When struggling freelance photographer Sienna Blake wakes up in Las Vegas with a pounding headache and a billionaire husband, she assumes it's the worst mistake of her life. Xander Hawthorne, the reclusive tech genius and CEO, is equally horrified. Their drunken, impulsive marriage seems like a problem that can be solved with a quick annulment-until Xander's legal team reveals a shocking twist: a clause in his late grandfather's will forces him to remain married for six months if he wants to secure his family's estate. Desperate to fix their respective problems, Xander offers Sienna a deal: pretend to be his wife for six months, and in return, he'll pay off her mounting debts and fund her dream photography studio. Sienna reluctantly agrees, but the arrangement plunges her into the high-stakes world of billionaires, where every move is scrutinized, enemies lurk in plain sight, and her growing feelings for Xander threaten to upend their carefully crafted contract. As the two navigate media scandals, corporate sabotage, and personal insecurities, secrets from Xander's past and Sienna's present threaten to tear them apart. When a betrayal leaves their fragile trust in shambles, Sienna must make a choice: walk away with her independence intact or risk her heart to help Xander salvage not just his empire, but the future they've unintentionally begun to build together. In Accidentally Ever After, love and trust bloom in the most unexpected places, proving that sometimes, the biggest mistakes can lead to the happiest endings.
The first thing Sienna Blake noticed was the pounding headache, like a jackhammer rattling her skull. The second thing was the faint scent of expensive cologne clinging to the pillow her face was half-buried in. And the third-oh, God, the third-was the unfamiliar arm draped heavily across her waist, its owner sleeping peacefully next to her.
Her eyes shot open.
The room was a study in extravagance. She was lying in a king-sized bed, surrounded by silk sheets that felt far too expensive for her modest freelance photographer's budget. Sunlight poured in through massive floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the sleek furnishings and a champagne bottle tipped on its side on the coffee table.
Her heart began to race. She bolted upright, clutching the sheet to her chest, and turned to face the stranger in the bed.
Oh. Oh no.
The man sprawled beside her was, without question, the most breathtakingly handsome man she'd ever seen. Tousled dark hair framed a chiseled jawline, and his sculpted chest rose and fell with each slow, steady breath. Everything about him screamed money and power, from the slight stubble on his sharp cheekbones to the way his toned body barely fit under the sheets.
And he was completely naked.
"What the hell?" Sienna hissed, her voice hoarse. She glanced down at herself and realized, to her horror, that she was wearing nothing but a diamond ring that definitely hadn't been there yesterday.
Panic surged through her. She tried to piece together the events of the night before. There had been a work assignment-a high-profile tech gala in Las Vegas. She'd been snapping photos of billionaires and their perfectly dressed dates when someone had bumped into her, sending her sprawling into a man's chest.
This man.
Her pulse quickened as flashes of the night came back to her.
There had been a drink. Then another. He'd introduced himself-Xander? Xavier? Something like that. There had been laughter, a private conversation on a balcony, and the kind of chemistry that made her feel like she was floating.
And then-
Oh God. The chapel.
Sienna scrambled out of bed, pulling the sheet around her like a lifeline. She spotted a pile of clothes on the floor-hers and his-strewn in a way that suggested last night had been... eventful. Her cheeks flamed, and she forced herself to focus. She needed to get out of here before-
"Leaving so soon?"
The deep, velvety voice froze her in place. She turned slowly to find the stranger-no, her husband, if the ring on her finger was anything to go by-propped up on one elbow, his dark eyes fixed on her with an expression that was equal parts amused and dangerous.
"You're awake," she said stupidly, clutching the sheet tighter.
"And you're surprisingly loud for someone who just woke up," he replied, his lips curving into a lazy smirk.
Sienna felt a wave of indignation. "Who are you? What the hell happened last night?"
The man raised an eyebrow. "You don't remember?"
"I remember some of it," she said defensively, trying to ignore the way her body reacted to his deep voice. "But not enough to explain why I woke up married to a stranger."
He sat up, the sheet pooling around his waist to reveal more of his ridiculously perfect torso. "The name's Xander Hawthorne," he said smoothly. "And as for the rest... well, it seems we both got a little carried away last night."
Sienna's jaw dropped. "Xander Hawthorne? As in the tech billionaire? You've got to be kidding me."
