Lila Monroe has spent her life playing the game of wealth and power, using her beauty and cunning to secure the lifestyle she deserves. As a gold digger, love has never been part of the plan. That is, until one reckless night with Adrian Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire with a heart colder than his steel empire, changes everything. When Lila discovers she's pregnant, she sees a golden opportunity but Adrian sees right through her. He's been burned by a gold digger before, and he won't be fooled again. What starts as a battle of wits and wills quickly turns into something far more dangerous, as their undeniable chemistry pulls them closer than either of them can resist. Caught between hate, betrayal, and a secret that could destroy them both, Lila and Adrian are forced to confront the truth about their pasts and what they truly want. But when trust is shattered and hearts are laid bare, will they find a way to forgive, or will they tear each other apart in a bid for control?
The neon lights of New York City shimmered like shards of glass against the rain-slicked pavement. It was nearly midnight, but the streets were still buzzing-people darting in and out of clubs, the hum of engines filling the air, and the distant laughter of partygoers echoing through the canyons of steel and concrete. High above it all, perched in the exclusive VIP lounge of one of Manhattan's most expensive bars, Lila Monroe leaned back against the plush leather sofa, her fingers lazily tracing the rim of her crystal glass.
Tonight, she was dressed to kill: a silk red dress that clung to her curves like a second skin, a pair of heels that could bring men to their knees, and a smile that promised everything while giving away nothing. Her dark hair cascaded in waves over her bare shoulders, framing her face in a way that highlighted her sharp cheekbones and the sly sparkle in her green eyes.
Across the room, a group of well-dressed men laughed, their voices loud and arrogant, filling the air with a sense of entitlement that only extreme wealth could afford. Lila's gaze flicked over them, assessing, calculating. She knew these types all too well. Billionaires, CEOs, trust-fund babies-they were her playground, her livelihood. She wasn't here for a drink or the ambiance; she was here to hunt.
But then she saw him.
Adrian Blackwood.
He sat apart from the others, his broad shoulders framed by the soft glow of the lights behind him. He was dressed in a tailored black suit, crisp white shirt open at the collar, and his dark hair was swept back in a way that made him look both dangerous and impossibly handsome. He held a tumbler of scotch in his hand, the amber liquid swirling as he absently watched the ice melt.
Lila's heart skipped a beat, though she'd never admit it. Adrian was not just another billionaire; he was the one everyone else wanted to be. Ruthless, cunning, and untouchable. The stories about him were legendary-how he'd built his tech empire from nothing, how he'd crushed his competition without a second thought. He was a man who got what he wanted, always. And tonight, she decided, he was going to want her.
She slid out of the booth, the dress sliding over her body like water. As she made her way across the room, she could feel the eyes of other men on her, but she didn't care. Her focus was entirely on Adrian, and she didn't break her stride until she was standing right in front of him.
"Mind if I join you?" she asked, her voice low and sultry.
Adrian looked up, his gaze locking onto hers. For a moment, he didn't say anything, simply took in the sight of her-eyes traveling from her red lips to the curve of her hips. He smirked, but it didn't reach his eyes.
"Suit yourself," he said, gesturing to the empty seat beside him.
Lila slid in, crossing her legs slowly, knowing he was watching. She leaned in slightly, letting the scent of her perfume-something expensive and intoxicating-reach him. "You don't seem like the type who enjoys crowds," she said.
"I don't," Adrian replied, his voice deep and smooth. He took a sip of his drink, his eyes never leaving hers. "But I also don't like being alone."
"Lucky for you, I'm great company," she purred.
A flicker of amusement crossed his face. "I'm sure you are. But tell me, what's a woman like you doing here tonight? Looking for someone, perhaps?"
Lila raised an eyebrow. "What makes you think I'm looking for anyone?"
Adrian leaned back, resting his arm on the back of the sofa. He was so close now that she could feel the heat of his body, the power radiating off him like a tangible force. "Because you don't strike me as the type who leaves things to chance."
