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The Graduation Massacre Novel Cover
9.1
Following the loss of her parents, the protagonist of The Graduation Massacre found refuge with Uncle Mike, Aunt Rachel, and their son Pete. They appeared to be the perfect guardians, shielding her from greedy kin and providing a nurturing home. However, the perceived debt of gratitude took a lethal turn during her graduation celebration. Instead of a thank-you, she served a poison-laced feast that claimed the lives of her entire family and the neighbors who once envied her luck.
Never fake a divorce with your hidden billionaire wife Novel Cover
9.1
After three years of marriage, Leo demands a divorce to be with his first love, unaware that his wife, Sarah, is actually a billionaire heiress. Sarah agrees to the split, keeping her immense wealth and true identity hidden. As she returns to her elite life, Leo begins to realize the gravity of his mistake. He finds himself desperate to win her back, but the woman he once overlooked is now a powerful figure far beyond his reach.
From Vows to Vows Again Novel Cover
9.6
Aurora has spent three years being ignored by her husband, Paolo. After he stands her up once more, a phone call reveals his blatant infidelity, shattering her remaining hope. Exhausted by his excuses and the presence of another woman, she decides to walk away for good. Waiting in the wings is Marco Medici, who has just sent his ninety-ninth proposal. Choosing to finally move on, Aurora reaches out to the patient Marco, ready to start a new chapter beyond her broken marriage.
The Billionaire's Doll Walks Away Forever Novel Cover
8.0
I spent three years playing the role of the perfect, silent wife in Elek Hamilton’s penthouse, treated as little more than an expensive piece of furniture. When I finally gathered the courage to ask for a divorce, he didn't even look at me, dismissing my request as a childish tantrum or a ploy for a new car. He treated our marriage like a business contract, and my existence as a routine task to be checked off, all while he kept a secret life that shattered my world. I discovered he wasn't just cold; he was obsessed with his ex-girlfriend, Carlee Kelley, and I was nothing but a living, breathing replica—a placeholder he kept to satisfy his own twisted nostalgia. The final blow came when I saw the lipstick smudge on his collar and the text from her calling me his "little doll," confirming that every touch and every word of affection he’d ever given me was meant for someone else. I was never his wife; I was a ghost haunting his home, a prop for his true love. How could I have been so blind, letting my soul wither away for a man who didn't even see me as human? I didn't want his money or his empire anymore; I just wanted to stop being a shadow. I walked out of that penthouse with nothing but the clothes on my back, determined to reclaim the life I had buried, even if he tried to use my family to keep me trapped.
No Longer My Burden Novel Cover
8.8
After sacrificing her career and youth to raise her sister's abandoned son, Tom, a woman is betrayed when Sophia Ashford returns to reclaim her successful child. Backed by her billionaire husband, Sebastian Langford, Sophia frames her sister as a kidnapper. Following a tragic death while seeking the truth, the protagonist wakes up on the day the baby first appeared. Refusing to be a martyr again, she calls the police to ensure her sister faces the consequences of her own choices.
EDEN: Steamy Forbidden Pleasures  Novel Cover
7.4
⚠️ Warning: [ Smut! Smut! Smut! ahead. For audiences 18yrs and older. Readers discretion is strongly advised. Enter at your own detriment.] He leaned in again, his breath warm and intoxicating on my ear, and he gave me a deep, possessive kiss. "Now," he whispered, his voice a low, gravelly promise that settled deep in my core. "Now let Daddy feed you his cock." He straightened up and, with a powerful, smooth motion, reached for the waistband of his faded grey sweatpants. He pulled them down, and as the thin fabric dropped to his ankles, I saw it. His cock. ********************** Welcome to EDEN....or in other words (Paradise): Where Pain is Pleasure👄. Desire is Control😈, and sin lingers like an afterthought. This is a collection of different erotic forbidden tales that are bound to make you drip under the covers. It's not just a book, but a need, a release.....an escape. Contains mature/raw explicit scenes, strong vulgar languages, taboo relationships layered with Bondage, Dominance, Submission, Degradation and Power play dynamics. If this is your kink, I dare you to venture into the forbidden🍏.....
Decade of the Fool Novel Cover
9.0
After surviving ten dangerous years abroad to save his wife's business, Mr. Brooke returns home to a devastating betrayal. Lenora Peterson greets him with coldness, revealing she has built a life with his old friend, Nathan Grant, who now plays father to her daughter. Faced with their infidelity, Brooke abandons his hopes for a reunion. He contacts his assistant to initiate a hostile takeover of the multi-million dollar company that is rightfully his, seeking justice for a decade of sacrifice.
The Don's Lie Novel Cover
8.2
Isabella finally breaks free from the web of deception woven by the powerful mafia don, Matteo, following the tragic loss of the three children she carried for him. As she attempts to move on, Matteo uncovers the shocking reality behind their deaths. His overwhelming guilt clashes with his history of using Isabella as a mere pawn. Now, the dark secrets he once buried resurface, threatening to dismantle his authority and the very empire he fought so hard to control.
