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Honeymoon Haunted by Ex Novel Cover
9.0
Billionaire heir Ethan and his new bride, Clara, expected a lavish escape to a private island for their honeymoon. However, the romantic getaway turns chilling when Ethan's obsessed ex-girlfriend, Vanessa, appears uninvited. As her presence escalates from subtle stalking to dangerous sabotage, the couple must confront buried secrets and survive a psychological game. Clara soon realizes that her perfect marriage hides a dark, violent past.
After My Ex Kissed My Stepsister at the Gala Novel Cover
8.9
Betrayal shatters Elena’s world when her fiancé is caught in a scandalous embrace with her stepsister during a high-profile gala. This public heartbreak forces Elena to confront the dark secrets lurking within her family's elite social circles. As she navigates the fallout, she uncovers a web of deception that stretches far beyond a simple affair. Now, Elena must protect her heart while solving a mystery that threatens her future and her legacy.
The Bride He Never Chose: Married to my Dead Sister's Husband Novel Cover
7.9
Forced into a marriage with her late sister’s husband, Elara finds herself bound to a man who views her with nothing but cold resentment. Trapped in a union born of obligation rather than love, she must navigate the chilling silence of their shared home. As dark family secrets begin to surface, Elara realizes that her sister’s death was only the beginning. In this web of shadows, she must uncover the truth before her heart and life are lost.
When Love Fades in the Light Novel Cover
8.7
After Riley sacrifices her sight to restore Chester Caldwell’s vision, he promises eternal devotion. However, his vows crumble when his former flame returns, leading him to repeatedly stall their wedding. The betrayal peaks on Riley's birthday when he gift her movie tickets, mockingly dismissing her blindness. When his mistress insults Riley’s sacrifice, Riley finally destroys the tickets and vanishes, leaving a regretful Chester to descend into madness.
The Old Village Doctor's Special Therapy Novel Cover
9.7
While visiting a rural village for the holidays, the protagonist suffers from severe abdominal pain after eating spoiled food. Lacking a local clinic, he seeks treatment from a doctor for a therapeutic massage. However, the session takes an unexpected turn when the physician removes his patient's pants to allegedly purge evil energy. Exposed and already physically aroused, the protagonist is quickly discovered, triggering a lapse in the doctor's restraint as he pins the man down.
I Killed My Husband Novel Cover
9.0
After her husband supposedly dies of a heart attack, a grieving woman discovers the devastating truth: he faked his demise to claim a 300-million-dollar lottery prize with her best friend. Given a second chance at life, she wakes up on the very day the deception began. This time, she refuses to be a victim. In this gripping mystery, she takes immediate action to turn his lie into a permanent reality by calling the funeral home to arrange his cremation.
Yes Daddies Novel Cover
8.3
"Fuck, I am going to cum inside your tight pussy, Daisy" "I am close too. Want me to cum on your pretty face?" "Yes. Yes, daddies." * The Drakton brothers have never agreed on anything in years. Two rivals, deep hatred. They are hellbent on never agreeing on anything and sharing a woman? It was the last thing any of the brothers would have ever imagined. The last thing until I came through. I wanted them both. They both wanted me. None wanted to give me up and I didn't want to give any up. And for the first time since I knew my father's two friends, they both agreed on one thing. To fuck me. To share me. And I wanted it more than anything. It was wrong. Desiring, wanting or lusting after one of them was wrong but wanting both? Nothing could be more wrong, more forbidden and yet nothing could feel more right and hotter.
Fifth Time, Final Goodbye Novel Cover
8.9
Claire’s third anniversary becomes a nightmare in Fifth Time, Final Goodbye when she finds her husband, Finley, proposing to his childhood friend. He dismisses the act as a game, but his cruelty peaks when he shoves Claire down the stairs, resulting in a tragic miscarriage. After forgiving him four times before, this fifth betrayal is the breaking point. Realizing the man she loved is a monster, Claire finally demands a divorce, ending their toxic cycle for good.
Our Love Died Alongside My Sister Novel Cover
8.7
After a car accident leaves her sister in critical condition, a woman watches her billionaire fiancé reward the culprit under the guise of a revenge scheme. He promotes the assistant and lavishes her with gifts, promising it is all a trap. When a life-saving surgery requires his approval, he forces his fiancée to beg the assistant for funds. The delay proves fatal, and as her sister dies, the protagonist realizes his 'revenge' was merely an excuse for his true devotion to another woman.
