The Second Coming Of Gluttony Ch 1

Twin sisters, Jodi and Jackie, are two inches away from filing for bankruptcy and losing their heritage. The twins' grandparents had started Garvey's Hotel and Bar many years ago. The business had been solvent until the 2008 crash. With eminent ruin on the horizon, Jodi comes up with a radical idea to revitalize Garvey's. What Jodi hadn't planned was falling in love with the town hunk. While falling in love, she and those close to her have scandalous rendezvous, deal with local law enforcement, and try to survive a reign of terror that will leave a scar on her, the man she loves, and the small Arizona town for years to come.

Rejected. Abandoned. Marked by fate. Eighteen-year-old Aria Lane has just found out her mate is none other than the cold, ruthless Alpha, Kael Blackthorne. He immediately rejects her in front of the entire pack. Kael made it so obvious that she wasn't good enough for him, not even close. But fate might have its plans. When a mysterious plague and looming war threaten the Lycan Territories, Aria returns to the pack that ruined her. Kael, wracked with guilt and betrayed by those he trusted, will do anything to reclaim what he once rejected. But Aria is no longer the timid girl he shattered. She's stronger, smarter, and she has secrets that can bring his entire world crashing down. As a fallen goddess manipulates the supernatural world against one another and a curse threatens to annihilate everything, Aria and Kael must navigate a bond forged by the moon and a love tainted by betrayal. But this is not just the normal world, it's one where trust is a knife and love can kill. In a world where love can kill and trust is a blade, will their second chance heal the wounds of the past? Or will destiny demand their last sacrifice?

**Contain mature scenes, strictly not for minors** Zandro Fontanella- being labeled as one of the young billionaires by Forbes magazine. His wealth, irresistible charm and good looks makes him the epitome of every woman's dream. Everything happens according to his liking. Well, that's what everyone thinks about him. Because the truth is… there's a void part of him that he's still searching for an answer. Ysabelle Finn- a woman who want a simple life. After all the misery she had been through in the past, all she want is to stay low to hide her biggest secret. A secret that will change everything!

“Help me fake my death and arrange a completely new identity.” “Donna,” the man was clearly shocked. “Why? The Don dotes on you. The whole of Sicily knows—” “That’s none of your business,” I interrupted him. “I’m leaving in five days.” Walking out of the black market, the LED screen in the square was still showing footage of my lavish wedding with Don Alexander three years ago, a ceremony that cost over $500 million. Everyone thought Don Alexander loved me deeply, and I thought so too. Until this afternoon, on our third wedding anniversary, I returned to Sicily early, hiding in the lounge of my husband—Don Alexander’s—office, wanting to surprise him. Instead, I saw his secretary hiding under his desk. While the underboss Marco was reporting the losses from the dock smuggling operation, Isabella was kneeling between Alexander’s legs, skillfully unbuttoning his trousers. Her head bobbed up and down. After Marco left, Isabella smiled seductively. “Could your Donna serve you like this during a meeting?” Alexander’s voice was filled with desire. His hands kneaded her breasts. “Sophia is too conventional, too boring. You’re much more exciting in bed, you little slut.” I covered my mouth, completely devastated. But when I actually left, the Don, who had found me boring, was the one who completely broke down.

Thrown into a loveless marriage with the heartless alpha king after a brutal rejection, Aurora discovers a shocking truth—she's been wed to her second-chance mate. As forbidden love and ancient prophecies collide, she must choose between her destiny and the chains of her past. Embark on a captivating journey of mystery, passion, and unwavering resilience in "Forcefully Married to my Second Chance Mate"

