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Sophia had it all: fortune, loving family, and a bright future. Because of her blind love for him, she was willing to throw everything away. Then her best friend Laura betrayed her, and her lover Daniel deceived her. Sophia saw her life being ruined, saw the loss of her family, her fortune, and, finally, her life. Lying on her deathbed, she acknowledged that she was foolish and wished she just had one more chance to set everything right. And thus, Kismet heard. Years in the past, Sophia wakes up and is given a second chance at re-writing her story. This time, she would not be so naive. With painful lessons of the past life, Sophia gets determined to shield her family, expose the people who betrayed her, and take revenge from those that ruined her. Playing the part of the innocent, trusting girl she once was, Sophia outsmarts Laura at her own game and also Daniel. As her revenge develops, there comes into view a new player-a figure mysterious, with secrets and motives all his own. Can Sophia trust him, or is he another piece in a larger game?

I married a man just hours after being abandoned at the altar. Now I’m staring at a stranger who calls me his wife. Sofie Davis never imagined her perfect wedding would end in ruin, her white dress soaked by rain, her dreams shattered at her feet. Left behind on a day meant to honor her late parents, Sofie is drowning in heartbreak when James Alexander Reed steps forward with an impossible offer: a contract marriage. James, a powerful and emotionally walled-off billionaire, has watched Sofie from afar, drawn to the sincerity and compassion that set her apart from the world he knows. For him, the proposal is a shield against the fortune-seekers orbiting his wealth and a chance to finally get close to the woman he’s never forgotten. For Sofie, it’s a desperate attempt to reclaim her dignity, rewrite the ending, and survive the public humiliation she never asked for. As their fragile arrangement begins to blur, Sofie’s fire and empathy chip away at James’s defenses, revealing a tenderness even he didn’t know he still possessed. But both carry wounds that run deep: grief, betrayal, and the quiet ache of loneliness masked by control. Their journey is messy, tender, and slow-burning. And when love finally demands more than convenience, Sofie and James must decide if what’s growing between them is worth the risk or if it’s safer to walk away before their hearts are fully exposed. Unbound Desires is a story of second chances, healing, and the kind of intimacy that only blossoms when two people dare to be truly seen.

Xalara Silvyn, a seemingly powerless girl from the Shadowveil slums, is claimed as a fated mate by Cassian Holt, heir to a powerful noble house of ember magic. After being brought to his estate, she discovers their bond was merely Cassian's temporary fascination. At his engagement gala to Vionna Kress, he publicly betrays Xalara, relegating her to servitude under his cruel fiancée. As Vionna systematically humiliates Xalara, the crystal pendant Xalara found in a hidden chamber beneath the Veil becomes her sole comfort. With help from Cassian's brother Verin, she learns the crystal may connect to House Silvyn—a noble family of essence-based primal magic supposedly destroyed centuries ago. When Vionna arranges to transfer Xalara for potentially fatal bond severance after her wedding to Cassian, Xalara's desperate situation takes an unexpected turn. During the wedding feast, she encounters Lord Elaric Nox, a feared shadow magic tyrant avoiding political marriage proposals. After overhearing his frustrations with traditional arrangements, Xalara's impulsive quip "Where do I sign?" intrigues him. Elaric's emissaries arrive at the wedding with a formal offer—a contract marriage of mutual benefit. Elaric gains a shield against political marriage pressure while offering Xalara protection from Vionna and access to knowledge about her crystal and heritage. Their three-year contract specifies a purely practical arrangement with no emotional obligations. At House Nox, Xalara begins training in essence magic under Elaric's guidance, discovering her "minor" warming ability is actually rare primal magic thought extinct. As she awakens to her true abilities and learns about her possible connection to House Silvyn, the bond with Cassian naturally fades. Meanwhile, a complex but respectful dynamic develops between Xalara and Elaric as they navigate their unconventional arrangement.

