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Love unspeakable  Novel Cover
8.7
Note that the famale lead real name is isabella,not Mirabel.It was corrected to isabella in chapter two. Love unspeakable volume one (part one). Novel synopsis Betrayed and abandoned by James, who is deceived into believing she is a prostitute, Isabella Laurent loses everything including love, trust, and family wealth. Alone and heartbroken, she meets Frederick, a billionaire scarred by betrayal, who helps her rediscover love and faith. As their bond grows, Isabella rises in Frederick's company, turning heartbreak into power, intelligence, and influence. But darkness lingers. Janet and Lydia, jealous of Isabella's strength, murdered her father and stole his fortune. Now, they fear her ascent and plot her downfall. Veronica, Frederick's cunning ex, returns with a child and falsified DNA tests, attempting to claim him. Frederick resists, but can he protect Isabella from a web of lies, deceit, and danger? Will Isabella reclaim her father's legacy? Can love survive amidst betrayal and ambition? And who truly watches from the shadows, ready to strike when least expected?
A Heart Reduced to Ashes Novel Cover
8.9
Five years into her marriage, Felicity Lawson discovers a devastating secret about the accident that claimed her toddler's life and cost her a kidney. Her billionaire husband, Yoel, didn't stay by her side out of love; he was secretly caring for his mistress, Rosa. To save Rosa, he staged the crash, unknowingly killing his own son. Now, as he heartlessly plans for a replacement child, Felicity vows to escape the man who destroyed her world for his true love.
After My Marriage To My Archenemy Novel Cover
8.9
Marrying my lifelong rival, Percival Farrington, was never going to be peaceful. But when I mockingly hum "The Sad Widow" after our wedding, his retaliation is swift and extreme. Percival buys out my entire company and issues a strict new command: I must report directly to his bedroom every single night. As my professional workload escalates, my attire for these nightly meetings becomes daringly revealing. Now, our corporate battleground has shifted behind closed doors.
Reborn to Walk Separate Paths Novel Cover
8.9
After dying alone from a terminal illness while her husband, Maxwell Sutton, prepared to marry his first love, a woman is reborn with a chance to start over. In her previous life, she spent twenty years obsessed with a man who betrayed her, even as their daughter supported his new union. Now, she is determined to sever all ties. From changing universities to resigning from her job, she will go to any length to ensure their paths never cross again.
The Manager Regrets Firing Me Novel Cover
8.5
After five years managing warehouse software, a developer is abruptly fired by a new manager who believes physical labor outweighs data management. Accepting a meager severance, the protagonist exits, but not before removing his personal login keys. Because the entire logistics infrastructure ran on his private server for free, the company's operations instantly freeze. Replacing his custom system will cost the firm millions, leaving the arrogant Mr. Fuller to face the consequences of his ignorance.
A Deal With The Billionaire,  a secret with his enemy Novel Cover
9.5
Desperate to save her family from financial ruin, Elena enters a high-stakes contract with Adrian, a cold-hearted billionaire. However, the agreement is complicated by a hidden truth: she is secretly connected to his fiercest business rival. As Elena navigates a world of luxury and corporate warfare, her growing feelings for Adrian clash with her dangerous secret. She must protect her heart while ensuring her true identity remains undiscovered.
Too Late For Regret: My Billionaire Husband Novel Cover
9.3
I was twenty-five weeks pregnant, sitting on a cracked plastic chair at the hospital, when my billionaire husband looked me right in the eye and called me "it." Ellsworth didn't recognize his own wife in my tight coat and swollen ankles; he was too busy shielding his mistress, Jolie, from the "messy cleaning lady" in the hallway. "Just ignore it," he told his assistant as I struggled to stand. "Close the doors. We’re running late for the gala." He left me there with a high-risk pregnancy diagnosis and a prescription I couldn't afford, while he drove off in a Maybach with a woman who had meticulously stolen my entire identity. When I returned to our cold mansion, the nightmare continued. His grandmother treated me like a breeding animal, and the housekeeper tried to starve me because Ellsworth said my weight gain was "embarrassing" to the family name. I soon realized the sick truth: Jolie wasn't just his lover; she was a mimic, wearing my old clothes and using my old hair tutorials to play the role of the woman I was before the Banks family broke me. How could a man who once promised to love me now treat me like a stain on his perfect life? Why was he keeping me trapped in a guest room while parading a fake version of me around the city? They thought I was a broken, penniless ghost with nowhere to go, but they forgot I was once the sharpest financial mind of my generation. While Ellsworth was busy playing house with a replica, I was secretly accepting a fully funded PhD and auditing his illegal shell companies from the shadows of his own home. He thinks he can keep me trapped in this marriage just to secure his trust fund. He has no idea that I’m not just leaving—I’m going to burn his empire to the ground before the baby is even born.