"Afraid not." His smirk deepened. "Though, to be fair, you didn't seem too concerned about my net worth when you dragged me to that chapel."
"I dragged you?" she sputtered. "I think I remember you being the one who suggested it!"
"And I remember you saying it would make a great story to tell your friends," he countered, his eyes gleaming with amusement.
Sienna groaned and sank onto the edge of the bed, her head in her hands. This couldn't be happening. She was a careful, practical person. Sure, she'd had a little too much to drink last night, but marrying a stranger? This was next-level insanity.
"We need to fix this," she said, her voice muffled by her hands.
"Agreed," Xander said, surprisingly calm for someone in his position. "First step: annulment. We'll call my legal team and get this sorted out."
"Good," she said, relief flooding through her.
But then Xander's phone buzzed on the nightstand. He picked it up, frowned at the screen, and then cursed under his breath.
"What?" Sienna asked, suddenly uneasy.
Xander swung his legs out of bed and stood, completely unfazed by his nakedness. Sienna's eyes involuntarily dropped to his body, and she quickly looked away, her cheeks flaming.
He pulled on a pair of slacks from the floor and began pacing, phone pressed to his ear. "No, I didn't think it would be an issue," he snapped at whoever was on the other end of the line. "It's just a minor inconvenience."
Sienna narrowed her eyes. "What's going on?"
Xander hung up and turned to face her, his expression unreadable. "We might have a... complication."
Her stomach sank. "What kind of complication?"
"It's my grandfather's will," he said, running a hand through his hair. "He put a clause in it that requires me to be married for at least six months to access the inheritance tied to my company."
Sienna stared at him, her mouth falling open. "You're telling me we can't get an annulment?"
"Not without risking the future of my business," he said grimly.
She shot to her feet, the sheet falling slightly. "You've got to be kidding me! This was supposed to be a one-night mistake, not... not this!"
"I didn't exactly plan on marrying a stranger either," Xander said, his voice tightening. "But now we're here, and we need to deal with it."
Sienna shook her head, pacing the room. "No, no, no. There has to be another way."
"There isn't," Xander said firmly. He stepped closer, his intense gaze locking onto hers. "Look, I don't like this any more than you do. But if we play along for six months, we can both walk away without any strings attached. In the meantime, I'll make it worth your while."
She froze. "What do you mean?"
"I'll pay off your debts," he said, his tone matter-of-fact. "And I'll fund that photography studio you mentioned last night."
Sienna's breath caught. How did he know about her debts? Or her dream of opening her own studio? Then she remembered their balcony conversation, the way she'd let her guard down after a few too many drinks.
"I don't want your money," she said stiffly, though the thought of finally being free from her financial struggles was dangerously tempting.
Xander's lips quirked into a knowing smile. "You're a terrible liar, Sienna."
She opened her mouth to argue, but the words died on her lips. He was right. She needed the money. Badly. And as much as she hated the idea of being trapped in a fake marriage, the alternative-losing her chance at a fresh start-was even worse.
"Six months," she said finally, her voice shaking. "And then we're done."
Xander extended a hand, his expression serious. "Six months."
Sienna stared at his outstretched hand, then took it reluctantly. His grip was warm and firm, sending an unwelcome shiver down her spine.
This was insane. Completely, utterly insane.
But as she looked into Xander's dark, unreadable eyes, she couldn't shake the feeling that her life was about to get a whole lot more complicated-and not just because of the contract they'd just agreed to.
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In a kingdom torn by betrayal, Queen Margret hides a dangerous secret: her daughter Danielle has been raised as "Daniel," the male heir, after the tragic death of her son. For 20 years, Danielle has lived as the crown prince, concealing her true identity to protect her family and kingdom from her treacherous uncle, Kaelen. When war threatens, Danielle is sent as a spy to the rival Kingdom of Aldred, where she befriends Prince Adrian, who believes she is a man. Their bond deepens, and when Adrian discovers her secret, love sparks between them, despite their kingdoms being enemies. As Kaelen's schemes unfold and the truth risks exposure, Danielle must decide if she will embrace her destiny and fight for her kingdom-or lose everything to protect the man she loves.
