The Zookeeper's Wife Novel

Michelle Davenport has always been invisible—overshadowed by her twin sister, Millie, and used as a pawn in her family’s business dealings. When her parents arrange her marriage for profit, she prepares for another sacrifice. But fate intervenes, and she finds herself engaged to Raymond Hawthorne—a ruthless billionaire who needs a wife to appease his family. It’s supposed to be a contract, nothing more. But as Michelle steps into Raymond’s world of wealth, power, and deception, everything changes. The cold CEO starts to notice her, protect her, and make her feel wanted for the first time in her life. Just as she dares to believe in something real, Millie sets her sights on Raymond, determined to steal him for herself. Betrayal, jealousy, and unexpected love turn their arrangement into something far more dangerous—especially when Michelle discovers she’s carrying Raymond’s children. Now, she must fight for herself, for love, and for the family she never had. Will she finally claim her happiness, or will she once again lose everything to the sister who always took it all? The Ruthless CEO’s Chosen Wife is a gripping billionaire romance filled with passion, power plays, and a heroine’s journey from being weak and unwanted to finding love, strength, and the life she deserves.

“Do you really think you are worth being called my wife?” Julian asked, his voice laced with disgust. “All you do is spend my money like a spoiled brat! I’m way out of your league, Sydney. So stop hesitating and just sign the divorce papers!” —- Unknown to her husband, Sydney was the secret behind his success, but at the point when she needed him the most, he divorced her and left her for his first love, Ashley. Seeing how ungrateful her husband was, Sydney swore to take back everything from him. She will let him know that he was nothing without her!

She ran to survive. Now she’s back—for her son. For a year, Zoey lived in hiding, raising her son in silence while the pack believed she was dead. She had escaped the palace, her marriage and from her ruthless husband Alpha Lyon who forced her to be his perfect Luna—but never his love. But when her child falls dangerously ill under a curse , she returns to the very place that broke her—only to find out that Lyon had remarried . Now she has stay with Lyon to save her son’s life but she has no plan of rekindling their love , What happens when Zoey s forced to stay with the man that made their marriage unbearable ? Alpha Lyon had remarried , Does that mean he now has two Lunas or he has to choose one ? Can they be a second chance for their Love?

Matindi ang pag-ibig ni Bella kay Jace na nauwi sa pamimikot. Ang pangarap niya ay naging bangungot. Hindi sapat ang pagmamahal niya para tumagal ang kanilang relasyon bilang mag-asawa. Iniwan siya nito sa kabila ng pagmamahal at patitiis niya. Gumuho ang mundo niya nang umalis ang binata at ipagpalit siya sa babaeng talagang mahal nito. Makalipas ang limang taon ay bumalik si Jace upang gampanan ang tungkulin nito bilang CEO ng kumpanyang pag-aari ng pamilya. Kagaya ng inaasahan ay galit pa din ito sa kanya. Pagdating ng binata ay inabot nito ang annulment papers na agad niyang pinirmahan. Kung kailan masaya na siya sa buhay niya ay tsaka naman ito nanggugulo. At ang offer nito to be his bed partner shocked her the most. Ngunit wala na siyang balak magpauto dito. Kahit pa wala namang nabago sa damdamin niya. Mahal na mahal pa din niya ito, noon at ngayon. Kung hanggang kailan ay hindi niya alam. Isa lang ang nagbago, magaling na siyang magtago ng damdamin ngayon. Pwede naman niya itong patuloy na mahalin ng siya lang ang nakakaalam.

Olivia, a stripper who endured working in hell in order to live, thought that she'd bag some jewels after a VIP client paid thousand dollars just to see her perform privately. However, her supposed "instant jackpot" turned into an unforgettable disaster when a God-like billionaire interrupted her performance, claiming that she was his goddamn wife.Worst, she was taken a way by him, giving her no chance to escape. Now, she needs to find a way to get away from him. But, how could she possibly escape from the ruthless and wild billionaire?

