Umberto Eco Novels Novels & Stories

In my last life, my sister Cora and I were married to twin Alpha Heirs. Our union was meant to forge an empire. I married the older brother, Aiden. He became the Alpha, and I, his Luna. I dedicated my life to the pack's glory. Cora married the younger brother, Rhys. After Aiden defeated him for the Alpha title, Rhys became a monster. Twisted and cruel, he tortured Cora daily until his own mysterious death. After Rhys died, Cora was discovered to be pregnant. Everyone thought it was Rhys's last heir. The day she gave birth, Cora bled out and died. And I… I never gave Aiden the strong heir he craved. So, we raised Cora's child. I gave him everything. It wasn't until Aiden was on his deathbed that I heard him tell the boy the truth: “Your mother Cora’s death was Elena’s fault! All her kindness to you was a lie!” “You are my son. My flesh and blood with Cora. Your so-called father, Rhys… his weak blood could never have created a powerful Alpha like you.” “My son, after I die, you must avenge your true mother.” The herbs in my hand crashed to the floor. The boy I raised stormed out. Then he used his immense Alpha power to choke my life. But the Moon Goddess showed me mercy. She gave me a second chance. When I opened my eyes, I was back. This time, I would shatter this sham of a marriage with my own hands. But I never expected that this time, something about Aiden would be… different.

Oakley is a werewolf shifter who met her fated mate only to find out that he was cheating on her the entire time they were together with her half sister. She leaves the pack and goes to her mother’s birth pack. Her wolf is a larger than normal wolf and is special but Oakley has yet to find out how. While in the new pack she discovers she has a second chance mate but is unsure if she can handle it after what happened with her first mate.

Marsh: I wanted a life where I could get both lives. I was BI and I only realized it until I met the girl my parents chose for me. Afraid of losing my inheritance, I left the only person who loved me whole heartily. But now I regret every moment of it. And I can get him back. Right? Josh: I felt myself the luckiest guy in the world. I had this perfect business. My own chain of restaurants. I am independent. I am earning good and in love with a man of everyone’s dream. Until it was everything but a dream. He was never mine and I never wanted to be a dirty secret. So I left him. Will life ever give me another chance? Bolt: He was broken and I knew the moment I laid my eyes on him. He appeared to be all rude and tough but I can well read the fear and vulnerability in his eyes. He isn’t as tough as he thinks he is. And fuck me if I don’t want to replace the insecurity in his eyes with the twinkle of happiness. But will he give me any chance?

Anika Downs, a 25-year-old billionaire heiress, has faced betrayal from those she trusted most, making her wary of love. After discovering her boyfriend’s affair with her best friend and losing her father, she returns to take over her family’s business. As she navigates the challenges of a male-dominated industry, she must also deal with internal corruption, family issues, and the weight of her past. Then Kelvin Anderson, a 27-year-old with a link to Anika’s past, enters the picture. After accidentally wrecking her car, he walks into her office for a job interview, sparking immediate tension. Neither realizes that they share a deeper connection—Kelvin is the man from a one-night stand Anika had a year ago, who vanished without a word. Forced to work together to uncover corporate theft and betrayal, buried feelings between Anika and Kelvin begin to surface. Just as Anika starts to trust again, her ex-boyfriend, Richard, reappears with plans to take over her company, revealing shocking secrets about her father’s death and his own devious plans. Anika now faces a choice: can she let go of her past pain and trust Kelvin, or will betrayal take everything from her once more? CEO’s Second Chance is a billionaire romance full of enemies-to-lovers tension, corporate drama, and a journey of healing and forgiveness. Will Anika regain control of her heart and her company, or will betrayal be her downfall?

After my boyfriend risked his life to save me in a fire, I proposed to him. But he refused, saying he was burdened with massive debt and wasn’t worthy of me. From then on, I worked five jobs a day, just to pay off what he owed as soon as possible. But fate had other plans. I was diagnosed with brain cancer. When I finally saved enough and went to say goodbye, I overheard his conversation with his friends. “The heir of the Law family, pretending to be broke in front of some poor girl. Seriously?” “She’s worked herself to the point of coughing up blood. You really don’t feel anything?” Landon Law curved his lips into a faint smile. “This is just a test for her. Once we’re married, I’ll treat her well.” “And what about Clara Shaw? She’s coming back soon. That rich girl has been talking about marrying you for years.” After a long silence, he finally spoke. “They’ve both been through hard times with me. I can’t let either of them down.” “But Clara’s fragile. She can’t handle any shock. She wouldn’t survive without me. I have to protect her. “Stella is understanding. As long as I give her the position of Mrs. Law, she’ll accept it.” The moment I heard that, everything went black, and I collapsed. When I woke up again, Landon was gripping my hand tightly. “Stella, don’t be afraid! Even if I lose everything, I’ll make sure you get treated!” A mechanical voice suddenly echoed in my mind. [Congratulations. You have been granted the ability to detect lies.] [Accumulate more than five detected lies from the male lead to exchange for a full recovery from brain cancer.]

