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Rejected By The Alpha, Claimed By The Royal General Novel Cover
8.8
For three years, she sealed her rare White Wolf aura and royal blood to repay Alpha Silas for saving her life, quietly turning his starving pack into a thriving one. His thanks? He installs his mistress Elara in their bedroom and forces her to sign an Omega downgrade contract. When she tries to leave, Silas crushes her hand beneath his boot, and Elara poisons her with wolfsbane. A silver scourge tortures a false confession from her lips, and inside a silver-wired cage she loses the pup she never revealed—while Silas and his mother watch, unmoved. Dragged before the Lycan King and Queen to see her supposed lover executed, she finds the Royal Army's top General, her true fated mate. She lets her black velvet hood fall. The Omega slave they tormented is the kingdom's eldest Princess.
Betrayed Bride Novel Cover
9.3
On her wedding day, Elena’s life shatters when she discovers her groom is the mastermind behind her family’s ruin. Trapped in a marriage built on lies, she realizes her husband is a cold stranger with a dark agenda. To survive, Elena must navigate a dangerous web of secrets and corporate sabotage. As she fights to reclaim her legacy, she uncovers a shocking truth about her past that forces her to choose between revenge and a love she never expected.
You Want My Groom? Take Him Novel Cover
9.3
During the wedding ceremony of You Want My Groom? Take Him, a shocking prenatal report replaces the couple's photos, naming the groom as the father of his assistant's child. While he dismisses the evidence as a charitable act of future godparenting, the bride recalls her own secret checkup on that same day. Instead of collapsing in grief, she discards her veil and schedules an abortion. Coldly toasting their "shotgun wedding," she hands over her place at the altar to the mistress.
(LUNA) Novel Cover
8.9
Alexandra's life is a prison: despised by her father, enslaved by her stepmother, and eclipsed by her stepsister Tracy, the pack's perfect future Luna. But on Bond Night, the impossible happens—Alexandra bonds with Alpha Damon. The pack turns on her, Tracy takes her own life, and Damon, mad with grief, publicly breaks Alexandra, branding her as his possession and the pack's plaything. Then his uncle, Alpha Chris, returns with power to challenge Damon and a dangerous hunger for Alexandra. As buried secrets surface and bodies fall, control of the pack becomes a battle for her. When someone believed dead reappears, the bond between Alexandra, Damon, and Chris ignites into a forbidden tri-bond that could save her—or destroy them all.
Six Groomsmen, One Betrayal My Revenge Wedding Novel Cover
9.5
On what should be the happiest day of her life, a bride is subjected to a degrading wedding game orchestrated by her husband, Jordan James, and his six groomsmen. As the men push boundaries and grow bold, she chooses not to resist. Mistaking her cooperation for submission, they celebrate their anticipated triumph. But their excitement is short-lived. With a calm nod, she dials a number, and the message on the other end delivers a shocking blow that instantly silences their laughter.
He Stands at the End of My Past Novel Cover
8.0
After six years of a rigid, predictable marriage to the billionaire Caspian Henderson, Juliet Bennett is confident in her husband’s unwavering restraint. However, the arrival of Willow Everly, an orphaned girl who saved Caspian's life, shifts the household dynamic. Despite her friends' warnings about the cold newcomer, Juliet remains unbothered until she witnesses Caspian breaking his lifelong patterns. This romance novel explores the sudden unraveling of a stable life as secrets and new attractions surface.
MOONBOUND: THE HUMAN HEART Novel Cover
8.9
Ela Demir's life as an outcast in Istanbul ends when she is summoned to Silvermoon Academy, a hidden werewolf sanctuary. There, the dormant wolf blood she carries threatens an ancient order. Four alpha heirs—Nikolai, Lukas, Kai, and Thorne—each seek to claim or use her as she faces the Shadowborn society and a lethal soul bond. When betrayal strikes, Ela must flee to her enemies to survive, uncovering a dark truth about her mother that changes everything.
