Layla never imagined that her life in the big city would change so quickly. Used to the hustle and bustle of busy streets and high-rise buildings, she now found herself surrounded by vast plantations and a different lifestyle. But what she didn't expect was to meet Aiden Caccini, the man who would change the course of her life forever. Aiden was an enigmatic and mysterious man, with eyes that seemed to see into Layla's soul. She felt inexplicably drawn to him, even though she knew their relationship would be complicated. After all, he was a wealthy and influential farmer in the city, while she was just a young girl lost in an unknown place. It wouldn't be easy for them to live together; they both had their secrets and past traumas that prevented them from giving themselves completely to each other. But fate had other plans and, little by little, they grew closer and discovered that, despite their differences, there was something special uniting them. Between the challenges of living with her new family and the hidden dangers in Aiden's life, Layla would have to decide if she was willing to face everything to live this forbidden love. Aiden would have to choose between protecting his empire and risking everything for the love of a young woman who touched his life uniquely and intensely. Together, they would face obstacles and challenges that would test the strength of this unlikely love. But in the end, they would discover that when two souls meet and recognize each other, nothing can separate them. And that true love can overcome any adversity, even if it means defying social conventions and the darkest secrets of the past.
- POV LAYLA
Mom always made it clear to me that things were easier before she left.
But unfortunately, the disease took over her lungs and took her away from us, leaving my father alone with two girls to raise.
I don't want to be selfish and think that fate hates us. It took me a few years to get over how much I missed her, and I still do, only now with less intensity.
It wasn't easy not having someone to tell about my first time menstruating, but my father was a warrior, he was and still is interested in my opinion and that of my sister.
Except for now, when he says we're going to move to some fucking place in Texas called Braston City, come on. Who the hell puts a name like that on a city?
From what Mali has researched, the city has no network coverage, so that's what's going to happen to us in a nutshell.
We'll be leaving civilization and going back to cave times, but I understand my father, he worked hard to give us a good future and financial stability, the problem was that the company he worked for went bankrupt and everyone lost money, including him.
So either we move to Texas or we join the homeless.
I'm not a very social person, and that doesn't bother me so much, but Maria Luiza has been having a fit of hysterics since my father announced our departure.
Which happens to be today.
But there's someone who's quite happy about it, my snake of a stepmother, a hot model, who unfortunately fell out of favor with my father.
At first, she was sweet and gentle, but it was only after she won him over that she showed her true face, to me and my sister of course.
"MARIA LUIZA COLLINS! COME ON!" I shout and hear her sigh as she drags her suitcase and closes the door to her room.
"Why does the world hate me? What did I do wrong in my last life to pay for it in this one? Why does living without Wi-Fi drive me crazy just imagining it?"
"There are books we can read," I suggest, and we look at each other and smile.
"You're a good joker as if I'm interested in reading, I like going out, living life."
"And I love our father above all these things, so I suggest you shut your mouth and support him, we don't even know what the city is like, we don't have the right to complain on a full stomach."
"You're such a goody-goody that you make me dizzy... hold me... hold me, I'm going to fall," she says, putting her hand to her chest, pretending to faint.
Ordinary.
"Stop being silly and get your bags into the car... Dad's waiting."
"And what are you still doing here?"
"Waiting for you, I can't stand being in the same place as that snake for long."
"Then let's go before she poisons our father even more." She says, pulling her suitcase and I follow her.
(...)
"Dad, we're going to have our place, aren't we?" Maria asks and Antonela smiles, making fun of her.
"Darling, we're not going to live in an apartment, because the city doesn't have buildings, but we're going to stay in a beautiful house given to us by Mr. Caccini, my boss."
"And what's he like?" she asks.
"They say he's authoritarian, but he works within the law."
"No, I want to know if he's handsome."
"Maria Luiza! He's in his thirties, he's not for you, girl." Dad scolds her and she smiles.