Astrid, a strong-willed and determined young woman, is forced to return to her pack after a decade away. She has encountered animosity and bitterness, especially from her father, the alpha of the pack. Astrid has a hard time adjusting to her new life in the pack. She meets Kaidën, a mysterious and brooding person who seems to be hiding secrets, and she gets to see her childhood friend Evelyn again. Kaidën's mate, Xylara, is presented as a stunning but ruthless and cunning person. Under the full moon, Astrid and Kaidën have a tense but fascinating encounter. Astrid starts to suspect Kaidën is involved in the weird happenings in the pack. Astrid is left feeling shaken by her encounter with Kaidën. She meets Alpha Eric, her arranged mate, and is repulsed by his behavior. When Kaidën steps in, Astrid is drawn to him. Xylara's hostility toward Astrid becomes more and more obvious. When Xylara tries to suffocate her while she is sleeping, Astrid learns of her true motivations. Astrid also finds Lucas, a pack member, tied up and gagged. Astrid is warned to keep away by Kaidën, who is attempting to shield her from himself. Xylara's evil character is further revealed as Astrid starts to solve the pack's mysteries.

Vivienne Fox has a fuck buddy or friends with benefits but no strings attached, with Darius Kaelen Frost, the formidable Alpha of The Moonshadow Pack, known for his icy demeanor and his disinterest in romantic entanglements. He believed love to be superfluous, yet trusted Vivienne as his sole companion in matters of intimacy. Secretly, Vivienne harbored a hope that Darius might choose her as his mate, but she knew that was unlikely, given his singular focus on her physical presence—their clear agreement. However, everything changed when Darius's destined mate, Princess Celestria, emerged, and she’s meant to be the Moonshadow Pack’s Luna. It was a devastating blow when that day, Viviene finds out about her pregnancy with Darius's child—a taboo in their pack, where such unions without a formal mate were scorned. Faced with this dilemma, the doctor offered Vivienne a chance to vanish quietly, to protect herself and her unborn child. Darius, oblivious to her pregnancy, severed the deal with Vivienne for Celestria, dismissing Vivienne as inconsequential without knowing she carried his child. In a desperate bid to shield her child from the pack's judgment and the possibility of ruining the Alpha’s reputation, Vivienne fled without a trace.

Five years after the sting of betrayal, Lyra Vale receives a summons bearing the Alpha’s seal, a small, cryptic envelope that threatens to unravel everything she’s rebuilt. She assumes it's a formality, a long-overdue apology from the pack that cast her out. But fate isn't that kind. The new Alpha is none other than Kael Thorne, her former mate, the man who vanished after claiming her heart and body, only to betray her the very next morning. Now ruthless, powerful, and terrifyingly magnetic, Kael is determined to reel her back into his world... and never let her go again. Lyra despises him. Kael insists he hates her too. But that doesn’t stop him from using everything—threats, control, and proximity—to keep her close. The secret she hides? His child. Enter Dorian Vex, a cocky billionaire human with a dangerous amount of influence, and a growing obsession with Lyra. When Lyra lies, claiming Dorian is the father of her child to shield the truth from Kael, things spiral fast. This isn’t just a second chance. It’s a game of power, pride, and passion. And someone’s going to break.

The Billionaire’s Secret Bride Bhemzly Acson thought she was untouchable, forever. She could manipulate and control everyone—even Jack Devera, the quiet, unassuming boy who was once a plaything in her youth. But time turned the world upside down. Now, Jack is on top—a respected billionaire, not only brilliant but also wielding immense power… including control over Bhem’s fate. In an agreement she cannot escape, Bhem is forced to accept the role of contract wife to the man she once hurt. What she doesn’t know is that Jack’s motives go beyond revenge. Beneath his cold exterior lies a man who has long harbored feelings for the woman who wronged him. And this agreement isn’t just to teach her a lesson—it’s to protect her, shield her from greater danger, and help her rediscover the heart he once broke. But amidst anger and hesitation, the true colors of their emotions gradually emerge. When hatred begins to crumble in the face of a rekindled heart—is there still hope for a marriage built on lies to become real? A story filled with emotion, unexpected secrets, and a man who, despite the wounds of the past, chooses to love the woman who caused them.