I Stopped Fighting For Affection Novel Cover
8.0
After Luther Anderson fakes his suicide, Oliver is branded a murderer by his own family. His sister shatters his hands, his fiancée disfigures him, and his parents confine him to a mental asylum. When Luther eventually resurfaces, Oliver has already abandoned his desire for their love. Having endured horrific abuse and systemic favoritism, Oliver chooses to desert the family that destroyed him, leaving his panicked relatives to face the consequences of their cruelty.
Our 99 Breakups Before the Real One Novel Cover
8.7
Chiara and Alessio Romano grew up together, yet their bond has been severed ninety-nine times because of Vittoria Belleandi. From childhood disputes to public betrayals, Alessio always chose Vittoria's whims over Chiara. The final straw arrives when Chiara claims a branch company Vittoria desired. To secure Vittoria's status in the mafia family, Alessio decides to marry her instead of Chiara. After witnessing their union, Chiara discards her engagement ring and flees, leaving a desperate Alessio begging for her return.
My Husband’s Secret Lover Killed My Son Novel Cover
9.4
When photos of Zac Davis and his secretary at a hotel go viral, his wife’s concerns are dismissed as paranoia. While she works to scrub the scandal, tragedy strikes: her son is found dead, clutching the secretary’s ID badge. Zac, busy and dismissive, blocks her calls and demands the boy deliver a business contract even after his passing. Consumed by grief and fury, she vows to dismantle Zac’s career and legacy. This mystery novel explores a mother’s cold-blooded path to vengeance.
CRAVING MY BILLIONAIRE BODYGUARD  Novel Cover
8.6
He's here to protect me. I'm here to break every one of his rules. When a faceless threat turns my life into a ticking clock, my father hires the best, an ex-military bodyguard with a stare sharp enough to cut glass and a body built like a sex god. He's gruff, infuriating, and maddeningly off-limits. His rule is simple: No relationships with clients. My problem? I've never met a rule I didn't want to shatter. From the moment our eyes lock, the world tilts. His touch is a warning. His kiss is a crime. And every step closer pulls me deeper into a danger far more dangerous than the one lurking in the shadows. Because the biggest risk I'm facing isn't the one chasing me... It's the one I'm about to take on him.
Betrayed Wife Survives Murder Plot Novel Cover
9.2
Elena’s world shatters when she discovers her husband’s cold-blooded plan to end her life. After narrowly escaping his lethal trap, she is forced into hiding, assuming a new identity to survive. Fueled by a desire for justice, she navigates a dangerous web of secrets and lies to dismantle his empire. In this high-stakes game of shadows, Elena must outsmart her former lover before he finishes what he started. It is a journey of survival and reclaiming power.
Love At First Taste: Her Stepfather's Pet Novel Cover
7.8
Amelia has spent years suppressing an illicit desire for Linc Tanner, her billionaire stepfather. Since her mother’s death, the magnetic pull toward him has only intensified, leaving her torn between morality and her darkest fantasies. When she accepts a summer internship at his NYC firm, she is forced to reside in his mansion. Though this young adult protagonist vows to maintain her professional distance, Linc’s predatory gaze and refusal to stay away blur the lines of their taboo relationship.
Frozen Cargo, A Betrayed Wife Novel Cover
9.6
My husband made me ride in the freezing cargo hold because his mistress wanted peace and quiet. I died back there, clutching the "vitamins" she gave me, while they laughed in the front seat. It wasn't until my frozen body was found that Atlas realized he had just killed his own wife and unborn child. Ten years ago, I saved Atlas from a car crash that left me with the mind of a child. He hated me for it. He treated me like a burden and let his mistress, Kacie, feed me high-dose abortion pills disguised as health supplements. When the police uncovered the truth, Atlas' s world shattered. He discovered Kacie had never been pregnant-but I was. Consumed by a belated, violent rage, he executed Kacie with his own hands and demanded the death penalty for himself. He thought death would be his redemption. He thought he could find me on the other side and make amends. But when his spirit finally reached out to mine, begging for forgiveness, I didn't feel the love I had yearned for in life. I felt nothing. "Go away, Atlas," I whispered, watching his soul crumble. "I'm finally free."
Divorce After Deception Novel Cover
8.7
For three years, Clara lived as a devoted wife, unaware that her husband, Julian, only married her to secure his inheritance. When the truth behind their union finally surfaces, the betrayal shatters her world. Refusing to remain a pawn in his corporate games, Clara demands a divorce to reclaim her dignity. As she walks away from the billionaire’s shadow, Julian realizes he has lost the only woman who truly loved him for himself.
