Anya is an upcoming actress who is new to Hollywood and the showbiz industry, meets Damien, a billionaire businessman who sweeps her off her feet. What starts as an idyllic, whirlwind romance soon turns dark when Damien reveals his obsessive tendencies. He becomes controlling, isolating Anya in his mansion under house arrest. Anya initially tries to escape, but her attempt leads to a near-assault by a stranger, which Damien saves her from. Torn between fear and the painful realisation that the outside world isn't all rainbows and sunshine as she had thought, Anya decides to stay with Damien and play the role of the perfect girlfriend in order to earn her freedom. However, things take a heartbreaking turn when she discovers that she is the spitting image of Damien's deceased ex-wife, who was mysteriously murdered. Anya flees in horror and anger but is soon kidnapped by the same people who killed Damien's ex-wife, demanding a document that once belonged to her. Damien devices a plan to save Anya, handing the kidnappers a fake document, which leads to a dangerous chase. In the end, Damien and Anya escape, and their love is rekindled.
Ever since I was a little girl I have always dreamed of walking down a red carpet, of being under the spotlight, of fame. And although even speaking about my dreams would have led to a cane on the back of my hands at the orphanage; Tonight is different. it's finally happening. I stand at the entrance of the theater, the bright lights making my head spin. Flashing cameras are going off in every direction, and I can barely see past the wall of photographers shouting my name.
"Anya! Over here!"
"Anya, smile!"
I turn, flashing the best smile I can manage, trying to calm the fluttering in my stomach. My beautiful silver dress hugs me just right, and I feel both beautiful and completely out of place at the same time. No matter how much I dreamed of this life I am still not entirely used to it.
But like I said, tonight is different. It's my night. My movie is premiering, and I've been waiting for this moment for months. Finally, all the hard work, the countless auditions, and the late night rehearsals have led to this. And I intend to make the most of my debut into the big leagues.
As I make my way down the carpet, familiar faces from the movie greet me.
"Anya, darling, you look stunning!" Claire, one of the supporting actresses, pulls me in for a quick hug. Her perfume is overpowering, almost suffocating, but her smile is genuine.
"Thank you, Claire! It feels so surreal," I reply, my voice shaking a bit.
"Oh, enjoy it sweetheart! You've earned it," she says, winking before being whisked away by her boyfriend.
I'm still absorbing everything when I spot a server with a tray of champagne flutes. Grabbing one, I take a small sip to calm my nerves, glancing around the elegant hall. Crystal chandeliers hang above us, the sound of laughter and chatter fills the space, and for a moment, I feel like I belong.
Just as I'm about to move through the crowd, someone bumps into me, and my drink slips from my hand, spilling champagne all over my dress.
"I'm so sorry, Miss" A deep voice immediately follows.
I look up, a bit flustered, and meet the gaze of a man. He's tall, sharply dressed in a black suit, and has dark hair that is slicked back to perfection. His eyes...there's something about them. They're intense, almost too intense, like they see right through me. For a moment, I forget about the champagne soaking into my gown.
"I..uh, it's fine" I stammer, wiping at the wet spot.
The man quickly pulls out a handkerchief from his pocket and hands it to me. "Here, please, take this. I didn't mean to ruin your dress."
"Thanks" I mumble, dabbing at the fabric. "It's just champagne. It's no big deal."
He gives a small, almost apologetic smile, but his gaze lingers on me for a second. "You are Anya Taylor right?."
"Yeah I am" I say, trying to maintain some semblance of poise while blotting the stain. "Nice to meet you."
" Congratulations on the movie. I'm sure it's going to be a huge success."
"Thanks," I say, not really sure how to respond.
Before I can ask about him, someone from behind me calls my name. I turn for just a second to acknowledge them, and when I look back, He is gone.
I didn't even get his name.
I blink, scanning the room, but he is nowhere to be seen. Shrugging, I head toward the bathroom to clean up the mess on my dress.
In the brightly lit bathroom, I stare at myself in the mirror. My hair is still intact, my makeup is perfect, and the dress...well, it's not too bad, just a small wet patch. I wipe it off as best as I can with the handkerchief the stranger gave me. As I smooth out the fabric, I can't help but think him, our slightly awkward conversation, and the way he disappeared. Am I so horrible that he couldn't wait to get away from me?
I shake off the thought and head back to the hall, but he is still nowhere in sight. It's like he disappeared into thin air. Weird.
Before I can think about it too much, I'm swept up by a group of co-actors pulling me in for a selfie.
"Anya! There you are! You were amazing!" Shawn says, pulling me into a hug.
"Yeah, you totally killed it too" I reply.
" Stop being a self righteous biatch and accept my compliment sis"
I laugh, thanking him, but my mind is still stuck on the stranger from earlier. Who is he? Why is he so good looking? And why is my mind hell bent on not forgetting him.
The rest of the night is a blur of handshakes, congratulations, and forced smiles. By the time I get home, I'm utterly exhausted. I kick off my heels the second I step through the door of my apartment, sighing in relief.
"Finally," I mumble, stretching out on the couch. The night had been amazing, but I'm glad so it's over.
As I hum a little tune to myself, the events of the evening play over and over in my mind. The red carpet, the flashing lights, the applause and the blue-eyed stranger. Something about him sticks with me. His aura, his eyes, the way he said my name.
Absentmindedly, I rummage through my purse for my phone, but my fingers brush against something else, something smooth and hard. I pull it out, my brow furrowing.
It's a sleek, black business card. The name printed on it in gold letters catches my eye immediately: "Damien Blackwood."
"Who gave me this?" I mutter, turning the card over. There's nothing else on it, no contact info, no company name, just a name.
I stare at the card for a few seconds, my curiosity growing. The name.... I can vaguely recall hearing the name before, but I can't quite place it. Maybe he was one of the people I had been introduced to at the event, I thought.
My phone buzzes in my lap, snapping me out of my thoughts. It was my best friend, Emily.
"Omg! I saw your photos on Forbes! You looked so stunning!" She screeches
"Thanks, Em," I said, smiling. "It was... A lot, to say the least."
"Of course it was! The premiere of a lifetime, right? Did you meet anyone interesting?"
I hesitate, my mind flashing back to the blue-eyed stranger. "It was a premiere Em, the place was packed with interesting people"
" You know what I mean" she replies and I can sense her rolling her eyes.
" Umm.. actually... I met someone. Kind of."
"Oh? Who? Spill the tea!"
"We talked for like 30 seconds and I didn't even get his name"
Emily pauses on the other end of the line. " Well, aren't you lucky? What did he want?"
"I don't know. He disappeared before I could find out."
She laughed. "Well I do hope you and Mr. mystery man meet again pretty soon. Anyways, just be careful, okay?"
"I will," I said, my gaze drifting back to the card. "I promise."
After the call, I place the business card on my bedside table and crawl into bed. As I lay there, my mind can't help but return to the blue eyed stranger and the card. It can't just be a coincidence.... Or could it?
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
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."
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."