Blurb: She signed the divorce papers. He never signed away his obsession. Veronica Stanford was the perfect wife—devoted, patient, and hopelessly in love. But when her billionaire husband, Jason Harper, trades her in for her treacherous best friend, Rhea, Veronica’s world shatters. Broken and betrayed, she drowns her sorrows in a bar, only to be saved by a dangerously alluring stranger with emerald-green eyes and a lethal reputation: Monte "Four" Zagcanni, the ruthless heir to a mafia empire. Four is everything Jason isn’t—dark, dangerous, and devastatingly protective. When Veronica discovers she’s pregnant with Jason’s child, she strikes a deal with Four: a fake marriage to shield her from scandal. But what starts as a cold arrangement ignites into a passion neither can resist. Jason, realizing his mistake too late, wants Veronica back—along with the son he never knew existed. But Four isn’t a man who surrenders what’s his. And Veronica? She’s done being the meek wife. Betrayal runs deep. Revenge burns hotter. As secrets unravel—her father’s bloody past, Rhea’s twisted obsession, and Jason’s deadly lies—Veronica must decide: trust the man who destroyed her once, or surrender to the devil who might destroy her forever. One wants her back. The other wants her forever. And neither plays nice.

"I, Jeremy Rock, Alpha of the Rock River Pack, reject you, Aiana Steel, as my mate..." He said those words, and I didn't even know the particular emotion that I felt the more. Disappointment? Hatred? Or shame? Again, someone else didn't want me. When Alpha Jeremy Rock cast aside his fated mate, Aiana Steel who was a powerful yet broken hybrid, Aiana had assumed it was because she was a "defective" werewolf, one who couldn’t even shift due to her inherited warlock abilities. But that wasn't it as Jeremy’s rejection wasn’t out of disgust. It was a sacrifice, meant to shield her from dark forces within his own pack, forces that would destroy her if they discovered her true power. Yet fate refused to let them go their separate ways. Aiana’s rejection curse is killing her slowly, and Jeremy’s long buried enemies have become confidence by the day. Together, they face a choice, either to walk away from their bond, or be united and conquer the shadows of their past. As old grudges resurfaced and unexpected alliances are formed which threatens to tear them apart, Jeremy must decide on whether to abandon his quest to avenge his parents' murder to save his dying mate. And Aiana was left to chose between surrendering her wolf side to survive the rejection, or fight back and risk everything. Dive into The Lyncan's Fated Hybrid Mate, an electrifying, suspense filled romance that takes two scarred souls on a journey of survival, vengeance, and love that defies all odds.

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains scenes of psychological manipulation, emotional abuse, explicit content, and morally gray characters. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Not for the faint of heart. 🔞‼️ Cassandra Jenkins was blackmailed into marrying Trovian Blackwood to shield her sister from her father’s brutal brand of control. On the surface, she looks like a pawn. A delicate, obedient bride in a designer cage. But behind her silence is a woman quietly plotting. Trovian, ruthless and ice-blooded, believes Cassandra is her father's latest puppet. He wants vengeance, not vows. Every glance is a power play. Every touch is a calculated punishment. He makes her pay for sins she didn’t commit. But the more he watches her… The more he realizes that she’s hiding fire beneath her bruised loyalty. Their marriage becomes a battlefield of cruel words, broken trust, and tension so thick it borders on violence. Yet somewhere between the hate and the hurt, desire creeps in. Dark. Twisted. Addictive. When enemies from the shadows rise, Cassandra and Trovian must decide— Will they destroy each other? Or become the kind of monsters willing to burn the world down together?