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Kyle Bennett has everything: the family name, the inheritance, and the perfect reputation as the university’s Student Body President. But under the shadow of his controlling father and a persistent ex-girlfriend he can’t shake, Kyle is suffocating. To keep his image intact and the pressure at bay, he needs a distraction, someone to play the part of a devoted partner. Enter Finn Parker. A focused nursing student with a sharp tongue and a practical head on his shoulders, Finn isn't interested in the elite world of the "Golden Boy." But the tuition for his degree is piling up, and when Kyle offers a transactional contract to fake a relationship for a semester, the money is too good to pass up. The rules are simple: no feelings, no personal baggage, and absolutely no honesty. But as the lines between their scripted dates and their private moments start to blur, the "Perfect Bennett" begins to crack. When the lie finally explodes in a public scandal, Kyle is forced to choose between his father’s millions and the boy who saw through his mask.

She thought she was just a contract wife, a convenient arrangement to keep his reputation spotless and his empire stable. But when Duke Austen’s billion-dollar empire begins to crumble, he turns to her, the woman he once treated like a business deal, and suddenly, his coldness melts into obsession. He protects her like she’s his only weakness, kisses her like he’s afraid to lose her, and holds her like she’s the only thing keeping him alive. Until she discovers the truth. She was never just his contract wife. She’s been his real wife all along. And she’s the only one who didn’t know. Now, between love, lies, and a hidden marriage certificate that could destroy everything, she must decide if she will fight for the man who deceived her, or finally walk away as the woman he can never own?

After years of being apart, Derek and Ronnie are reunited under one roof as their parents remarry. Despite their initial awkwardness, they soon discover that the childhood crush they once had on each other still lingers. However, Ronnie is wary of her bad boy step brother's reputation and past mistakes. Despite her reservations, she finds herself drawn to him Secrets from Derek's past come back to haunt them, putting their newfound relationship in jeopardy. As they navigate their new dynamic as step siblings and their growing feelings for each other, they soon realize that their past may not be as simple as they thought. With the odds against them, they must must work together to overcome their obstacles and reveal their true feelings for each other. But will the consequences of Derek's past ruin their chance at a happy ending? Or will they be able to find love in the unlikeliest of places? Will they be able to overcome societal norms and societal norms, or will their love be forbidden forever? Find out in this heartwarming tale of family, love, and the power of second chances

Hanna Wilder had the perfect life. Impeccable grades, an amazing best friend and to top it all a handsome boyfriend. On their ten month anniversary Hanna decided to drive to his house and surprise him only to find out that he was cheating on her with her so called best friend. Her 'perfect life' had been ruined. Two weeks later Hanna decides to return to school with a new mindset. On Hanna's first day back she meets this mysterious girl. Aurelia Kingsbury. She doesn't have the best reputation around town. As soon as she walks through the doors of Hanna's school everyone is instantly entranced by her. However, she's immediately intrigued by Hanna when she tells her off during their first ever interaction. Will Hanna learn to warm up to the misunderstood girl or is Aurelia in over her head? - This book is apart of the 'Wilder Series' but can be read as a stand alone.

Johnson's family is one of the richest leading personalities, in the entire country. Terrence, an heir of more than twenty companies in the said family, is popular in the entertainment industry. His luxurious life attracts everyone, that men felt jealousy over him. No one knows his inner attitudes regardless of fans' expectations, until then, assistant Jirah comes along in his way. Jirah, who came from a middle-class race, also adores him deeply, changes the man's perceptions and lifestyles as well. They become partners in many aspects, a dog-cat relationship. Likewise, there are few instances that the two hated each other because of misunderstandings. Conflict happens when a video controversy spreads throughout social media that the celebrity's reputation is suddenly ruined. Jirah has a lot of insultments and rejections received from the guy but who knows, after all, Will Terrence's dumbness turns him to realize his admiration for Jirah? Do they have a happy ending? Destiny will decide for them all.

On the day of her wedding, Alexa experiences the biggest joke of the century as her fiance of three years walks into the wedding hall with no one else but her step sister leaving her standing foolishly on the altar. In just one day, Alexa loses her marriage, her career and her family. She is thrown abroad by her father after her reputation was ruined by her step sister and mother. But one year later, Alexa returns to the country, filled with determination to find the truth about her mom's death and to get her revenge. To do that she needs local power, one great enough to rival her family? Alexa gets in contact with Darwin who makes her sign a marriage contract based on benefits, will these two with their own agenda learn to fall in love? What secret is Darwin keeping from Alexa and would their relationship be strong enough to withstand the enemies of the future, well, let's see!

Alina’s life takes a turn for the worse when she gets rejected by her first mate, her werewolf boyfriend. He offered her to the lycan king to be a part of his harem, which broke her heart even more. Stumbling upon Kai, the brooding lycan king with a bad reputation, Alina found out that he is her mate. What happens when her second chance mate rejects her yet again after sleeping with her just the night that they met? She is forced to deal with double heartbreak while being pregnant with the heir of the lycan pack. Months later, Kai was about to be officially crowned until the moon goddess revealed that Kai had to bring back Alina and his child before he was officially crowned. Frenzied, Kai has to bring back Alina who has already moved on with her life. Kai was determined to win her back, even if it meant that he would resort to uncouth ways to get it done.

Leon is the pastor’s perfect son quiet, obedient, and pure or at least that is what everyone thinks. But Behind closed doors, Leon lives a dangerous secret life as the anonymous author of scandalous BL novels… and the inspiration for his filthy stories is none other than Damian, his own school’s beloved golden boy. But when Leon’s darkest secret is abruptly im the open, someone starts blackmailing him with humiliating evidence and now his carefully controlled life begins to fall apart The worst part? The one person who seems to know everything… is Aaron—the campus bad boy with a reputation for breaking hearts. Now Leon is trapped in a dangerous game of secrets, desire, and obsession. Because the more Aaron pushes him, the more Leon realizes something terrifying: The bad boy who ruined his life might be the one person he can’t stop craving. And once Aaron decides he wants something… He never lets it go.

After a short-lived marriage with the cold and arrogant billionaire Ronin Logan, Carmen Price is eager for a break. Her attempt to unwind leads her to another wealthy billionaire, Simon Walsh. Little does she know, she’s about to encounter a whole new set of problems. Ronin Logan doesn’t do things without a purpose. Marrying a lowly employee from his company wasn’t a random choice; it was to salvage his family's reputation after his lover bailed on their wedding. And when he cuts ties with Carmen after less than a year of marriage, it’s to shield her from a situation even he’s struggling to grasp. Caught in a web of love, deceit, and betrayal that seems to lurk around every corner when they're together, will Carmen and Ronin find a moment to catch their breath and truly understand each other? Can they ever find it in themselves to grant the second chance that both of them might just deserve?

Beatrice Carbone always knew that life in a mafia family was full of secrets and dangers, but she never imagined she would be forced to pay the highest price: her own future. Upon returning home to Palermo, she discovers that her father, desperate to save his business, has promised her hand to Ryuu Morunaga, the enigmatic and feared heir of one of the cruelest Japanese mafia families. With a cold reputation and a ruthless track record, Ryuu is far from the typical "ideal husband." Beatrice refuses to see herself as the submissive woman destiny has planned for her. Determined to resist, she quickly realizes that in this game of power and betrayal, her only choice might be to become as dangerous as those around her. But amid forced alliances, dark secrets, and an undeniable attraction, Beatrice and Ryuu are swept into a whirlwind of tension and desire. Can she survive this marriage without losing herself? Or will the dangerous world of the Morunagas become both her home and her prison?