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On the day of her wedding, Ivy Quinn vanishes, leaving behind only a note: "I’m sorry, I can't marry a blind man." To protect her son from heartbreak, Elizabeth Winters strikes a desperate deal—Ruby, Ivy’s identical twin, must take her sister’s place at the altar. Trapped by duty and family pressure, Ruby agrees, believing it will only last until Stefan’s eyesight is restored. But from the moment they marry, Stefan senses something is different about his "wife." The woman beside him is nothing like the shallow fiancée he once knew. She’s sharp, resilient, and understands his business in a way Ivy never did. Against all odds, he falls harder than ever for this new version of her. And Ruby? She never expected to fall in love with a man who was never meant to be hers. But just when she finds the courage to tell him the truth, Ivy returns, ready to reclaim the life she abandoned. When Stefan finally opens his eyes, will he see the woman who truly stood by him—or will he be too blind to recognize real love? ****Excerpt**** “By the way, did Ruby come to the wedding?” he asked, catching her off guard since she hadn't expected him to ask her that all of a sudden. Was he already suspecting that it was her and not Ivy? Ruby’s fingers froze on the door handle for just a fraction of a second. It was enough to set off alarms in Stefan's head. “I—uh…” She hesitated, but only briefly. “No. She had work. She couldn’t make it.” Was he suspecting a switch already? What must have set off the alarm in his head? Stefan hummed, tilting his head slightly. “Oh, I see. How is she, then? I hope she's coming to visit one of these days?” Her fingers tightened on the handle, though her voice remained steady. “Yeah. She would, the moment she is chanced and can come.” A slow smirk tugged at the corner of Stefan’s lips, though he kept his expression neutral. Interesting. Very interesting. His wife had just lied to him and he didn't know why. Even though he was blind, he'd find out why soon enough.

Jasmine is the first daughter of the great Alpha Bale. Because of her status as a bastard child, she lives a life maltreated scrubbing floors and attending to the needs of her father, step mother, step siblings and the entire pack. But her life makes a drastic turn when she is switched in place for her father’s legitimate daughter to be married off to the Handsome and Cold hearted Alpha Xaden. Xaden is determined to punish Jasmine for the sins of her father who had massacred his entire family, even though she is nothing like her father. Hate slowly turns to desire, fierce passion and finally love. But what happens when Xaden discovers that Jasmine, was planted as a spy to bring his downfall and was not in fact the original princess he was promised to? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Let this be a lesson to everyone. Royal or not, Alpha or Omega," He declares. "You will steer clear of what is mine. In my own territory. In my pack." With that, he tosses the bloodied arm aside and takes Jasmine away from their shocked gaze.

A long time ago, a kingdom suffered from conflict. The conflict started due to the vast diversity of power. In the kingdom, there was division as it was discovered that there were contrast in powers. it resulted in a power struggle between the two sets. A treaty was later formed to resolve the argument. They were to seperate themselves and form a group of people who are similar. It lead to two kingdoms being formed. To bring order and balance to their realm they had to use their powers to maintain and protect it. Hundreds of significant years had past and the struggle was found again the kingdoms wanted the power the other had. So, to stop this conflict and unbalance an alliance was formed, The princess of the kingdom of eldora had to wed the crown prince of the kingdom of arkanis. This marriage was a union of two different people, kingdoms and beliefs. A marriage that would solve the problems that were to come. ___________________________________ When Athena finds herself married off to the crown prince of a kingdom entirely different from her own, she feels lost and defeated and decides to accept it and let fate take it's course. But when she settles in she finds herself doing things she wouldn't normally do; especially falling in love with her husband.

In "Beyond the Crown", a tale of secrets, passion, and power unfolds in a world of opulent splendor, where a coterie of ladies-in-waiting navigate the treacherous waters of courtly life, entwining their lives with those above them, and becoming embroiled in the intricate dance of intrigue, loyalty, desire and love.

