Substitute

“They say every Alpha has a shadow. I was his—a pale imitation of the woman he truly loved. And our sick daughter? An inconvenient reminder of his mistake.” Alpha King Kairi promised Sze forever, but she was just a substitute—a cheaper version of the goddess he truly desired. After years of living a lie, Sze discovers his cruel plan to send her and their sick child away. Broke, desperate, and humiliated, she will do anything to save her daughter, even beg from the monsters of her past. But when Kairi storms back into her life, his protection feels as dangerous as his rejection. Is his sudden change of heart real, or just another game to keep his secrets buried?

"I want you to be my fake boyfriend." "What do I get in return?" "I can give you money." "Money is not what I am after." He looked into my eyes and smirked, "I want you." Kylie Wade's happy life hit rock bottom when she found her boyfriend cheating on her with her own sister. To add oil to the misery, her adopted mother wanted to get her married off to a rich old man. Desperate to escape her fate and get back at her ex, she ends up hooking up with the captain of the football team- Elijah Crawford. What supposed to be was a one time thing changed into a dedicated courtship when Elijah took a liking on her. Was she ever going to be with that playboy? NEVER! Little did she know that Elijah had a secret- he was not an ordinary human but a werewolf.

Mafia Series #1 “Will you agree if I become your substitute? I’ll be the one to marry him so you can enjoy your peaceful life,” Annalise Ysia Villareal muttered while talking to the woman who wanted to end her life. Annalise and Fitz Jarell broke up after dating for almost three years. Fitz accuses Annalise of not taking care of him and not lending her time because she’s busy chasing her dreams. Since Annalise’s life is now worthless, she decides to help the woman who wants to end her life because she will marry the most cruel man in their town. But what if the man that Annalise is going to marry had a big part of her life? Will she be able to survive the chaotic world that he used to live in? What if the man named Zeno Myer Mercedes is the suspect who killed her parents and why are they chasing after her? “No! Baby! Don’t close your eyes! Please! Don’t leave me, sweetheart. I can’t survive without you. Hold on, okay? Fight for me, baby. I’m sorry for leaving you. If I had known that, they would target you. Baby! Shit! No! Don’t close your eyes, Annalise! Fuck this! Annalise!” the man shouted before Annalise lost consciousness. This is the story of Annalise Ysia Villareal, the woman who lives and strives to achieve her goals but ends up to be a Substitute Bride of The Mafia Tycoon.

Mommy, the book says that if a man sleeps for a long time and doesn’t wake up, his lover’s kiss would save him from the sleep. Mommy, you’re Daddy’s wife, quickly go and kiss him!” Aurora was speechless. Which book said that? It sounded like an unsuitable book for teenagers. “Okay,” Aurora said, “Wait a minute.” As she spoke, she walked to Alpha Kai’s bed, bent down, and prepared to kiss him on the lips. Aurora quickly lowered her head and kissed Alpha Kai’s pale face. “Look! He’s not awake.” Aurora said to Asher helplessly, “Don’t read too many fairy tales. No, you can read them, but don’t believe them. Fairy tales are dreamily beautiful, but the reality is not.” As soon as she finished speaking, she found that Alpha Kai’s big hand on the quilt seemed to have moved. Aurora was shocked. ***** Aurora was forced by her Aunt to be the substitute bride for Alpha Kai in place of her cousin Sophia. Against her wish, Aurora agreed so that her aunt will pay for her mother’s medical bills.

A car accident left Dawson Mercer blind. For their true heiress' happiness, the Turners forced forced their adopted daughter, Lorraine, to marry him in her sister's place. Rumored had it that she was unremarkable and illiterate. But three days in, she cured his blindness. Soon, she won his heart, built a renowned clinic, and became so sought-after that even her husband had to book an appointment just to see her...

Amora Leonore Feliz is a daughter of a wealthy man who only seeks one child. And because Amora was born with a twin, Amora was sent to an island where no one could ever find her real identity. Twenty years later, Amora grew up being an Island girl, kind, and was adored by the people on the Island. Amora thought that she would never see her father again, but one day, her father visited an Island with a purpose—she thought she would simply accept. Her father told her to be the substitute wife of her twin’s husband, Eureko Xylo Dela Fuente, known for being the richest man in the city. Her twin sister got in a car accident while trying to run away with her other man. To save from being shamed, her father wanted her to be the substitute. When Amora declined his request, her father threatened her to remove all the people on the island he owns plus the fact that her foster mother is sick. She has no other choice but to accept his request and be the substitute wife of her twin sister’s husband whom she didn’t even know.

