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Usurped by the Tutor Novel Cover
8.8
On her seventh anniversary, a wife discovers her husband Luca Romano’s infidelity through a secret conversation in Bellavian. Unaware she understands the language, Luca promises their daughter he will move his pregnant mistress, the tutor Celia Amato, overseas after she gives birth. While Luca maintains a facade of devotion to his supposedly paralyzed wife, she has secretly healed and gathered evidence of his affair. Now, she prepares to abandon him for her family business in Bellavia.
Exposing Fiancée's Fraud Novel Cover
8.1
On the verge of marriage, a devoted man discovers a web of deception woven by his beloved fiancée. What seemed like a perfect romance turns into a complex mystery as he unearths evidence of her fraudulent past. Determined to find the truth, he begins a perilous investigation into her hidden identity. Every revelation challenges his heart, forcing him to choose between his lingering feelings and the cold reality of her calculated betrayals.
THE BILLIONAIRE'S FAKE FIANCÉE... Novel Cover
7.1
To escape her father's crushing debts, Amber Rose Adao enters a three-month fake marriage with Leon Viremont, a ruthless billionaire heir. Though their contract forbids emotion, a dangerous passion begins to thaw Leon's icy exterior. As Amber navigates threats from Leon’s mother and the vengeful Isabel Miller, she uncovers dark secrets linking her husband to her family's ruin. What started as a survival tactic becomes a high-stakes game of love and betrayal.
Seven Years Together, My Fiancee Abandoned Me at the Altar Novel Cover
8.5
After seven years of devotion, Jared's wedding day arrives, but he feels no joy. His fears come true when Eliana’s dramatic godbrother, Gideon, crashes the ceremony. Gideon throws the wedding ring into the trash, ruins the venue, and begs Eliana to stay. Instead of standing by her groom, Eliana casually calls off the wedding to comfort Gideon. Pushed to his absolute limit, Jared refuses to play second priority any longer, presenting her with a final choice: marry him now or end their relationship forever.
Seven Years Just a Friend Novel Cover
8.5
For years, Aria shared an intense, secret intimacy with Dante, unaware of his true motives. After demanding one final nude photo, he cold-bloodedly reveals that his seven-year crush, Isabella, is returning from Europe. Dismissing Aria as nothing more than a convenient friend, he terminates their arrangement, offering only to use her when his true love is away. Holding her private images hostage, Dante exposes his utter lack of affection, leaving Aria to face a devastating, cruel reality.
Captured and claimed by the mafia Don Novel Cover
9.0
Elena’s life shatters when she is abducted by Dante, the ruthless leader of a powerful crime family. Trapped in his dangerous world, she becomes the ultimate prize in a high-stakes game of obsession and power. As the cold-hearted Don claims her as his own, Elena must navigate a treacherous landscape of dark desire and family secrets. Bound by force but drawn to his shadow, she faces a choice between escaping the underworld or surrendering to him.
My Husband Tried to Dispose me for my Sister Novel Cover
8.4
Caroline spent five years believing she was Keith’s wife, only to discover their marriage was a complete sham. Heartbroken, she uncovers an even darker betrayal: Keith is marrying her estranged sister, Cara—the woman who ruined her family. Worse, Caroline's own brothers are helping them plot to steal her inheritance and destroy her. Refusing to be a victim, Caroline aligns with her greatest rival, offering a contract marriage to execute her perfect revenge.
Returning the Ten Years I Stole Novel Cover
9.6
Following a breakup, Graham Rowland marries out of duty, but the union collapses when his ex-girlfriend dies. Believing his wife sabotaged his past relationship based on her secret diary, Graham destroys her life in a fit of vengeance. At death's door, she suddenly regresses to the pivotal night of their encounter. With the chance to undo a decade of misery, she flees the scene to find Leanna, hoping to prevent their shared tragedy and set the timeline right.