My Amnesia Is Fake, but Their Lies Are Real Novel Cover
9.1
After a car crash on his daughter Anna's birthday, Damian Gray decides to prank his family by pretending to have amnesia. Instead of receiving comfort, he is met with collective relief. His father claims Damian is merely an adopted son, while his wife, Yvonne, instructs Anna to call him Uncle. Watching his daughter embrace another man as her father, Damian realizes his entire life was a lie. He decides to maintain the ruse to permanently abandon his treacherous past.
Divorce After Affair Discovery Novel Cover
9.4
After uncovering her billionaire husband's betrayal, a devastated wife decides to end her marriage. Once defined by luxury and high-society expectations, her life shifts toward a bitter legal battle and emotional recovery. As she navigates the complexities of a high-stakes divorce, she must reclaim her identity and independence from the man who broke her trust. This modern romance explores the fallout of infidelity and the journey toward a new beginning.
HER BILLIONAIRE'S SECOND CHANCE. Novel Cover
9.0
Nadia escaped her cold marriage to billionaire Julian Ashford, but when his grandmother's will leaves everything to his firstborn child, he discovers she's seven months pregnant. Suddenly, the husband who ignored her for six years wants her back, but Nadia has changed, and she's no longer the woman who waited for his attention. As secrets unravel and empires collapse, she must decide if some love stories deserve a second chance, or if they need to be destroyed first.
His Loss, The Tycoon's Gain: The Lost Heiress Returns Novel Cover
7.4
When I called my husband while trapped in a kidnapper's warehouse, he laughed. "Stop faking," he said, "my delicate mistress needs her sleep." He hung up. I signed the divorce papers drenched in my own blood, giving up everything just to escape the monster I married. His mother threw a broken umbrella at me in the rain. I had nothing—no money, no identity, no hope. But the moment I turned away, eight black Escalades encircled the street. A man in a tailored suit stepped out of a Rolls-Royce, shielding me with an umbrella. In his hand was a DNA test—and twenty-three years of relentless search. "Your last name isn't Smith," he said, wiping blood from my wrist with his handkerchief. "It's Wilder. The Wilder family. And the man who left you to die?" He smiled, icy. "He owes us nine billion dollars."
The Don’s Wife Was Never His to Keep Novel Cover
8.5
In the Chicago Outfit, Santino Falcone is known for his hundred-day rule with mistresses and his supposed devotion to his wife, Arabella. However, when his latest lover sends taunting photos and demands Arabella’s position, the dynamic shifts. Having recovered her lost memories, Arabella realizes she isn't the orphan Santino rescued, but a missing princess from New York’s most elite family. As her brother Matteo’s motorcade approaches to reclaim her, she prepares to leave her husband forever.
The Genius Heiress Divorces Her Billionaire Novel Cover
7.9
On our third wedding anniversary, my husband skipped our celebration to comfort his fragile adopted sister. When I went to look for him in the middle of the night, I saw them intimately kissing in bed. "She is a spoiled heiress who cannot live without me. Let her wait." He scoffed to his sister, calling me a pathetic, clingy dog waiting for a scrap of attention. For three years, I gave up my career as a top surgeon and managed his estate like a compliant housewife. I swallowed my pride because my dying father desperately needed an experimental drug controlled by my husband's company. But when my father accidentally overheard how my husband humiliated me, the guilt gave him a severe heart attack. Waking up in the ICU, my father grabbed my hand and ordered me to divorce him. When I finally handed my husband the divorce papers on the street, he flew into a violent rage. "If you file these, I will cut off your father's medicine and leave you with nothing!" He threatened me, thinking I would drop to my knees and beg for his mercy. He didn't know that my personal trust fund was the only thing keeping his entire over-leveraged company from going bankrupt. I smiled calmly and executed the secret clause to instantly withdraw my two hundred million dollars. This time, I chose to burn his family's empire to the ground.
True Love's Second Chance Novel Cover
9.3
After a devastating betrayal by her first love, a resilient woman rebuilds her life from the ashes of heartbreak. Just as she finds her footing, a powerful and enigmatic billionaire enters her world, challenging her vow to never love again. As their paths intertwine, she must decide if she can lower her guard and trust a man who commands empires. This modern tale explores healing and the courage required to embrace a high-stakes second chance at romance.