Luna's Rise After Rejection Novel Cover
8.5
Betrayed by her fated mate, Elara is cast out and left for dead. However, her true lineage awakens when a powerful Alpha from a rival pack rescues her. As she masters her hidden abilities and rises to become a legendary Luna, she must choose between seeking vengeance against her former pack or embracing a new future. This journey of healing and power follows Elara as she transforms from a rejected wolf into a queen who commands respect.
Betrayal by My Fiancé Novel Cover
9.6
After discovering her fiancé’s cruel infidelity, a woman’s world shatters, leaving her to face a painful betrayal. Determined to reclaim her life, she crosses paths with a powerful billionaire who offers an unexpected connection. As she navigates the complexities of high society and lingering heartbreak, a new romance begins to bloom. This story explores her journey of healing and finding true love amidst the ruins of a broken engagement.
After My Fiancé Used Me to Protect His Mistress Novel Cover
8.8
Betrayed by the man she loved, a woman discovers her fiancé only used her as a human shield to safeguard his secret mistress. After a devastating accident leaves her discarded and broken, she refuses to remain a victim. As she uncovers the dark truths behind their relationship, she embarks on a calculated path of retribution. In this world of deception, she must navigate a web of lies to reclaim her life and ensure those who hurt her pay.
Shattered Dreams Novel Cover
9.6
After seven years with Jason Shaw, a dedicated wedding planner discovers her partner rehearsing an aisle walk with another bride. Though Jason claims he is merely standing in for a friend, his request for her to hand over her meticulously crafted wedding plan shatters her heart. Having spent five years perfecting every detail for their own future, she realizes his promises of a later ceremony are hollow. Alone in a hospital, she finally accepts that her dreams of happiness have slipped away.
Dying, I Left His Ruthless Bed Novel Cover
7.7
The Cameron family clinic smelled like lemon polish and impending death. For three years, I'd been a vessel in a cold, forced marriage to Underboss Kade Cameron. But today, the doctor's words would shatter everything. "No heartbeat," Dr. Finch declared, then, "Stage IV gastric cancer. Terminal." A double death sentence. As the world tilted, a news alert flashed: Kade, my husband, parading his mistress, Carla Shaw, across Europe-"a love that defies family lines." Dying and carrying his dead child, I overheard nurses gossip Kade wanted me gone for his "true love." I chose to feel the D&C agony, cleansing him from my soul. Stumbling out, Kade accused me of killing his child, then rushed Carla, feigning illness, to OB/GYN, ignoring my bleeding and dying state. Back at the mansion, I vomited blood, my body failing. Kade watched with disgust, dismissing my terminal diagnosis as a "performance." He called me "collateral," a "debt payment," then left me for his mistress. The last shred of loyalty shattered, replaced by chilling clarity. I signed the divorce papers he dismissed as a "tantrum," leaving his ring. No longer a Cameron, no longer his possession. With Fluffy, I made one call, choosing to die on my own terms, finally free.
Rebirth After Marriage Ruin Novel Cover
9.2
Betrayed by her husband and sister, Lin Wan dies in despair, only to wake up on her wedding day. This time, she abandons her cheating groom and marries the powerful, reclusive CEO Lu Huai instead. As they navigate a marriage of convenience, Lu’s cold exterior melts into unexpected devotion. Armed with her knowledge of the future, Lin Wan seeks vengeance against those who ruined her, finding true love and protection in Lu Huai's arms.
My 33 Humiliations Novel Cover
9.5
For three years, Benedict White has used his wife as a pawn in a cruel game. Every time he favors his lover, Anna, he proposes a public wedding ceremony only to cancel it for the most trivial reasons. From mourning a pet to soothing minor pains, Benedict has broken thirty-three promises, leaving his wife to apologize to guests alone. When she finally realizes his 'friend with benefits' always comes first, she hands him divorce papers to end the cycle.
His Wife on the Train Novel Cover
8.8
In the modern romance His Wife on the Train, a woman experiences a jarring shift in her marriage after an intimate evening. Usually, her husband follows their shared moments with a predictable, affectionate question about her satisfaction. However, as the warmth of their encounter fades tonight, his familiar smile and routine inquiry are hauntingly absent. This sudden departure from their private tradition leaves her questioning the stability of their relationship and what lies ahead.
