Novel & Cerita Step Brother Romance Books

My back slammed against the door, my breaths shallow and heavy, I tried to move but his hold remained firm. “ What are you doing? Chris is in the other room.” I whispered. He drew closer, the distance between us vanishing in one step. His tatted arms braced the door, caging me between them. “ The same Chris who's on a date with another woman?” His brows lifted almost mockingly. My pride took a hit but still I met his gaze, holding my ground. “ It's fake.” “ It isn't.” He tilted his head, I wanted to say something to defend Chris but when his lips rested on my nape in a soft subtle graze, the rest of my words died in my throat— “ If I had you…” he planted another kiss. “ I would never make you a second option.” ****** When Zinnia’s older brother has to leave the country for a year for a business trip, he sends her to live with his best friend who also happens to be Zinnia's secret long-distance boyfriend. When she gets there, she sees the man she loves in the arms of another. He tells her it's fake. That his parents arranged it for a business deal, that he'll come back to her. She believes him. But his older brother doesn't seem to agree. He mocks her, makes her mad but beneath? He wants her and would do anything to have her. A bet. “ If my brother leaves her for you, I'll vanish and never bother you again.” He leaned close, my throat tightened. “ But if he doesn't, I'll pursue you, endlessly.” Now Zinnia must do everything to ruin the marriage and also not hurt her boyfriend in the process but what happens when she starts to fall for the very person she swore she wouldn't?

When Hannah Emerson passes away, she realizes that the world she lives in is actually the plot of a sappy romance novel. Her half-sister, Misty Emerson, happens to be the female lead, whereas Hannah is doomed to die a quick, insignificant death.Once Hannah has reincarnated and returned to the time when she's only 20 years old, she decides to start her life anew. This time, she's willing to take Misty's place in an arranged marriage with Darren Winchester, a cripple who has fallen from power. All she wants is to live happily ever after with her loved ones.Meanwhile, Darren is plotting to get back on his feet and regain his lost power. Mark his words. He'll definitely deal with those who dare bully his dear wife!

Emily Carter thought heartbreak would be the end of her story—but it was only the beginning. After catching her long-term boyfriend cheating, she walks away shattered, determined never to look back. But fate has other plans when she crosses paths with Ethan Sinclair—her ex’s older, enigmatic brother—at a high-profile gala. Ethan is everything Daniel wasn’t: powerful, reserved, and dangerously captivating. He’s also off-limits. Yet when a single glance turns into a stolen kiss, Emily finds herself drawn into a world of secrets, passion, and power plays. But in Ethan’s world, nothing is simple. Public image is everything, and Emily quickly learns that being with him means staying hidden in the shadows. As emotions deepen and their secret affair intensifies, Emily must ask herself—how long can she be someone’s secret before she forgets her own worth? A story of forbidden desire, dangerous power, and the cost of loving a man who was never supposed to be hers.

On the most important night of her life, Bowen's pack is attacked by The Eclipse Pride, led by the ruthless Alpha Ronan, who claims her as his mate. Forced to become his Luna to protect her people, Bowen finds herself trapped with a man she can never love. Willing to do anything to escape him, Bowen goes to desperate measures for freedom. A spell gone wrong causes Bowen to team up with Alpha Ronan's brother, Beta Grant, who hates her as much as she hates him. Together, they must find their Alpha and save their packs all while dancing on that dangerous line between love and hate.

My life had escalated to an unimaginable point. I was pregnant with a child who possessed powers beyond my understanding, a child of a man who was supposed to be my mate's enemy. And now, I was on the run dependent on a stranger. I knew I wouldn't survive out there alone, especially with a child on the way. And going back to Claus, to his lies and his betrayals was no longer an option. The thought made me sick. "So," he asked, his voice breaking the silence, "will you come with me? Or will you go back to Claus? If you decide to go back to him, I wouldn't blame you." His eyes held a gentle understanding, an absence of judgment that was both surprising and comforting. "But for now, I need to know. Do you trust me?" I looked at him, truly looked at him. The man who had unknowingly marked me, the man who had brought me solace in my darkest hour and the man who was now offering me a future, however uncertain. He was a stranger yet he felt more like a sanctuary than Claus ever had. "I'll come with you," I said, my voice barely a whisper, but firm with a newfound resolve.