TWISTED VOWS: A marriage built on lies, revenge, and an undeniable passion that could destroy them both. Copyright © 2024 by Ruby Stephen All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for brief quotations in a book review and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, locales, or events is entirely coincidental. "Sometimes, the ones who feel the most unworthy are the ones who deserve love the most." Twisted Vows A marriage built on deception. A love born from betrayal. A revenge that could ruin them both. Ruby Madeline Kensington has spent her life trying to escape the shadow of her father’s ruthless ambition. She craves freedom, independence—anything but an arranged marriage that ties her to a world she despises. But when her older sister’s disgraceful secret is exposed—pregnant by another man—Ruby is forced to take her place in an arranged marriage with Christian Royal, the cold and calculating heir to a multi-billion-dollar empire. Christian never intended to marry Ruby. His father made it clear—whoever takes over the CEO position must secure a strong, strategic marriage. Christian was supposed to marry Amber Kensington, the perfect daughter of Maxwell Kensington, the man who destroyed his family. When Amber's scandal rendered her unworthy, Maxwell offered Ruby instead. It was the perfect opportunity. Christian needed a wife to solidify his claim to the company over his scheming stepbrother, Damian. And with Ruby, his revenge plan fell seamlessly into place. Years ago, Maxwell orchestrated the murder of Christian’s mother in exchange for power, and now, Christian will dismantle the Kensingtons from the inside out—starting with Maxwell’s youngest daughter. But when Ruby—an ambitious intern at his company—walks into his office with fire in her eyes and defiance in her heart, she becomes an unexpected complication. She was supposed to be a pawn, a means to an end. Yet, the more Christian tries to break her, the more he finds himself ensnared in his own game. In a world ruled by power and deception, love was never part of the deal. But as secrets unravel and lies collapse, Christian faces the one thing he never accounted for—falling for the woman he was meant to destroy. Will their twisted vows lead to devastation… or something neither of them ever expected

The daughter of a healthcare company's CEO, Ines Jackson was in an arranged relationship that was soon supposed to turn into a marriage. However, her fiancé, Trevor Harrington, was physically abusing her and using her only for her family’s status. One night, while running away from him as he chased her in a drunken rage, she bumped into a guy…not just any guy, but a famous boxer: Raphael Giovanni, whom she had never heard of personally. He saved Ines from Trevor, and in her rush for safety, she offered him a marriage in return. Unbeknownst to Ines, Raphael knew her father, who was responsible for his mother’s health issues and eventually her death. Seeking revenge, Raphael agreed to the marriage. But little did he know that the heiress would become more than just a part of his revenge plan. “You can’t love me…monsters like me don’t live enough to experience love.”

This is the story of De Longjun, a cold and stoic man and Zan Guiying, a cheerful and innocent girl. The story shows the development of their love and how they cut through all the obstacles and find their happiness together.

Celeste Everhart (18) never expected a second chance—to reclaim her voice, and her fate, and uncover the truths that remained buried in her first life. Once an unwanted heiress sacrificed to the secretive and ruthless Brightwell family, Celeste forced herself to become something she could never imagined herself to be. A shark. Celeste saw a glimpse of what was hidden in the shadows at night and had failed to take her place in the Brightwell family. Or rather they had failed her. With the weight of her past life’s memories, Celeste knows what she would do differently… or so she believes. Yet, the more she navigates through these familiar yet treacherous waters, the more she discovers just how little she truly understands. And in this life, three men from her past emerge in ways she could never have foreseen: Avond Brightwell (28) the man she once loved so deeply that he became her voice and her world. But as hidden layers reveal themselves, Celeste begins to wonder—was Avond the man she thought he was? Or is he something far more dangerous? Tiel Brightwell (22) the one who once despised her, mocked her silence, and later fathered her only child. Now, he seems capable of kindness and perhaps even love, but Celeste can’t forget the pain he caused. Will she forgive him, or will she let go of who she was to destroy him? Even when he had not committed the crimes he committed in the past? Gen Callisto (23) the shadow from her sister’s stories, is a self-made millionaire with a tragedy looming in his future. Drawn to him in unexpected ways, Celeste must decide if she can save him from the darkness, or let him perish with the rest. As Celeste battles between love, loyalty, and the desire for vengeance, she faces a final question: will she remain the person she was before and let her new life take its course? Or will she let the hurt of her past turn her heart cold? After all, what better vengeance than to come back with the heart of a shark? -------- Disclaimer: The story begins with Celeste's first life— so please stay tuned because it will be worth it!

WARNING: DARK AND MATURE CONTENT. Readers discretion advised. Serena Alaric wanted nothing more than a quiet life, far from the shadows of her family’s dark past. But when masked enforcers storm her home and drag her into the clutches of the Council of Vitae, she learns her blood is the key to a deadly legacy she never asked for. Lucian Draven is the cold and ruthless leader of a powerful mafia syndicate, cursed to endure unimaginable pain. The Council claims Serena is his only salvation. Yet beneath the Council’s polished facade lies a web of lies, experiments, and betrayal that runs far deeper than either of them imagined. Forced into an uneasy alliance and given a time limit to produce an heir, Serena and Lucian must navigate a treacherous world of power and manipulation, where trust is a rare commodity. As they uncover the truth about the Council’s sinister plans, their hatred begins to give way to something unexpected—a bond forged in fire and blood. But with enemies closing in from all sides and time running out, Serena and Lucian must decide: will they fight their fates, or embrace the dangerous connection that could either save them, or destroy them both?

