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Forced into a contract marriage to save her dying brother, Amara Grey signs her name next to the most ruthless businessman in the country, Ethan Blackwood, the cold hearted CEO with a heart rumored to be made of stone. To the world, it's a perfect arrangement. To Ethan, it's just business. But to Amara, it's a prison with golden bars. Bound by a one-year marriage agreement with strict rules, no touching, no emotions, no interference in each other's lives, Amara struggles to survive in a world far colder than she ever imagined. But as secrets from Ethan’s tragic past slowly unravel, Amara begins to see the man behind the ice, and he begins to question everything he’s ever believed about love. Can a woman with a heart full of warmth melt the walls of a man who’s forgotten how to feel? Or will the contract end with more pain than it began?

Lin Wanyi, the daughter of the prime minister, was known for her beauty and talent—but in the treacherous world of the imperial harem, she tread carefully, seeking only a quiet and safe life. She had once dreamed of marrying into a peaceful family and living out her days in serenity. But everything changed when an unexpected imperial edict summoned her to the palace. With her father and brother offering no support, she entered the inner court as nothing more than a low-ranking concubine. Her only hope lay in her elder cousin, now an imperial consort. She had planned to keep a low profile, to live quietly behind closed doors. But to her surprise, the cold-faced, cold-hearted emperor began visiting her more frequently than anyone else. The court whispered that Lin Wanyi was favored beyond reason—yet none knew that the strong and resolute young emperor had been captivated by her from the very first glance...

(Synopsis)BLURB Frances Lin lived a life engulfed in silk and admiration. Born into luxury, she journeyed through life untouched by sorrow, her beauty and charm shielding her from the world’s cruelty. Through storms and seasons, she was always held, always protected. Behind the adoration, betrayal brewed like a silent poison. When her own family casts her aside, Frances is thrust into a merciless world she had never been prepared for. When her only best friend _ Charlotte snatched her fiancé, she was pushed into an hanging cliff. Alone, wounded but unbroken, she vows to reclaim everything — and more. No longer the naive girl who trusted too easily, Frances becomes a woman of fire: calculating, resilient, and fiercely determined. All she needed was just a helping hand, to offer her an huge amount of money for her to start up something. In her darkest hour, a mysterious young man —Stafford Raymond — a stranger whose loyalty seems pure, a boss mafia and a multibillionaire appears. But Frances, once foolishly trusting, now hides her true heart behind walls no one can scale. Unknown to him, she secretly plots her revenge, using even her savior as a pawn if she must. Constrained by a marriage proposal, Frances is forced to marry the man she planned to deceive. To avoid him ruining her plan, she married him and eloped to another country with his money, where she begins plotting her revenge. Whereas, the mafia boss she deceived was already smitten by her. Unknown to her, another nemesis awaits her with the man she had deceived. She never knew how ruthless he was until Raymond fished her out and shows her who he really was. Can two betrayals ever cancel each other out — or will their bond ignite a tragedy that neither of them can escape?

In the heart of Italy’s underworld, the Romano name was law. Alessio Romano—an enigma cloaked in tailored suits and blood-soaked silence—built his empire on fear, loyalty, and a ruthless absence of love. To him, emotions were weaknesses. Power was everything. But even kings aren't free. To seal an old alliance and satisfy his family’s demands, Alessio is forced to take a mate. Even tho he's straight he found an omega boy. A formality. A body. Someone young, untouched, and pliable. Easy to control. A boy. Noah. eighteen. Auctioned like property in an underground brothel. No past, no future—just soft eyes that refused to break, even under the gaze of monsters. Alessio didn’t choose him out of mercy. He chose him because he didn’t cower. Because something in those defiant glances stirred a hunger Alessio refuses to name. And so, they married. Not with flowers or vows. But with contracts—and handcuffs.

Nestled among the towering skyscrapers and opulent mansions of City Y, lies a world of glamour and glitz, but also of secrets and criminal syndicates. At the heart of this enigmatic world, is Xu Liling, a 24-year-old planning manager at Li Corporation, known for her cold and meticulous nature. Little does anyone know, Liling is also a skilled assassin by night, a secret identity kept from all except her best friend Shen Ru. However, Liling's life takes an unexpected turn when she is ordered to assassinate her boss, Li Hao, an order she knows she must fulfil for the sake of her brother's life. Before she can carry out the hit, Hao discovers her true identity and what was meant to be another night soiled with blood, ends with a marriage proposal. This unexpected twist of fate sets Liling on a path she had never anticipated. As she adjusts to her new life as Hao's wife and caretaker of his young son, the adorable Little Bun, Liling begins to uncover secrets about her own family's past. As Liling embarks on a new phase of her life, one without The Organization's control over her, she uncovers layers of herself and her family's past that lead her through the winding path of lies, deceit, and betrayal. Will she be able to navigate the web of drama and deception that surround her new life, or will she be consumed by the challenges ahead. Prepare to be swept away into a world of intrigue and romance. Enter the pages of When Our Two Worlds Collided and join Liling on her journey of self-discovery and adventure. The fate of her new life hangs in the balance - start reading now to find out what happens.

