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After years of betrayal, torture, and heartbreak, Cleopatra Raison died filled with regret her dreams shattered, her heart in pieces. Until fate granted her the impossible. Reborn on the night before everything fell apart, she awakens with one blazing purpose to rewrite her destiny. This time, she will uncover every lie, expose every crime, and hunt down the people who destroyed her career and poisoned her life. At the end of that twisted path stands the man she loved without ever realizing it, Calvin the cold, calculating CEO still haunted by the ghost of their tragic first love. But vengeance and desire are a treacherous mix. As Cleopatra steps back into a world woven from deception, hidden truths, manipulation, and long-buried sins. She must decide whether to reclaim the love that once consumed her or burn it to ashes forever. The real question isn’t how far she’ll go, it’s whether she’s willing to return to the modeling world that cost her parents their lives; and what pieces of herself she’s prepared to sacrifice along the way. lg...

Priscilla Cole accepts a lifetime contract marriage with her billionaire boss, fully aware that love is not part of the agreement. Trading her career for obedience, she convinces herself that devotion, patience, and sacrifice will one day soften his guarded heart. For two years, she lives in quiet isolation behind wealth and duty, mistaking endurance for love. When she finally questions the life she has been confined to, buried fears, painful misunderstandings, and unresolved trauma surface. As truth unravels what she thought she knew, Priscilla must confront a haunting question: is loving someone enough, or must a woman first learn to choose herself? lg...

I was carrying his heirs… when my husband threw me out for his “true mate.” Left in the cold, pregnant and alone, I thought it was over….until I woke up in the bed of his most dangerous enemy. Alpha Pedro. Ruthless… Feared… Untouchable. He should’ve killed me. Instead… the bond between us snapped. And I wasn’t the only one who felt it. Now another Alpha is watching me….Hunting me. Patiently waiting for me to choose. Now I’m caught between powerful Alphas who would destroy everything to claim me. And the man who once rejected me? He’s coming back. This time… he’s not letting me go. lg...

A young cultivator named Kaelen Vane loses his family, sect, and first love to a rival clan massacre because he was too weak to protect them. Surviving through cowardice (hiding while others died), he makes an unbreakable vow: "I will become strong enough that loss becomes impossible. I will never again be the one who remains when others fall." His path takes him from the ashes of his former life to the peak of cultivation, accompanied by two women who become his equals and partners—not followers. Together they challenge the very foundations of a cultivation world that worships individual power above all else.lg...

It's about five young adults who discover their sealed magic and were involved in a series of events that affected their lives both tragically and fortunate, when they somehow came together, they discovered that their paths were meant to cross and for some reasons, some forces were after them calling them the evil ones, are they really evil or was it just a wrong time, wrong place scenario?lg...

Emma never imagined her quiet, predictable life would collide with Jayden's world, a world of fame, flashing cameras, and headlines at his feet. What begins as an impossible connection quickly spirals into something deeper and one night changes everything. A pregnancy forces impossible choices and Emma must decide if Jayden is worth the cost of her future. Jayden must finally face the truth too; does he love Emma enough to risk it all, or will he keep running until there's nothing left to hold on to? Is love enough to rewrite everything that came before or will the consequences of their affairs tear them apart???lg...

In the haunting shadows of Calabria, Dr. Talana Fabrizio transforms from a healer into a vengeful force. Betrayed by her family and ensnared by the ruthless Drake de Marco, she navigates a treacherous world of mafia intrigue. Talana battles the demons of the underworld while falling in love with the second most powerful and ruthless mafia, Don, Massimo Morelli. All the while coming to onto who she truly is after years of being kept in the dark and away from those who truly loved her. As desire and vengeance intertwine, will she find love or lose herself completely?lg...

Si Rafael Ivan Monteverde ay isang CEO ng kilalang kompanyang Monteverde Shipping Lines—na nagtatago sa isang katauhan bilang isang mangingisda. Nagpakalayo layo siya pansamantala upang makalimot nang mamatay ang isa sa pinakaimportanteng tao sa buhay niya. Sa pagtira niya sa Isla Verde, iibig siya kay Helena, isang public high school teacher at nangangarap maging isang beauty queen. Gagawin ni Rafael ang lahat ibigin din siya nito kahit bawal. Pero ano nga ba ang mas matimbang para kay Helena, ang pagmamahal na alam niyang hindi pwede o ang pangarap na matagal nang gustong makamtan? lg...

Ira is the lowest-ranking wolf in the werewolf community. Bullied by her peers, maltreated by her guardian, and supposedly wolfless. When the werewolf coronation of the next king comes along, she is forced to attend as a servant of the royal family. Things take a drastic turn when she finds that she is mated to the Royal Alpha twins, who are said to be cursed and want nothing more than to protect and take what's theirs.lg...

