The Paris Novel Ruth Reichl

"You stupid Lockhart's have always assumed you can get away with anything and everything. But not anymore. As your king, I can assure you, that you and your kind will never rule again. I might be mated to you, but I would never be your mate. The only thing stopping me from ending your miserable life is that mark on your neck. Otherwise, I would have snapped that wriggly thing you call a spine by now. But for letting you live, there are ground rules. You are a servant here. Being my mate gives you absolutely nothing more than a right to live and breathe, the same air that we breathe here. Not that your kind deserves it." ***** Sonaya Lockhart's world explodes when she turns eighteen. She is a queen in danger of never ruling, her family is been hunted down and killed by the king. But when she is captured she would need to find the will to fight for what is hers. King Stefan Lygion is desperate to find his mate and it's not for love. He needs her dead so he can marry the one he has chosen. He doesn't care for the moon goddess and her stupid mate bond.

Stella Carpenter wanted nothing but to live a good life with her boyfriend, make sure her brother goes to a good university, make her mother smile and become a popular chef but that changed from the moment she set her eyes on Davis McClure. He is a well known cold-hearted, dangerous and famous man,also the owner of a well producing technology company, a CEO himself- the kind that no one could mess with but what will happen when Stella messed him up? Davis decides to punish Stella, it is a punishment that ruined her life and made the man she loves abandon her. Stella thought her life was officially over, she found out that she was pregnant with not just a baby but twins. What will happen when Davis comes back three years later and decides to marry her and take his children, will Stella give in or will she fight him for her babies?And at the same time, the man Stella once loved returns to her, how will Stella choose?

Can one truly love a man who has faced rejection from all women? Loreen finds herself forced into a marital arrangement with the nation's most controversial figure, Mr. Adepe Peme , also known as "the scarred one," in exchange for financial benefits. Rumors circulate about Adepe , portraying him as a frightful and emotionally scarred individual, both inside and out. His appearance alone is enough to deter women, despite his immense wealth that many covet. He is considered a pariah by society. Thrown into a loveless marriage, how will Leia, a proud and headstrong woman, cope with this situation? And how will Adepe respond to her? Will he attempt to dominate her or passionately court her? Will Loreen accept him despite his physical deformities? Can she rise above her pride and short temper? Will she untie the emotional barriers she has placed around her heart and accept him? Will their union become the envy of high society, or will it be regarded as a tragic failure of the century?

Demonise was a woman who loved a man named Fergus De Villa with all of her heart. But her three years of suffering from a marriage that was like hell made her realized that it was not worth it anymore. However, when she was already willing to let go, he became furious and wild. Trapping her and owning her again and again, she decided to hide and go away. After five years playing hide and seek, she found herself in an auction and was being bought by a man. A man that was her nightmare five years ago. Nevertheless, there was a secret that she shouldn't spill out. A secret that would surely trap her in his arms forever. Will she be able to forgive him after she became his slave? Will their past be a hindrance? Or will their toxic relationship becomes her sweetest nightmare? "I gave you five years of freedom. I guess it's time for you to come home." He whispered near her ears as his fingers were crawling under her shirt. "I miss you. Specially when you're under me. Naked." **** WARNING! Only 18+ are allowed to read this dark story of mine. Thank you! PS: 'CLAIMED BY MY EX-HUSBAND' is the story of their son Black De Villa. It's also available here!

Amber Adams lives a simple and sheltered life under the loving care of her grandmother in a modest rural area. Unbeknownst to Amber, her life is about to change drastically when she finds herself reluctantly agreeing to marry the enigmatic Devlin Wesley. Devlin, Wesley is a self-made billionaire in his youthful prime. Haunted by his grandmother's dying wish, he is forced to marry the granddaughter of his late grandmother's cherished confidante. However, driven by his personal turmoil and a desire for revenge, he sees Amber merely as a pawn in his game. Will Amber's kind heart and innocence melt the icy walls surrounding Devlin's heart? Can love triumph over vengeance? Journey alongside Devlin and Amber, as they find their way through the intricate maze of their hearts, torn between a blossoming love and burning hatred.