“Don’t look at me like that,” he murmured, brushing a knuckle over her lower lip. “I’ll forget we’re pretending to be civil and fuck you on this table with your enemies still in the room.” He killed her brother. She married him anyway. Nadya Vasiliev made a deal with the devil—for protection, for power, for her niece’s future. To get close enough to destroy Alexei Romanov—the man who tore her family apart—she created a contract and became his wife. A marriage of revenge, nothing more.  But Alexei is no ordinary enemy. He’s powerful. Controlled. Wickedly seductive. And he knows she’s lying. Nadya is playing the long game—seduction, manipulation, revenge. But the deeper she gets, the more dangerous the game becomes. Her heart wasn’t supposed to be in this. Her body wasn’t supposed to burn for his touch. Everyone knows once you dance with the devil… You either bring him down or fall to your knees. The smut will be smutting. I’m exploring how freaky my brain can get. Gimme ideas and gifts lovelies.

They all believed she was dead—including herself. Until she opened her eyes in a body that looked exactly like hers, in another era of life. A body that had endured the same betrayal. The same face. The same name. The same pain. In her quest to seek justice for the girl whose body she occupied, she encountered Golden City's most powerful tycoon—Lucien Draven Vale—revered as a business god. Without ever meeting, they signed a marriage contract through his assistant. He needed a wife. She needed power. A one-year marriage with no obligations—husband or wife—they were to live as strangers under the same roof. Her goal was clear: get justice, then disappear. He only needed a wife in name; more so fulfilling family nagging But somewhere along the line, she was forced to choose between the man who would turn the world upside down for her… and her desire to leave and protect herself. Was this fate’s second chance… or a trap with a prettier disguise? This isn’t your typical damsel-in-distress, waiting for her knight in shining armor. She is fire herself—a woman who never needed saving, only needed her husband power, to do whatever she wants. This is my WSA 2025 entry. If you love a fiery heroine and powerful drama, please vote and add to your collection, it would go a long way. Thank you! Enjoy your reading Other books: The Crown Enchanted Embrace (ongoing) You have any questions or inquiry or you want to get mini teaser about our characters. get me through.... Instagram and discord IG handle: astra_knight_xx Discord: Astra_knight_

April, a 19-year-old girl, couldn’t bear watching her father constantly abuse her mother just because she gave birth to a female child instead of a male. Determined to escape the toxic environment, April convinced her mother that they should run away together.

Han Yuri is one of South Korea’s most adored actresses. Elegant, talented, and with a spotless track record, she embodies the perfect image of a modern celebrity. But everything crumbles when an anonymous photo links her to a murder case. To save her reputation, her father proposes a radical solution: an arranged marriage with Lee Tae Joon, the rebellious heir of one of South Korea’s most powerful families. Charismatic, sarcastic, and dangerously unpredictable, Lee Tae Joon is the complete opposite of Han Yuri. And yet, he might just be the key to her survival. Caught between forced love, ghosts from the past, and a truth ready to explode — how far will Han Yuri go to protect everything she’s built?

Shen Ruyi, a teenage girl, abandons everything to become a wife and a mother to three kids whom her sister had abandoned. With an engagement to the man she had liked since she was young, she thought, finally, her life was getting back on track. For five years, she sacrificed her life, and all the time, she had to be a good and present mother and also fulfill the duties of being a dutiful wife, but with all the sacrifices, their hearts wouldn't be moved, and neither be warmed. And suddenly, her sister shows up; she had abandoned them, but they still chose her.