--- Trails of Naomi is a reimagining of the biblical story of Ruth, told through the eyes of Naomi. Set in a time of famine and faith, it follows Naomi’s journey from joy to heartbreak as she navigates marriage, motherhood, and the crushing weight of loss. Widowed and broken, she must decide whether to surrender to despair or forge a new path. Together with her devoted daughter-in-law, Ruth, Naomi discovers a hidden strength and a destiny that will change their lives forever. A story of love, faith, and redemption, Trails of Naomi explores the trials that shape us—and the hope that leads us home. --- Might be fast passed

She was never supposed to love him, he was the one person she despised, but for how long could she deny the flutter and Sparks he made her feel. ******* She is an assassin, the princess of the witches, sent to marry the Vampire King with one purpose—to kill him and secure her clan’s victory in a war that has raged for centuries. He is Rhydian, the brooding king burdened by his father’s bloody legacy, forced into the alliance to protect his people from the looming Dragon Empire. Rhydian distrusts the witches, while Seraphina resents the vampires, but neither is prepared for what fate has in stall. As they face palace intrigues, ancient prophecies, and brewing rebellion, their indifference begins to shift into something neither expected—love, an emotion they both try to deny, but is impossible to ignore. I won't call this an enemies to lovers because she is the only one who hates him, also...this will contain R18 scenes, I'll always highlight that on every chapter so you can skip if you want. A/N: I hope you all will stick with me till the end, feel free to check out my other book, I'm in love with a grim reaper, you might like it, I hope you do. Excerpt; Her fingers brushed against his forehead before he could react, her warm palms cupping both sides of his face as she studied him intently. His breath hitched at the sudden intimacy, his heart giving an involuntary stutter. What the hell was she doing? His gaze traced over her face, mapping every detail—the sharp glint of her violet eyes, the delicate curve of her nose, and her lips... God, her lips. Plump, red, slightly parted as she assessed him. He wanted to taste them again, to claim them fully. "Your fever seems to be coming down," she murmured, tilting her head slightly. "My blood really did the trick, I see..." His jaw clenched. Did she have to check his temperature this way? There were plenty of other ways to do it—ones that didn't involve tempting him with that mesmerizing face of hers. She started to pull her hands away, but before she could, he caught her wrist, stopping her. She looked up at him, startled. "If you wanted to check my temperature, you could've done so in a simpler way," he said, his lips curving into a playful grin. He tugged her closer, his grip firm but gentle. "Are you trying to seduce me, Purple?" Her heartbeat stuttered against his chest. He could hear it. Feel it. Then, to his surprise, she didn't pull away. Instead, a slow, wicked smile spread across her lips. She leaned in, her body pressing against his just enough to make his muscles tense. "What if I am?" she whispered, deliberately biting her bottom lip. Rhydian's breath caught. The last of his control snapped. "You asked for it," he growled. In the next second, he crashed his lips against hers. The kiss was deep, desperate, consuming. His hand tangled in her hair, tilting her head to deepen the angle as his tongue swept into her mouth, claiming her fully. She responded instantly, matching his hunger with equal fervor. She wasn't perfect at kissing yet—he could tell she was still learning—but she made up for it with pure intensity, and damn if it didn't make his blood boil. His other arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her flush against him as his lips moved against hers with feverish need. His tongue tangled with hers, teasing, tasting, drinking her in as if she were the only thing that could satiate him. He bit down softly, drawing a gasp from her, and that little sound sent a violent pulse of arousal straight through him. He was already rock hard, aching with need. He hadn't touched a woman since the marriage arrangement was made. Maybe that was why he was losing control so easily. Or maybe it was just her. Maybe it had always been her.

The demon king was chased by an army of soldiers which seems had no end of them. He has been wanted by many no matter which one of the kingdoms of the Land. These people had only one purpose, that was to make him their loyal servant who going to serve them for his entire life. That means forever because the demon king could never die and as long as he lived, he will continue to serve his master who has signed the contract with him. But it turned out the demon king was a little picky and he ignored all that approaches him. Now, he was on the run. Coincidentally, he met his were to be wife and also his master in a kingdom far away which to be at the desert. What will await him after he meet 'him'? Can they be together? Does happy ending exist?

