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Ruby receives a strange request to replace another woman as bride. Besides the hefty payment, the prospect of marrying a handsome man makes it tempting for her. However, the offer turns into a nightmare when Eduardo—her supposed husband—not only looks unpleasant but also behaves extremely cruelly towards her. He's not an ordinary man, but a cartel that rules north Mexico. It's too late for Ruby to escape this trap. She can only endure to earn money and treat her sick mother. Can Ruby withstand Eduardo's brutality and get her money? Will Eduardo discover that Ruby is not the woman he intended to marry? How will he react?

Mateo Morales has been missing for two months. He disappeared with no sign left behind; no hints, and no clue as to where he went and why he disappeared. Eva Morales has been searching religiously for her brother. Being a lone wolf, her family is all she has and she will do anything for her brother. When all her clues lead to Laurence Baxter, she can't help but follow the breadcrumbs, but what she discovers might be more than what she bargained for.Laurence Baxter is wild, untamed, and spontaneous. He lives the life he wants and does what he wants; it works for him. But when his PI disappears, he can't help but feel responsible and he jumps right into a long search. When Mateo's sister, Eva, shows up and Laurence discovers her as his mate, he is thrilled to be so lucky. However, this prickly woman wants nothing to do with mates, nevermind a playboy like himself.Searching for Mateo and unraveling the Morales family secrets soon turns out to be more than he bargained for and Laurence finds more answers than he was hoping to find. After his mate runs from him, he has to make a decision: chase after her and rush into danger or let her be alone like she wants.*This is the third book in the Baxter Brothers series, though it can be read as a standalone novel*

When he finds his fated mate after three years, kissing another man. He rages and declares while grabbing her. "I am going to punish both of you. Him for touching what's mine and you for letting him." ------------- In a dying supernatural world where fertile females were scarce and were mostly used as breeders. Karica, an alpha's daughter learned of her fertility and the name of her potential mate. A lycan alpha who would stop at nothing but to possess her. She knew of only one possibility. To run away from her fated and escape to the human world. No way she wanted to end up in a ruthless pack that would turn her into their personal breeder. But could she escape fate and her fated? And with her fertility test results touching the roof, is it possible for her to have only one mate? Xynathius; the Lycan Alpha of Warbringer Pack had waited impatiently for his fated mate all his life. To his dismay, she went missing as he went to claim her without leaving any clue behind. In a relentless search, he finally finds her after 3 years entangled in another man's arms. Angered and betrayed Xynathius had to take steps that resulted in serious consequences. Let's dive into the mysterious world of Karica and her mates. This is my first book on Goodnovel. Please show support me. Thank you.

Alina believed that Alpha Caleb was her true mate, but as secrets unravel and the truth comes to light, she discovers that she is merely a pawn in a game of deceit and manipulation. Her dreams shatter when she learns that she was never meant to be Caleb's mate but merely a substitute for his deceased wife. Betrayed by the one she trusted the most, Alina attempts to escape the pack and seek freedom. But as she runs away, Alina's path collides with Prince Alaric, her true mate. Haunted by past betrayals, she struggles to trust him, even if they are fated to be together. Alaric, a royal werewolf prince, had tirelessly searched for his mate, but to no avail. Attending a banquet at Caleb's pack, he unexpectedly finds her, but she is hurt and broken. Despite the odds, Alaric vows to heal her wounds and win her trust, determined to show her the love and devotion she deserves. Will Alina open her heart to the one who has been searching for her all along?