Ava Sinclair thought she had her life figured out. Smart, independent, and fiercely ambitious, she made a career of crafting perfect matches for others while avoiding love herself. Trust was a luxury she couldn’t afford, especially in a world where loyalty had a price tag. Then Damien Blackwood stormed into her carefully ordered life. Cold, ruthless, and devastatingly handsome, Damien is a man burdened by a dark legacy. His family’s curse demands he marry before a deadline or lose everything. Ava is his unexpected solution: a contract marriage with no strings attached. No emotions. No mess. Just business. But nothing about Damien or their dangerous attraction stays simple for long. As Ava steps into Damien’s opulent yet secretive world, she finds herself entangled in more than just a cold agreement. Whispers of betrayal, hidden enemies, and old scars threaten to unravel everything. And when a night out ends in near disaster, Ava realizes the real danger isn’t the outside world it’s the vulnerability growing inside her. Damien might have sworn never to fall, but Ava stirs something fierce and possessive in him that he never expected.Their arrangement is simple: a contract marriage with strict rules, no attachments, no messy feelings. Ava tells herself it’s just business. Damien promises himself he won’t want her. But some fires were meant to burn. Drawn into Damien’s dark, glittering world, Ava is forced to face desires she’s buried for years. Every glance, every accidental touch, chips away at the distance between them until one mistake, one night, one kiss, threatens to destroy the fragile truce they've built. Lines blur. Walls crumble. And two broken souls will have to choose: cling to the past that shaped them... Or fight for a future neither dared dream about. "The Billionaire’s Unwritten Vows" is a heart-pounding, slow-burn romance filled with emotional tension, fierce chemistry, dark secrets and the ultimate question: Can love truly rewrite a destiny written in blood? Warning: This might be a slow burn.

After her family’s powerful corporation collapsed, Isabelle Munro was left with nothing and no one. She hadn’t spoken to her sister Charlotte in years. Then the announcement was made, stating that Charlotte Munro was dead. Her orphaned twins were being sent to Isabelle, along with one final instruction: “You must marry Reign Kraus to understand who killed me. I love you… -Charlotte.” Reign was their family’s enemy. So cold, calculated, and impossible to read. He gave no explanation, simply agreed to the marriage without hesitation. Isabelle didn’t know why she was the one marrying him, or what her sister had been trying to protect. To her surprise, the twins spoke to each other freely when they thought no one could understand. But Isabelle could hear them. And the things they said didn’t make sense. Not yet… One thing became clear: Charlotte's death wasn't accidental. Her killer was free, and Reign Kraus had something to do with it. 

Dear Reader, My name is Lola, and this isn’t just a book about dating. It’s about living. Yes, there are dates. Hundreds, actually. Some real. Some exaggerated for comedic relief (because trauma is exhausting and humor is free). But behind every swipe, every dinner, every wild story, there’s a woman surviving. A woman unraveling. A woman rebuilding. This is about me, my life, my heartbreaks, my hilarity, my healing. The messy, sacred chaos of it all. You’ll meet exes (some I married, some I should’ve blocked), friends who became family, and red flags I mistook for carnival rides. You’ll also find the truth I spent years avoiding— about love, motherhood, neurodivergence, faith, fear, and finally choosing myself. This isn’t a self-help book, but if it helps, I’m glad. It’s not an advice column, but if it feels like one sometimes, that’s okay too. Think of it more like a long, unfiltered letter from a big sister who’s been through it and wants to make you laugh, cry, and maybe pack a spare car seat... just in case. So settle in. You’re not alone. I’ve got stories to tell. With love, Lola

Don't let yourself get swept off your feet by this cowboy. The son of Billie Bob Taylor-Pereira, the most legendary cowboy of all time, and Benedito Goncalo Cruz Taylor-Pereira, the worlds richest man, Buck Danilo Taylor-Pereira is the reason heartbreak country music is written with his gorgeous dimples and panty dropping smile he will have you swooning within seconds. No one can escape his charm and his new young personal assistant is no different. What will Danilo do when everything in his head screams no but his heart roars yes. Will the cowboy follow in his fathers' footsteps or bring a new level of drama to a family known for chaos? Book Two of the 'His' series. Follow Book one, His Cowboy for the beginning of one of the most legendary relationships of all time!

