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The True Heiress He Lost: I Left and Never Looked Back Novel Cover
8.4
Audrey had been abducted by the trusted housekeeper for ten years before finally returning to the Winslow family. Upon her return, she discovered that the housekeeper's daughter had been adopted as the Winslow family's own, and her fiancé was particularly attentive to this adopted daughter. In response, Audrey had the housekeeper imprisoned and evicted the adopted daughter from the house. However, her parents and fiancé berated her harshly, consistently siding with the adopted daughter. Feeling betrayed and unwelcome, Audrey decided to sever ties with the family.
The Evicted Wife's Deportation Order Novel Cover
9.1
After eighteen years of sacrifice to fund her husband's PhD, Eleanor Vance is heartlessly discarded by her family and stripped of her home. They cast her aside for Chloe, the woman Eleanor once pitied and sponsored. But they forgot one crucial detail: Chloe's legal residency depends on documents Eleanor signed. Now a senior immigration officer, Eleanor holds her rival's deportation file, leaving her treacherous family begging for mercy in this high-stakes tale of sweet revenge.
The Barren Wife's Revenge: It Was You Novel Cover
9.5
On our seventh anniversary, my husband Dante tossed divorce papers onto the desk. He looked at me with cold indifference, his hand resting on the swollen belly of his nineteen-year-old mistress. "You are barren, Seraphina," he spat. "She carries my legacy. You carry nothing but ghosts." When I tried to argue, he shoved me. I fell hard, my back slamming against the concrete floor of the studio. Pain tore through my abdomen, and warm blood began to pool beneath my red dress. The tragedy wasn't just the violence; it was the truth he didn't know. The IVF hadn't failed. I was pregnant with the son he had desperately prayed for. And in his rage to protect a mistress carrying a stranger's baby, he had just killed his own flesh and blood. He stepped over my bleeding body and took her to the Commission Auction to celebrate. He thought I was broken. He thought I was finished. But he forgot that I knew all his secrets. I woke up in the hospital, signed the papers that froze his entire fortune, and walked straight into the gala. I stood before the most dangerous men in New York and threw a medical file onto Dante's table. "You killed your real son today when you pushed me," I said, my voice slicing through the silence. "As for hers? It can't be yours, Dante." "Because according to this, you have been sterile for seven years."
Stolen Bride: Her Childhood Sweetheart Came to Die Novel Cover
8.1
Lillian Shaw has spent years prioritizing her childhood sweetheart, Morgan Sullivan, claiming she is merely repaying him for his past sacrifices. Despite his depression causing constant strain on her relationship, she promises her fiancé that Morgan will not attend their wedding. After five years of waiting for this day, the groom is devastated when Morgan appears in a suit, shattering the agreement. This romance novel explores loyalty, broken trust, and a marriage pushed to the brink.
Fiancé's Affair Shock: Leaving Love Behind Novel Cover
7.9
On the eve of her wedding, a devoted woman's world shatters when she catches her fiancé in a passionate embrace with her own best friend. The betrayal cuts deep, forcing her to confront the lies that defined her relationship. Refusing to be a victim of their deceit, she chooses to walk away from the life they built together. This modern romance follows her journey of self-discovery as she heals and finds the strength to start over.
Misplaced Daughter: My Death Drove Them Insane Novel Cover
7.8
After a brutal ambush, Elisa Lawson is kidnapped and poisoned while her sister, Rita, fakes an injury to steal the only antidote. Disowned by her parents and divorced by her husband, Enrico, Elisa is forced to surrender her assets to her betrayer. To survive her final hours, she takes a black-market serum that grants her three days of normalcy before certain death. As she quietly settles her affairs, her family remains oblivious to the 72-hour countdown to her end.
Separate Roads I Fought For Novel Cover
9.6
In Separate Roads I Fought For, a woman reborn rejects the suffocating life she once lived as the wife of Cassian Vercetti, the rigid heir to an old-blood crime family. After being treated like an untrained pet in her first life, she uses her second chance to sign her half-sister's name on the marriage contract. While she seeks freedom in the city's nightlife, the traditional billionaire Cassian is pushed to the edge. When he realizes his intended bride has walked away, he begins to shatter his own orderly world to get her back.