Kaia Gold’s carefully planned life falls apart on the eve of her wedding. Desperate for freedom from her family’s control and happily celebrating her last night of spinsterhood, she impulsively marries a mysterious stranger she meets at a lounge. But that’s the least of her worries when she catches her fiancé's shocking betrayal with her nemesis. When Kaia tries to annul her flash marriage, she discovers that this partnership could offer her independence while granting him freedom. She proposes they stay married for six months, a proposition Blaze accepts, setting strict terms and insisting on a formal contract. Blaze Black, the aloof heir of the influential Black family, once lost his childhood love to an accident and is forced by his family to marry the adopted sister. Haunted by his past, Blaze sees his marriage to Kaia as a way to silence family pressures, using Kaia as a substitute for his lost love. To Kaia’s shock, her fresh start lands her a job at Blaze’s company, where he insists, she also serves as his assistant with a mouth-watering offer she cannot refuse. Sparks fly as Kaia’s fierce spirit chips away at Blaze’s guarded heart, while their close quarters ignite an attraction. Soon, Kaia’s journey grows complicated as she faces envious rivals, family secrets, and a haunting realization of her true heritage. As Blaze’s feelings intensify, their marriage of convenience deepens, uniting them against betrayal and unveiling Kaia’s place as the true Silver heiress—and the woman destined to claim Blaze’s heart.

She was dumped He needed a bride Elena was to be married to the only person she loved so much, her sweetheart, her heartthrob, Pete. But her so-perfect fairytale wedding turned out to be a nightmare after being betrayed by her heartthrob On the other hand, Alex is the only grandson of the famous billionaire family and is left with two choices: lose his inheritance or get married. In order not to lose his inheritance, he planned on marrying a beautiful, famous model, Catherine, but accidentally, Elena signed the marriage certificate. Will Elena accept the truth? Will they move past their insecurities, surpass all their hurdles, and end up together, or will they let their insecurities become a shadow of themselves? Please don't skip this exciting story as we both embark on this exciting love story.

Life was taking everything away all at once from Jemimah Beaufort. After being missing for several months, the little miss perfect of the Beaufort family became the talk of the town when she returned carrying a baby with an unknown father. When her father found out that she wasn't a real Beaufort, she was thrown in the streets with nothing but the helpless baby she just gave birth to. Little did Jemimah know that during the darkest moment of her life, two of the most powerful beings ever existed were watching over her, guarding her from the enemy who went back from the grave just to make her pay.

[...]“Eleonor is my wife. She's mine, whether it's to love her, hate her… make her moan, or make her life miserable. She's mine, and mine alone.”[...] ㅤ Because of James Evans debt at Serendipity Casino, he's forced to accept the proposal of the mysterious Mr. Reviello, a mobster of questionable reputation. To pay off the debt, his daughter Emily must marry Mr. Reviello, the current leader of the household. However, she's fragile and would not endure that lifestyle. Therefore, the Evans family decides to trick Mr. Reviello and send the eldest daughter, Eleonor, to marry in Emily's place. ㅤ Humiliated at the altar, Eleonor spends two years without meeting her husband, cultivating a deep hatred for him. But everything changes when she has a casual night with a man she met at the club. That man is none other than her husband. Because of the breach of the infidelity clause, Eleonor is forced to enter a mental game with Reviello, in an intense relationship where he likes to dominate and be in control, and she doesn't like to obey. Until hate becomes love. ㅤ However, her identity as the wrong bride remains a secret. At least that's what she believes. After all, Giovanni Reviello also has his own secrets. ㅤ(+18 ONLY)

I always had a unique kind of mind-reading ability—I could hear the thoughts of people who didn't truly love me. On the night before my wedding, I suddenly heard my fiance's thoughts. 'If she shows up unexpectedly to disrupt the wedding tomorrow, will wearing leather shoes make it harder to escape?' I didn't say a word. The next day, without a second thought, I boarded a plane and left Chilia. In the end, that wedding, regarding a runaway bride and groom who never showed up, became the city's most infamous joke.

I've failed to conceive despite being married for two years. Initially, I think it's because there's something wrong with me. I take various medications and undergo treatment. The night that I want to ask my husband, Sebastian Lockwood, to go for a check at the hospital, a voice appears in my mind. "He's not Sebastian! Sebastian's already been dead for three years!"