Substitute Bride

"Get up, I'm hungry. Cook for me NOW!" The authoritative tone jolted me awake, not giving me a moment to freshen up or even change. We don't sleep side by side; he stays in the master bedroom while I occupy the guest room. He can't stand being near me. It hurts deeply when those words come from him, but it's a recurring pattern. I hurriedly made my way downstairs, still tying the robe around me. In the kitchen, I began preparing his breakfast. You see, I'm his secret wife. No one knows except our parents and a few friends. Since we got married, not a day goes by without him reminding me that he doesn't love me. Not a day goes by without him hurting me. But that's alright because, as I've mentioned, I love him so much that I'm willing to do anything just to earn his love in return. A single tear escaped and fell onto the clove of garlic I was chopping. I quickly wiped it away. From the corner of my eye, I noticed Manang watching me. I took a deep breath to regain my composure before turning to her with a forced smile. "I'm sorry; I got emotional over garlic." I lied.

One night of weakness. A lifetime of consequences. Lily Harper thought her engagement to Adrian Stone would elevate her family’s standing among the elite. But one wild night in London changed everything. When she found herself in the arms of Julian Stone—Adrian’s older brother and the ruthless CEO of Stone Global, Lily crossed a line she could never uncross. Six years later, Lily is now a devoted mother to twins, Eva and Ethan, living a quiet life far from the cutthroat world of the Stones. She’s convinced her secret is safe until an unexpected meeting brings her face-to-face with Julian. He sees them. Two kids who look just like him. Two kids he never knew existed. Julian is determined to stay this time. And Lily must decide whether to fight to protect her children or surrender to the man who once broke her heart.

Aurora “Rorie” Montgomery never expected to wake up married to a billionaire, but when she impulsively takes the place of an heiress forced into an arranged marriage, she finds herself trapped in a world of power, contracts, and ruthless business deals. Nathan Westfield, CEO and notorious workaholic, agreed to marry for convenience—not love. His only conditions? His wife must be discreet, loyal, and provide a future heir. Rorie has secrets. Nathan has rules. And neither of them expected to actually want this marriage to work. From the moment she steps into Nathan’s world, Rorie challenges him at every turn. She’s nothing like the obedient wife he anticipated, and she refuses to be a silent player in his life. But when Nathan discovers her true identity, instead of walking away, he protects her—publicly and mercilessly shutting down anyone who dares to question her place at his side. As past betrayals resurface and enemies threaten to unravel their carefully crafted arrangement, Rorie realizes the greatest danger isn’t losing her secret—it’s losing her heart. Because somewhere between the heated arguments, the stolen glances, and the moments where Nathan looks at her like she’s his entire world, she starts to wonder… What happens when a marriage built on lies starts to feel real? Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, enemies-to-lovers tension, and billionaire love stories with high stakes and sizzling chemistry, The Last Minute Bride is a tale of deception, power, and a love that refuses to be just another deal.

Alexander always worked hard for everything in his life. Not one thing came to him by luck or chance. He was not going to let the hardest thing he had worked for, Fareeda, slip through his fingers even in a society where rank is very important. Fareeda, a young village girl who had always craved live from her father, finds herself torn when she realizes her father is stopping her from marrying the love of her life. What will happen when Alexander proceeds to fight for his love? Read on.. Book contains mature content. .

After two years of being trapped in a loveless marriage, Celine thought she had nothing left to lose until a video surfaces and then shatters everything. She had been forced into marriage for power and image , She never asked for love but she had hoped for respect or at the the very least loyalty. But what she got was silence, distance and betrayal on a screen. Devastated, Celine walks away from Rowan Sinclair, the husband who never touched her heart, nor her body, only to return as a different Person. Now, Rowan wants her back, but love built on deception doesn't come easy, especially when the biggest lie of all is about to be exposed. What happens when the truth behind their separation comes out to light? Will Rowan be able to win her back? Will he be able to prove to Celine his true feelings despite the numerous oppositions thrown at them?

She was the girl he once raised, now she’s the wife he demands an heir from. Just five years after their scandalous marriage and her immediate exile, Madelyn thought she had been left in the past by her cold, and untouchable guardian turned husband—a man she hated, but still couldn’t forget. Then Zachary returns with a proposition: “Come home with me. Give me an heir and I'll help you get back what is yours.” When her failing business, stolen inheritance and a thirst for revenge leave her no choice, she boards his jet and walks back into a past that she tried to forget. But Madelyn will get to realise that Zachary isn't just the cold, aloof man that she thinks. He holds secrets. And she discovers one of them. A secret involving that dark night, and it changes everything she thought she knew. Betrayals and deceptions are revealed, and unexpected alliances— formed. Will Madelyn survive in the dangerous game of ambition, greed, power, lust and deceit or will her impulsiveness cause her downfall?

(Ongoing Edits). I felt it when he called my eyes the most beautiful in the world. Kissed them like they were his salvation. But they were never really mine. He loved me, yes… But he loved her first. And I was just holding on to what she left behind... Now she's back and demand what's her. What will be left of me if she takes everything?

Forced to marry the lycan Alpha in place of her sister the same day her fated mate humiliated her. But her damn mate still has his eyes on her. Bullied, enslaved and isolated by all, she gets. But she must run and raise her babies in secrecy. Why would she run? Will the Lycan King recognize her and her babies when she comes back completely different? What will the future hold for them as the Lycan King has his own secrets and dangers lurking in his kingdom?

Heira Levesque never thought that in exchange for her dream to be an architect, she would marry the man her grandfather would choose for her. Sa lalaking hindi niya kilala. Pero ang mas hindi niya inaasahan ay ang trabaho ng lalaking kanyang mapapangasawa. Apart from the fact that they are scheduled to get married... they have another relationship. Because her fiance, Ryland Morrison, is also her professor. A professor and a student. The relationship they have is forbidden. They met at the wrong time and their marriage has to be kept secret or else... one of them has to let go of everything. Note: This is a Tagalog-English story

Nagising na lamang si Bernadette sa loob ng isang kwartong hindi pamilyar sa kanya. At ang malala pa, pinagpililitan ng isang lalaki na noon niya lang nakita na asawa siya nito. Pinilit niyang ipinaliwag na hindi siya ang asawa nito, pero sarado ang mga tainga ng lalaki. Wala ng nagawa pa si Bernadette kundi ang panindigan ang pagpapanggap habang naghahanap siya ng paraan para makaalis doon. Pero habang tumatagal siya kasama peke niyang asawa, pati ang anak nito, hindi niya namamalayan na nahuhulog na pala siya at napapamahal sa pamilyang iyon. Anong gagawin niya kung isang araw ay bumalik ang totoong asawa at paalisin siya?