She tilted her head, giving him a playful smile. "Maybe I was hoping to find someone interesting."
"Interesting," Adrian repeated, the word rolling off his tongue like a challenge. He studied her for a moment longer, and she could tell he was trying to figure her out, trying to decide what kind of game she was playing. "And do you find me interesting, Miss...?"
"Monroe," she supplied. "Lila Monroe."
"Monroe," he repeated, testing the name like it was a piece of fine wine he was tasting. "You have the look of someone who's used to getting what she wants, Lila."
She didn't flinch, didn't break eye contact. "And you have the look of someone who doesn't like to be told no."
Adrian's smirk deepened. "Touché."
They sat in silence for a moment, the tension between them thick and electric. Lila felt a thrill run through her, a mix of excitement and danger she hadn't felt in a long time. Adrian was different. He wasn't like the others. He wouldn't be easily manipulated or fooled. And that only made her want him more.
She leaned in closer, her voice dropping to a whisper. "Tell me, Adrian, what do you do for fun when you're not busy running the world?"
His eyes darkened, something dangerous flickering behind them. "I don't play games, Lila."
"Oh, but I do," she said, her smile widening. "And I'm very good at them."
He set his glass down on the table, his expression turning serious. "Careful, Lila. You might be biting off more than you can chew."
"Is that a warning?" she asked, her heart racing.
"It's a promise," he said, his voice low and rough.
She felt a shiver run down her spine, but she kept her smile in place. "I like a challenge."
"Good," Adrian said, leaning in so close that his lips almost brushed against her ear. "Because you're going to get one."
Before she could respond, he stood up, offering her his hand. She hesitated for just a second before taking it, feeling the strength in his grip. He pulled her to her feet, not letting go.
"Where are we going?" she asked.
"You said you wanted to find someone interesting," he replied, his voice a seductive murmur. "Let's see if you can keep up."
Lila's pulse quickened. She had played this game a hundred times before, but never with someone like Adrian Blackwood. As he led her out of the VIP lounge, she couldn't help but wonder if she was in over her head.
But then again, that was exactly where she wanted to be.
Dominic Blackthorn, the ruthless Alpha King of the Shadowmoon Territory, has always ruled with an iron fist. Beneath his cold exterior, however, lies a loneliness he dares not acknowledge. When a prophecy reveals that an omega is destined to either strengthen or shatter his reign, Dominic is forced to claim Rowan Ashwood a fierce, independent omega who refuses to bow to any alpha, let alone the man responsible for her deepest fears. Rowan has spent her life hiding from the rigid roles of her kind, vowing never to submit to an alpha's will. But when fate forces her into an unbreakable bond with Dominic, she's torn between the fiery chemistry between them and the crushing weight of the power he commands. As sparks fly and passions ignite, Rowan must confront a painful truth: she is not just an omega she is the key to the destruction or salvation of an entire pack. As Malachi Darkfang, a treacherous beta with ambitions of his own, plots to overthrow Dominic, Rowan must find her place in a world where love is as dangerous as power itself. Will she embrace her fate, or will her defiance tear them both apart?
Ava Sinclair thought she had buried her past. Five years after a whirlwind romance with billionaire playboy Julian Drake ended in heartbreak, she's built a quiet life for herself and her son, Ethan. Her bakery, Sweet Reverie, is her sanctuary until Julian strolls back into her life, unknowingly upending everything she's fought to protect. Julian has spent years chasing success, but the thrill of power and wealth has begun to feel hollow. When he runs into Ava, the woman he never truly forgot, he's determined to win her back. But what he doesn't know is that he left more than just a broken heart behind he left a son. As Julian and Ava are drawn back together, old wounds resurface, and secrets threaten to unravel. Complicating matters is Harold Kent, Ava's scheming landlord, whose sinister agenda could destroy everything Ava holds dear. With love, betrayal, and redemption on the line, Julian must prove he's more than the reckless billionaire Ava once knew. But can Ava trust him with her heart and their son's future?