Love Unanswered Novel Cover
8.7
Rosalie Lardner is fighting for her marriage under the terms of a ruthless wager. Having struck a deal with Brandon Searle’s stepmother, she has exactly nineteen opportunities to seduce her billionaire husband. Success ensures her future as his wife, but total failure means losing her title forever. After eighteen consecutive rejections, Rosalie faces her nineteenth and final attempt. This modern romance explores whether she can finally bridge the distance between them or lose everything.
Entangled With Mysterious Billionaire Novel Cover
8.8
An encounter that they shouldn't have met pulled away the flame of love that was released in a haze. In desperation, she got a marriage certificate with a man who controlled the world and the life and death power, and promoted a marriage of gamble. He said affectionately, "I treat you well enough to make you spend the rest of your life." "Bye, Brody!" After the marriage, she turned around and left resolutely. Plot, trick, a fire pushed her into the abyss
While I Was His Wife  Novel Cover
8.4
For years, she endured a cold, loveless marriage to her billionaire husband, playing the role of the perfect wife while he remained indifferent. Despite her devotion, she was always second to his true interests. When she finally chooses to walk away and reclaim her life, the power dynamic shifts. Faced with her sudden departure, the man who once ignored her becomes obsessed with winning her back, realizing too late exactly what he lost.
Undercover Boss's Takeover Novel Cover
9.2
Chloe handpicks three overlooked colleagues to form a core team for a lucrative new project. While they initially praise her as a lucky charm, success reveals their true colors. Just before the deadline, Chloe discovers their plot to discredit her and seize her share of the massive bonus. However, her subordinates have made a fatal mistake. They are unaware that Chloe is actually the director who parachuted in to evaluate their performance. This billionaire romance and mystery story follows her cold revenge.
After the Divorce, My Ex Begged to Give Me a House Novel Cover
9.7
Evelyn Shaw is determined to teach her husband, Liam Carter, a lesson after he stumbles home drunk. By marking his neck with her own lipstick, she sets a trap to confront him the following morning. Liam is utterly baffled and begs for her forgiveness, unaware of her scheme. But Evelyn's vengeful satisfaction is shattered after dinner when she overhears his secret phone call. Liam warns his actual mistress to avoid kissing his face, realizing his wife is finally growing suspicious.
Burned His Ten Million For A Fake Baby Novel Cover
8.2
After pouring her inheritance and a ten-million loan into Julian's failing business, she finds him with Chloe—whose pregnancy is a calculated lie to drain his fortune. Cast aside and publicly shamed, she refuses to shatter. Teaming with Julian's shrewd brother, Victor, she methodically tears down their fraud, seizes every asset, and watches his world crumble. Rising from the wreckage, she builds a powerful new empire—and discovers a genuine connection with the man who never left her side.
I Chose Another Groom and Broke My Ex Novel Cover
8.5
After a decade of devotion, Claire Sutton expects a proposal from Asher Bennett, only to be met with a cruel prank. Blindfolded and humiliated for the amusement of his friends, Claire is told she is unworthy of marriage and should settle for anyone to avoid dying alone. Taking his mockery to heart, she finds a new groom and moves on. However, as Claire starts her life with another man, Asher is forced to confront the devastating reality of his loss and the depth of his regret.
Arrange Marriage to a Heartless CEO Novel Cover
8.7
"I hate you, Aiden! I hate you! And trust me... you'll never find anyone who'll love you the way I did." Tears streamed down Charlotte Parker's face as she stormed into her room, packing the last pieces of her broken heart. This time, I knew I'd messed up. And there was no going back. Charlotte Parker is a kind, beautiful, and well-mannered 22-year-old with dreams of becoming a popular writer. But life has other plans. With her family struggling, she's forced to step up... whether she's ready or not. Aiden Kingston, on the other hand, is everything she can't stand. Arrogant. Rude. A notorious playboy. And the cold-hearted CEO of a million-dollar company. For Aiden, keeping his inheritance means one thing: marriage. Fast. Both blindsided by an arranged marriage neither of them asked for, their worlds collide in the most chaotic way. Charlotte is water, soft but strong. Aiden is fire, uncontrolled and burning through everything in his path. But Aiden has a secret. One that could destroy whatever fragile peace they're trying to build. Will he let his walls down for her? Can Charlotte see past his mistakes and frozen heart? Or will the hatred between them grow so deep it consumes them both... for good?
Call Me Nuts Novel Cover
8.8
In Call Me Nuts, a professional woman's life shatters when she catches her husband with his childhood sweetheart. Instead of a promotion, she is forced into a psychiatric ward. Despite her pleas of sanity, she suffers systematic abuse while her husband, Howard Armstrong, dismisses her cries as delusions. Upon her release, Howard attempts to resume their marriage with hollow affection, only to be met with a cold demand for divorce that breaks his composure.