Accused of a murder she didn’t commit, Lyra—a gentle healer and omega—flees from a pack that only ever saw her as weak. But fate has different plans, leading her into the life of the ruthless Alpha Tristan of the Night Howlers pack. Drawn to the woman he believes is hiding deadly secrets, Tristan finds himself torn between his suspicions and a fierce desire he doesn’t understand. Trapped in a world of betrayals, hidden magic, and a dangerous prophecy, Lyra begins to unlock her true heritage—a power that can either save or doom them all. But when an ancient enemy returns to claim her life and everything she loves, she realizes that her bond with Tristan may be the only thing that can stop a war. As enemies circle closer, a terrifying choice looms: trust the mate who broke her heart or watch the entire realm burn. Will Lyra and Tristan defy their fates…or be consumed by them?

Avyanna has spent her life mastering survival. A brilliant scholarship student by day, a strategist and fighter by necessity, she carries the weight of a childhood tragedy that left her orphaned. When she falls for Kairus Chu—the rebellious heir of a powerful conglomerate—she allows herself a fleeting moment of happiness. Their love defies all odds, culminating in a secret marriage despite his mother’s ruthless opposition. But behind the scenes, Avyanna’s trusted mentor, Lord Mendez, pulls unseen strings, shaping her fate for his own ends. Their love is shattered when Zhen, a cunning rival, conspires with Kairus’ mother to frame Avyanna for murder. Betrayed, sentenced to life in prison, and pregnant with Kairus’ child, she refuses to be broken. With her only ally, Huan Yue, she orchestrates a daring escape, vanishing in fire and blood—reborn as Bernadette Lu, a shadow queen of the underworld. Years later, Avyanna returns with a vengeance, dismantling the Chu empire piece by piece. She manipulates Dylan Chu, Kairus’ ambitious younger brother, and unearths the true enemy—Lord Mendez, the man who orchestrated her downfall and her parents’ deaths. As she leaves devastation in her wake, Kairus, now a pawn of his mother’s ambitions, is forced to confront the memories of the love he lost. As Zhen and the Chu matriarch fall, Avyanna stands at the precipice of her ultimate choice: to reclaim the love that once defined her or to walk away forever, knowing that vengeance has carved an unbridgeable distance between who she was and who she has become. When Kairus finally finds her, face-to-face with the daughter he never knew, the question lingers—can love survive the ashes of war?

I, Anastasia Lancroft, was promised power—then thrown to the wolves. My fiancé betrayed me for a stronger alliance. My father chose his new wife over his own daughter. And I was left with nothing but rage. So I made a choice. The Bastorin. A school for the cruel, the cunning, the next kings of the underworld. I came here for one reason—survival. Instead, I found him: Alexei Vasiliev, the dangerously magnetic ruler of this academy. His gaze pins me. His presence devours me. And he’s not the only one. My stepbrothers are here too—Nathaniel and Gabriel. Cruel. Possessive. Hungry for my downfall. Three men. Three predators. And I’m the prey they refuse to share. Now, I’m the prize in their twisted game— where every glance burns, every threat tempts, and every night drags me closer to surrender. This isn’t a love story. It’s a war for dominance. And I’m the one they all want to claim.

A misunderstanding that leads to hatred, between a king and his queen, who once loved each other immensely. In other to save her people from brutal killing and torture, Queen Zara agrees to be the wife of their enemy...the enemy who took away their home and made them slaves. She is forced to denounce her husband. To deny every proof of ever loving him. Carl is hurt by his wife's claims, and he felt betrayed. The love he once felt for her was turned into poison and hatred... He sorts for revenge, not only from his old enemy but his new enemy...Zara. Book 1: Married to the arrogant king Book 2: Hated by the ruthless king

Ezra returns after three mysterious years, armed with a vengeance that unfolds like a carefully set trap. The shadows of her past conceal wounds inflicted by those she once trusted, and now, Ezra is here to settle the score. With a heart full of secrets, she navigates the tangled web of deceit, each revelation a shard of the broken mirrors that once reflected her truth. As the plot thickens, the sins of the past come to light, and Ezra's pursuit of justice leads to a gripping narrative where every secret exposed is a mirror shattered, revealing the distorted reflections of those who wronged her. Brace yourself for a suspenseful journey through revenge, redemption, and the shattered mirrors that hold the unspoken truths of Ezra's compelling tale.