Flour, Sugar, and a Crock of Lies Novel Cover
7.9
On her wedding anniversary, a woman discovers her car seat has been adjusted and finds bread crumbs inside. When her husband, Lucas, claims his tall, wheat-allergic cousin borrowed the vehicle, she knows he is lying. Seeking answers, she visits a local bakery and encounters a petite employee boasting about being spoiled. Realizing Lucas has finally found the short woman he always preferred, she must confront the betrayal lurking behind his sweet deception.
Ghost of a Broken Home Novel Cover
9.8
After CEO Patrick Hart sacrifices his wife’s heart to save his childhood sweetheart’s son, she perishes alone in a cold apartment. Three days later, her five-year-old daughter remains by her side, mistaking her mother’s corpse for a game of Snow White. When the child calls her father for help on her birthday, Patrick cruelly dismisses the news as a manipulative trick. While he prioritizes another child's party, his daughter sits in a room smelling of death, wishing her mother would wake up.
Wife's Rebirth After Betrayal Novel Cover
9.7
Betrayed by the man she once trusted, a woman finds herself granted a miraculous second chance at life. Reawakening in the past before her world crumbled, she resolves to rewrite her tragic fate. Armed with knowledge of future deceits, she navigates a web of lies and hidden motives to reclaim her dignity. As she seeks justice against those who wronged her, she discovers that the truth behind her downfall is deeper than she ever imagined.
The Runaway Groom Novel Cover
9.4
After seven years of marriage, Gaius and his wife finally prepare for their dream wedding ceremony. Clad in a custom gown, she expects a day of celebration, but the event shatters when Gaius abandons her at the altar to rescue a woman who fainted in the crowd. As he rushes out without a backward glance, the bride makes a definitive choice. Instead of mourning, she transforms the event into a divorce ceremony, inviting guests to celebrate her sudden freedom.
Revenge Was Her Final Vow Novel Cover
7.6
Synopsis: Diana, a twenty-nine year old brilliant young lady and a successful fashion designer. She was grateful she had been able to achieve everything she had without any support.  But there was a void inside of her. She wanted to get married.  She couldn't bear the fact of entering into the big chapter thirty without a life partner. She met David at a business conference meeting. He asked for her number.   She hesitated thinking he wasn't going to stay like the others. She decided to give him a chance and went on a first date with him only to realise that he was serious and wanted to marry her.  What Diana didn't know was that David was pretending all along. He was never interested in her as a person.  During a public awards ceremony, David brings Eleanor, a celebrity who is his new business partner, onto the stage. He dedicates his award to her, claiming she was the "sole inspiration" for his success.  Later that night, he tells Diana that he has already signed the divorce papers. His cold dismissal shatters her, but in the aftermath, a clear-headed determination sets in.
Grandma's Ultimate Sacrifice Novel Cover
8.4
In a modern world where ancient horrors lurk, a grandmother faces an impossible choice to protect her lineage. As dark fantasy elements bleed into reality, she must confront a malevolent force threatening her family's safety. To ensure their survival against this supernatural terror, she prepares to offer the ultimate price. This chilling tale explores the depths of maternal love and the terrifying rituals required to keep an encroaching darkness at bay.
Cruel Capone Novel Cover
9.4
Whitney Rivers, a plastic surgeon who dreams of owning her own practice, crosses paths with Casio Capone. Her life takes a turn in a way she never would have expected. What started as a chance encounter in the busy streets of New York City turns into a whirlwind connection she can't resist. Until one day, when everything shattered. An attempt to get to Casio, Whitney is kidnapped by his enemies as leverage. Entering the dark and violent underworld of the Mafia. Whitney comes face to face with coldblooded killers and the brutal reality of Casio's life. Caught between danger and desire, will Casio and Whitney's connection become stronger, or will it crash and burn? Will it destroy them or make them unstoppable?
Tony's Love Saves Her Novel Cover
7.9
After a devastating fire leaves her scarred and alone, a young woman struggles to reclaim her life amidst a web of secrets. Her world changes when she meets Tony, a compassionate man determined to help her heal. As their bond deepens, they must navigate a dangerous mystery surrounding the tragedy that nearly destroyed her. Together, they confront a hidden past, proving that true love has the power to mend even the deepest emotional wounds.