Ava Summers is the perfect daughter: CEO material, straight-A student, and the only Summers twin with a functioning frontal lobe. She’s survived nineteen years of sharing air and eyebrow genes with Eva — a walking fire hazard who once tried to toast marshmallows on scented candles and nearly set the estate ablaze. So when their parents arranged a marriage to Zeke Ford — the kingdom’s favorite golden boy and serial flirt — Ava reluctantly took one for the family. That is, until Eva pulled a fast one: she spiked Ava’s margarita, slid a shady contract under her nose, and next thing you know… Ava’s waking up married to the wrong twin. Enter Zach Ford — the kingdom’s coldest man alive, walking gloom cloud, and accidental husband. He hasn’t cracked a smile since his mysterious fiancée, Orihime, died under suspicious circumstances. The Ford family thought Eva’s chaotic sunshine might fix him. Too bad they accidentally married him to Ava: a neurotic perfectionist who schedules emotional breakdowns like business meetings. Now Ava has to: Pretend she's totally in love with her emotionally constipated husband. Survive polite society, royal gossip, and unwanted foot rub offers from Shen Wang — her rich, clingy, disturbingly hot suitor who thinks “No” is short for “Not yet.” Figure out if Orihime is actually dead… or just hiding better than Zach hides his feelings. It was supposed to be a PR move. Instead, it’s a rom-com with fake love, real secrets, one stolen car, and at least two murder mysteries. With This Ring, I Loathe You—Yes, I Do: A chaotic enemies-to-lovers rollercoaster with tax fraud, unresolved trauma, and a love story that may or may not be court-admissible—because honestly, I am still in shambles on how to finish this novel without breaking me own phone screen or my heart. Let's see HAHAHA

Lucas Costanzo,29,a dangerous mafia king feared by all. Although his face is unknown in the Mafia world, his name is enough to make everyone scared. His life was pretty simple until one night he met someone who changed his entire life. Bella Knights,25,a simple orphan girl who is a normal office worker. She lives with her cute daughter Rachel. But that one night which she spend together with him, changed everything for her. This book is romance genre and contains some explicit scenes but it also primarily focuses on the journey of feeling love for the first time. The story revolves around the journey of a man and a woman who have never encountered true love. They both discover their love for each other and promise to be together till eternity. The characters experiences various stages of love together and learn to understand each other. Please give it lots of love. If you found the characters interesting, don't forget to add it in library. Mature content 18+ Excerpt: Bella: Don't tease me, anymore. Lucas:You know, you are so wet, baby. Bella: Touch me please. He put his head in between her thighs and his breath hit her opening. Bella:What are you doing? Lucas: Taking you to the real heaven, baby. Also every comment will be liked by the author.So please comment a lot. "Cover rights to respective owners" Stay tuned!!

She witnessed a murder, he offered a deal. Now they’re both in too deep. Adopted into a wealthy family, Hailey Monroe spent her life trying to earn love in a home that treated her like a burden. Overshadowed by her perfect adoptive sister, Kaira, Hailey agreed to an arranged marriage just to please her family—only to be betrayed in the cruelest way. When Kaira sleeps with Hailey’s husband, Blake, and he throws both Hailey and their son out of the house, her world shatters. Desperate and broke, Hailey becomes a stripper to afford her son’s sudden medical treatments. But everything spirals when she witnesses a murder during one night she was meant to entertain a client—turning her into a target that needed to be eliminated. Rejected again by her family, Hailey stumbles into the path of a stranger after almost being hit by his car, Killian Valtieri, a cold-hearted billionaire desperate for a partner so as to inherit his family’s empire. “Marry me and I’ll protect you,” he offers. Left with no choice, she agrees. But the deal was only the beginning. As enemies close in and buried secrets rise to the surface, Hailey uncovers the shocking truth about her birth—and just how far her enemies are willing to go. However when something more tragic happens, she makes sure everyone pays. And Killian? He may just lose everything to the woman he once thought was disposable. Excerpt; “Give me one more chance, and I promise to treat you right this time,” Blake pleaded while Hailey stared at him in shock. “Come back to me, Hailey. I love you—“ “You don’t!” Hailey snapped. “You just hate the thought of me being happy with Killian. After what you did, how you treated me, you never thought that I would be able to stand back on my feet, did you?” Blake gritted his teeth, unable to deny Hailey was right. “I’m happy with Killian, and I believe you deserve to be with Kaira.” Hailey gave him one last regarding look before she turned to leave but Blake stopped her. “If you can’t be mine…” Hailey halted. “…I won’t let you return to him.” Hailey turned to look at him, and her eyes widened at the gun pointed at her. Before she could say nothing, a bang echoed.

[COMPLETED] Although it was only a marriage of convenience, Amelie Ashford was the perfect wife in every aspect. She was intelligent, obedient, and well-respected. She was kind to everyone and devoted to her husband. And she was perfectly content to spend the rest of her life like that, even though she was constantly nagged about getting pregnant. That was until her husband entered their house with a mistress by his side and eventually demanded a divorce. "Very well," Amelie said calmly, "I will divorce you." Richard's eyes shone as he heard his wife utter these words. However, to his surprise, she was not done. "But don't be surprised when you get an invitation to my next wedding." To everyone's shock, Amelie indeed got married again, and to a younger and, as it turned out, richer man! And she made sure that her ex-husband realized what it meant to lose the support of a woman like her. _____ Important: FL is not a Mary Sue. Divorce happens in the second part of the novel so watch out for your blood pressure.

