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To Please Her Secret Lover, She Let Our Son Suffer Novel Cover
9.2
Believing his wife drained their savings and went into debt to treat her ailing father, a devoted husband works three grueling jobs. At night, he and his young son scavenge for recyclables just to survive. But during a food delivery to a luxury hotel, his world collapses. There, his billionaire wife is celebrating her first love’s son with her supposedly deceased father. As she showers the boy with wealth, her own child lies critically ill in a hospital, burning with a fever caught while trying to help his family.
DIRTY DADDIES: AN 18+ EROTIC COLLECTION  Novel Cover
8.0
Experience a raw collection of taboo fantasies designed for those seeking unfiltered depravity. From a boyfriend's father claiming his prize to bosses demanding submission, these stories explore rough encounters and forbidden age gaps. Prepare for explicit scenes of public play, intense gangbangs, and non-con kinks that push every boundary. This is a vulgar, high-intensity dive into dark desires that promises to leave readers completely wrecked.
His Joke Our Shattered Vow Novel Cover
8.9
Haunted by the white gardenia left by her mother’s assassin, she trusted her husband, Nikolai Volkov, to guard her deepest trauma. For five years, the symbol was sacred—until she returned from securing the New York underworld's Free Port. At her own victory party, Nikolai reveals a cruel betrayal: he removed his symbolic tattoo as a "joke" orchestrated by her rival, Katarina. Shaken by his mocking disregard for her pain, she throws her drink in his face and walks away. Loyalty is absolute, and his joke has just cost him his wife.
I Never Thought He Was Feeding off My Pain Novel Cover
8.6
Lying beside her sleeping husband, Damon, a heartbroken wife silently bargains for the future of their marriage. She resolves to give their relationship one final chance, setting a strict three-day ultimatum in her heart. Clinging to the fleeting hope that they can somehow rebuild what they once shared, she waits for a sign of change. However, as the third day draws to a devastating close, Damon ruthlessly crushes her last remaining dreams, leaving their bond shattered forever.
After Dying Twice, I Refuse to Birth His Heir Again Novel Cover
9.4
After two tragic lives of betrayal, she wakes up on the very night that sealed her doom. In her first life, billionaire Samuel Grant killed her for his heir. In her second, her replacement met a similarly brutal, discarded end. Now in her third life, she uncovers a chilling mystery: Samuel uses fertile women as mere breeding machines for his secret, infertile lover. Surrounded by sixteen rival mistresses, she must identify the true lover to escape this deadly cycle and secure her freedom.
When My Mate Chose His Mistress Novel Cover
9.4
The Shadowridge pack house is glowing with golden light and echoing with the laughter of celebrating betas and warriors. At the center of this gorgeous birthday gathering stands our protagonist in a stunning silver dress. Yet, beneath the perfect surface of her thirtieth celebration, her inner wolf stirs with a restless, dark intuition. Can she ignore this ominous warning, or is her entire world about to shatter in an instant?
The Influencer Who Tried to Destroy Me Novel Cover
9.6
For three years, a former site worker has dedicated his life to serving affordable, high-quality $8 boxed lunches to local construction crews. Offering fifteen daily dishes and unlimited rice, he barely breaks even, willingly paying labor costs out of pocket just to ensure these hardworking men eat well. But his selfless mission is suddenly jeopardized when a loud livestreaming influencer parks at his storefront, demanding customers boycott his food in favor of a cheap, rival three-dollar buffet.
Once His Nightmare, Now His Employee Novel Cover
8.4
In this modern romance, a man finds himself in an unexpected predicament when he starts a new job. He is shocked to discover that his employer is someone from his past whom he once treated poorly. This former victim, now a powerful boss, holds the strings to his career. As they navigate their professional relationship, the power dynamic shifts, forcing the new employee to face his history while tension and old memories resurface.
Reclaiming My Path Novel Cover
9.5
After three years of lies, Reclaiming My Path begins with a brutal betrayal. Enzo discards his partner for Giovanna, using a forged contract to seize everything. Escaping to Milan with nothing, she encounters Mark, a mysterious savior promising safety. Yet, as he trains her in the art of combat, his true motives remain clouded. Caught in a lethal web of mafia secrets and high-stakes action, she must discover if her quest for justice is her own or if she is merely a pawn in a much larger game.
I Went Blind—Then He Brought Home His Secret Son Novel Cover
8.2
On their twentieth anniversary, a devastating hotel explosion robs a loyal wife of her sight. Yet, the physical darkness is nothing compared to the truth she overhears. Her husband—the man who supposedly got a vasectomy for her sake—willingly declines her eye treatment. His cruel motive? Keeping her blind is the only way he can bring his secret mistress, Lena, and their child home. Realizing her decades of marriage were built on a lie, she decides to walk away.
The Seven-Day Agreement Novel Cover
8.8
On their seventh anniversary, a wife demands a one-week divorce to pursue a fling with a younger intern. While she indulges in public displays of affection and fireworks, her lover orchestrates a scandal to ruin the husband's reputation as a painter. After the wife dismisses the intern's malice with a trivial punishment, she expects a reconciliation on the eighth day. However, her husband has already finished his secret preparations to move abroad, ending their marriage forever.
For Her Ex, The Wife Abandoned Her Sister in the Hands of the Criminals Novel Cover
8.4
When his sister Lily is taken hostage, a desperate husband begs his wife, a professional psychological counselor, to negotiate with the captors. Instead of helping, she abandons him to meet her former lover, dismissing the abduction as a manipulative lie to block their divorce. Her cold refusal leads to Lily’s tragic death. Shattered by the loss of his only family, his love turns to pure contempt—until a shocking twist of guilt drives his unfaithful wife to the brink of madness.
