vanderbilt the rise and fall of an american dynasty

“How can you tell me you never wanted it when you can’t deny that you loved every second of it, my love? Shyne, no one will ever make you feel the way I do, and I’ll spend every moment proving it. Not even time and death can separate us.” Shyne De Leon runs away from her past and her ex-lover by using her family’s power and influence to start a new life far away from her hometown. The memories and promises that her ex has given her made running away more difficult. A few years have passed, and the guilt of what she left behind started to haunt her. Her ex Rian Batista and their past rendezvous began to appear in her dreams more frequently. The dreams became darker, and Shyne started to have ghostly hallucinations of the man she had left. When the torture of her dreams became too much, her family’s money and influence could no longer save her from her own past and mind. As the untold past starts to unfold, will she kiss the truth and embrace her past? Or will she wallow in regret and enter her ex-lover’s offered damnation?

"Goddamit" the arrogant prince screamed in anger, frustration and irritation "I'm not talking about your first two daughters, for goodness sake who cares about them. I'm referring to your third daughter" Alpha Lucius froze instantly at those words and a look of shock enwrapped his face "But I don't have a third daughter your highness"He said softly "Franshia and Edaleen are the only female children I have and the king has already chosen Franshia to be your wife, he said he'll ask you when you want the wedding to take place" "I'm sick of exchanging words with you Lucius" the man said rudely, twitching his nose in irritation, then he turned to his guards "search the house, search every nook and cranny of this building you know the girl I'm looking for don't you" "Yes we do your highness,we all saw her enter into this house" "Good" "no your highness you're..." "Search the whole house and turn it upside down if need be,I need to leave this place with my wife,I need to set my eyes on her"... ★★★ Venus grew up hidden away from the world, with no parents to call her own and no identity. She endured all forms of abuse from her uncle's family until one fateful night when her story changed. Determined to find her mother and to solve the mystery of her unusual identity, she embarks on a journey of revenge, power, serendipity and of true love.

This is a real life account of one Dillon Vera, a highschool student who struggles to deal with the challenges of life, school, and dealing with his growing attraction to a yet unknown face. The kicker is that the attraction he has is for a man, and he is scared of the reactions of the people he loves. Watch Dillon's story unfold over the course of eight years with this special someone, as he discovers that life has a lot of unexpected surprises, both happy and sad alike. This is a real account of Dillon and his friend's life, their love, and how they grew as people and traversed their wonderful, but problematic, world.

Surrounded by luxury and comfort, Dominique Le Blanc does not miss anything, except excitement. His life as the owner of the largest casino in Monaco requires a lot of time and dedication to enjoy this refined and electrifying, but unimportant, environment. Bets and money are no longer able to excite you. Could that change with a gunshot-covered escape in a hospital parking lot? Without knowing why, a young woman flees from her armed captors. The reason for the chase is unknown, but the escape leads her to get into the first open car she sees. Driven by the instinct to fight for her own life, she hides in the vehicle, while the passengers agree to flee the scene quickly. The young woman carries nothing with her, no belongings, no clothes, no name and much less memories. What is the first thing she should look for? “An Inconsequent Desire” is a dark novel full of action and chaos, with two protagonists who know very well what they want… or almost. Tension, desire, luxury and danger mix as Dominique and the fugitive try to resolve their relationship and their desires in a world as opulent as it’s reckless. Violence and attraction go hand in hand for a couple covered in the past, immersed in the present and with almost no future. What is the price of unearthing their memories? How much can it change what is yet to come? Love or obsession. Salvation or ruin. In the end, everyone has something to lose... and maybe that's everything.

Isabella only wanted revenge. Her family had been devastated by the strong billionaire Xander Blackwood's father, and he was going to pay. Her strategy, however, takes an unexpected turn when she is caught up in a tornado of secrets, deceit, and a marriage contract she did not expect. Xander is cold, calculating, and motivated by ambition. He regards Isabella as nothing more than a pawn in a bargain that will strengthen his kingdom. He doesn't expect the fire in her eyes or the spark that sparks whenever they're together. Their marriage was supposed to be a facade, but behind closed doors, a new game is being played. As they engage in a battle of wills, their ice shell begins to melt. Anger becomes to attraction, and neither can deny the tremendous chemistry that binds them together. But, just as they start to doubt the line between love and vengeance, a web of terrible secrets begins to emerge. The past returns to haunt them, threatening to destroy everything they've built—both professionally and in their fragile relationship. In a world of power and deception, Isabella and Xander must decide whether their marriage is a game or if something more serious has taken root. Will revenge pull them apart, or will genuine love be enough to keep them together?

