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After My Husband Stole My Magic for His Mistress Novel Cover
8.8
Betrayal shatters Elena’s world when her husband, the ambitious Duke Alaric, forcibly strips her of her ancestral magic to empower his secret lover. Left weakened and discarded in a desolate tower, Elena refuses to succumb to despair. Fueled by a thirst for justice, she discovers an ancient, forbidden power dormant within her bloodline. Now, she must navigate a dangerous court to reclaim her stolen essence and exact her cold revenge.
Reborn: The Unwanted Bride's Daring Comeback Novel Cover
9.4
I was lying in a sterile hospital room, dying of cancer, with only a fake infertility report to keep me company. Right before my heart monitor flatlined, a stranger walked in and handed me a medical file. He told me that my fiancé, Garret, had zero sperm viability. The baby my adoptive sister, Beryl, was carrying wasn't his. When Beryl got pregnant years ago, my adoptive parents forced me to break my engagement and take the blame for being barren. I was discarded by Garret, mocked by Beryl's triumphant smiles, and kicked out of the house. I was left to rot alone in a hospital bed while they lived the perfect life stolen from me. My entire existence had been a cage built on a single, disgusting lie. The anger burned away my despair. Why was I the only one who didn't know? Why did I let them use me as a maid and a shield for their filthy secrets? As the darkness swallowed me, I prayed for just one more chance. I opened my eyes to the sound of my adoptive mother yelling my name. The calendar on the wall read March 15, 2019—the exact day they forced me to give up Garret. This time, I didn't cry or beg. "You want Beryl to have Garret? Fine," I told my shocked adoptive parents. "But I want a cash buyout, and we are legally severing this adoption." Then, I set my sights on Douglass Ward—the stranger from the hospital room.
Obsession After the Drop Novel Cover
9.4
During a college reunion, the protagonist causes a stir by admitting she is simultaneously dating three high-achieving men she met online. Her suitors include a successful lawyer, a prominent researcher, and a tech mogul featured on the Forbes list. When her friend Cassie Young makes a biting remark about her complicated romantic history, the protagonist surprises her. Instead of getting defensive, she offers to let Cassie take one of the elite men off her hands.
Your Turn to Repent Novel Cover
8.8
Accused of causing his true love's disappearance, a woman is imprisoned in a desolate cave by her own husband. He demands she repent for her alleged sins, ignoring her desperate pleas for mercy and escape. The situation takes a lethal turn when she is bitten by a venomous cobra. After her agonizing death, her husband discovers her lifeless body and distorted expression, causing his sanity to shatter as he confronts the dark consequences of his cruelty.
A vow of Violence  Novel Cover
9.3
THE KING IS DEAD. LONG LIVE THE MONSTER. Five years ago, Julian Thorne was the golden heir to London's most powerful banking dynasty. Then, his own brother paid to have him murdered. The world mourned. The family moved on. And his brother claimed everything Julian left behind-including Isolde Sterling, the icy, breathtaking heiress to the shipping empire. But Julian didn't die. He survived hell, forged in the brutal underground fighting pits of the East, and now... the ghost has returned home. He crashes his brother's engagement party with a scar on his face, violence in his veins, and a single vow: Burn it all down. He will strip his family of their fortune. He will expose the dark conspiracy that rules the city. But his sweetest revenge? Stealing the bride. Isolde knows she should run. The man who returned is a predator-cold, lethal, and terrifyingly seductive. But when he looks at her with those dark, possessive eyes, she realizes the terrifying truth: she doesn't want to be saved. She wants to burn with him. Revenge is a dish best served hot.
Framed by My Employer, I Earned Culinary Fame Novel Cover
8.0
Talented chef Liam sees his career crumble when his boss frames him for a crime he didn't commit. Stripped of his reputation and position, he refuses to surrender. Liam starts a modest food stall, using his skills to rebuild his life from scratch. As his culinary creations gain unexpected fame, he navigates a dangerous path of revenge and romance. He must outmaneuver his former employer to clear his name and reclaim his rightful place.
