The Third Son A Novel

Jasmine Reinle found out she was pregnant for her secret boyfriend just a few days to her highschool graduation and elder sister's wedding to her mysterious fiancee, but unfortunately for Jasmine, her boyfriend left town before she could tell him about the pregnancy, and she had no clue where he went. To protect their family's reputation, her father gave her two options; abort her baby or leave the family. Not willing to abort her baby, Jasmine decided to leave the family. Five years later, her secret boyfriend came back to her but with a very shocking reality; he's her elder sister's mysterious husband. Follow Jasmine and Thanatos rollercoaster love story journey.

Went to jail for a crime she didn't commit, Elena loses love, freedom, and fortune. Now released, she finds her cheating husband engaged to another. But fate throws a lifeline: a mysterious stranger with a shocking offer. He's Luke's wronged half-brother; Atlas Grant and he needs Elena's help to bring down their ruthless family. Can Elena trust this man who also have secrets he hides? Is revenge worth the risk, especially when the price tag is ten million dollars? And who is Atlas Grant?

Aria Jones has always been a pawn—trapped under her ruthless father’s control and forced into an arranged marriage with a man she barely knows. But on the day of her wedding, everything shatters. A daring escape with the infamous Nikolai Petrov—dangerous, untouchable, and heir to a rival empire—thrusts her into a deadly underworld where love is a weakness and trust can get you killed. Now hunted by her vengeful fiancéand a jealous rival; and caught in a ruthless war between cartels, Aria must do more than just survive—she must transform. With enemies circling and a past that refuses to let go, she has two choices: return to the gilded cage she knows or embrace the dark power that Nikolai sees within her. But as their passion ignites, so does a war that could destroy them both. In a world where betrayal is inevitable, will Aria and Nikolai be each other’s salvation—or their downfall?

"Don't dream of belonging to anyone else. Your breath, your heartbeat, your body - they are mine, and I will take you by force, no matter what. I am Asher Martin, and I will make you my Luna." Tears streamed down Sage Holton's face as her life and circumstances changed in an instant, turning to ashes as Asher came to claim her by force and make her his forever. --- There was a beautiful scent clinging to me, like marmalade, roses, and honeyed strawberries. I didn’t know why, but suddenly my wolf spoke, saying, "Mate." I responded in shock, "Mate!" Of course, I nearly went mad. I am an Alpha Gamma with hybrid blood, and that little girl is of pure lineage. Even though I don't accept the laws of the Moon Goddess, I know that one of her laws is that mates must be of the same pure lineage, though it is possible to marry and love someone from another lineage. I kept pacing around, and then I remembered—I had thrown her out, naked! I looked out the window at the sky; it was raining heavily, it was late, and I had cast her out. I shouldn't have gone near her, but what happened, happened.

Sheena Woods finds out on the day of her wedding that Jake Cross, her exhilarating and unforgettable one night stand, is one and the same person as Jake Rollins, her soon to be husband's illegitimate son. ‘.....Sheena, I can't stop thinking about that night and I can't seem to stay away from you no matter how hard I try. Yes, I know you're my father's wife and many will call what we share a forbidden romance, but it's a romance nonetheless……one that I intend to explore with you…….’ Jake confessed, walking slowly and gingerly towards Sheena, his mind set on claiming her luscious lips in his……. Will Sheena give in to Jake's demands and engage in a forbidden romance with her husband's illegitimate son? What happens when Sheena gets caught up in the iron web of the Rollins family's many dark secrets? Can forbidden love save her and withstand the immense pressure that comes along with it? Find out in this thrilling book of love, betrayal, family, resentment and revenge.

Amelia To pay my father's debt and protect my brother, I married Salvatore Conti. The underboss of the Gambino Family. He was ruthless and treated me like his property. The only reason I kept holding on was my little brother, Ben. I was all he had. I had given up on life, but I found my knight. His son. Alessandro Conti. It was forbidden. It was dangerous. But it made me feel alive. Alessandro I was the son of Salvatore Conti, one of the most feared men in NYC. I hated the family and everything it stood for. And I hated my father even more. The first time I saw Amelia, she was marrying my father and no matter how beautiful she was and how s*xy her long legs were, she was beyond my reach. I should not have touched her but I had and she had become my sweet addiction.

