single night of passion leads to a desperate search, as Orion seeks to claim Freya as his mate. But their newfound happiness is shattered when a murder occurs in Moonstone Haven, and Freya finds herself at the center of a deadly accusation. With the weight of a death penalty hanging over her head, Freya and Orion face so many challenges. Both are plagued by secrets that threaten to tear them apart forever. A vengeful witch curses Orion, rendering him heirless, while unknown to him, Freya is pregnant. Freya and Orion must confront their true selves and unravel the mysteries that bind them. Will love conquer all as they defy the odds, rekindle their connection, and defy the curse that could bring an end to Orion's reign?

Stuck between the devil and the dark side, Alice, a young actress whose career suddenly hit the rocks finds her life plummeting even deeper when she gets involved in the battle between a drug Lord and an agency she never knew existed, things become worse after she finds her ex boyfriend half dead on her doorstep, and when she is attacked by the drug Lord's men, her ex is killed. However she is rescued by a stranger, a secret agent who has it personal with the drug dealer, he tries to protect her, but finds it difficult to do so when the odds are stacked against them, he is framed by someone from the agency and things get worse when even the agency is out to get them, will they be able to escape ? or will everything get marred before it even begins ?

A chance meeting brings Seline in contact with Damien Flynn causing sparks to fly between them but she doesn't know that the hot older guy she just knocked into is the famous new visiting professor at her college, business whizz and CEO of Flynn Industries. As Seline becomes a part of Damien’s cut throat world, it's too late to go back, their relationship takes a life of its own. Damien Flynn and Seline must keep the secret between them or both risk losing more than just each other. What they don't know is that there are other factors out of their control that might keep them apart. Can they battle the odds when all they want to do is burn up the sheets? Will their chemistry keep them together or will they just burn up each other?

Being raised by her grandma has always made her feel abandoned, like she was an orphan. Her rebellious nature was a sign of wanting to be heard, to be seen. She has always been fierce but from the shadows. A girl with a kind heart but not wanting to let anybody in. What happens when the past that shattered her childhood catches up to her? All the nightmares, trauma, and constant anxiety seem to resurface, and it seems like Avethandwa can only find solace in one man: Bangizwe Mboyo. Born to a Zulu woman and a Congolese father, Bangizwe is a troubled soul who seems to fight with his own demons, but for her, he'll fight her demons instead. Will their love be enough to fight against all odds and will it stand straight against all the storms that try hard to divide them?