The One Who Waited Novel Cover
7.9
The One Who Waited explores the devastating end of an eight-year journey between Irina Charlton and Uriah Parker. Their shared history is shattered in a single night when Uriah chooses to exchange vows with another woman. Consumed by the pain of his betrayal, Irina responds by systematically destroying the residence they once called home. This modern romance novel captures the raw aftermath of a long-term commitment that resulted in heartbreak and total destruction.
Forbidden desiress Novel Cover
9.5
This is wrong Clark, Rachel is my sister." I said out of breath as he continued assaulting my neck with kisses. "I don't care Eva, it's you I want and desire and not her." "what will the world say??? what if she finds out about this Clark?? what then??" I asked with uncertainty. "I want you and care only about you Eva and the world can go to hell!!! are you ready to hold my hand as we walk through this path together???" "Clarkkkk." "Answer me, Eva!! are you ready???" Eva Mendes harbours a secret attraction for her sister's husband Clark Anderson and as she struggles with her guilt and shame, she finds herself drawn to Clark's confident nature despite the danger of ruining her sister's relationship and her own reputation. As their desires intensify, they realize that their secrets and lies may ultimately lead to their downfall or will it???
HIS SECRET ADDICTION  Novel Cover
8.2
Alex never expected his anonymous online connection to be Damien Cross, the intimidating billionaire CEO he works for. Three months of late-night confessions. One shocking revelation. What started as fantasy becomes dangerously real when they can't deny their chemistry. But hidden enemies and buried secrets threaten to destroy them both. When Alex discovers a devastating truth linking their pasts, he's forced into an impossible choice that could cost him everything,including Damien's heart. In a world of power and deception, can two men build something real, or will their secrets tear them apart?
Till Death Do Us Part, Indeed Novel Cover
7.0
My husband, Augustine, was a serial cheater, and I was a terminally ill artist. His mistress didn't just steal my marriage; she publicly flaunted it, taunting me at every turn. The final blow came when they desecrated the sculpture I made for my dead mother, laughing as they defiled my most sacred memory. He used my childhood trauma to break me, freezing my assets, destroying my career, and trapping me in our home like a prisoner. He had promised to be my safe harbor, but instead, he became the monster who weaponized my deepest pain. But my cancer gave me a deadline and a dark purpose. I lured him back, manipulating him into destroying his mistress and bankrupting himself for a forgiveness I would never grant. As he knelt before me, a broken man offering his shattered empire, I gave him my final command. "Now," I whispered, my voice cold as the grave, "it's time to pay with your life."
Marrying The Protector: My Second Chance Novel Cover
9.3
The clerk at the DMV looked at me like I was stupid, or perhaps just clinically insane. She slid my paperwork back under the thick glass partition, her expression flat, and said the words that ended my life: "Ma'am, I cannot renew a license with your married name. Your marital status in the system is listed as 'Divorced.' It has been for three years." My husband, Jackson, had just kissed me goodbye, yet the clerk revealed he remarried three years ago, having a son with his new wife, Candida. My entire marriage, our five years, was a monstrous lie. Stunned, I’d lived a cruel charade, trying for a baby with a man who already had one. Pregnant, Jackson pushed me at a gala, publicly choosing his new family. My pregnancy tragically ended. Every tender word he’d spoken was a performance. He kept me as a "PR shield," letting me mourn a future he’d already built. His betrayal was absolute. With nothing left, I chose to die. A death certificate was arranged, my past cremated. Lena Rose was born in France, ready to paint my pain into power, authoring my own story.
Fragments Beneath His Silence  Novel Cover
7.2
Two years ago, Amaya Bennett witnessed a murder. A powerful man was killed in cold blood, right in front of her. She should have died that night too. Instead, she woke up in a hospital with no memory of what happened. No faces, no names and no clues. Just fragments, blurred images that slip through her fingers every time she tries to hold on. Now, Amaya lives a quiet life, piecing herself back together. She works part-time, avoids trouble, and stays invisible. Until she lands a job at Twilight Global. A company owned by Jake Anderson, the cold and untouchable CEO whose father was murdered the same night Aria lost her memory. Jake spent years searching for the only witness. But she vanished without any trace. Or so he thought. But somehow, they cross path again, working under his roof, completely unaware of the truth she carries. The killer is still out there. And when Amaya starts getting flashes of blood, a voice, a ring glinting under the dim light, the hunt begins again. But this time, she's not alone. Because even before he realizes who she is... Jake has already started protecting her. In the most relentless and dangerous way.