My Husband Chose His Mistress While I Was Dying Novel Cover
8.3
A single folded grocery list, hidden beneath a fruit bowl, cracks open Eleanor's flawless Manhattan life. For ten years, she believed her marriage to Trevor was clean and orderly. Now, with her health slipping away, that scrap of paper—fresh ginger in his precise hand—exposes a mistress hiding in their perfect home's shadows. Eleanor must face the devastating truth about the man she loves before time runs out, unraveling a betrayal that changes everything.
Exposing My Fiancé’s Absurd Niece Novel Cover
9.3
Nina’s engagement party turns into a public scandal when her fiancé’s niece, Jenna Quinn, accuses her of infidelity. Instead of defending his bride-to-be, Zac Quinn abandons Nina to comfort Jenna, prioritizing his niece's emotional state over their future. The betrayal deepens when Nina discovers the two in a romantic embrace, realizing their bond is far from familial. Discarding her pregnancy news, Nina leaves the toxic relationship to reclaim her status as the Walker Corporation heiress.
29 Minutes Left and I'm the Suspected Bomber Novel Cover
9.6
When a bomb is discovered in a luxury hotel, bomb disposal expert and protagonist of 29 Minutes Left and I'm the Suspected Bomber arrives to help. However, his intern, Christine Wyatt, falsely accuses him of being the terrorist. Despite carrying professional equipment like a liquid nitrogen tank, Captain Scott Hunter arrests him based on her lies. With only 29 minutes before a massive explosion levels half the street, the only man who can disarm the device is trapped in handcuffs.
She Died in Chains , Now He's Crawling Back Novel Cover
7.8
Betrayed by her fiancé, Leigh Simmons, she endured three years of horror in the Bleakridge mountains. As she lies dying during a painful labor, she discovers a shocking truth: her captivity was a cruel "survival game" Leigh funded to punish her for his sworn sister. But as her consciousness slips away, a mechanical system voice offers her an unexpected choice. With her suffering quota finally fulfilled, will she abandon the mission and leave this world behind forever?
The Devil's Heir Novel Cover
9.1
Elena Vale sacrificed everything for a man who abandoned her—including two years of her life behind bars. Released and humiliated, she learns Ryan Carter is engaged to someone else, living the future she destroyed herself to give him. With nowhere to turn, she crosses paths with Atlas Black: cold, untouchable, and feared citywide as the Devil's Heir, son of a notorious crime lord. For reasons she cannot grasp, he takes an interest in her. What starts as a dangerous arrangement drags Elena into a world of luxury, power, and deadly enemies hiding behind expensive smiles. But the closer she gets to the man everyone calls a monster, the more she realizes he may be the only person who has ever truly seen her—and falling for him could cost everything.
Fading Starlight Novel Cover
8.5
Fading Starlight follows the tragic end of a billionaire family’s fake heiress, whose death triggers a wave of cruelty. Her childhood friend ruins her reputation by leaking private images, leading her parents to destroy their mansion and desecrate her remains. While the public celebrates her demise, the true heiress prepares to marry the man who betrayed the protagonist. However, during their lavish, live-streamed wedding, a terrifying gift from the afterlife ensures they pay for their sins.
After the Betrayal, Love Blooms Novel Cover
7.8
After her husband’s cold betrayal and a devastating divorce, Elena finds herself at a crossroads. Just as she begins to rebuild her shattered life, she crosses paths with a mysterious billionaire named Julian. He offers her an unexpected chance at love, but his arrival coincides with a series of strange occurrences. As Elena falls deeper for him, she must uncover the truth about his past before her new-found happiness is destroyed by secrets.
My Girlfriend Forced A Marriage With A Poor Student Novel Cover
9.5
While working a late shift at a mall on New Year's Eve, a man witnesses his girlfriend publicly proposing to a young student via a massive digital billboard. Though the student claims to be poor, he reveals his family actually owns the mall during their emotional exchange. After five years of hidden devotion, the pair shares a passionate kiss and wins the venue's Best Couple award. Instead of hiding, the betrayed boyfriend decides to personally present their trophy.