Divorce After Betrayal Novel Cover
9.2
After discovering her husband’s devastating infidelity, a woman’s perfect life shatters, leading to a bitter divorce. As she navigates the emotional fallout of his betrayal, she uncovers a web of secrets that suggest their marriage was built on lies. Caught between her desire for justice and a dangerous mystery, she must find the strength to reclaim her future while exposing the truth behind the man she once trusted with her heart.
Allied With My Rival and Made the Don Kneel Novel Cover
9.4
Gia is done playing the role of the devoted Donna. When she presents a divorce agreement to her husband, Vito Corti, the youngest Don in Emaly is too busy with his latest mistress to take her seriously. Expecting another tantrum, Vito is stunned when Gia refuses his wealth, estates, and protection. While he believes his power and status are enough to keep her submissive, Gia is determined to walk away from his infidelity and the Corti family for good.
New Year's Alumni Reunion: My Performance of Torturing Scumbags Novel Cover
8.0
Arriving at her college reunion in a simple sweater and boots, former prom queen Aurora immediately becomes the target of cruel ridicule. Her former classmates, Betty and Lila, sneer at her casual attire and lack of a designer bag, loudly mocking her family's past bankruptcy. They laughingly assume she had to take the bus to the high-class venue. While the rest of the room joins in the mocking laughter, Aurora's friend Wendy tries to intervene, but Aurora quietly pulls her back.
My Wife's Birthday Gift Novel Cover
8.8
While working overseas, a devoted husband arranges a massive delivery of roses for his wife's birthday to celebrate from afar. However, the romantic gesture takes a dark turn when the delivery man sends a disturbing message regarding 'trash' left outside the front door. The accompanying photo reveals a bag filled with shredded pantyhose. Knowing his wife is home alone, the husband is thrust into a terrifying mystery as he questions what is happening in his absence.
Her Son Works for the Man She Destroyed Novel Cover
8.9
After a devastating crash, my wealthy mother abandoned my dying father and baby sister to save her first love. Framed and exiled, I survived on sheer determination, eventually rising to lead a ten-billion-dollar empire as Mr. Swanson. Twenty years later, fate delivers my mother's son, Abner Sullivan, directly to my corporate doorstep as an intern. Recognizing the names on his profile, I prepare a cold dish of retribution, replacing his guaranteed contract with a termination letter.
In This Life, I'm Loved Novel Cover
9.0
After a tragic car crash ends her marriage of ten years, Yvette wakes up on the eve of her wedding. Haunted by Francis's past cruelty and his secret devotion to his first love, she chooses to break their engagement and cut all ties. Eight years later, Francis is a successful lawyer publicly proposing to another woman. When he mocks a still-single Yvette, she reveals a secret that shatters his arrogance: a daughter he never knew existed, proving she finally moved on.
When the Alpha Realized I Was No Longer His Novel Cover
9.3
After a devastating cancer diagnosis, pregnant Luna Kaia discovers her bonded mate, Alpha Alden, has already replaced her with his former flame, Marinal. Stripped of her status and dignity, Kaia refuses to remain a disposable placeholder. She contacts her father, the Dawncrest Alpha, and flees her toxic pack. But a week later, as Kaia prepares to bond with a new mate at Lumen Ridge, a desperate, regretful Alden crashes the ceremony, pleading for her return.
The Defiant Omega's Revenge On Her Cheating Alpha Novel Cover
8.8
For seven years, she believed she'd become Judd's Luna, until he arrived late to her wedding dress fitting smelling of another Omega's perfume. When she called off the ceremony, he dismissed it as a tantrum and let his mistress Corine wear her six-figure gown. Later, as her grandmother lay dying, Corine answered his phone with a sweet refusal. Judd assumed his docile Omega would come crawling back. Instead, she'd already ruined the dress, slapped him, and signed the asset division—ready to leave him with nothing.
When the Secret Lover Becomes the Enemy’s Wife Novel Cover
9.8
For seven years, Camille Davenport endured the humiliation of being Caspian Laurent’s hidden partner, publicly dismissed as just a sister. The return of his first love shatters her illusions, proving she was only ever a substitute. Refusing to remain a second choice, Camille orchestrates a stunning move: she marries Roman Morelli, Caspian’s ruthless billionaire rival. Caspian believes she is bluffing, but Camille is reclaiming her power, determined to never be cast aside again.
The Billionaire's Bride Has A Secret Novel Cover
9.8
Five years after Lia saved Marco’s life at the cost of her fertility, he betrays her by bringing a student named Bianca into their home. Claiming she is a surrogate, Marco instead begins a blatant affair, mocking Lia and gifting her mother’s heirloom to his mistress. After Marco blames Lia for an attempt on her life by Bianca, Lia finally snaps. She leaves the ruins of her marriage and calls her brother, a powerful Mafia Don, to destroy them.
The Day I Stopped Waiting Novel Cover
8.7
On Thanksgiving, a devoted wife prepares a gourmet anniversary feast, only to discover her husband, Caleb Vaughn, and their young son, Mason, trending online at a gala with another woman. When Caleb calls with excuses, Mason's innocent chatter reveals they are heading to this other woman's home instead. Staring at her cold, ruined dinner, she makes a chilling decision. She will no longer wait for a family that has already replaced her, choosing to walk away from her marriage forever.
Husband's Design Betrayal Novel Cover
9.4
After three years of marriage, Olivia discovers her husband, Ethan, stole her architectural designs to win a prestigious contract. Heartbroken by his betrayal, she files for divorce, only to realize Ethan’s deception runs deeper than professional theft. As she investigates his hidden past, Olivia uncovers a web of lies and a dangerous conspiracy. Now, she must outsmart her former love to reclaim her legacy and survive his lethal secrets.
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