"Two bonds, two brothers, and one broken girl caught in the middle of it all." Haelyn's life was never her own. Sold by the very family that should have protected her and thrust into a world of Alphas and power, into the arms of Archer, the cold, ruthless Alpha King, who only needed her as a pawn in a bigger game. His dominance is overwhelming, his fire undeniable, his presence impossible to ignore. But then there's Artemis, Archer's twin and the calm to his storm. Compassionate, steady, and kind, Artemis offers her a glimpse of the freedom and love she's always yearned for. "I won't hurt you like he does," Artemis whispers, his touch light against her trembling hand. "And yet I'm still chained to both of you," Haelyn replies, shaking, her eyes darting between the brothers. Torn between two Alpha brothers and fighting the scars of her past, Haelyn must draw strength from herself to fight against her family's betrayal and the bond that connects her to two strong men. It is a choice, though, that could unwind it all and make her heart possibly what she needs to save herself and the pack. MATED TO THE BEAST ALPHA BROTHERS is a hot paranormal romance about betrayal, passion, and a heroine who will never break, no matter the odds.

[WARNING: R18!!!] "Either you love me or you hate me. It doesn't matter because you will end up with me. You would always end up with me, Maximus D'Arco." She plastered a wicked smile as she responded to his cold, hard stare that she knew he was trying not to strangle her. He wouldn't because he was such a gentleman not to hurt her physically. But emotionally? Well...that was a whole other matter. ------------- Aurora Fontalva, an arrogant heiress of the Stellare Creations. She had everything in life, except the heart of a certain man. She only wants Max. He's her childhood crush and turned first love when they grew up. But how can she make him love her if he has someone else already? A girlfriend he loves. But that doesn’t matter, for she’s willing to do everything to have him. Maximus D’Arco. One of the EcoSource princes. He’s almost the perfect son and has a princely personality. Except that he had a secret girlfriend hidden from everyone. When Aurora found out, everything turned upside down. The woman even blackmailed him to marry her or his girlfriend would suffer. She wanted him to love her. Why would he fall for someone who doesn’t even care what he wants, let alone about his feelings? Only his girlfriend does. Is there really a thin line between love and hate? What if the thread breaks? --------------- AN: This is a bit of a slow-burn romance with detailed emotions and character build-up. This novel isn't your typical lovey-dovey story. It tackles twisted love and lust, toxicity, and angst. There could be sensitive cases. You've been warned. And lastly, sexy scenes. --------- Please check out my other stories as well. The Runaway Huntress - Huntress/Killer FL and King/CEO/Founder ML System Mission: Tame the Mafia Boss - Military General FL and Mafia Boss ML

After a millennium of strife between the Demonic Cult led by the Heavenly Demon, and the Righteous Faction led by the Heavenly Murim Alliance, something once thought impossible occurred. The newly appointed leader of the Demonic Cult, the Heavenly Demon, asked for peace. Now twenty years later, a generation of children on the Central Plains grew up only ever hearing of the bloody battles between the Demonic Cult and the Righteous Faction in scary bedtime stories told by their parents. .... Han Xiao Mo was known for being the good-for-nothing Third Young Master and son of the Heavenly Murim Alliance Leader. Nevertheless, he was content with living his life as carefree as he wanted regardless of what the outside world thinks of him, however, that all changed when his father and older brother suddenly informed him that he was going to get married. But what was worse for him was that his fiancée was the daughter of the Leader of the Demonic Cult, the Heavenly Murim Alliance's enemy! "So what if my marriage is for the greater good of the Central Plains? I still refuse!" Xiao Mo immediately refused to get married, even going on a hunger strike. But under his father and older brother's persistence, he suddenly agreed to the two's surprise. But, unbeknownst to the excited father and son, the youngest of the family was concocting a plot to avoid his marriage for good! However, in the midst of carrying out this grand plan, Xiao Mo stumbled upon an unexpected... bump? "Ah! What the... "This is... "You're actually a...!" ** #WSA 2025 Entry

Abigail is the daughter of a once proud but now dying pack, a pack that would do anything to restore their position amongst the greatest packs once again. But luckily for them, Abigail catches the attention of Darius, alpha of the most powerful and dangerous pack in America. She is at once given to him as a bargaining chip more so than a bride, as a means to cement her pack's relationship with that of Darius'. Now Abigail will have to survive this prison she calls a marriage to the monster wolf Darius, while also trying to suppress her feelings for her true mate Elias. But this is easier said than done, because amidst finding the secrets to her past, and plotting with her true mate to escape and bring down Darius, she will find herself bearing feelings towards him, and learn everything to be more complex than she initially thought. And it all starts with Abigail trying to make Darius fall for her. "I don't know how you got that idea into your pretty head, but Darius doesn't fall in love." "There's a first time for everything." "A first time huh?" Darius' voice echoes into my ears. "You have two months to make me fall for you. But if you fail, I'll kill your best friend Rosemary, her mate, and every member of your pack."