Silas Vaughn hasn’t touched a man in five years…not since his husband, Emery, died in a mysterious car crash that was never solved. He buried his grief beneath ice, building his empire and locking his heart away. Until one night, at a charity gala, he sees him. Same dimples. Same smile. Same face. But the man isn’t Emery. His name is Julian Reed…a broke artist drowning in debt, hiding secrets he refuses to share. Fascinated and desperate, Silas makes him an outrageous offer: “Marry me for one year. I’ll erase your debts. You’ll never want for anything again.” Julian thinks he’s insane. But against all reason, he accepts. What begins as a cold bargain spirals into dangerous passion, pulling Julian into Silas’s world of obsession, grief, and forbidden desire. For the first time in years, Silas feels alive again. But Julian isn’t just Emery’s lookalike. He knows something about the night Emery died something that could destroy Silas forever.

After my daughter was seriously injured in a car accident and suffered heavy bleeding, she was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. When it was time to sign the surgical consent form, the nurse suddenly snapped the medical file shut and pressed it down firmly. "Hospital regulations state that only immediate family members can sign the surgical consent form. What proof do you have that you are the child's father?" I was stunned. "She is my biological daughter. Do I still need to prove it to you?" The nurse retorted, "Birth certificates can be forged. How do we know the child wasn't abducted by you? If you cannot prove it, we cannot proceed with the surgery." Seeing the nurse's self-righteous expression, I trembled with anger. "I am signing the surgical consent form for my own biological daughter. Do I need to provide DNA evidence as well?" She curled her lip. "These are hospital regulations. We are being responsible for the patient. If you cannot prove the child is yours, we will report you to the police for child trafficking." After saying that, she actually called security to report it and loudly accused me of being a human trafficker. Report me to the police? I took out my police uniform from my bag and put it on. I'd show her what a split-second response was.

"He has been using you all this while..." Brogan shouted... laughing like a Maniac, "No!!...That's a lie.." I screamed half believing in his words. "Then why isn't he here....You are just a maid...you are a Pun ...you are nothing.." Melanie Walters is a girl who finds a job as a maid to one of the biggest shots in town Denise Carson...the CEO of DMC media...and one of the most Influential persons in Grundy....she grows to love him blindly and takes it upon her to understand him...Denise a Confusionist and a person still recovering from his former lover...A Person who vents all his pain on something that could give him pleasure...a man with an ironclad wall heart. With all these qualities.... Melanie comes to the point where she questions his true intentions towards her...was her efforts to fill his void in vain?

As the most eligible bachelor in Rivenhold, Alex Ye is engrossed in his work and shows no interest in women. One day, due to family pressure, Mr. Ye reluctantly went on a blind date. He had to convince himself, 'I might as well get married, have a child, and live a normal life.’ However, after the date, he was informed that he has a three-year-old daughter. Alex was shocked: “How can this be?!" ----------- One morning, Michelle Xia awoke to find a three-year-old child running a fever beside her, as well as a pile of messy overdue bills scattered around. Staring at her bank book, with a balance barely in double digits, Michelle realized she didn't even have enough to get the child to a doctor. Deep in thought, Michelle weighed her limited options. It didn't take her long to come to a decision. "To avoid the child's fever causing any brain damage," she mused with a hint of mischief, "perhaps I'll just have to interrupt the secondary male lead, who might be on a date with the heroine right now (^_^)."

Sera Nerva is a rare female Alpha determined to prove her abilities and strengthen her pack to defend against its enemies. She is determined to remain mate-less and protect her pack and family. Her bitter experiences with her previous mate killed her parents and brother and almost destroyed her pack. Draco Macer is a scarred and jaded Alpha, feared and respected by all. He rose through to power as Alpha on the blood of countless wolves. He is certain that he would remain mate-less because of a grave mistake of his past, in which his mate lost her life. A twist of fate brings these two together as second-chance mates, and they forge a strong bond- the rare double-alpha mating. Sera is determined to run from this bond to protect her pack and family, but Draco insists on holding on to this second chance at love. What happens when the consequences of the mating persist? Will Sera take the leap of fate and decide to give this second chance mating a chance? What happens when various obstacles come between their love and old enemies try to destroy their bond? Find out in this compelling story of second chances!