She Writes Her Own Heartbeat  Novel Cover
9.1
Elena, a reclusive novelist whose works seem to predict the future, finds herself at the center of a chilling mystery when her latest manuscript describes a murder that happens in real life. Detective Julian Vane is assigned to the case, suspicious of her involvement yet drawn to her vulnerability. As they work together to unmask the killer, they uncover a web of lies connecting Elena's past to the present, igniting a dangerous romance.
Breaking Free from CEO Novel Cover
9.8
After three years of a cold, transactional marriage, Ava decides she has had enough of being ignored by her billionaire husband, Silas. Despite her devotion, he remains tethered to his past, treating her as a mere placeholder. Determined to reclaim her dignity, Ava files for divorce to start a new life. However, Silas unexpectedly refuses to let her go, sparking a tense battle of wills as he finally realizes what he is about to lose forever.
Payback for the Drama Queen and Her Leech Parents Novel Cover
8.7
When a mysterious woman arrives claiming she wants to marry the protagonist as thanks for saving her life, a calculated plot unfolds. She quickly forces his younger sister out of their home while attempting to illegally transfer the family property to her greedy, parasitic parents. Refusing to be a victim of this bold home robbery, the protagonist takes immediate legal action. This modern mystery follows his pursuit of justice against a master manipulator in a society governed by law.
Divorced By My Billionaire Husband: I Returned Unstoppable Novel Cover
8.4
For three years, Sophia Carter was the perfect wife to billionaire CEO Alexander Kingsley. She loved him quietly while he treated her like a stranger. When his first love suddenly returns, Sophia is falsely accused and thrown out of the Kingsley mansion with nothing but humiliation. The divorce shatters her heart-but it also frees her. What Alexander never knew was that Sophia was never ordinary. She was the hidden heiress of a powerful empire. Three years later, she returns-richer, stronger, and untouchable. Now the man who once discarded her is desperate to win her back. But this time, the woman he abandoned is no longer the same girl. And revenge has never looked so beautiful.
HOUSE OF TABOOS(erotica shorts) Novel Cover
9.8
A collection of scorching stepdad erotica shorts where forbidden desire knows no limits. Every story is packed with raw lust, shameless seduction, and taboo encounters that will leave you wet and burning for more.
THE BADBOY Baby Doll  Novel Cover
7.2
Synopsis Trevor Macall ruled Dominant High School and was feared, Respected and Untouchable. Alongside his closest allies, Noah and Rolex, he formed The Dominanters-three names whispered in hallways and avoided in corridors. They owned the school, not by force alone but by reputation By power. No one knew where Trevor came from. No one knew who he truly was and that was exactly how he wanted it. His luxury cars, designer clothes, private clubs, and penthouse life painted the picture of a privileged background-but Trevor's past was a locked door, and anyone who tried to open it learned quickly to back away. Until Claudia Jackson arrived Stubborn, Unbending and Untamed She wasn't part of his world She wasn't impressed by his power and she wasn't afraid of his darkness Claudia came to Dominant High with her own scars, her own complicated past-and crossing paths with Trevor Macall was never part of her plan But Trevor saw her and once he did, there was no turning back. She awakened something dangerous in him-desire, obsession, protectiveness he had never known and for the first time Trevor broke his own rules. For the first time he cared enough to risk everything. Slowly... carefully... he pulled Claudia into his world A world of shadows, secrets and dark pleasures. As Trevor's possessiveness tightened around her, Claudia began to understand the truth: bad boys don't fall easily-but when they do, they fall hard and they never let go. Enemies rise, Secrets unravel and the he past refuses to stay buried. But together, Trevor and Claudia are more stronger and unstoppable. This is a story of obsession, danger and a love powerful enough to survive the dark. Enter the world of Trevor Macall and discover what happens when a bad boy falls in love.
My Brother Was Taken by the River Novel Cover
8.1
Raised under the brutal 'Strong Child Program,' two siblings are forced to endure extreme physical trials by their parents. From running kilometers at age five to facing injuries without anesthesia, their upbringing is defined by cold discipline. During a summer training session at the Roaring Spine River, the father demands they swim without safety gear. Despite his sister's desperate attempts to save him, the boy is swept away while their father callously ignores her pleas for help.
Seven Years of Stolen Blood Novel Cover
8.4
While preparing for her seventh wedding anniversary, a mother's world is upended by her son Caleb's school assignment. The family tree project labels her as merely a "just-for-show" wife, kept only to satisfy her billionaire husband's board of directors. When her husband, Kierann, nervously dismisses the devastating drawing as childish nonsense, she realizes the man she has slept beside for seven years is a complete stranger. If she is only a placeholder, who is the real woman of the house?