The Billionaire's Secret Ten Year Obsession Novel Cover
8.9
Brooke was supposed to marry her fiancé, Gaven, in less than twenty-four hours to secure her sick mother's corporate legacy. But the night before the wedding, she followed a mysterious text to a hotel suite, only to find Gaven pressing her half-sister against a sofa. Through the crack in the door, she recorded their sickening moans and their cold conspiracy to drain her mother's company the moment the marriage papers were signed. At the altar the next day, Brooke didn't say "I do." Instead, she hijacked the church's projector, broadcasting their sex tape and offshore fraud documents to hundreds of wealthy guests. But instead of supporting her, her own father stormed the altar and slapped her across the face with brutal force. He cared more about the corporate merger than his daughter, threatening to blacklist her from the industry, while Gaven vowed to completely destroy her. Bleeding and stripped of her family ties, Brooke walked out into a freezing downpour, completely isolated against a powerful family ready to ruin her sick mother's life's work. She had no money, no allies, and nowhere to go. Just as a furious Gaven chased her into the street, a massive black Maybach sliced through the rain and pulled up in front of her. Inside sat Foster Pruitt, the ruthless, terrifying billionaire whose life she had accidentally saved from a car wreck the night before. Knowing he desperately needed a wife to secure his own empire, Brooke climbed into his car and looked at the most dangerous man in the city. "Marry me."
Vegas Wedding Betrayal Novel Cover
9.6
After a wild night in Las Vegas ends in an unexpected marriage to a powerful billionaire, a young woman believes she has found her fairytale. However, the dream shatters when she discovers her new husband’s true motives. Caught in a web of corporate schemes and cold-hearted betrayal, she must navigate the treacherous world of high society. As secrets emerge, she fights to reclaim her life from the man who stole her heart only to break it.
One Night Stand Series  Novel Cover
8.5
This book contains high sexual content, it is not for readers younger than 🔞 It was never supposed to happen, all I craved was one night of pleasure but it became unstoppable. Step into a world where desire wears many faces and passion refuses to play by the rules. One night stand series is a seductive collection of erotic tales that unravel the hidden cravings, forbidden temptations, and raw emotions of lovers who dare to cross boundaries. From dangerous affairs that blur the line between love and obsession, to reckless encounters that awaken secrets long buried, each story plunges you into an intimate world of unrestrained heat. These are not just stories of lust they are stories of longing, vulnerability, and the intoxicating pull of what should be off-limits.
The Moon Shines Bright as Home Novel Cover
8.4
In this evocative modern romance, the pursuit of love is deeply intertwined with a lingering mystery. As the moonlight illuminates a path toward the past, the protagonists must navigate hidden truths and emotional hurdles that threaten their future together. Within this contemporary setting, the search for a place to call home becomes a journey of healing. Secrets emerge, testing their bond as they strive to find light in the dark.
The Man Who Gave His Kidney Away Novel Cover
9.7
After sacrificing a kidney for his father-in-law, the lead in The Man Who Gave His Kidney Away is met with cold rejection. His wife finds his scars repulsive and ignores his hundred calls for aid when his wound ruptures. While she remains with Theo Reynolds, he remembers a military medal left by his mother. He reaches out to the influential Commander Jennings, invoking a debt of gratitude to propose a marriage that will change everything in this modern romance novel.
Mated To My Ex's Alpha Boss Novel Cover
8.5
I thought my boyfriend of two years, Cain, and I were building a future together. But while he was away on a business trip, his lawyers kicked me out of our apartment into the freezing rain. He texted me that it was over, claiming we "weren't from the same world." I soon found out why. That very night, he was hosting a lavish engagement party, marrying Isolde Silvermane, a powerful billionaire heiress. When I crashed the heavily guarded estate to confront him, he looked at me with absolute disgust. "You were just a stepping stone. Did you honestly believe I could ever love someone so profoundly human?" After I threw a glass of champagne on his custom suit, his face contorted with feral rage. He had his guards drag me away and lock me in a cold, metal cage in the cellar like an animal. I had given him two years of my life, only to lose everything—my home, my dignity, my future—in a single night while he celebrated his new dynasty. I had nothing left, but the burning hatred in my chest made me want to see his arrogant face crumble. Then, the terrifying head of the Silvermane family—Isolde's brother, Lycan—unlocked my cage. Instead of punishing me, he looked down at me with piercing silver eyes and offered a chilling deal. "Be my personal assistant. From a position at my side, you will have a front-row seat to watch him grovel." I accepted. It was time to make Cain regret the day he ever crossed me.
My Husband Lied About My Pregnancy to Adopt His Illegitimate Child Novel Cover
8.5
Evelyn is devastated when her doctor husband claims she has an ectopic pregnancy requiring immediate surgery. He comforts her with promises of adoption, but a hidden message reveals a horrifying truth: the pregnancy was healthy. Her husband orchestrated the procedure to clear the path for his illegitimate son, Asher, to enter their home and inherit his estate. This modern romance and mystery follows Evelyn as she uncovers the double life of the man she trusted most.
Ripping off the Fake Heiress' Mask Novel Cover
8.4
After being reborn, the protagonist refuses to be bullied by Aspen Miller, her family's manipulative adoptive daughter. During a high-stakes wedding photoshoot, Aspen attempts to humiliate her by claiming she is the one disgracing the Ford Group. Instead of fleeing in tears as she did in her past life, the heroine stands her ground. She publicly slaps Aspen and questions her worthiness to be associated with Adrian, determined to unmask the fake heiress and secure her own future.