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In the world of darkness and deception, where power and revenge reign supreme, Daphne Morgan finds herself entangled in a web of fate that binds her to the enigmatic Alex Rodrigo. A successful businesswoman turned assassin, Daphne's life has been a series of unfortunate events. Abandoned by her husband, Drake, who ran away with her wealth and son, she's left to pick up the pieces and fight for custody of her child. In a desperate bid to secure her son's future, Daphne takes up a contract to assassinate Alex Rodrigo, a notorious mafia king with a dark past. However, fate has other plans when she discovers that Alex is her teenage crush, and their reunion is anything but ordinary. As Daphne navigates the complex world of Alex's mansion, she finds herself torn between her mission and her growing feelings for him. Despite his tough exterior, Alex is haunted by his past and struggles with narcolepsy, making him an intriguing and multifaceted character. But Daphne's past refuses to stay buried, and her ex-husband's presence in Alex's neighborhood threatens to expose her secrets. As she becomes embroiled in a web of lies and deceit, Daphne must confront her demons and decide where her loyalties truly lie.

Halo Remington has spent her entire life in the shadows of her perfect twin sister, Scarlet, the golden child, the chosen one, the family's heiress. No one ever sees Halo, and that’s just the way her family prefers it. Until Talon Ashwood walks into their home with a contract and a choice that was never meant to be hers. Talon needs a bride, quickly. His father had made it clear, no marriage, no inheriting the Ashwood empire. Choosing Scarlet should be simple, expected. But when a single glance at an old portrait reveals a hidden twin, Talon makes a last-minute decision that shatters the room’s expectations. He no longer wants the golden daughter. No, he wants the quiet lamb hidden in the shadows. Pulled from her place behind the closed doors of her room, Halo is thrust into a deal she never saw coming. Marry him, and she would finally be free of her family’s control. Walk away, and she would remain unseen and unwanted, a ghost in her own life and a shadow in the footsteps of her sister. After coming to a decision and going through with it, Halo steps into a world of power, deception, and an attraction she never anticipated. But as secrets unravel and ruthless tactics ensue, Halo realizes that this marriage harboured far more than just a business deal. It was the cost of being chosen by an Ashwood.

Veronica Murphy has always lived in the shadows—abducted at birth, raised in poverty, and forced to watch her identical sister, Tiffany, enjoy the life that should have been hers. But one fateful night changes everything: while delivering food, she risks her life to save a bloodied stranger from a burning Ferrari—unaware that the man she just saved is Matthew Kings, the cold, ruthless heir of one of Bloomstead’s most powerful families. Her bravery earns her nothing but danger. Recognized as Tiffany by Matthew’s family, Veronica is pulled into a world of wealth, manipulation, and family politics she never asked to enter. Betrayed and powerless, she must endure lies, stolen credit, and the threat of losing her adoptive parents’ lives—all while navigating the tangled desires of a man who is as dangerous as he is irresistibly handsome. When Tiffany steps in to claim the credit for Veronica’s life-saving act, Matthew is drawn to the wrong woman, and Veronica is left to watch from the sidelines…until the truth surfaces, and her patience turns into vengeance. In a world ruled by power, deception, and obsession, Veronica must fight to reclaim her identity, protect her family, and survive a man who could either be her greatest enemy—or the one she can never forget.

"I don't want to see you," Lilian says, her voice shaking with anger and hurt. "You made your choice when you chose her over me." "I know, Lilian, and I'm sorry," Lucas replied, his voice just as shaky. "But my father is sick, and I need your help. You're the only one who can save him." **** Lilian Gray thought she had turned the page on her night of love with Lucas Storm, the alpha of the pack, and her childhood best friend who had chosen another woman as her mate. Years later, Lilian has built a new life in the human world as a successful doctor and mother to Lucas' triplets he knows nothing about. She had even found love with Damien Steel. But when Lucas contacts her for help, she is abducted and forcibly brought back to the pack. Unknowingly, she has been exposed wolf bane and is unable to feel the mate bond with the alpha who fathered her children. Now Lilian must navigate a dangerous world of deception and betrayal as she searches for a way to save Lucas' father and protect his family. Will she be able to keep her heart protected, or will the passion she once felt for Lucas rekindle as she tries to survive the cutthroat world of werewolf politics?

Only the broken can heal a broken. Five years after the death of his fiancee, Caitlyn Smoak, Dario has been living a miserable life. His father, the famous billionaire Michael Simpson decides to interfere. He has a hundred days to find a bride that will be suitable for the Simpson family or his position in the Simpson Enterprise will be given out to his younger brother Theo. What happens when Diane Jones, a struggling single mother and Dario Simpson, the cold hearted billionaire crosses part, they'll discover that only the broken can heal a broken. Book 2 Catherine Stone's life takes an unexpected turn when Dario Simpson, the son of a famous billionaire, is involved in a life-altering accident that leaves him in a state of vigil paralysis. The only way to bring him out of it is for Catherine to agree to Mr. Devon's proposal to pretend to be Dario's fiancée. Desperate for money, Catherine agrees to the , believing that all she has to do is act. However, as she begins her charade, she finds herself unexpectedly falling in love with the opulent surroundings of the billionaire's mansion and the lavish lifestyle that comes with it. As she navigates the challenges of maintaining the deception, Catherine must confront the growing feelings she has for Dario's brother and decide whether she is willing to risk everything for a love that may not be real.

