The Turn Of The Key Novels & Stories

Just because I point out a mistake in the intern, Lester Hale's proposal that can cost the company millions of dollars, he feels embarrassed and goes straight to Sandra Wendell, the CEO, threatening to quit. The next second, she storms into my office and starts grilling me. "Couldn't you have spoken to him privately? Lester's young, and his ego's fragile. Why did you have to humiliate him in front of everyone? Don't forget, his dad's a major shareholder. I'm giving you two options now. "One, I'll promote Lester, give him a raise, and you'll become his assistant. That way, I'll agree to officially announce our relationship. Two, keep acting like this, and we break up." When I remain silent, she smirks triumphantly. "I knew you'd never pass up a chance to go public with our relationship. Now, you can clear your office for Lester. Later—" But I calmly cut her off, "Sorry, but I choose the second option, and I'm resigning. I wish you and Lester a happily ever after."

Things weren't always as simple as it was made to, he was cursed and she was an human who had no idea of the world she belonged to–two worst combination. She was meant to be the antidote to his curse but ended up bringing him down with her. Is love always enough? Enough to quench the fire they had both started? Two worlds scrambled down unknowingly

This is the seventh year of my arranged marriage to Frank Jackson, yet he is constantly seeing other women. Because of that, I become known in our circle as the ever-tolerant wife. Everyone is watching and waiting to see when a mistress will finally replace me. But when I unexpectedly get pregnant, I hear a furious voice screaming at me from my belly in my mind. "Mommy, are you some holy saint? In your past life, you kept tolerating everything. That was exactly why my scumbag dad's mistress drove you out and left you for dead on the streets! "That vile woman is practically trampling all over you. How can you not fight back? Slap her! While you're at it, give my fool of a dad a good slap, too! The more you tolerate, the more people push their luck. You need to stand up for yourself and divorce that scumbag!" I swallow nervously, but my hand is already itching to act. Maybe I should try doing what the baby says...

The wedding bells rang then came the gunshot. Amelia Stone thought she was marrying the love of her life, Miguel Favino. But before the vows were over, Miguel was shot in front of her, his last word was her name. Now she’s a widow, covered in blood and surrounded by lies. Everyone says it was an accident, but Amelia knows someone wanted her to suffer. Days later, Miguel’s younger brother, Alejandro the cold, tattooed heir shows up at the funeral with a contract. “It’s Favino family law,” he says. “When the eldest son dies, his wife belongs to the next heir. That means you’re mine now.” Amelia stares at him in disbelief. “You’re out of your mind if you think I’ll ever marry you.” Alejandro’s voice turns low and dangerous. “You don’t have a choice, querida. You’re part of this family now whether you like it or not.” But Amelia won’t be controlled. Someone killed her husband, and she’ll find out who. Even if it means trusting the one man she swore to hate. Will she follow her heart with the mysterious man at her side, or finish what she started and make every drop of blood on her wedding dress mean something? This time, the betrayed bride won’t forgive. She will fight. She will burn. And she will make them all pay.

She gave him everything; her fortune, her loyalty and her heart. But he repaid her with betrayal. Adriana Montgomery was born with wealth and power, but she gave it all up for love. She stood by Ethan Blake, her hockey star husband, after a career-ending accident left him in a wheelchair. She was his strength, his anchor and his biggest believer. Until tragedy struck. After losing their baby due to his neglect and distrust, Adriana discovered Ethan’s darkest secret. He was cheating on her this whole time… with his doctor. Shattered, Adriana walks away, tossing divorce papers in his face. But she doesn’t just leave, she strikes back. Behind the scenes, she is ready for revenge, setting wicked schemes in motion that will leave her ex-husband in terrible regret. But no one suspects the heartbroken ex-wife holds the keys to his dream. Now, the billionaire heiress is done being the victim. She’s about to teach her ex-husband and the entire hockey world that the princess has returned, and this time, she plays to win.

Mira Vale has always been invisible—an omega from the weakest pack, a girl no one notices. Until the night her secret mate publicly destroys her reputation… and the most dangerous Alpha on campus offers her a deal. Fake-date him. Let him protect her. Let the whole school believe she belongs to him. Klaus Saint is ruthless, powerful, and completely off-limits. Pretending to be his girlfriend was supposed to save her life, not steal her heart. But the longer they act in love, the more real it feels—and the more dangerous the truth becomes. Because Mira isn’t who she thinks she is. And someone will do anything to keep her power buried. When lies unravel and enemies close in, Mira must choose: stay small and survive… or rise and claim the destiny written in her blood. He claimed her as a lie. Now he’ll fight the world to keep her for real.

Mila Santiago has spent five years climbing the ladder at Prime Sports Agency, dreaming of becoming a full agent while hiding two secrets: her estranged father is a beloved hockey broadcasting legend, and she used to have a massive crush on the team's star goalie. When her boss assigns her to babysit that very goalie, the infuriating, gorgeous, tattooed Jax Kingston. After he throws her iced coffee at a fan, Mila's carefully ordered life implodes. Jax has been spiraling since his sister's overdose, showing up late, yelling at reporters, and earning trade rumors. He doesn't need a babysitter, especially not some peppy junior agent in bright heels who smiles too much. But when his career hangs in the balance, he has no choice. What starts as forced proximity turns into late night talks on hotel rooftops, skating on frozen ponds, and a New Year's kiss that breaks all their rules. But Mila's father threatens to expose their relationship and destroy her career. Jax's guilt over choosing hockey over family threatens to push her away. And when an anonymous photo surfaces, Mila is suspended from her job just as she's about to get the promotion she's worked her whole life for. With the trade deadline approaching and everything on the line, Mila and Jax must decide: play it safe and walk away, or risk it all for a love that comes once in a blue moon.

Shana‘s world turned up side down when she realized she was wolfless. However, when Shana got bullied as the wolfless transfer student in a new school, the hot hockey captain suddenly ran to her and lifted her in his arms. ____________ "You were there for me when I needed you. Now, it's my turn to be there for you." Blinking in astonishment, I found myself staring into the familiar face of Bear— the chubby-cheeked, infectious-smiled, and brilliantly blue-eyed best friend I had thought I had lost.

Iris, her unborn child and husband were murdered by her family on the night of here coronation as the heiress to Vanchez Empire, unknown to her enemies Irish and her husband was given a second chance to live again, six months later she's not only returning as an heiress but her husband who was regarded as a poor dog was a secret heir to a trillion dollar group the most influential company in south Korea the Kuwaiti Group.

In a pack, your mate comes before everything else. But my boyfriend Kyle always put Lina first. When my fever hit 104°F and I needed him most, he was out patrolling with Lina. He said, "You're still able to call me, aren't you? How sick can you be?" Later, when my back injury flared up again, he was helping Lina move. On my birthday, he was buying Lina a moonstone pendant. But back when I asked him for a gift, he said, "I love you. You know that. I just don't like giving gifts. It feels too formal." That was the moment I finally understood. He never hated giving gifts. He just never wanted to give me one. On the day I left, he chose Lina again, as always. I just quietly packed my things. He didn't know that today was the day I would leave him for good.