I Took Down The Illegitimate Daughter Through Fake Comments Novel Cover
7.9
Mindy Sullivan once trusted mysterious chat comments while choosing a husband, leading her to marry Daniel Quinn. That choice resulted in years of abuse and multiple miscarriages. When she fled for help, her father and his illegitimate daughter, Pearl, heartlessly sent her back to her death. Now reborn, Mindy faces the same marriage selection and the same deceptive advice. Armed with the truth about Daniel and Pearl’s schemes, she must rewrite her fate and seek revenge against those who orchestrated her downfall.
THE QUEEN RISES Novel Cover
7.5
Abducted into a world of ruthless power, Freya is held by Torren, a cold man who breaks everyone he touches. Yet Freya refuses to shatter. As she learns his secrets, their control shifts into a dark obsession. Freya soon discovers her past was intentionally erased, and her captor holds the key to the truth. No longer a mere pawn, she realizes she is the catalyst for this war. Instead of fleeing the betrayal, she will rise to claim her rightful throne.
Biting Back: A Rebirth Story Novel Cover
9.5
After James Miller insists on joining his former flame’s nude cycling event, his neglect leads to a horrific tragedy. When Sophia’s dog attacks, Liliana and her daughter Alice are bitten to death while James and their son Thomas prioritize the animal over them. Following a cold-hearted cremation, Liliana is miraculously reborn on the day of the incident. Armed with memories of their betrayal, she vows to protect Alice and dismantle those who destroyed them.
Wife Exposes Husband's Affair Novel Cover
8.6
After years of what she believed was a perfect marriage, a devoted wife uncovers a trail of deceit that shatters her world. A single suspicious clue leads her down a dark path of investigation, revealing her husband's elaborate double life and hidden infidelity. As she peels back the layers of his betrayal, she must navigate a web of lies to reclaim her dignity. This gripping tale of mystery and romance explores the high stakes of trust and revenge.
Betrayal Wrapped in Love: When the Truth Reveals the True Face Novel Cover
8.9
Arlena’s seemingly perfect marriage crumbles when she uncovers her husband Reyhan's affair with their maid, Livia. Trapped in deception, she must make painful sacrifices for a man who betrayed her. Enter Nathanie, a mysterious figure harboring dark secrets and a fierce grudge against Reyhan. As they team up for retribution, Arlena is forced to reclaim her stolen honor. Ultimately, she must decide whether to pursue devastating vengeance or open her wounded heart to a new, destined love.
Leaving the Past in Flames Novel Cover
9.0
Public humiliation strikes when Rosalie’s father attends a banquet with his ex-girlfriend, leaving her mother the target of mockery for sacrificing her career for a failing marriage. Heartbroken, her mother chooses to walk away, asking Rosalie to join her. Simultaneously, Rosalie’s boyfriend of seven years reveals he is marrying someone else while expecting her to remain his secret partner. Choosing freedom over betrayal, both women stage a disappearance during a villa fire on the day of the double weddings.
After I Learned My Groom Murdered My Brother Novel Cover
9.8
Dr. Turner's life is built on precision—surgical skill, controlled routines, a future that seems flawless. But three days before her wedding, that perfect order shatters. The man she's about to marry, the one who whispers devotion, is hiding a monstrous secret: he is the killer of her brother. Now, facing the altar, she must walk a razor's edge of obsession and lies. Every smile hides a threat, every vow a trap. To expose the truth, she risks everything—her safety, her sanity, and her life.
Love me like a sin stepbrother  Novel Cover
8.9
After a devastating fire claims her family, Elara is taken in by the wealthy Blackwood estate. She soon finds herself entangled with Julian, her cold and enigmatic stepbrother who harbors a deep-seated resentment toward her presence. As their forbidden attraction intensifies, Elara uncovers dark secrets about the night of the blaze. Amidst a web of lies and dangerous passion, she must discover if Julian is her protector or a hidden enemy.
Reborn Heiress: The Revenge She Deserves Novel Cover
7.9
After a fatal car crash, my spirit witnesses the truth: my stepmother and sister are celebrating my death to seize my inheritance. Surprisingly, my distant husband, Hiram, is the only one truly grieving, revealing he was the boy I once saved. Suddenly, I wake up a year before the accident. With a second chance at life and Hiram by my side, I will no longer be a victim. I am ready to dismantle my family's greed and burn their world to the ground.
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