She came as the shy fiancée. She left with the most powerful code on Earth. Ana never wanted to live a lie but when a ruthless crime lord threatens her family, she's forced to become someone else. Disguised as "Tyler Ross," she enters the luxurious world of the Lopez family, a powerful tech empire built on secrets, ambition, and unbreakable loyalty. Her target? Joseph Lopez’s secret project, a code worth billions. But there’s one problem: Damien Lopez, the man she's pretending to love, might be the only one who sees the real her. Now Ana must pull off the greatest betrayal of her life, escape the eyes of a billionaire genius, and protect her family from the shadows chasing them. But falling in love was never part of the plan, and in a world built on lies, the truth can get you killed. "I Want Her Still_ A Love Story Written in Fire and Shadows." Few years ago, Tyler vanished without a trace, leaving behind secrets, silence, and a heart she never realized she had shattered. Now, she’s back. Different. Hiding something. And Damien.. Damien is no longer the boy who used to love her from afar. He’s powerful. Dangerous. Wounded. And absolutely determined to uncover the truth. When fate throws them back into each other’s orbit, old sparks ignite into a wildfire neither can control. But love, this time, comes laced with betrayal, secrets, and a past that refuses to stay buried. As Tyler fights to protect her heart, and the secrets she holds, Damien finds himself torn between punishing her for the lies and falling all over again for the girl who haunts his dreams. 💔 He wants answers. She wants escape. But desire has other plans. Dive into I Want Her Still, a steamy, emotionally intense romance filled with heart-stopping twists, broken trust, forbidden longing, and the kind of love that burns straight through the soul. If you love; Obsessive, protective heroes. Strong, mysterious heroines with a past. Second chances wrapped in slow burn tension. Scenes so hot they melt the page. Betrayal, revenge, and emotional chaos.., Then you're ready for I Want Her Still. lg...

My cock stirred in my own shorts and I realized that I was beginning to stare. So did Rebecca. She just smiled and stood up slowly.lg...

“Let me stay with you, Isla,” he mumbled against my skin. His voice was hoarse, almost boyish in its vulnerability. I blinked, dazed and slightly confused. “Isla?” he whispered again, lifting his head. His eyes, stormy and flushed with heat, met mine. “No, Alex,” I breathed, my voice trembling as clarity fought through the haze. I began to wriggle out of his hold. “This… this isn’t right.” He stilled, his brow arched. “What are you doing now? Why are you trying to fight me?” “Because…” I stammered, pushing gently at his chest. “This isn’t… right.” <>~~~~~~~~~~<> A deal sealed in desperation. A marriage bound by secrets. A heart caught between danger and desire. When Isla Monroe agrees to marry a man whose name strikes fear and fascination in equal measure, she steps into a world where power rules, silence conceals, and love is the most dangerous game of all. He’s cold, unreadable, and devastatingly magnetic. She’s fragile, desperate, and holding onto her last thread of hope. What begins as a contract quickly unravels into something far more complicated…. where tension simmers, pasts collide, and every touch feels like a trap. But in a house full of shadows, the greatest mystery isn’t him… It’s why he chose her. And when secrets start to surface, Isla must ask herself the question no one dares to answer. What’s the real price of wearing his ring? Before you step into this story, be warned. This isn’t just a book… it’s a maze. Every chapter is a key. Every key unlocks something. And what it unlocks… might change everything you thought you knew. Be prepared for a mind-twisting encounter. Nothing is what it seems. Powerless will pull you in and leave you questioning what’s real.lg...

🩸Jooan's POV: "I met him online — my first love, someone I never imagined falling for, especially not someone like him. He was kind, warm, and I loved him more than I thought possible.But everything changed. I broke up with him. Tried to forget him. Years later, we met again — but he wasn’t the boy I knew. He had changed so much, he felt like a stranger. I don’t want to remember who he used to be. It’s not hate — I still love him. But loving him now? It’s impossible. I just can’t." 🔺Tags: B×B, Dark romance, Trauma, Pathetic, Emotional abuse, Physical absue, Tw Homophobia, Tw Noncon, Tw Dubcon, Mentally unstable, Bipolar Disorder, Possessive, Obsessive, CEO, Actor, Angst, Burn Scar, Toxic relationship, Deaddove ⚠️ Dead Dove Warning: This story contains themes of childhood trauma, emotional and physical abuse (including violence and burn scars), bipolar disorder, homophobia, toxic family dynamics, and non-consensual elements. Reader discretion is strongly advised.lg...

Colton McKinley has turned his life around—no more booze, no more drugs, no more self-sabotage. With a new business to run and old promises to keep, the last thing he needs is wild, impulsive Veronica Maddox disrupting his world. But when his friends ask him to give her a job as a personal favor, Colton doesn’t feel like he can say no. Even if she pushes his buttons and makes him want to pull his hair out. Even if the only time they get along is when they cave to the inexplicable chemistry between them. He doesn’t want this complication in his life, but soon enough he realizes he just might need her.lg...