Elena Monroe has always believed that ambition trumps emotion. As a rising star in the world of financial journalism, she's built her career uncovering the secrets of the wealthy elite-without ever getting too close. But when she's assigned to investigate Nicholas Hastings, the enigmatic billionaire known for his ruthless business tactics, her carefully constructed world begins to crumble. Nick Hastings doesn't let anyone into his life, and for good reason. His empire was built on grit, sacrifice, and an unshakable focus on success. Love? That's a distraction he can't afford. But Elena's sharp wit and fierce determination chip away at the walls he's built, leaving him questioning everything he thought he knew about power and control. As Elena delves deeper into Nick's world, she uncovers a dangerous secret-one that could either save him or destroy everything he's worked for. Torn between her duty to expose the truth and her growing feelings for the man behind the mask, Elena faces an impossible choice. In a world where money always comes first, can love find a way to rewrite the rules? Or will ambition and betrayal tear them apart forever?
Camille Jones has spent her life as the lowest-ranking member of the Moonfall Pack, quietly enduring the scorn of those who consider her weak. But everything changes when she discovers her fated mate: Joffrey Smith, the ruthless Alpha. Her heart soars with the hope of escape, of finally being seen and loved. Instead, he rejects her in front of the entire pack, shattering her dreams and leaving her broken. Determined to move on, Camille fights to reclaim her life, but the mate bond lingers, haunting them both. Joffrey may have rejected her, but he can't deny the pull that ties them together. As Camille's hidden powers begin to surface, she realizes her destiny might be far greater than she imagined. And Joffrey? He'll do anything to keep her under his control, even as he's forced to confront the one thing he fears most: losing her. In a world where fate is a double-edged sword, Camille must find her own strength or risk being trapped forever by the Alpha who rejected her. Can she turn her rejection into her greatest weapon, or will her heart lead her back into the arms of the man who betrayed her?
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
Iris grew from an orphaned child to the adopted daughter of the Stewart family at age ten, finding warmth in her nominal uncle Vincent's kindness. Seven years later, she became his secret lover. When Vincent's engagement was announced, gossip spread about the notorious playboy CEO finally settling down. But only Iris knew the extent of his cold, two-faced nature. Iris fell for Vincent and, through tears, begged, "Marry me," only to be met with his frosty refusal. Defeated, she accepted a lawyer's proposal, sparking public excitement. Then, on her wedding day, Vincent pleaded desperately, "Don't marry him…"
Blurb "Part your legs for me, princess" Alpha Damian humored huskily like he was intoxicated, I whimpered as he voice sents a jolts of emotions round my body. An emotion that I wasn't supposed to feel. Selene was 18 years old when she found out that Alpha Jasper of the Silver Crescent pack was her mate at her Awakening ceremony. Being a reject with no parents she lived with him for over one year as a slave and he never acknowledged her as his mate because he couldn't accept a reject as his mate. On her 20th birthday, her mate not only rejected her and chose her best friend; Imogen, as his new mate, but he also sold Selene to the most feared Alpha; Alpha Damian of the Crimson Moon pack whom everyone referred to as a beast. Not knowing why Alpha Damian chose to buy her, she can only resign herself to fate. What has the moon goddess installed for me again? Is this the freedom she solely crave for? Will she be tied down with the shackles of the unknown?
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
She was the notorious Alana Wilson, a shameful daughter of the Wilson family. Her reputation went downhill after she broke her engagement with her fiance, Albert Harris. They pointed finger at her, calling her a cheater. However, in truth, who was the cheater here? Alana would do anything she could to have her engagement with Albert broken, even if it meant sacrificing her own reputation. Ten years of abuse she endured in her last life was enough. She made sure that in this life, she would never marry that cheating bastard again. As her previous crush, as well as her brother's best friend, Lorenzo Miller is now back to the country, what would happen to her already messed up life? Especially when her ex-fiance also didn't want to leave her alone. Sequel is out now! Rebirth of the Billionaire's Vengeful Actress Wife