Ellie struggles to make ends meet while taking care of her ill father. Even with her struggles Ellie always tries to be kind. One day she helps an older gentleman buy coffee after forgetting his wallet. Little does she know that the a simple cup of coffee would change her life. The older man offers Ellie a contract, freeing her from all her financial responsibilities if she marries his grandson, Maxwell. Ellie is hesitant at first, but with her father's declining health, she agrees. With a promise to always be kind, Ellie marries Maxwell, only to discover he was not as willing as she was to get married. Known as for being a playboy, Maxwell struggles after an accident left his scared. His fiance cheated and left him for his best friend. Heartbroken, Max swears to never fall in love again. After another night of partying, Max's dad gives him an ultimatum. Either get married, or be cut off from the family. Begrudgingly, Max agrees. He believes all women are the same, that they want money and once someone better comes along, they will leave. He decides to make his wife miserable so she will leave and he can keep his family's company.

Sofia believed that love meant sacrifice. She gave her heart, her body, and even her future to the man she married. But the day she gave birth—bleeding, terrified, begging for help—she realized love was never supposed to hurt like this. Her baby was taken. Her cries were ignored. Her body felt like it was dying, and the only person who was supposed to protect her stood across the room… with another woman in his arms. Her mother-in-law tried to strangle her. Her husband told her to pack up or find her own way home—like she was nothing. But Sofia isn’t done. Not yet. She may be broken. She may be grieving. But she’s still breathing. And now, she has nothing left to lose.

Her fiancé cheated on her with her own mother. She lost her baby. And when he was murdered, Rebecca became the prime suspect. With her life collapsing and the law closing in, Rebecca accepts a deal she never thought she’d survive. Stefanno Davidson—a feared Mafia lord—doesn’t need a lover or a permanent wife. He needs a replacement. His children’s mother is alive… but absent. And Rebecca looks exactly like her. Until Stefanno clears Rebecca’s name, she must live under another woman’s identity. Become the mother his children already recognize, the wife the Mafia world believes never left, and the reason his sick daughter finally starts to heal. Once his daughter recovers, Rebecca is promised her freedom. She can return to her world, her name restored. But the longer she stays, the more dangerous the lie becomes. Because pretending to be someone else is easy, pretending not to feel anything for the man who owns your secret is not. And in the Mafia world, temporary wives rarely leave untouched.

When Sienna lost her pregnancy, the only thing she wanted by her side was her darling husband, but instead, a divorce paper was placed right beside her by him. “Let's get divorced. The only thing we are holding on to is gone. I love Lisa, and I want to be with her.” Sharon didn’t expect her husband to divorce her, his uncle’s wife. Left broke and devastated, she left the city, but Sharon returned four years later, stronger and better with a four-year-old daughter. Now darling ex-husband regrets and wants her back. But now, Sienna has three more men at her feet: her ex-husband's uncle, who is ready to help her get revenge. A celebrity who is willing to go to any length to make her happy, And a famous pianist who wants to be her baby's favorite father.

Feliza thought running away was an easy solution. Adopted by a power-hungry politician after her parents' tragic demise, Feliza found herself trapped in a life not of her choosing. So, when her adoptive parents chose to arrange her marriage with a specific man, Feliza had no option but to oblige. But that decision turned out to be her worst mistake. Shan Moretti, a man of immense power, wealth, and an insatiable greed, believed in possessing whatever he desired and never relinquishing what belonged to him. His character was marked by possessiveness, coldness, cruelty, and an unwavering dominance that struck fear into the hearts of those who crossed his path. People bowed beneath his feet, intimidated by the force he exuded. Getting dumped right after his wedding night was a massive blow for him, especially by the only woman who had captured his attention—his wife, his vixen. He was… enraged. For the next five years, Feliza stayed hidden. She wasn't just worried about herself but, more importantly, about her kids. Feliza was determined to protect her children from the trouble her husband brought. She promised to keep them safe and hidden, using whatever it took to ensure their well-being. But guess what? Fate had other ideas... Entangled in his rage, Feliza struggled to break free. Shan wasn't going to release her, not this time. The grip he had was unyielding, and Feliza found herself ensnared once more, facing a relentless force she couldn't shake off. Soon enough, Feliza`s life took a drastic turn as soon a she realized that the man she`s been avoiding her whole life wasn’t planning to get her off the hook this time around. After all, Shan`s anger knows no bound. And Shan wasn't about to let her go again. Not a chance. Not at all...