Evelyn gave up her dream of becoming a world-class architect to stand behind Richard, the man she loved. For four years, she played the perfect wife, managing his home while he built his tech empire. On their anniversary, Richard promised her the world, a special surprise he said would show everyone how much he cherished her. But the surprise Evelyn got was not the one he planned. An encrypted message. A private folder filled with intimate photos. A woman named Tonia wearing the same bracelet Richard had given Evelyn that morning. As Evelyn's world crumbles, she discovers Tonia is not just Richard's business partner but the mother of his unborn child. Richard's family has always treated her like an outsider, a poor girl who trapped their golden son. Now, they see her as the failure who cannot give him children. When Evelyn decides to walk away, she reclaims the brilliant career she abandoned. But her husband's estranged brother Benjamin returns to town, a man Richard has always envied and feared. As Evelyn rises from the ashes of her broken marriage, transforming into the city's most sought-after architect, she finds herself caught between two brothers. One who destroyed her. One who sees her worth. Richard wants her back, but Benjamin wants to show her what real love looks like.

Ria thought her life was perfect. She had a lovely marriage and a life straight out of a fairy tale. Not until she learned that her husband and her very own sister were cheating on her. In her furious and heartbroken state, Ria promised to herself that she would return and make them all pay. However, it dawned on her that retaliation is impossible without money. Until she meets Luca, the infamously handsome brother of her ex-husband. And Luca could readily provide her help to avenge against those who wronged her with his power and wealth. But there's a steep cost to Luca's deal. And Ria was surprised to find it out. Particularly when Luca says in a low, drunken voice, "I have only one condition in exchange for helping you." "What is it?” Perplexed, Ria inquired. Luca smiles seductively, “Sleep with me, Ria.” Will Ria give up her dignity to accept his offer and fulfill her long-held yearning for revenge, or will she disobey him and risk losing her chance?

Maya has always lived in the shadows, hiding her dreams behind quiet brushstrokes and careful smiles. Love? That was a risk she never dared to take — especially not with Ethan, her best friend’s successful, enigmatic older brother. With his sharp suits and quiet strength, Ethan is everything she shouldn’t want… and the only man who has ever truly seen her. But when a charming rival starts pursuing Maya, her safe world begins to unravel. Suddenly, she’s forced into the spotlight, facing the whispers of a town that never really forgave her family — and the haunting secrets Ethan carries behind his guarded eyes. Torn between a love she craves and a past that still holds her hostage, Maya must find the courage to fight for her own happiness. A stolen glance. A hidden touch. A love so deep it could heal them… or break them forever. When her heart is finally on the line, will Maya risk everything for the one man she was never meant to love?

Some lessons are learned too late. Watch me give my step-brother, my fated mate, the taste of something bitter than his own medicine.

Twenty-year-old Ivy Laurent has built a reputation as a reckless party girl, but her wild behavior hides a secret: she has been deeply in love with her step-uncle, Matthias Thorne, a forty-year-old billionaire. Two years earlier, on her eighteenth birthday, Ivy drunkenly confessed her feelings and kissed him. Matthias rejected her gently, believing their relationship was inappropriate, and has avoided her ever since. Hurt and desperate for attention, Ivy spirals into rebellion until she is expelled from another university. Her parents finally give her an ultimatum: spend six months working with Matthias’s or lose all financial support. Matthias is furious when Ivy arrives. Determined to keep distance, he assigns her minor tasks assisting the research team developing revolutionary renewable energy technology. Ivy, however, refuses to behave quietly. Through constant teasing and bold confidence, she challenges Matthias’s restraint, while he struggles with feelings he has tried to suppress for years. Disaster strikes when a massive earthquake triggers a tsunami that destroys the island facility. During the evacuation chaos, Matthias and Ivy are left behind and presumed dead. Isolation forces them to confront their long-hidden emotions, and Matthias finally admits he has loved her for years. Their relationship finally becomes passionate. Working together, Ivy and Matthias escape. Ivy leads them through the jungle until they reach a hidden emergency beacon that finally brings rescue. Returning to civilization sparks public scandal over their controversial relationship. Families, investors, and Matthias’s ex-fiancée attempt to separate them. Refusing to keep it, Matthias publicly declares his love for Ivy and leaves his corporate role to pursue his research independently. Ivy begins studying environmental science and builds her own career. Despite opposition, they remain united, eventually returning to the island where Matthias proposes, beginning a shared future in love, research, and partnership.