His lips hovered near her ear, his voice a dark whisper against her skin. "You may fear me, little bride, but I will teach your body to crave me… to need me, until I am all you ever want." --- Belle was never meant to be the bride. But when her parents cried to her about how her beautiful sister could not be married to such a man, she was forced to take her sister’s place. To prevent war between the two worlds of humans and vampires, the kings decided to sign a peace treaty with a marriage, but the only man they could offer for this marriage was a vampire said to be mad and completely heartless. When they said heartless, they meant really heartless, but Belle, being a naive girl her whole life, had no idea what she was stepping into by agreeing to this marriage. At first, he appeared innocent, a man completely opposite to all the rumors around him, until she slowly began to realize every single thing said about the mad vampire was true, or perhaps even worse! He was a man who walked in the path of darkness. He knew no light and showed no mercy, even to those who were not his enemies. He had no heart to love, no emotions but dark ones to feel for anything or anyone. But all of a sudden, when he set his eyes on her, he decided he wanted to keep her, and Belle's naive world began to take a different turn because the mad vampire was hellbent on tainting her innocent soul. Expect "Now, can we forget this happened and enjoy the night?" He arched an amused brow at her, making Belle's heart drop to her stomach as she recalled the so-called wedding night. She hurriedly pulled away from him, her face flaming with embarrassment. From everything she had heard about this night, she was not ready to experience it with this man. The women whispering about it in Mr. Marchant's shop had said one would hate their husband's presence after it and be disgusted by the act. It was not an act meant for pleasure for any woman but torture. Now that she realized her husband would do the same with her, she swallowed hard and nervously clutched her dress. "I...I am not feeling well, My Lord, I—" "Rohan," he cut her off with a tone of amusement. "Use my name when you address me, sweetheart. You looked quite energetic when you tried to go after the ring for someone who isn't feeling well, but," he sighed softly, "I've always been a generous man. I won't let you stress yourself tonight." Belle began to sigh in relief and smile in her mind that he wouldn't push her for the wedding night ceremony. She was even about to part her lips and agree that he was indeed generous and even offer him a thank you when he continued to speak, causing the momentary relief to be replaced by dread. "I will pamper you tonight, and you won’t have to lift a hand. I will give you all the pleasure since you are feeling unwell. Take it as the first lesson in my plan to make you forget love and welcome lust." "...!" "Lie on the bed for me, Isa." Belle felt her throat go dry at that strict command. "I...I..." She began but could not find any words to say to make him spare her tonight. What had she got herself into? Belle thought as a pit seemed to form in her stomach, a deep, gnawing dread. "Do you need me to carry you to the bed, or would you rather walk there yourself?" Rohan questioned with dark mirth in his voice and eyes as he watched her like a hawk. He could tell she was nervous, but what to do? She had brought herself into his world. Belle began to walk slowly to the bed at a snail’s pace, as if delaying it would help prevent the dreadful act from happening tonight. She could feel him following closely behind her. When she reached the bed, she used her shaky hands to move the drapes aside and carefully sat at the edge of it, her hands folded nervously on her lap. She felt his piercing gaze on her, but she dared not look up at him. "Lie down," he ordered softly. MATURE CONTENT, NO RAPE!!

All she wanted was to save her brother. And all he wanted was a child. He bought her, bound to a contract to give him a child and disappear from his life afterwards, but what hit her like a storm was love... falling for the masked monster who bought her body. Andrew Sterling hated greedy women, and every woman he'd contracted to bear his child, heir to the Sterling Enterprises, had been just that. When Anne, his third contracted surrogate, showed up, he saw her as the very same type of woman until she peeled open his stone-cold heart. What ties them next isn't just a baby contract, but an unexpected marriage formulated by Andrew's grandfather. But a man who has always despised marriage will never be tied down, not even by his contracted surrogate, because the minute she gave him the child he needed, he would send her out of his life. But when the tables turn on him... He says to her, "With a husband as rich as me, right now you're the wealthiest woman alive." "We're only married till I give birth," she retorted. He frowns at that, feeling internally displeased. "It doesn't matter how long we're married for. From now on, everything I own is yours. If you want heaven and earth, I'll buy it for you. My wife will never be found lacking a single fucking thing." She stared at him in disbelief. When did he start feeling something for her? He couldn't remember.