The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

The space between them disappeared. She arched into him, tilting her head as his lips traced a slow path down her jaw, then lower. Goodness, she wanted more. *** Valentina De Luca was never meant to be a Caruso bride. That was her sister's role—until Alecia ran off with her fiancé, leaving behind a family drowning in debt and a deal that couldn’t be undone. Now, Valentina is the one offered up as collateral, forced into marriage with Naples’ most dangerous man. Luca Caruso has no use for a woman who wasn’t part of the original bargain. To him, Valentina is nothing more than a replacement, a means to reclaim what was promised to him. But she isn’t as fragile as she seems. And the more their lives tangle, the harder she is to ignore. Everything begins to go well for her, well, until her sister returns. And with her, the kind of trouble that could ruin them all.

“What is the difference between staying single and being with me? You don’t even treat me like a person. I feel like I’m just a broken toy with no use. What use am I to you? Why won’t you let me go?” *** Hope Vitalis was never meant to get married to the Lycan King, Darius Moratis. However, fate had other plans for her. Having to take the place of her twin sister who disappeared on her wedding day, Hope finds herself in the Moratian Kingdom that is filled with monsters who despise her for simply existing. Alienated by the people she grew up hearing tales about, Hope has to put up with every obstacle that is thrown her way and grow stronger in order to protect herself. But how far can she push through to survive when faced with a cruel husband, a mad witch, and a voice in her head that keeps telling her to lose control and go mad? It’s only a matter of time before Hope realizes that maybe fate was right after all and that she was born to be the wife of the Lycan King and rule the Moratian Kingdom.

"I will pay for your mother's surgery, but you must agree to my terms, Rose." A devilish grin played on Romilda's lips. "Mom is your mother, too!" "Business is business, Rose. Do you want my help or not? Don't get carried away with me, all right?" "What exactly do you want, Romilda?" "Give your virginity to my husband." "What, my virginity?" ... Desperate for money to cover her mother's surgery, Rose Baxter is forced to accept her twin sister Romilda's outrageous demand—to take Romilda’s place as the bride during the wedding. If Rose can successfully deceive Matteo, Romilda will pay the hospital bills and give her additional cash. Matteo Cavanaugh, a cold and distant billionaire, never cared for Romilda. Their arranged marriage was merely a requirement of Matteo's late father, under one strict condition: Romilda must be a virgin. But when Rose takes Romilda's place, Matteo feels something different. This time, he finds himself falling for his "bride." Rose warmth, kindness, and charm captivate him like Romilda never could. Now, Romilda wants to reclaim what's hers and push Rose out of the picture. But Rose has already fallen deeply in love with Matteo. Should Rose tell Matteo the truth and risk everything, including his trust? Or should Rose walk away, knowing Matteo was never meant to be hers?

From the beginning, it was clear what Avara Latimer's fate would be. Since her birth, every aspect of her life has been planned with precision. Avara's life was one of pure indulgence, with the villagers showering her with the best of everything to ensure the god's favor. However, there was an ulterior motive behind the gifts, and it wasn't given out of kindness. Her island home thrived with life, and to ensure its continuous abundance, she was chosen as a bridal sacrifice for the malevolent dragon god, Kagran, who lived up the mountains. But with rations running low and some of the villagers growing more resentful of her privileges, she knew it was only a matter of time before she would have to leave the village. And just as she had feared, her worst nightmare became a reality. On a cold winter's night they come and take her from her home, leaving her to brave the unforgiving mountains alone - a whole year before the sacrifice was planned.

Carol has always taken the fall for her irresponsible and spoiled younger sister, Victoria right from when they were young. When Victoria reveals that she is getting married to a billionaire whom she does not know out of the blues, Carol is surprised and tries to talk Victoria out of it. On the day of the wedding, Victoria absconds, at which point Carol’s parents reveal the horrible reason why Victoria was to be married off to the billionaire to her. As usual, their parents want Carol to bail her sister out and save the family from shame and danger by doing the unthinkable...marrying her sister's fiancée. Now, Carol is married to this cold and brooding stranger, who himself only agreed to a contract marriage with her because he needs to find his missing ex. Carol begins to fall in love with him…but all of a sudden, she finds herself in a competition with the ex, who suddenly shows up just when Sebastian begins to fall for Carol too.