On the night before Christmas, Aria Smith believes she is living the life she built with love, sacrifice, and quiet resilience. Married for eight years, a devoted mother to her eight-year-old daughter, and the primary provider in her household, Aria has learned to carry responsibility with grace. Her marriage may not be glamorous, but it is steady—or so she thinks. One dinner. One toast. One familiar promise. That is all it takes for her world to feel complete. Until a single message dismantles everything. What begins as an anonymous warning becomes undeniable proof that her husband has been living a double life, one funded by her success, hidden behind her trust, and thriving in the shadows of her marriage. As the truth unfolds through videos, transactions, and names she has never heard before, Aria is forced to confront a devastating reality: the man she loved is a stranger, and the life she believed in was built on a lie. With Christmas morning approaching and her daughter watching closely, Aria must decide what comes next: silence or confrontation, survival or transformation. But as the night deepens, it becomes clear that this betrayal is only the beginning, and the choices she makes now will change everything. The Night Before Christmas is a gripping emotional drama about marriage, deception, and the moment a woman realises her strength was never in question, only delayed.

In a world of glitz, glamour, and dangerous secrets, Alice's life is turned upside down when she loses her brother to the infamous Logan D'Nores. Little does she know, Logan is not only a star actor and filmmaker, but also a powerful drug lord and mafia boss, controlling the underground world of crime from the shadows. As fate would have it, Alice finds herself forced into a marriage with Logan, leaving her with no choice but to play the dutiful wife and bide her time until the opportunity to strike presents itself. But things take a deadly turn when Alice discovers that Logan is onto her plans and will stop at nothing to keep her under his control. With her life on the line, Alice must navigate the treacherous waters of Logan's world, all while keeping up the facade of a loyal wife. But as she delves deeper into the dark underbelly of Logan's empire, she begins to unravel the shocking truths about her brother's murder and the sinister forces at play. Will Alice be able to outsmart Logan and finally exact her revenge? Or will she be consumed by the very darkness she seeks to destroy? Find out in this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and deception, where every page leaves you on the edge of your seat, wondering what shocking twist awaits next.

Five years ago, Aurelia Vale’s life was destroyed in a single, public betrayal. The man she loved, Damian Kade a brilliant, untouchable billionaire humiliated her in front of the world, shattering her career, reputation, and heart. Alone and hiding a secret, she disappeared… carrying a child no one knew existed. Now, her son’s life hangs in the balance. Desperate to save him, Aurelia accepts a contract marriage with Damian: he will fund the child’s treatment and restore her reputation, but in return, she must become his wife for one year and allow him access to their son. No love. No promises. Just survival. Living under the same roof reignites old feelings neither of them expected. Every glance, every touch, and every shared moment draws them closer but shadows of the past, secrets, and impossible choices threaten to destroy everything. In a world where trust is fragile, love is complicated, and one wrong step could cost them everything, Aurelia and Damian must navigate a dangerous path between desire, duty, and redemption. In a life built on deception and silence, the only hope for their family is courage, loyalty, and the chance to rewrite their story together. In a world of secrets, lies, and impossible choices, can they protect the only family they’ve ever known or will the past destroy them forever?

In order to execute a centuries old plan, Rowan orders his son Declan to attempt healing the billionaire heiress, Aster Montgomery, who is suffering from a mysterious terminal illness. Torn between saving his girlfriend from a brutal, untimely death at the hand of his father, and his strong convictions, Declan does something that he swore he'd never do - take a vampire bride, a process that will bond them to each other for eternity. After years of suffering, Aster just wants to die, but her father, Edward Montgomery, has other plans for her. He refuses to give up on his only child. Sick and in pain, Aster has little hope that anyone can help her, but to make her father happy, she gives in and allows Declan to attempt healing her. Soon, she finds out that he is more than just a faith healer; he is a vampire that brings with him the promise of immortality, and a chance at a future. But all is not as it appears, and soon after he takes her as his bride, Aster and Declan learns the truth about her destiny, and they are thrown into a life of turmoil, full of twists and turns, lies, deception and dark secrets. The fate of the world rests on Aster's shoulders, and if she can't carry out Rowan's devious plans, life as we know it will come to an end.

Ivy Bernard always believed she was the chosen one, destined to save her pack from a terrible fate. Born with mesmerizing blue eyes and hair, she was supposed to marry the alpha, the man she loved. But on the eve of their union, Ivy was heartlessly rejected and betrayed by the very man who was supposed to protect her. The alpha found another woman who looked just like Ivy, claiming her as his mate. Crushed, Ivy fled—only to be saved by the mysterious and powerful Ryan Klein, a man battling a terminal illness. He claims they're mates, but Ivy has lost her memory and believes him. Her life becomes a twisted web of lies and deceit, as Ryan’s secret intentions to protect her mask his own desperate need to live out his final days with someone he loves. But what happens when Ivy remembers the truth? "Am I your Luna, Ryan? Or did you lie?" As Ivy uncovers Ryan's betrayal, she decides to play along. She feigns ignorance, biding her time, planning her revenge. Derek, the dangerous second male lead who betrayed her in the past, is also lurking, determined to reclaim Ivy for himself. With the prophecy's weight on her shoulders and enemies closing in from all sides, Ivy must confront her deepest fears: Can she forgive Ryan’s deception? Or will revenge consume her? Will Ivy reclaim her power, or will the lies tear her apart?