When Valentina Russo is forced to marry Alessandro De Luca, the ruthless and dangerously handsome heir to the De Luca crime empire, she becomes a pawn in a deadly game of power, betrayal, and desire. She was never meant to be his bride her perfect, obedient sister was. But when her sister vanishes on the eve of the wedding, Valentina is thrust into a world of wealth, violence, and passion she never asked for. Alessandro is cold, possessive, and unforgiving, a man who doesn’t take betrayal lightly. He sees Valentina as nothing more than a replacement, a woman he didn’t choose but now owns. However, she’s different fierce, unpredictable, and unwilling to bow to him. And that makes her dangerous. Torn between the arrogant mafia boss who ignites a fire in her veins and his enigmatic cousin, Lorenzo, who offers her an escape, Valentina finds herself caught in a web of deadly secrets, forbidden attraction, and an irresistible war between love and hate. But in this world, love is a weakness. And trusting the wrong man? Could cost her everything including her life. Will she surrender to Alessandro’s dark desires or escape before she becomes his prisoner forever?"

"Zeke, was I just a substitute?" I asked, my voice trembling. "All these years, was I nothing but a replacement?" But then again, he remained silent. And I took that as a 'yes' to my questions. "It's over. The sooner you accept that, the better." Zeke's cold expression remained unchanged. - Discovering she was just a stand-in for her husband's ex, Vivienne Lancaster divorced billionaire Ezekiel Harrington. She signed the papers and walked out of his life, secretly pregnant with twins. Years later, when Ezekiel's company was on the brink of collapse, he needed the help of the elusive and influential mystery designer Viatrix. Little did he know, the designer he had been chasing was none other than Vivienne—his ex-wife. Vivienne had returned and she was ready to get revenge and reclaim her life, while Ezekiel had to face his past mistakes. Could he win back the woman he had taken for granted, or would he fail chasing the billionaire's substitute ex-wife?

Lucas Fenrir was the son of the Alpha of the Silvertail Pack, born as the pack's greatest pride. When his Luna and first love, Nara Boris, chose to leave, he married me in a fit of rage—the most unremarkable Omega in the pack. Everyone said I was just a substitute for Nara. They were waiting to see me abandoned, to see me cry, and to see me beg on my knees. Nonetheless, I always smiled and calmly fulfilled Lucas' every demand. I helped him stabilize the pack's morale, stood up for him in public, and even defended him against the rumors that he had rekindled his past romance with Nara. Until one day, I saw him on the streets during the Moon Goddess Festival. He was holding Nara, kissing her deeply. Meanwhile, I simply turned my head away in silence from behind the crowd and pretended I saw nothing. A few months later, I was diagnosed with wolfsbane poisoning that had spread to my nervous system. My condition was beyond saving. I was admitted to the ICU of the pack's hospital, with only a few days left to live. Lucas came when he heard the news. His eyes were bloodshot as he roared and grabbed my dying body. "Why didn't you tell me? Why are you trying to die alone in secret?" I looked at his unhinged expression, my gaze as gentle as it had always been. There was even a faint mocking smile curling at my lips. "Lucas, I've never loved you. "The one I loved… was actually your twin brother—Derrick."

“You were everything, but her, Sienna.” “You shouldn't have married me then if you knew that you'd feel this way!" She snapped. “I married you out of pity, aren't you grateful? I saved you from the pathetic life that you were living and thought that you deserved a decent living, you don't have to act like the spoiled brat that you are.” “I can't believe I thought you were a man. You're no man Sebastian Frost, but a heartless monster!” *** Sienna is left heartbroken after her divorce from Sebastian, who had married her as a substitute wife. After five years, Sienna returns to New York a changed woman with twins who are five years old and a man. She did not expect to see her ex-husband, Sebastian Frost, hotter than ever. And not only has he gotten hotter than ever, but he also wants her back. But a nemesis from the past will not live to see that happen, nor the secrets that were meant to be left behind. Will Sienna forgive Sebastian after all that he did to her?