Faded Oaths

After Liam Waltz chooses to save their son over her, a woman survives a fall from a cliff but loses her memory. Four years later, her past returns, and she discovers Liam has replaced her with a lookalike named Clara. Though Liam demands she stay hidden to protect his new public image, she is no longer the victim he remembers. Having married the powerful heir of Hurrix Corporation during her absence, she is ready to face her former husband.

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"As you probably can guess, Clara is using the master bedroom. You can take the guest room for tonight."

I shook my head, ready to turn him down, when I heard a voice as sweet as a nightingale's echoing from the stairs. "Darling, is Elena back?"

Lifting my gaze, I saw Clara Brown descending the stairs in a delicate white lace slip dress, looking as fragile and timid as a rabbit.

Liam immediately stepped forward, shrugging off his jacket to drape it over her shoulders. His expression softened completely, and his voice dropped to a gentle murmur as he leaned close to her ear.

"You're still not fully recovered yet. Didn't I tell you not to move around?"

"I really wanted to meet Elena," Clara mentioned, scurrying toward me and holding my hands. "I can't believe you're still alive, Elena! I'm so happy you're here!"

Her eyes suddenly reddened, and she lowered her head melancholically, as if reminded of something. "Now that you're back, I suppose I should leave."

Liam's brow furrowed immediately. "Don't be silly, babe. You're now my wife, the real Mrs. Waltz."

Clara's expression instantly brightened into a dazzling smile at Liam's words. Eerily, it bore an uncanny resemblance to mine.

I stayed silent, unmoved, watching the two of them wrapped up in their own world as though I were an outsider.

"Since you're staying the night, let me show you to your room, Elena!" Clara suggested sweetly, reaching for my hand.

Before I could respond, she gripped it firmly and pulled me up the stairs with her. Halfway up, she suddenly let out a startled cry. Her body lurched backward, and she tumbled down the stairs.

Liam's expression darkened as he rushed over to hold her. "Clara, are you alright?"

She winced in pain, tears rolling uncontrollably down her face. "I'm fine, Liam. I just don't know why Elena would want to push me. Did I… do something wrong?"

He cocked his head at me, coldly demanding, "Apologize to her, Elena."

I was speechless. "I didn't push her. She slipped."

Of course, Liam didn't believe in me. "For the last time, apologize to Clara."

His gaze was so piercing that I bit my lip hard and remained silent. How hurtful was that?

Clara tugged at his sleeve and meekly said, "Don't hold it against her, darling. Elena must've suffered greatly alone for the past four years. It's only natural that she resents me."

Soon, Liam's gaze toward me was replaced with unmistakable disappointment. "I can't believe you've turned out like this, Elena. Out of sheer jealousy, you pushed an innocent woman down the stairs?

"I don't think you should stay the night anymore. I'll find you a hotel instead."

I didn't plan on staying the night, anyway. My husband was still waiting for me at home.

Right then, the doors were pushed open, revealing a boy's silhouette. "Mommy, Daddy, I'm home."

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Racheal Angelo never wanted a new life, a new house, or a new family. She just wanted the life she was used to, but when her mother marries the cold, manipulative, powerful attorney Simon Adams to escape financial ruin, Racheal is forced into a mansion she wants no part of. What she didn't expect was the nightmare waiting at the top of the stairs- Thane Adams, her new stepbrother. The same sinfully irresistible stranger she had a reckless, heartbreak-fueled hookup with the night she caught her boyfriend, Raymond cheating. What begins as tension and denial soon becomes a desire neither of them can control. But in a house full of secrets, lies, hidden agendas, and a father who will ruin anyone who threatens his legacy and reputation... falling for each other isn't just forbidden. It's dangerous. A love born in the dark may cost them everything, even their family, their future, and each other.

Action Modern Romance

9.2

Alpha Twins’ Regret After Choosing Their Stepsister

9.2

In Alpha Twins’ Regret After Choosing Their Stepsister, sisters Aurora and the protagonist are betrayed by their Alpha mates, Alexander and Ethan. During a brutal rogue ambush, Alexander ignores his pregnant mate's pleas to prioritize their stepsister, Victoria. The attack results in a horrific loss, leaving the sisters broken and bleeding. After a desperate escape through a mudslide, they survive only to face the bitter reality of their mates' cruelty. Now, they seek to sever their bonds forever.

Action Fantasy Horror Romance Werewolf

8.4

Claimed by the Alpha King: His Secret White Wolf

8.4

For three years, Caroline played the flawless wife to A-list actor Colten—until the night she prepared his favorite meal and he arrived with his mother, divorce papers in hand, reeking of a famous actress's perfume. He demanded a PR-friendly split, calling her a parasite. Then she uncovered a deeper betrayal: her best friend had been his spy, siphoning her money into offshore accounts. But Colten made one fatal mistake. He thought she was a disposable artist, unaware she was Argent, the elusive graphic novelist whose movie rights he needed to secure his next blockbuster. Caroline tore up the agreement, froze his assets, and called the city's most ruthless lawyer. The huntress was awake.

Action Modern Romance

9.4

Contractually Yours, Alpha

9.4

After her mate’s betrayal, Riley seeks a fresh start away from her pack. To escape her ex’s reach, she enters a high-stakes agreement with the formidable Alpha Thane. The terms are clear: pose as his mate for six months in exchange for a fortune. Though Thane avoids emotional ties, his desire for Riley is undeniable. He warns her that while he will shield her from outside threats, he remains a danger to her himself. Riley must decide if she has traded one cage for another.

Action Fantasy Romance Werewolf

8.1

His Uncle, My Sweetest Revenge

8.1

My fiancé, Freddie, signed the papers to have me committed to a mental asylum. He told everyone my "episodes" were becoming a liability to his family's pristine reputation. The truth was, he and his mistress, Jessie, wanted me out of the way. They painted me as a hysterical, unstable psycho so their affair could continue without a single complication. I spent my last days in a chemical haze, trapped and forgotten. My final memory wasn't of love or compassion, but of orderlies forcing my head under the stagnant, drugged water of an asylum bathtub. Freddie just watched, his face cold and indifferent as I drowned. He stole my life, my sanity, and my future. He got away with murder while playing the part of the devoted, heartbroken fiancé to a world that believed his every lie. Until I opened my eyes again. The blinding Hampton sun stabbed my retinas, and the smell of chlorine filled my lungs. I wasn't in the asylum. I was back at the Madden family's annual summer party, three years before my death. Across the pool, I saw Freddie laughing with Jessie. They thought they had won. They had no idea I was back from the dead to burn their entire world to the ground.

Action Mystery Romance

8.6

Leap From a Burning Airship

8.6

As their airship plummets from the sky, a pregnant woman faces the ultimate betrayal. Her fiancé, Oliver Ashford, claims the sole tandem parachute only to strap it to his first love, casually telling his pregnant bride-to-be that she can jump alone. Unbeknownst to him, her harness has been sabotaged—sliced open and pinned shut by a heart-shaped brooch. With no other choice and clutching her unborn baby, she takes a leap of faith into the abyss to escape the burning vessel.

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Faded Oaths

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