After His Fiancée Tried to Drown Me Novel Cover
9.7
After a near-fatal drowning orchestrated by a jealous fiancée, a woman finds herself entangled with a powerful billionaire who changes everything. This narrow escape from death shatters her old life, forcing her to navigate a dangerous world of high-society rivalry and hidden agendas. As she seeks justice for the attempt on her life, an unexpected romance blossoms, challenging her trust and redefining her future in this high-stakes tale.
Livestream Comments Led Me to a Perfect Ending Novel Cover
9.3
Dustin and Mabel have shared a decade of devotion, evolving from school sweethearts into a married couple envied by all. However, their tenth anniversary takes a tragic turn when Dustin is hospitalized after a serious accident. While Mabel weeps by his bedside, Dustin suddenly witnesses mysterious livestream comments floating before his eyes. These messages expose a devastating secret: his supposedly loyal wife has been unfaithful with another man. Dustin must now navigate the truth.
Vote: Margaret Tasha For Revenge! Novel Cover
8.6
Betrayed by those she trusted most, Margaret Tasha is discarded and left for dead. However, fate grants her a second chance as she miraculously survives the attempt on her life. Fuelled by a cold desire for justice, she orchestrates a calculated return to the elite circles that shunned her. With the help of a powerful billionaire ally, Margaret begins a ruthless campaign to dismantle her enemies' lives and reclaim her stolen dignity.
After His Betrayal, I Inherited The Empire Novel Cover
8.8
After her husband’s cold betrayal, a woman finds herself at the helm of a massive corporate empire. Thrust into the high-stakes world of billionaire power plays, she must navigate treachery while reclaiming her dignity. As she transforms from a discarded wife into a formidable leader, she discovers the strength to rule alone. This journey of vengeance and self-discovery explores whether she can protect her legacy while finding a love that is truly earned.
Wrong Woman to Humiliate Novel Cover
7.8
After securing a million-dollar deal, a professional expects her well-earned bonus but receives a stack of prank money instead. Her manager delivers a termination notice alongside cruel insults, claiming the firing was ordered by the company's CEO. However, the humiliation backfires when the protagonist realizes the manager is lying about her brother's involvement. This billionaire mystery explores a high-stakes workplace betrayal where the wrong woman was targeted for ruin.
My Groom Kissed His Bestman in Live Stream Novel Cover
9.7
On her wedding day, a bride discovers a devastating betrayal when her groom is caught kissing his best man during a live stream. This shocking public revelation shatters her world, turning her dream ceremony into a viral scandal. As the footage spreads across the internet, she must navigate the emotional wreckage of her failed relationship. This modern romance explores the fallout of infidelity and the quest for truth in the digital age.
After She Walked Away, The Mafia Boss Regretted It Novel Cover
9.1
After Cesare Moretti publicly snubs her at a family banquet by giving a romantic getaway to his secretary, Adriana realizes their shared future is a lie. Despite their plans to marry on a private island, Cesare’s indifference forces Adriana to make a drastic choice. To reclaim her dignity, she accepts an arrangement from her father to wed the Don of the Romanov family. By choosing Cesare’s greatest rival, Adriana sets a dangerous new path in motion.
The Legendary Valkyrie Awakens: I'm Their Eternal Regret Novel Cover
8.1
Gemma once ruled battlefields as a legendary warrior, the kind of woman who made the world kneel. For the man she loved, she erased her memories, hid her name, and became Brendan's quiet, forgotten wife. All she received was his cold disgust, her sister's vicious lies, and her family's merciless abuse. When she lay dying, the seal on her memories finally broke. The warrior the world feared came back. Leaders called. Armies welcomed her home. Brendan collapsed in the rain, pleading wildly. Gemma sneered and crushed her ring. Then Rhys, the youngest and most brilliant commander alive, stepped forward. "She's mine! Who dares touch my woman?"
After Friends' Cruel Betrayal Novel Cover
9.6
After suffering a devastating betrayal by her closest friends, a woman’s once-stable world is shattered. Left to navigate the ruins of her personal life, she struggles to reconcile the memories of their shared past with the cruelty of their deception. As she attempts to heal, she unexpectedly crosses paths with someone who offers the possibility of a new beginning. She must decide if she can trust again while reclaiming her worth from the shadows of the past.