My Daughter Was Named a Lie Novel Cover
8.2
After closing a massive ten-billion-dollar deal abroad, a powerful businesswoman discovers a viral video of her daughter, Maeve, being brutally bullied. Accused of being an illegitimate child, Maeve is left shivering in the snow while her teacher and classmates torment her. The school staff claims a different woman is the true Mrs. Meyer. Shaking with rage, the CEO boards a private jet to confront her husband, Aaron, and dismantle the lies destroying her daughter’s life.
After Rebirth, She Picked The Right Guy Novel Cover
8.5
Everyone knew Caroline loved Jacob, the frail man in a wheelchair, even giving up her chance at marrying into wealth for him. She devoted everything to his recovery, enduring hardship and humiliation to help him stand again. When he finally recovered, they were praised as perfect together-until danger came. Faced with saving her or her sister, Jacob chose the latter without hesitation. Only in her final moments did Caroline realize his heart was never hers. Reborn, she made a different choice, choosing power over love. When Jacob later begged, she looked down coldly. "I have no interest in men who can't stand on their own."
When My Mate Chose My Brother Novel Cover
9.2
Victor is dying from Silverthorn Wolfsbane, but his mate, Leah Ashford, gives the only cure to his adoptive brother, Jason, believing Victor is faking. With only three days to live after taking a lethal painkiller, Victor systematically strips his life away. He yields his business to Jason, severs his mate bond with Leah, and even encourages his son to accept Jason as a father. As his family celebrates his new 'sensible' behavior, Victor wonders if they will finally feel regret once he is gone.
Betrayed on Wedding Day Novel Cover
9.4
On what should have been her happiest day, a bride’s world collapses when her fiancé abandons her at the altar for another woman. Left to face the humiliation of a ruined wedding alone, she finds herself at a desperate crossroads. In a sudden, bold move to reclaim her dignity, she proposes to a mysterious guest in attendance. This impulsive union marks the start of an unexpected journey through heartbreak, healing, and a second chance at love.
My Body, Their Betrayal: A Political Game Novel Cover
7.1
I thought my pregnancy was the culmination of our love. But it was just a calculated move in my husband's political game. A surrogacy agreement on his laptop revealed the horrifying truth. The contract stated that after his election, custody of my baby would be transferred to my unstable sister, Britni. I overheard them all-my husband, my sister, and even my own parents-discussing the plan. They called me a "walking incubator," a strategic asset with "perfect genetics" for their campaign narrative. My life wasn't a love story; it was a transaction. They had turned my body into a political tool and planned to steal my child. The trusting woman I was died that night, replaced by a cold, calculated strategist ready for war. They thought they had me trapped, a perfect prop for their perfect family. But they made a fatal mistake. I walked into a clinic and made a choice that was mine alone, severing the last tie that bound me to their monstrous ambition. Then, I picked up the phone and called the one journalist who could burn their entire world to the ground.
Thanks for Making Me Hate You Novel Cover
9.5
After five years of searching, Annabelle Turner finally has a donor heart. Her father, renowned cardiologist Gabriel Turner, promises to save her, only to abandon the surgery midway. He steals the organ meant for his daughter to treat the son of his childhood friend, Suzanne Byron. While Annabelle dies on the table, Suzanne reveals the heart was unneeded and feeds it to her dog. Left with only ashes, a grieving mother’s love for Gabriel turns into a cold, vengeful hatred.
Survival by Infidelity Novel Cover
8.3
Trapped in a bizarre LitRPG world where infidelity is a literal requirement for survival, a transmigrated woman must juggle her roles as a devoted wife by day and a secret lover by night. To return home, she follows the system's plot to the letter, managing her husband Rafael Cortez and her side piece Xavier Dawson with expert precision. However, when she tries to end the charade, both men refuse to let go, despite their own hidden secrets and first loves.