I don’t regret much. Not my decision to enter the NFL draft before finishing college. Not fighting custody of my daughter—even if, biologically speaking, it turns out she’s not mine. And certainly not seducing my buddy’s little sister ten years ago. But when it comes to Shayleigh Jackson, my no-regrets attitude stops there. I screwed up royally where she’s concerned. Then I made another mistake when I let her shut me out of her life. Now after more than a decade living in different time zones, I’m coming home to Jackson Harbor. My first priority is getting my daughter away from the media circus in LA, but the moment I see Shay, I know I’ll stop at nothing to win her back. So what if she won’t speak to me? So what if she’s changed? So what if she’s fallen for some douchebag professor? I’ve never gotten over her and I know she feels the same about me. I’ve let her go twice. I won’t make that mistake again.lg...

The only thing worse than being single at my sister’s wedding is finding out that my ex will be there too. Not just any ex—the guy everyone expected me to marry, the man I came to Jackson Harbor to escape. Now I need a date, and fast. Enter Carter Jackson—the firefighter who’s dealing with an unwanted five minutes of fame ever since a shirtless photo of him saving a puppy went viral. He’s warding off propositions left and right, and he needs a fake relationship as much as I do. Sweet and sexy, Carter is completely off-limits. See, I have a rule. A no heartache rule. Not only is Carter my friend and a known heartbreaker, but his job as a firefighter puts him in danger daily, and that’s something I just can’t handle. The commitment between us might be pretend, but the passion all too real. As crazy as it makes me, I have to keep Carter at an arm’s length. Even that might not be enough to spare my heart.lg...

The rumors are true. I am a hot mess with an awful track record at love. Single mom. Down on her luck. Yeah, I’m bad news. So if the hardest part of moving back home to Jackson Harbor was going to be people talking? I’d be fine. I’ve kept my chin up through worse than their decade-old gossip. I was wrong. The hardest part is resisting my boss. Brayden Jackson is the very picture of tall-dark-and-handsome. And thanks to an ill-advised one-night stand we had seven months ago, I know exactly what I’m missing when I turn him down. Every. Single. Delicious. Inch. But I have my son to care for and my job to keep, so I’ll keep on saying no. Until my string of bad luck continues, and suddenly my precious four-year old and I find ourselves with nowhere to live. At Christmas, no less. It’s for my son that I accept Brayden’s offer to stay at his place. One by one, my defenses are falling, as fast as I am. If Brayden was smart, he’d run, because it’s only a matter of time before he realizes he deserves better than what a girl like me can offer. Unless, for once, my bad luck is leading me exactly where I need to be.lg...

I’m in love with a man who tried to kill me. At least that’s what they tell me . . . Six weeks ago, paramedics found me unconscious in my apartment. Beaten. Bruised. Hardly breathing. When I woke up, I couldn’t remember the last three years or anything about my life in Jackson Harbor. They tell me my fiancé, Colton McKinley, is on the run for what he did to me. They tell me I’m safer if I stay away. I don’t care if my memories ever come back. I want nothing to do with those missing years . . . until a sexy stranger with angry eyes shows up on my doorstep and demands I stop ignoring him. Levi Jackson is my fiancé’s best friend, but seeing him sparks something inside me. As the truth unravels in my mind, I know they’re wrong about Colton. My own secrets are far more dangerous than the man I was engaged to. I return to Jackson Harbor to search for answers and find myself running from a faceless boogeyman and seeking refuge in Levi’s arms. And in his bed.lg...

“That’s my husband, Sandra!” I shouted, my voice trembling with a mix of fury and heartbreak. “What is going on? Tell me you planned this! You’ve wanted him from the start, haven’t you?” My composure shattered. The heat of my emotions burned through me, and all I wanted was for this night, the night I had dreamed of, to unfold as planned. “I’m sorry, Delilah,” Sandra stammered, her voice quivering with guilt. “I was just as shocked as you. But Farrell is my mate. How could I have known the moon goddess would do this? I didn’t choose this. But it’s clear now, the moon goddess has rejected you as the Luna of our pack.” <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Delilah thought she was going to marry the love of her life, Alpha Farrell, and become the Luna of his pack. But on the night of their mating ritual, everything fell apart. Farrell found out his true mate was actually Delilah’s best friend, Sandra. Heartbroken and betrayed, Delilah was cast aside. In her pain, she had a one-night stand with a powerful Lycan King, only to discover she was his true mate. Now, Delilah’s world is filled with secrets, magic, and destiny she never expected. Her journey is just beginning, and the truth about who she really is could change everything. A love triangle full of heartbreak, magic, and shocking twists. lg...

Alessandro Moretti, a 45-year-old mafia boss, needs a fake fiancée to distract from his criminal empire. Emilia Rossi, a 23-year-old gold digger, agrees to play the part for a life of luxury. But what starts as a calculated lie quickly spirals into something more dangerous as they are pulled into a web of passion, betrayal, and deadly enemies. As Emilia finds herself pregnant, she’s torn between Alessandro—and a secret from her past that could destroy them both. In a world where love is a weakness and survival is key, their forbidden attraction could be their greatest weapon—or their undoing. Gilded Lies is a tale of power, deceit, and the cost of love in a world where no one can be trusted.lg...