Hope’s world shattered in a single moment. Her fated mate, Alpha Derek of the Red Moon Pack, the man she was meant to marry, has gotten her own sister pregnant. In front of both families, she is asked to step aside “for the good of the pack.” No one defended her. No one chose her. So Hope did the unthinkable. She rejected her mate. The pain of breaking the sacred bond nearly destroyed her, but she refused to live where she was unwanted. She became a rogue, surviving alone in the wild with only scars and two loyal friends by her side. Then she rescued a mysterious stranger from a ruthless rogue camp. Hunter is strong, fearless… and has no memory of who he is. From the moment he opens his eyes, he chooses Hope. He protects her. Stands for her. Fights for her. When tragedy forced Hope back to the pack she left behind, old wounds reopened. Derek wants her again. The pack pressures her. Her parents beg her to stay. But Hunter refuses to let anyone hurt her. As sparks ignite between them, Hope begins to believe in second chances. In love that chooses you freely. Yet secrets are rising. A forgotten identity. A powerful necklace. A throne hidden in the shadows. Just as she is ready to start a new life, the truth explodes before everyone— The man she loves is not a rogue. He is the Alpha King. And someone else claims he belongs to her. Now Hope must decide. Will she once again lose everything… Or fight for the love that chose her first?

Dr. Ivy Smythe left Heath Allan the day before they graduated from university after they'd fought long and hard about her having an affair. He wouldn't accept her word over the stories he'd been told and the photographic evidence. Heath didn't believe she would leave and was stunned when she disappeared. Now, eight years later, he finds her working in the museum, where he's the new CFO, and she's got a little boy who looks like him. She's also walking with a cane and giving him the cold shoulder. His family's money and influence originally created this mess when his mother set her sights on him marrying another woman. Back then, he did what his parents wanted and married Monica. After the wedding, he discovered Ivy wasn't the gold digger, as his mother and Monica portrayed her. Monica was. Now Monica is fighting the divorce, and Ivy won't admit Geoffrey is his son. Does he have any hope of fixing this? He wants to be his son's father and make things right with Ivy. Will she take him back? He knows Monica won't slip away into the shadows peacefully. He's sure Monica will attempt to manipulate things again to push Ivy out of Heath's life. Read on to find out what Ivy will do when the Cat Fight for the Billionaire Daddy goes for a second round. Will she forgive him for the sake of their son? Does she still love him? What would she do with Monica if she could have her revenge on her?

Chloe is destined for greatness, but her first officer rejects her, leading her to fall into the clutches of her second chance: a powerful werewolf who would move heaven and earth to protect her. Bradley doesn't care that she doesn't have a strong wolf: he loves her unconditionally. But their love can only become reality if she manages to overcome the dark secrets of King Lycan. Could she let go of what she once hated for love?

When California's War Lords and Nevada's Diff’rent Strokes ended their decade-year friendship, my world came crashing down along with my unshakable loyalty. Like many other people, I had lost just more than my lifelong friends and allies but also my husband who abandoned me..... Dante ‘Merciless’ D’Angelo. We were now people with different missions and goals, strangers to one another as we pledged our loyalty to our mafias until he found my most well hidden secret, our son. Now he comes back into our lives with many secrets and promises... But all that matters now is my choice. Him or the mafia?

Elizabeth loved romance novels. It was her escape and comfort. One of the things she loved about it were the second male leads. She loved the tragic and kind heroes with their unrequited love for the female protagonists. After dying from an unexpected accident she was transmigrated into the book she was currently reading. Now she is the daughter of her beloved second male lead. She vowed that she will help the SML to find love again. Meanwhile Alphonse Monroe the second male lead woke up and he went back to the past.He realized that he was blinded by the fake white lotus female protagonist. After dying he has another chance to prevent many tragedies in his life. No longer blinded by the female protagonist he vowed to protect his family. Both with new missions in life. The father wants to protect and treasure his second life. While his daughter vowed to find a new love for her father. "Daddy what about her?" She pointed " I think she is perfect to be my new mother" "Auntie can you be my mom?" This is the story of Elizabeth now Lilian Monroe, her twin brother Alec Monroe, and their father the beloved second male lead Alphonse Monroe who just wants to bond with his new found children. original story by Maria Gatchalian cover art by dsby_audrey