Romance Con 2025

Life hasn't always been easy for Ellie Sanders. Abused constantly by her mother since she could remember, she faced the challenges of survival in the humbling streets of Coney Island, New York. Ellie, accustomed to fending for herself, struggles to adapt to her father’s new life, which includes his new wife, a move to the luxurious side of Manhattan, and worst of all, the addition of her step-brother Aiden, but after being forced by their parents to get along, Ellie and Aiden soon discover their feelings for each other transcend that of step siblings. In her quest to suppress her growing affection for Aiden, Ellie explores relationships with other guys, only to discover that Aiden’s got some tricks up his sleeve to scare them away. Together, they confront the difficulties of concealing their love and as hearts entangle, the fears of family and society finding out loom large, and Ellie’s past waits to pounce on her, her life becomes an overwhelming roller coaster. Can their love withstand the pressures that surround them, or will the outside pressures rip them apart?

WARNING: mature content ahead. If you are below 18years, please abstain from reading this story. If you find the content unsuitaitable for you, don't continue reading. DARK DESIRES: Forbidden romance stories is a collection of short steamy stories. Let's explore those toe-curling sensations together. Forbidden things tend to be more fun, right? if you agree with me, join me in this journey. NB: This work is not a sole creation but a partnership between two authors. Author Winnie Wamae and Redbutterfly

Kara Baxter has only two things in life she held dear - her virginity and the house she grew up in. The bank has foreclosed on the house and Kara was scrambling to find someone who can help her redeem it. Her boss at the hotel, the billionaire Nico Bernardi, offered to help, but the repayment he was asking was unpalatable to Kara. He wanted her to be his mistress. Kara refused. Her virginity is not for sale. But why did she end up in an underground auction with her virginity as the major selling point for her market value? Then, to her horror, Nico bought her. In just one night, Kara lost the two things she held dear in her life. But she was a fighter and she will show this mob boss that he may buy her, but he can never buy her love. Join Kara as she navigates her way as the mistress of the mob boss and becomes entangled with his quest for justice and truth as she fights for her own survival and love in BOUGHT.

Kilalang chef sa buong bansa si Alexander Jones. Bukod sa gwapo na ay mayaman pa. Nasa kanya na ang lahat ng katangian na pinapangarap ng isang babae. Kaya naman nasanay siyang sa isang iglap lang ay nakukuha niya ang gusto niya, mapalarangan man ito ng negosyo, hobby, o di kaya ay babae. Laking dagok sa kanyang ego ng may isang babae ang tumanggi sa kanya. Si Karen Delgado, ang babaeng bukod tanging hindi nahulog sa karisma ng isang Alexander Jones. Pero ng dahil sa problemang pinansyal ay napilitan siyang tanggapin ang pinaka-ridiculous na offer na natanggap niya mula kay Alex. Isang contractual marriage. Magiging maayos kaya ang pagsasama ng dalawang nilalang na nag-umpisa sa maling sitwasyon? May tsansa kaya na ma-uwi sa pag-iibigan ang relasyong nagsimula sa awayan? Paano kapag nalaman nila, na ang ugnayan pala nila sa isa't-isa ay hindi lang nagsimula sa isang kontrata?

Inconvenient Love follows Claire Hugh, a marketing analyst burdened by her family's financial crisis. To settle her father's debts, Claire is married off to Alexander Vermont, a billionaire CEO focused on reclaiming his father's empire. Their union, born out of necessity, masks a deeper connection from a chance encounter at a club a year prior, where they shared a passionate night, unaware of each other's identity. Claire, haunted by her family's rejection and Alexander's lingering attachment to his first love, Aubrey Chen, navigates a loveless marriage marred by neglect and emotional distance. As Claire discovers her pregnancy, she faces a dilemma: reveal the truth and risk losing the baby in her womb, fearing that Alexander would force her to terminate the pregnancy, or hide her pregnancy and secure a divorce and escape the country. Believing Alexander desires freedom as much as she does, Claire presents him with divorce papers, only to be met with silence. Determined to move on, she leaves for Hong Kong, building a new life and business with her best friend while raising her child. Years later, Alexander realizes his mistake and searches for Claire, unaware she had left the country. Their reunion sparks confusion, misunderstandings, and eventually, a revelation of their shared past. Alexander's refusal to sign the divorce papers and his desperate search for Claire highlight his realization of love and regret. The story culminates in a poignant reconciliation as Alexander pleads for a second chance, promising a proper marriage and genuine affection. Claire, torn between past hurts and newfound hope, ultimately forgives him, unveiling the truth about their history and the child they share. Inconvenient Love is a gripping tale of love tested by circumstance, secrets, and second chances, weaving a narrative of redemption, forgiveness, and the transformative power of true love.