Xavier Richard Knight born millionaire needs a wife of convenient for a one of a kind deal. After approached by Gerald Norman requesting his help from bankruptcy. Xavier requests one of his daughter in exchange for his help and both men shake hands on it. Lilian Victoria Norman , a simple girl with an even simpler life is made to marry a man in the place of her runaway sister. She is thrown into a world she struggles to understand and her husband is not making it any easier. After an accidental kiss , sparks starts flying as well as clothes. Both decide to give their marriage a real chance but fate has other plans for them Throw an enraged sister , a jealous ex and a murder into the mix and you get a disaster of a marriage. Filled with twists , turns and shocking unexpected secrets .

Prologue **EXCERPT FROM THE STORY** "As the new Alpha of vengeful eyed pack, I thereby pass my first judgment on Ciara Acacia Jones,You are therefore demoted to a omega." He said with so much hatred, anger and rage using his alpha tone. I felt my wolf, Tavia, whimper and cowered back in fear under his voice. ______________________________ Kill her.... Kill her... "Wait, can i see you privately?." I said to Alpha Xander. ____________________________ "No, you cannot mark her, I am your mate,,,What will happen to me if you mark her,"I said while crying. "You cannot do this to me, please!!!.." I said begging him. "I have to do it for my pack......our pack."He said before leaving. **** Being born an omega is different from being made an omega. Meet Ciara Acacia Jones,a beta's daughter who was demoted to an omega and was blamed because of a tragic incident that claimed lots of lives. Will she survive the pain? Will the truth be revealed? When she meets her mate, will he accept or reject her? Will, she ever finds happiness?-Does she deserve it? Find out in this thrilling story The Spin offs Alpha's Slut Mate (Leo and Rose Story) Mated To The Alpha Called Legend Is Now LIVE!! (Legend and Leticia's Story) CHECK IT OUT AND DROP YOUR REVIEW

Margaux just had one ultimate dream, it's to marry the man she loved, Hendrix Mondragon. And after successfully achieving that dream, she thought everything was perfect and nothing matters anymore. But three years later, she was forced to sign the divorce paper and left with a broken heart. Little did they know she’s the hidden heiress of a very powerful and affluent family. Thus, when she showed herself again, she made sure that everyone who did her wrong will certainly pay, especially her husband who abandoned her for his mistress.

"Sign the contract before I change my mind since buying a woman is not difficult. Furthermore, this deal is worth 45 million dollars, and your entire life has scarcely seen it," William Mackenzie said as he threw papers on Monica's face. “Will you ever love me again?" Monica said with a melancholy voice. "Love is nonsense! I'm not into love. I am only offering you this contract because you are incapable of harming me. Even if you do, you will not live this life. Now accept it, or get out!" William crudely said. Monica was a lovely and vivacious child who lost her parents at a very young age. Her sorrow began when she moved in with her aunt. She served only as her aunt's housemaid. She fell in love with an ordinary man who gave her hope that there was someone in this harsh world who would love and look out for her until she learned that the man she loved had recovered his memories. Her beloved was leading a false life. And now he was unfamiliar with her and abandoned her because she was poor, and he had no feelings for her anymore. William Mackenzie was the richest tycoon who thought of money and power, but more importantly, he desired vengeance on those who tried to kill him, causing his memory loss for seven long years, and now he was back in business. ★★★

It had been five years since I started dating Ross Jenner. His family invited my mother and me to their family home in Fellaton to discuss our wedding plans and to spend Valentine's Day together. It was past 10:00 PM when my mother and I landed, but Ross wasn't there to pick us up because his college junior, Laurel Elledge, had just arrived in Fellaton. He told me to figure out a way to get a cab to the house myself. In a strange place, unfamiliar with the area, it wasn't long before we found ourselves in danger. Just over ten minutes outside the airport, we were robbed. My mother was injured while trying to protect me, and she collapsed, bleeding heavily. Desperate, I held onto her, frantically trying to call Ross. Each call was abruptly cut off, and when I finally reached him, he sounded irritated. "Jennifer, you're an adult, so stop acting like a child. You couldn't even hail a cab on the street? Laurel just got to Fellaton and isn't feeling well. I need to take care of her." Without waiting for a response, he hung up. I tried calling again, only to find that I had been blocked. In the end, my mother's injuries were too severe, and she bled out before the doctors could save her. As I stared at her lifeless body, tears flowed uncontrollably. When I finally checked my phone again, the first thing I saw was a picture Ross had posted on Twitter. In the photo, he was kissing Laurel and holding a bouquet of roses. [Spending Valentine's Day with the one I love most.] I quietly threw the gifts I had brought from home into the trash. Then, I left a comment, which said, [Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness.]