We're already at the airport, waiting for the driver from the farm to pick us up, but I start to think he's coming by camel.
After a few more minutes and listening to my father list reasons why neither I nor Maria Luiza should get involved with anyone in this town, the driver arrived in a silver pickup truck.
Great! A pick-up truck is quite comfortable, at least it had four seats.
My father and the driver went in the front, while Mali, Antonela, and I went in the back.
She went between the two of us and to avoid confusion, we turned our faces away and stared at the vegetation the whole way.
The town wasn't bad by any means, but it was still strange not to see a coffee shop nearby, nor a restaurant.
But there are bars, and in thirty minutes I've already seen three.
When we approached a huge house, I thought we'd be staying there, but the driver mentioned that it belonged to Caccini, so we saw the sign at the entrance "Coming to Caccini Vill".
And our house was next door to his. When the man parked, Maria got down too quickly and it took me a few seconds to believe what I was seeing.
"I feel like I'm in colonial times," she said and I laughed.
"the house is beautiful." Antonela comments.
"I agree," I say, and I think it's the first time in my life that I've done that.
My father smiled happily, and we waited for the driver to give him the keys and we went inside.
The entrance to the house is beautiful, despite the old style, such as the wooden doors and windows and the burnt yellow walls, and with lots of plants on the façade, it looks very much like a house in the interior of the United States.
Nothing a good coat of paint couldn't solve.
But what enchanted me was the inside of the house, the newly bought furniture, the varnished floor, and the whole kitchen to myself.
"I like the house," I confess and Dad kisses my head, his phone rings and he asks to be excused and goes out onto the balcony.
Luiza approaches and I smile at her frown, she loves the place but she's playing hard to get.
"You agreed with the snake, where's the sisters' union?"
"It still exists, confess it, you loved the place," I say and she smiles without showing her teeth.
"You know what, I'm going to find my room, and I hope yours is awful."
"Go on, you child." I joke and watch her walk up the stairs. Antonella looks up at me from the sofa and smiles, and I smile back.
Things wouldn't be easy, but for my father's sake, I'm more than prepared.
Megan always believed that solitude was the only way to protect herself. Since deciding to move away from her partners, she has dedicated herself to creating a new life, free from the painful memories and complications surrounding her relationships. Her mind was filled with chaos, an internal storm that she had fueled. But she didn't expect that, after six years of isolation, they would come towards her, bringing with them a fire she thought she had extinguished. When they arrived, Megan found herself in a dilemma. The attraction she felt for each of them was undeniable; a magnetic force that drew their bodies closer, defying her determination to remain distant. Their gazes crossed, and every touch, every word exchanged, lit a flame that she struggled to extinguish. Their presence was like an intense heat on a cold night, an irresistible call that made her want to break her own rules. She tried to keep her composure, to hide her desire behind an invisible shield, but the harder she tried, the more intense the connection became. It was almost as if they were an extension of herself, a single soul categorized in four distinct bodies, each one bringing a different aspect of what she had always longed for.
After Matteo and Gaia Caccini's, parents divorced in a complicated way, the two siblings were also separated when Gaia was taken away by her father, and Matteo stayed with his mother. The girl goes far away, interrupting the magical destiny that her life would have, but sometime later she returns to her town, and something powerful happens, especially after she meets Stefan Sartori, an irresistible alpha wolf, who goes crazy for her.