The Man in His Phone Novel Cover
7.9
After her boyfriend vanishes under mysterious circumstances, a woman finds his forgotten smartphone. To her shock, a stranger is trapped inside the device, claiming he is her missing lover. As she navigates this digital anomaly, she must decide if the voice behind the screen is the man she lost or a dangerous imposter. Blending modern technology with a haunting romance, they must uncover the truth before his presence fades away forever.
His Paid Substitute: The Fallen Heiress Novel Cover
8.1
When the private elevator pinged. That was the moment Eleanor's two-and-a-half years as a billionaire's perfect fake girlfriend abruptly ended. Julian was terminating her services early because his real first love was moving into the penthouse tomorrow. His assistant stood by the marble counter, bracing for a screaming match. He handed over a brutal non-disclosure agreement. He slid a five-million-dollar check across the table, fully expecting her to cry, beg, or throw the money back in his face. "Miss Palmer... Giselle is moving in tomorrow," he warned. Instead, Eleanor calmly borrowed his Montblanc pen, signed her name three times without hesitation, and slipped the money into her planner. "Congratulations to Mr. Caldwell-Prentice on finally getting what he wants," she smiled flawlessly. They all thought she was just a high-end, emotionless mercenary who felt absolutely nothing for the men she served. They didn't know she was actually Cara Love, the last surviving heir of the ruined Love Foundation, living under a fake name to avenge her dead father. For years, she swallowed her burning hatred, playing the perfect emotional substitute to buy dark web intel and hide her unnatural, rapid-healing body from a ruthless medical syndicate. But now, a tech billionaire client had just uncovered her true identity, and her burner phone flashed with a terrifying emergency alert. The syndicate had found her. Eleanor grabbed her suitcase and ordered the private jet back to New York. The facade was over; it was time to face the deadly storm.
WILD ORGASMS (Erotica Collection) Novel Cover
7.3
WARNING: This book contains explicit sexual content and scenes. Read somewhere private-you will want both hands free to touch yourself. Wild Orgasms is a collection of explicit stories where good girls get fucked hard, powerful men lose control, and every encounter ends with you soaking wet and begging for more. The President's cock driving into you against the wall of his office. The ex who makes you ride his face until you are screaming. The stranger whose hands know exactly how to make you come undone. Each story is dripping with graphic sex, filthy dialogue, and the kind of orgasms that leave you shaking and desperate for more. Get comfortable. You are going to be here a while.
After My Husband Abandoned Our Wedding Vows Novel Cover
8.6
For three years, Chloe endured a cold, loveless marriage, hoping her devotion would eventually win Eric over. However, her dreams are shattered when he demands a divorce to reunite with his true love. Realizing she was merely a substitute, Chloe finally chooses to leave her billionaire husband behind. As she walks away to reclaim her own life, Eric finds himself unexpectedly haunted by her absence and the depth of the love he discarded.
REWRITTEN ROMANCE Novel Cover
9.0
Sophia Miller thought she had it all-love, security, and a future with her childhood sweetheart, Andrew. But one tragic car accident revealed the cruel truth: Andrew's love was a lie, driven only by greed, and the man she had overlooked all her life, Daniel Wright, had always been the one who truly cared. Struck down by betrayal and grief, Sophia's life ends... only to begin again. Reborn into her university days, she vows to take control, expose Andrew's deceit, and reclaim the love she nearly lost. But as she carefully orchestrates her revenge, she discovers that Daniel's true identity is even more extraordinary than she ever imagined-the heir to a powerful family, capable of matching her courage and determination. Through calculated schemes, heartbreak, and moments of unexpected tenderness, Sophia and Daniel navigate a journey of redemption, resilience, and a love that blossoms beyond fear. From bitter betrayal to sweet triumph, from revenge to healing, this story is a rollercoaster of emotions that proves that second chances, true love, and courage can rewrite destiny itself.