WSA 2025 “if you lay your filthy hands on her, I will gut you” A shocking secret revelation from the alpha`s one night stand is revealed and it changes everything! _______________ Love is a death sentence for any woman who is loved by the cursed “impotent” Alpha, Rafael Voss and because of that, he refuses to ever risk falling in love. But the pack elders back him into a corner demanding that he marry their chosen Luna to birth an heir or else they back out of the pack and his billion dollar company VOSS PHARMACEUTICALS, he has to make a difficult decision. Instead of playing by their rules, he takes names Isabella as bride, a broke, “easy to control” desperate omega from another pack whom he forcefully took as collateral for debt her family owed. To her, it’s a deal with the devil; to him, it’s the perfect escape; he gets to defy the elders and avoid the one thing that could destroy him: TRUE LOVE Isabella hates him for taking her like she was nothing more than a transaction, but hatred is a dangerous game that over time, turns into burning passion and love. Rafael comes to learn that she is infact “NOT EASY TO CONTROL” what happens when he discovers what she truly is? the daughter of the leader of a rival pack planted to destroy him; he just gave the enemy full ACCESS to himself. Isabella herself discovers that she is not just an omega, she bears power that is far greater than anyone has ever seen.

Penny has three brothers: one is a billionaire CEO, the second is the youngest military lieutenant, and the last is a successful actor. These three successful men had only one common ground: bullying Penny, their sore-eye of a little sister. The sister they never wished to have, and the one who claimed to be their real sister, while the sister they treasured all this time was a fake. After living a life of maltreatment in her aunt's home, some people of high standing came to Penny with news of her real parentage. She thought she was finally saved from her aunt’s clutches, unaware that what awaited her was worse. At 13, Penny only wished for one thing: for her brothers to love her and treat her like family, just as much as they loved their fake sister. She worked and studied ten times harder than anybody else just to be accepted by them. In her desperation, she foolishly fell into a trap set by a malicious person, not knowing her actions would result in the downfall of her brothers and her ending up in jail with a death sentence. On her execution day, Penny had only one thought in mind: If she ever got to go back in time, her brothers could pamper their fake sister for all she cared! She wanted nothing to do with them! And much to her surprise, Penny found herself back on the day it all began: the day she was born. As promised, this time, she wouldn’t foolishly try to earn her brothers' love and affection. Never mind family! She’d just make a lot of money, live in luxury, and make a family of her own! But wait, why is it now that she didn’t want anything to do with her brothers, they kept poking their noses into her business? Weren’t they supposed to pamper their fake sister? Why won’t they leave her alone?! And how on earth was she married in this lifetime? To make matters worse, this husband she never had in her first life was suddenly volunteering to be the father of her children?!

Emily got sold to a prince who was rumored to be a Demon, by her father for a marriage ally. She decided to accept her new fate with Eron, but she got surprised on seeing him on their wedding day, to be the most handsome human being she has set her eyes upon. Getting to know more About Eron she discovers that he is truly a Demon and he has a curse that can only be broken by her. "Will Emily stay in Eron's life and mate with a demon or run away for her life?". Find out in this amazing novel. -

“I won't divorce you, Zenna. Until your last breath, you will live with me in this nameless marriage,” Radulf declared. Zenna Rosetta, the illegitimate daughter of the Alpha King and an omega servant, had no choice but to comply with her father's demand― marry Radulf De Lagrange, the fallen Alpha of the once-powerful Shadow Hunter Pack. Despite being the strongest dominant alpha, Radulf's influence and power crumbled when his father was accused of treason against the crown. As for Radulf's punishment? He was forced to marry a weak, wolf-less omega, who he had nothing but disdain for. To top it off, he was sent to the Western Frontier on his wedding day. Zenna eagerly awaited Radulf's return as she suffered through ridicule, believing that when he did, he would be happy to see how mighty his pack had become under her care. However, after four years, Radulf returned with a beautiful woman, shattering Zenna's heart. "You betrayed me while I stayed loyal to you. I don't want to live with you and watch your affair with another woman. Divorce me, Radulf, and free me from this marriage. If you don't wish to do that, then mark me,” Zenna demanded on the day of his return. “Divorce you, Feisty Princess? Never! If you want to get marked, then beg me or seduce me to do so,” Radulf challenged. On the day of his rut, he said, “Zenna, my mate, allow me to mark you.” **The Story is a pure fiction. Names and places have nothing to do with anyone in real life.** ~~~~ Special thanks to my editor for refining the synopsis.