As Allison Clark tries to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, she never expects to encounter a force like Oliver Grey. From the moment they meet, he exudes a magnetic charisma that is hard to resist. With his seductive charm and overwhelming self-confidence, Oliver is a hurricane that sweeps Allison off her feet. However, beneath Oliver's suave demeanor lies a possessive and jealous billionaire who believes he can control everything with his vast fortune. As he tries to solve Allison's problems with his wealth, she finds herself torn between the excitement and challenges he presents. Together, Allison and Oliver embark on a rollercoaster relationship that will make readers laugh, get excited, and fall in love with their journey. Every chapter of this beautiful love story is filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. As Allison navigates the complexities of her new romance, she must also confront the pain and disappointment from her past. Through unexpected encounters and heartwarming moments, she gradually discovers her strength and learns to trust again. In this captivating tale, Allison and Oliver's love story unfolds against the backdrop of their struggles and conflicting personalities. With their passionate connection and undeniable chemistry, they will captivate readers and leave them eager for more. Prepare to be swept away by this enchanting novel filled with love, laughter, and surprises. Allison and Oliver's journey will not only touch your heart but also remind you of the power of resilience and the beauty of second chances.
Everything was finally working out in Sarah's life. She moved to New York to follow her dream of studying fashion, but then Sarah ended up getting involved with Adam, a very handsome, but cold and possessive man. Fate was undeniable, and the chemistry between them was fiery, nothing could put out the fire that these two felt for each other.
At just 23 years old, Anna Ferraz discovers that she is about to die, after which she decides to live all the experiences she has never dared to live. The only thing she didn't expect was that, among her adventures, she would meet the Baranov brothers. Beautiful, irresistible, possessive, and very wicked. Fate decides to bring these three together when the brothers are just passing through the country where Anna lives, but once they meet the girl, their world is turned upside down. What can we expect from this love triangle? Anna will give herself body and soul!
During her three years of marriage with Brendan, Adeline had become as humble as dust itself. However, what she got in return wasn't love and affection, but endless indifference and disdain. Worse yet, when the woman in Brendan's heart suddenly showed up, he further distanced himself from her. Finally, Adeline couldn't stand it anymore and asked for a divorce. After all, why should she stay with such a cold, distant man? The next one would surely be better. Brendan watched as his ex-wife left with her luggage in tow. Suddenly, a thought occurred to him and he made a bet with his friends. "She'll definitely regret leaving and will come crawling back to me in no time." After hearing about this bet, Adeline sneered. "Dream on!" A few days later, Brendan ran into his ex-wife in a bar. It turned out she was celebrating her divorce. Not long after, he noticed that the damned woman seemed to have a new suitor. Brendan was starting to panic. The woman who had clung to him for three years suddenly didn't seem to give a damn about him. What was he going to do?
Eliza Greer was abandoned by her mother, raised in an orphanage, and sold to the Burns family at 19. Even though she marries Mason Burns, the other people in the Burns family look down on her for her poor identity and want to try every way to bully her. Unexpectedly, they all failed. Eliza's hidden identities are gradually revealed in one incident after another, which astonishes everyone.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
"Miss Brown, I am the butler here at your service," the butler replied. "My master wants to buy the baby in your belly." "What?!" Does that mean the abortion didn't take place? Did they kidnap her from the operating table just to buy the baby? But why her? "You..." Alice was about to ask a question, but the man in front of her calmly continued, as if he had expected her question, "You're pregnant with his child, and he needs a child. That's all I can tell you." Alice was forced to sign a surrogacy contract and eight months later gave birth to two healthy babies. Fortunately, the man was unaware of her daughter's existence. It wasn't until five years later that fate brought them together again...
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
It took only a second for a person's world to come crashing down. This was what happened in Hannah's case. For four years, she gave her husband her all, but one day, he said emotionlessly, "Let's get divorced." Hannah's heart broke into a million pieces as she signed the divorce papers, marking the end of her role as a devoted wife. Within Hannah, a strong woman awakened, vowing never to be beholden to any man again. Embracing her new life, she embarked on a journey to find herself and command her own destiny. By the time she returned, she had experienced so much growth and was now completely different from the docile wife everyone once knew. "Is this your latest trick to get my attention?" Hannah's ever-so-arrogant husband asked. Before she could retort, a handsome and domineering CEO pulled her into his embrace. He smiled down at her and said boldly to her ex, "Just a little heads-up, mister. This is my beloved wife. Keep off!"