BOOK 1: TIMELESS ONES Ipinangako ni Fritz sa sarili niyang walang ibang babae siyang iaakyat sa dream house niya maliban kay Julia. Ang nag-iisang babaeng minahal at minamahal niya mula pagkabata. Pero nasira ang pangakong iyon nang hingin ng isang malapit na kaibigan na patuluyin niya doon ang isang nangangailangan na sa kalaunan ay napag-alaman niyang si Julia pala. Time is forever for those who love truly. Pero paano mangyayari iyon kung nariyan ang asawa ni Julia na siyang mas may higit na karapatan sa babaeng pinakamamahal niya? BOOK 2: JOURNEY TO FOREVER Nang tanggihan ni Claire ang inialok na kasal ni Lawrence at piliin ang Amerika, nasaktan noon ang binata. Pero nagbago ang ihip nang hangin makalipas ang walong araw ay maganap ang isang malagim na aksidenteng nagbigay daan sa muling pagsasanga ng buhay nina Lawrence at Anya. Ang unang babaeng minahal ng binata, ang unang babaeng pinangarap nito at ang nag-iisang babaeng hindi nawala sa puso nito sa loob ng mahabang panahon. At higit sa lahat ang pinakamamahal ni Lawrence pero minabuti nitong talikuran para sa kapanan ng iba. Pero hindi lang si Anya ang nagbalik sa buhay niya, kundi maging si Claire. Si Claire na mas nanaisin pang mawala nalang ang binata bago ito mapunta sa iba. BOOK 3: UNBROKEN VOW Bata pa si Sara nang una itong masilayan ni Benjamin. Pero nagkaroon na ito ng espesyal na parte sa kanyang puso. At masasabi niyang puso niya mismo ang nag-alaga ng bahaging iyon kaya hindi niya iyon nagawang ibigay sa iba. Ang isang tunay at wagas na pagmamahal ay walang pinipiling panahon o edad, minsan kailangan lang maghintay. Pero anong katiyakan ni Benjamin na hindi mahuhulog sa iba at babalik sa kanya ang dalaga kung ang tanging pinanghahawakan niya ay isang pangakong kung tutuusi'y posible ring masira?

Lillie the witch is in love with Paul. Paul has his eyes for a young maiden Jennifer. Jennifer works at the Art Gallery. Lillie paints in her studio and displays the paintings the Art Gallery. All the paintings have a special spell on them. Lillie cast a spell for Steve to fall in love with Jennifer. Jennifer hires the Voodoo doctor to help her get Paul to love her. A Battle between the Lillie the Witch and the Voodoo begins

Quinlan Torres has responsibilities - one more year of college, a brother who needs a lot of extra supervision, and a best friend in the middle of a hostile takeover of her late father's company. The best thing for her to do would be to keep her head down, her eye on the ball, and her mind clear of any distractions. Problem is, her best friend's boyfriend has this brother...

A werewolf having a human mate has been engraved in the history of werewolves. Having a human mate has been forbidden ever since the last time it happened. The reason? The last werewolf who had a human mate turned against the werewolf kind, the reason why hunters exist. After meeting his mate, Nathan wants nothing but to claim his mate as his but doing that will be a bit hard since one, his mate is human; two, it’s forbidden; and three, it will be for sure, the werewolves against him and his mate. But Nathan doesn’t care about the laws and the history, he just wants his mate, and if taking off his title as the guardian of the werewolves, he would do so without hesitation or reluctance. But what could be the reason why the good Goddess has given him a human mate? Surely there’s a reason behind it right? As Nathan unfolds the story of history while pursuing his human mate, things will be a  bit messy. Faking his documents just to enter Hallmark high school is already risky, but Nathan will do just anything to claim his mate, after all, he is the Guardian of the werewolves right?

Abducted at the young age of 10, groomed by a mistress specialized in raising girls for special duties and catering to needs of sick depraved men, Isabella Blanchet had her life planned out for her before she got the chance to dream and make wishes. That was until she crossed paths with him, Dante Moretti, the ruthless Don of the Moretti family. A legend to some, a scary bedtime story to get children in bed and a nightmare to all who crossed him. Some would go as far as calling him the boogeyman. Would he succeed in sinking her into the darkness or will she be the only ray light in his dark world?