Starlight in My Heart Novel Cover
8.0
Evelyn, a hardworking florist, finds her quiet life upended after a chance meeting with Julian, a cold billionaire haunted by his past. Though they come from different worlds, an undeniable spark ignites between them. As Julian opens his guarded heart, the pair must navigate high-society scandals and family secrets that threaten their bond. Can their fragile love survive the harsh spotlight, or will the pressure of his legacy tear them apart?
After His Mistress Poisoned Our Baby, He Blamed Me Novel Cover
9.3
A midnight phone call shatters a mother’s world when her husband, Brandon, deserts their Mercer Island home to chase the elusive Danna Griffin. Left in agonizing silence, she is forced to confront his betrayal when a cold morning call reveals a highway accident. In this high-tension billionaire romance novel, a mother’s fierce devotion clashes with her husband’s dark secrets and a web of deceit that threatens to destroy everything.
My Husband Gave Our Baby’s Heart to His Mistress Novel Cover
9.3
On the day of her delivery, Chloe is devastated to discover that her husband, Julian, has stolen their newborn's heart to save his mistress. This act of cold-blooded betrayal shatters her world, leaving her to mourn a child sacrificed for another woman's life. Fuelled by grief and a thirst for justice, Chloe embarks on a dark journey to expose Julian’s cruelty. She seeks to uncover the truth behind his lies and ensure he pays for his sins.
Six Years of Sincere Love, Ultimately Just Empty Words Novel Cover
7.8
Once the most pampered socialite in the capital, I sacrificed six years of my youth in a damp basement to help build Zak Nicholson’s business from the ground up. But on the day we were meant to meet his parents, he abandoned me for his returned first love. After seeing her boast online about the oatmeal he cooked for her, I left a sharp comment and instantly called off our engagement. Zak has no idea that the empire he built is about to crumble, because my father is his company’s largest investor.
He Searched Three Years For The Girl Who Vanished From His Bed Novel Cover
9.1
She vanished from his bed after a single, unforgettable night, leaving no trace. Three years later, a chance flight throws her back into the orbit of Rook Thorne—a man consumed by the need to reclaim her. He corners her, demanding what he sees as rightfully his, while his softer brother Jasper tempts her with the affection she longs for. Torn between their opposing desires, she plots her escape, but the family secrets rising to the surface threaten to cost her everything.
The Mafia King's Broken Captive Bride Novel Cover
8.6
Held captive by Julian Moretti, the murderer of my family, I was drugged and broken. After he abandoned me to drown to save his lover, he forced me into a wedding to flaunt his power. I survived his poison and sedatives, only to be dragged toward an altar in New York as his trophy. My father and brother died to protect me; I won't let their legacy be shamed. As we land, my despair turns to vengeance. I will endure this marriage just to slit Julian's throat.
He Tried to Kill Me for His Mistress Novel Cover
9.0
After surviving a brutal murder attempt orchestrated by her own husband to pave the way for his mistress, a betrayed woman returns from the brink of death. Fueled by a thirst for justice, she meticulously plans her revenge against the billionaire who discarded her. As she navigates a world of high-society deceit and lethal secrets, she must outmaneuver her enemies to reclaim her life. This is a cold tale of vengeance and survival in the face of ultimate betrayal.
You Only Love Me When I Leave Novel Cover
8.0
For three years, Marie Dane tolerated neglect, hoping Harry would finally prioritize their unborn child's doctor visit. Instead, he abandons her blocks from the clinic for a business meeting. When a devastating accident costs Marie her baby, she uncovers an even deeper wound: Harry’s ongoing betrayal with his childhood love, Violet. Refusing to live in another woman's shadow any longer, Marie resolves to make Harry pay for his choices and fight to reclaim her own life.
