Valerian Empire

Chief Kaave was a force to be reckoned with on the gritty streets of Dirty South. With rugged good looks, a fiery temperament, tireless work ethic and boundless wealth, he clawed his way to the top to establish an empire his daughter, Coco Kaave, would do anything to protect. When the taste of power and blood is seductive, and the cutthroat world of Dirty South takes it's toll, Coco finds herself caught up in a dangerous game of revenge and betrayal, where sex is used as a weapon and trust is a rare commodity. As the stakes gets higher and the risks become greater, Coco must navigate a treacherous landscape where every misstep could mean the end of her family's empire. Can she rise to the challenge and take her place as the new Queen of Dirty South?

The day my life shattered was the day my ex-husband handed me divorce papers as our anniversary gift. *’*’* Amy thought nothing could be worse than receiving divorce papers as an anniversary gift.. until she discovered her marriage was a lie. Forced to stay married by a shocking clause in her father’s will, Amy must navigate betrayal, secrets, and the fight for her inheritance. With her childhood best friend, Bruce, by her side, she’s determined to take back control of her life. But Liam, her soon-to-be ex, isn’t ready to let go.. of her or the empire at stake. In a battle of wills and hearts, Amy must decide what’s worth fighting for before she loses everything.

Leila Oke has spent her career exposing the corruption of the rich and powerful. But when a scandal threatens to ruin her, she's forced into an unthinkable deal-marry Adrian Kane, the ruthless billionaire she despises, or lose everything. Adrian needs a wife to save his empire, and Leila is the perfect choice. Except she hates him. And he enjoys pushing her limits. Their marriage is nothing more than a contrast, a performance for the world to see. But the more they play the role of husband and wife, the more the lines between hatred and passion begin to blur. Secrets simmer beneath the surface. A past betrayal threatens to unravel everything. And in a game where love was never supposed to be real, losing might mean breaking the one rule they both swore to uphold- never fall in love.

He was one to go unnoticed by those around him for his head was always hidden behind the thick warm material of the black and grey hoodie. She was outspoken and not afraid of anything or she thought, her once fearless exterior came crumbling down in a heap of shuddered tears when she witnesses her best friend being murdered. Calder Evens liked to hid in the shadows keeping himself hidden from his enemies prying eyes, but one night he makes a life changing mistake and finds himself coming face to face with the one thing he feared most. Falling in love. Left with no other option but to take the extremely attractive young witness with him and for ever turning his life and empire upside down.

Niko was a multibillionaire to the world—but in the shadows, he ruled as the undisputed king of the underworld. His reputation? A man who never entertained women. The truth? A wound that never healed. Years ago, his ex-wife betrayed him in the worst way—with his own father—right before her sudden death. Since then, Niko had sworn off love, his heart locked away behind ice. Until her. An FBI agent with sharp eyes and a sharper mind, Mabel wasn’t just investigating his empire—she was unraveling him. And for the first time in years, Niko felt something dangerous: interest. But between his secrets and her duty, could there ever be trust? Or would the past destroy them before they even began?

To the world, Elena was a penniless orphan who struck gold by marrying the "Titan of Tech," Julian Vane. For three years, she endured his coldness, his mistress’s taunts, and the label of "trash" housewives. But when Julian tosses the divorce papers at her to marry a socialite, he triggers the end of Elena’s "Poverty Trial." The woman he discarded doesn't exist. In her place stands the sole heiress to the Everett Global Syndicate—a shadow empire that owns the very ground Julian walks on. As Julian watches his world burn, Elena isn't just seeking a divorce; she’s seeking a total liquidation. But as a new, more dangerous King enters the board, Elena realizes her revenge was only the opening move in a much deadlier game.

Min was raised to rule a criminal empire soaked in blood, silence, and obedience. Jun was never supposed to survive in that world, too soft, too defiant, too human. Min despises Jun and the feeling is reciprocated, but they are bound by family and it all comes to head by the dissapearance of the Chairman. A quiet mafia war begins to surface, Jun is pulled back into Min’s territory, his house, his rules, his shadow. What begins as obligation turns into control. What starts as protection becomes obsession. Min knows Jun is a liability. Jun knows Min is a monster. Neither can seem to let go. In a world where loyalty is enforced with violence and weakness is punished, desire becomes a weapon. And loving the enemy, especially one you call family, may be the most unforgivable crime of all.

Charlie never asked for this life. Bound in an arranged marriage to Damiel, a ruthless mafia alpha and heir to a powerful empire, he quickly learns that in Damiel’s world, secrets are weapons and trust is a luxury. Damiel is wealth, power, and danger wrapped into one…and he wants everything Charlie has, including the parts he’s been hiding from the world. As shadows of the past and mafia politics collide with the fragile threads of desire, Charlie must navigate a world where love and survival are never guaranteed. One mistake could destroy them both, and sometimes the only way to protect yourself is to hide in plain sight. In a life built on deception and control, can Charlie and Damiel find a connection strong enough to survive? Or will their truths remain buried, forever camouflaged?

"Sign it," he said. Three years of marriage ended with a line and a pen that trembled in her hand. It wasn't the papers that hurt—it was the way he didn't even flinch when she did. Amelia Hart walked out of his penthouse that night with nothing but a suitcase and a broken heartbeat. She'd given Daniel Sterling everything—her love, her identity, her silent devotion—only to be discarded the moment she became inconvenient. But when the empire he built begins to fall, when the cold CEO who never looked back suddenly needs the woman he threw away, he returns with the same hands that once let her go, now reaching for what he destroyed. Only this time, there's a clause he didn't read…

Emily Stone never had a choice. When her family’s empire begins to crumble, her father forces her into a marriage with the last man she would ever choose, Caden Kingston. Arrogant. Cold. Untouchable. A man known for scandals, women, and power. Their marriage is nothing more than a business deal. No love. No feelings. No expectations. But living under the same roof with a man like Caden is anything but simple. He’s controlling. Infuriating. Impossible to ignore. And the more they clash, the more dangerous the tension between them becomes. Secrets begin to surface. Enemies lurk in the shadows. The line between hate and desire slowly begins to blur. What happens when a forced marriage turns into something, neither of them expected?