Sophia Carter, a struggling teenager, in a quest to save her mother's life, faced a life-altering pregnancy after having a passionate one-night stand with a billionaire by the name of Damien Knight. Her mother later died, and she was devastated, having to deal with the loss of her mother and the pregnancy she was carrying. Damien Knight left the state before she could tell him about the pregnancy. Tragedy strikes as she walks into her miserable life alone. With the help of her friend Kattie, she was able to give birth, raise her son, Ethan, rebuild her life, and become a successful career woman. Years later, she married Lucas Knight, Damien's younger brother. Lucas accepted Ethan as his son, unaware that Ethan's biological father wasn't  Damien, his elder brother. The truth about her past crashes down when Damien hosts a school contest where Ethan gives an excellent performance. Damien demanded the identity of Ethan's parents. They were called for accolades for their son's performance. Damien was shocked to see Sophia and Lucas as Ethan's parents. Secrets, lies, and emotions unfold as both Damien and Lucas demand the true identity of Ethan from Sophia. Lucas got furious at Sophia for deceiving him. Damien stood with nothing to gain the hearts of Sophia and Ethan back.  Sophia was facing a choice: Fight for Ethan—face the real father or lose the boy she nearly died for.  What decision will she make, fighting for Lucas's love or accepting Damien back? Find out in this intriguing story.

Nagpakasal si Celine ng wala sa tamang oras sa isang biyudong mayaman na may isang binatang anak na ang pangalan ay David Gonzalo kahit hindi niya ito mahal. Matapos ang kasal nilang dalawa ay dinala siya nito sa mansion kung saan nandoon ang anak nitong binata na hindi makapaniwala na ang daddy niya ay may bagong asawa na. Unang kita pa lang ni Celine kay David ay nasabi na niya sa sarili niya na gusto niya ito. Wala pa ngang isang linggo ay natagpuan na lang na wala nang buhay ang daddy ni David na pinakasalan nga niya. Galit na galit sa kanya si David sa nangyaring 'yon. Inaakusan siya nito na pumatay sa daddy niya ngunit tinatanggi naman niya 'yon. Pinapaalis na siya ni David sa mansion nila. Kahit mahal niya ito ay umalis siya sa mansion na 'yon. Makaraan ang ilang taon ay nagkita silang muli ni David. Bumaliktad ang takbo ng buhay nilang dalawa. Kung dati siya ay mahirap ngayon ay si David na ang naghihirap. Winaldas nito ang perang pinamana sa kanya ng daddy niya. Nawala ang lahat sa kanya. Gusto ni David na tulungan siya ni Celine. He knows that she became rich because of his dad's money. Tulungan kaya siya ni Celine? Mahal pa rin ni Celine si David ngunit sa tuwing makikita niya ito ay naalala niya ang masasakit na salitang binitawan nito sa kanya. Paano kung iparanas rin ni Celine ang naranasan dati sa kanya kahit may nararamdaman pa rin siya sa kanya?

"I never knew what love was until I met you." I looked up. "Stop joking around like that." Theo's deep blue eyes bore into mine. "Who says I'm joking?" *** In the shadow of her prodigious twin brother and the periphery of neglectful parents, high school senior Cora Kinsley navigates her world alone. Her life takes a turn when Theodore Thorsen, a mysterious and wealthy new student, arrives at school.Constantly thrown together, Theodore's stoic demeanor clashes with Cora's reserved nature, sparking a complex love-hate dynamic between them. Amidst their turbulent relationship stands Jin, Cora's steadfast friend who offers support and challenges her perceptions of love and friendship. Is Theodore the key to helping Cora break free from her isolation? And what secrets lie behind his captivating exterior and enigmatic personality? And as Cora navigates these questions, will Jin's presence becomes crucial in shaping her choices and understanding of true connection?

What happens when the man who has everything loses his moral compass? Ethan, the son-in-law of billionaire James Parker, is about to find out. As he navigates the treacherous world of wealth and power, Ethan must confront the darkness within himself and the family he's married into. Will he emerge from the shadows with a newfound sense of purpose, or will his quest for revenge destroy him?