Sophia Censatio, a waitress, tough and strong. She was hard like a rock to let anyone in until she met Aaron Samuel who made her steal heart turned soft and went explode. Aaron Samuel, a 30 years old bachelor. He has a cold heart. He never cared about anyone's feelings aside from his friends and family. He believes every woman is the same. All they want is; MONEY!! They would lick the ground he walk on for money but, Sophia changed his perspective. What happens when these two meet? And at that, they both need each other's help? • "There, sign the contract" he shot her a cold glare. "W.. wh.. what?!! You want me to sign a contract marriage with you?!" She asked in an unbelievable tone. "No, I'm not interested. I never agreed to do this with you" she added by declining even though, she needed it badly. If she agrees to be his wife for a year then, her sick mother will get treated and she will also be rewarded with money. Then, Aaron can also claim his father's empire. "Of course, you'll. Sign this and save your mother or, I make your life a living hell. I'm pretty sure, you know what I'm capable of doing " A wicked smirk creep at the corner of his lip. "Lying to your family that I'm your girlfriend isn't enough? Now, you're forcing me to do this? You're a monster!" She said to him as tears welled up in her eyes. "I know, I hear that a lot. Now, sign the damn paper before I lose it" he ordered her in his usual cold and scary tone. With her hand trembling in fear, she took the pen and signed the papers. Unknown to her, she just signed the death of herself.

“Don’t you feel a bit of regret, or even sadness? You should know you’ve spewed coffee at Mia, because if one day I exchange places with her and she’s still mad at it, she would definitely get back to you and she might even get frantic. Do you understand how terrible a frantic woman can get? Are you not afraid?” Charles raised his eyebrow, “She won’t have that opportunity.” ******************************* Maria replaced her sister to marry Charles. She originally thought it would be a widow-like marriage, but Charles who had disappeared for two years suddenly came back. All she wanted was her father’s well-being, but is tangled with Charles and her sister’s life. What will she do when it’s time for her to leave but she was already in love with Charles, who she believed loved her sister, the real Mia?

Ang walang-hanggang pagmamahal ni Elizabeth sa kanyang yumaong ina ang nagtulak sa kanya na gumawa ng mga bagay na tanging isang desperado lamang ang nakakaunawa. Upang iligtas ang kumpanya ng kanyang ina, pumayag siyang pakasalan ang isang lalaki na dalawang beses sa kanyang edad. Walang paraan na makakatakas siya sa kahabag-habag na katotohanan, ngunit sa araw ng kasal, napangasawa niya ang maling nobyo na naging pinakamayamang tao sa bansa. Para siyang binigyan ng Langit ng isa pang pagkakataon at hindi niya hahayaang mawala ang pagkakataon. Gayunpaman, kaya ba niya ang tensyon sa tuwing malapit sa kanya ang pekeng asawa? Paano kung mahulog siya sa kanya? Mahuhuli ba siya? O mahuhulog siya sa mas kumplikadong sitwasyon? *** Ang pangarap ng bawat lalaki ay pagmasdan ang kanilang nobya na naglalakad sa pasilyo patungo sa kanila, gayunpaman, ang magandang panaginip ay naging isang bangungot nang makakita si Tyrone ng ibang babae sa ilalim ng belo. Tumakas ang kanyang nobya at napilitan siyang magpakasal sa isang estranghera. Para maging mas kumplikado ang lahat, kaka-appoint lang niya bilang President ng kumpanya at kailangan niyang mapanatili ang magandang reputasyon. Ang pagpapanatili sa kanyang pekeng nobya sa kanyang tabi ang tanging pagpipilian na natitira sa kanya. Gayunpaman, paano niya haharapin ang kanyang pagpipigil sa sarili kung ang babaeng napagkamalan niyang pinakasalan ay isang ganap na diyosa ng tukso?

For over a hundred years, the human town has provided the next mate for the reigning beasts and this year, a bride is required. Paisley and Nevaeh are from the family mandated to provide the next bride for the reigning beast. Nevaeh has been selected as the eldest daughter while Paisley is engaged to a man she loves. What happens when Nevaeh runs away the night before her collection and Paisley is asked to go in place of her sister to be the bride of the beast.

*****Book series one Dragons *********** In the bustling streets of New York City, Ella Hart embarks on a fresh start, leaving behind the sunny shores of California. Determined to find a that matches her ambition and drive, she lands a coveted position at Brenton Cooperative, a prestigious company with a stellar reputation. Little does Ella know that her first day at work will unravel an unexpected twist of fate. As she steps into the office, she comes face-to-face with her ex-boyfriend, Darcus Miller, now the enigmatic CEO of Brenton Cooperative. Caught off guard by this unexpected reunion, Ella finds herself torn between lingering emotions and the commitment she made to her fiancé, James Davis. The lines between personal and professional become blurred as Ella grapples with the rekindled feelings for Darcus, while striving to maintain her engagement. As she delves deeper into her new role, Ella discovers hidden secrets and a world of magic surrounding her enigmatic ex-boyfriend. Will Ella succumb to the magnetic pull of Darcus, jeopardizing her future with James? Can she unravel the mysteries behind Darcus' life and the newfound world of magic that entwines them?