Husband Chooses Mistress Over Wife Novel Cover
8.1
A loyal wife, a devastating fire, and a choice that burns a marriage to the ground. Alexandra Montgomery thought she had a perfect life with her husband, Lucian. But when she uncovers secret corporate payments to a beautiful pet boutique owner, Milena, the illusion shatters. The ultimate betrayal hits the day Alexandra discovers she is pregnant. Before she can tell him, a sudden fire traps them in their office building. Locking eyes with his terrified wife, Lucian makes a split-second choice—and runs to save his mistress instead. Abandoned in the smoke, Alexandra survives. But the devoted wife is dead. Now, she's ready to make him pay for every lie.
Between Love and Hate Novel Cover
8.4
Humiliated on her wedding day by an unfaithful fiancé, Rachel was rescued by her childhood sweetheart, Wilmot. For three years, his devotion seemed like a dream as she endured painful treatments to bear his child. But the truth is a nightmare: Wilmot has been drugging her to prepare her womb as a surrogate for his true love, Vania. Devastated by this cruel deception, Rachel decides to walk away from the man she once worshipped.
I Told My Kids to Stop Hiring Me a Boyfriend, Then My CEO Asked for a Second Interview Novel Cover
9.1
Five years after Lena Brooks's world shattered, her triplets decide she needs love—so they secretly post an application for a boyfriend. Billionaire CEO Adrian Vale, intrigued by the audacity, shows up for an interview that spirals into breakfasts, Family Days, and dangerous chemistry. But Lena hides a devastating truth: she's the vanished heiress to a powerful empire. When her estranged father resurfaces demanding her fortune, she faces a brutal choice—let herself be saved, or risk everything on the man who might actually stay.
The Fiance Trade-off Novel Cover
8.8
When Ryan Carter disrupts a high-profile wedding to claim Amber Sweeney, he leaves his own fiancée behind to face D.C.’s elite alone. The abandoned groom, Julian Grant, is a notorious billionaire heir who refuses to be the city's laughingstock. He tracks down Ryan’s former partner with a provocative deal: a marriage for a marriage. Rather than retreating in shame, she accepts Julian's wild proposal. This calculated trade-off begins a complex game of revenge and unexpected desire.
His Unwanted Wife: The Genius's Spectacular Comeback Novel Cover
9.0
For seven years, Christa was the perfect wife and genius CTO behind Denny Sanford’s empire. Her world collapses when she discovers Denny’s affair with his widowed sister-in-law, Brittany, who is pregnant with his heir. After realizing Denny stole her patents and neglected their daughter for his mistress, Christa decides to fight back. Using her data expertise, she prepares to dismantle his company and prove how dangerous a betrayed scientist can be.
Fishpond Crash Novel Cover
9.4
For three years, she played the perfect, devoted admirer to the campus prince, enduring mockery and cold sneers to deliver his hangover soup. But her gentle care turns into a disaster when she reassures him that she left out the honey for his allergy. With a tight grip on her wrist and a furious glare, he reveals a shocking truth: he has no honey allergy, and his name is not Ron Rivers. It turns out, managing too many targets at once has finally caused her elaborate web of devotion to crash.
Reborn My Dying Son and the Wife Who Betrayed Us Novel Cover
8.4
In his past life, he was praised as the perfect partner, yet his wife Jasmine Sullivan repeatedly prioritized her childhood friend, Derek Vance, and his child. When their own son developed leukemia, Jasmine dismissed the illness as a lie and refused to help, leading to tragedy. Now, both father and son have been reborn. No longer seeking Jasmine's affection, he plays the role of the submissive husband. His sole mission in this new life is to secure the resources his son needs to survive.
My Fiancé Married His Mistress in My Wedding Dress Novel Cover
8.3
Inside the bridal suite at the Carlyle, I admired my custom Vera Wang gown, its French silk and hand-sewn pearls a symbol of six years of dedication. Below, two hundred guests—biotech investors, board members, FDA liaisons—awaited my wedding to Julian Hayes, my fiancé and co-lead on a breakthrough cancer drug. But Julian chose his mistress, wearing my dress, and stole the future we built together. A modern romance of betrayal and shattered dreams.
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