Eira, a timid omega, spent her life enduring ridicule and rejection in the Blood Crescent Pack. The Mate Ceremony was supposed to change her fate, but her dreams shattered when her fated mate, Caden, publicly rejected her. Heartbroken and humiliated, Eira fled into the forest, only to be captured by ruthless slavers. Sold to the mysterious Alpha Triplet Princes-three dangerously powerful and alluring brothers-Eira is thrust into a world of dominance and desire she never anticipated. The triplets, known for their cruelty and insatiable appetites, see her as nothing more than a pawn in their games. But as Eira's fiery defiance sparks something unexpected in the princes, her role as their possession becomes far more complicated. As secrets of the past unravel and the triplets' true motives come to light, Eira must navigate a dangerous path filled with power struggles, dark desires, and forbidden emotions. Will she remain their captive, or will she find the strength to reclaim her destiny? In this steamy, suspenseful tale of betrayal, survival, and passion, Eira discovers that the bonds of fate are not easily broken-and neither is her spirit.
Five years ago, Samantha Grayson walked away from her marriage to ruthless billionaire Nathaniel Steele, heartbroken and pregnant, vowing never to look back. Betrayed by his cold neglect and devastated by a web of lies spun by his family, Samantha disappeared, leaving Nathaniel with nothing but regret and the ghost of a love he never deserved. Now, Samantha has returned as Scarlett Knight-a powerful lawyer with wealth, influence, and a single goal: destroy Nathaniel and the empire he sacrificed her to build. With secrets that could ruin him and an ally in his fiercest rival, she begins dismantling his life piece by piece. But Nathaniel is no longer the man she left behind. Haunted by his mistakes and desperate for redemption, he refuses to lose her again, even if it means unearthing the truth about her mysterious transformation. As Samantha's carefully orchestrated revenge takes shape, long-buried secrets unravel, and dangerous enemies emerge, threatening both their futures. When Nathaniel discovers Samantha's ultimate secret-their four-year-old daughter, Emily-he must fight not only for his company but for the family he never knew he had. Caught between love and vengeance, Samantha and Nathaniel are drawn into a high-stakes battle of wills. Will Samantha achieve her revenge, or will Nathaniel's regret and newfound love be enough to heal their fractured hearts? In this gripping tale of betrayal, passion, and redemption, revenge is just the beginning. ---
Evangeline "Eva" Woods thought a quiet life in the small town of Silver Mist would be her escape from the chaotic past that left her broken. But fate has other plans. On the eve of her 24th birthday, Eva discovers she is the long-lost Moon-Blessed, a rare being with the power to amplify a Lycan's abilities and bring balance to the supernatural world When Eva crosses into Lycan territory, she draws the attention of three powerful, possessive triplet Lycans-Dominic, Kael, and Lysander Graystone. Each brother is a force to be reckoned with, and they are bound to her by a bond deeper than blood. Dominic, the authoritative and protective eldest; Kael, the seductive and playful middle; and Lysander, the brooding and mysterious youngest-each one is determined to claim Eva for themselves. As the brothers' possessive love for Eva ignites, so does an ancient prophecy. The triplets must unite their fractured pack and confront a deadly threat-the rogue Lycans and a dark force tied to Eva's lineage. In the heat of battle and desire, Eva finds herself torn between the triplets, each of whom embodies a different side of the power, lust, and longing that bind them. But with danger closing in, Eva must embrace her fate. To protect the world they know, she must make a choice that could break her heart, or solidify the bond between them forever.
Selene has spent years running from her past-a lone wolf haunted by the sins of her fallen Bloodfang pack. Cursed with a reputation she never earned, she hides in the shadows, avoiding the hunters who would see her dead and the packs that would never accept her. But everything changes the night she crosses into Lucian Blackwood's territory. Lucian, the powerful Alpha of the Blackwood Pack, is relentless and untamed. When he discovers the rogue she-wolf injured in his forest, he feels the pull of the mate bond-a bond neither of them can afford. Selene wants nothing to do with him or his pack. She knows the truth: an alpha like Lucian can't be tied to someone like her, a wolf whose blood carries darkness. But Lucian refuses to let her go. As enemies close in and secrets unravel, Selene finds herself torn between the safety Lucian offers and the freedom she craves. The bond between them is undeniable, but their connection is forbidden. If Selene stays, she risks destroying the only chance of peace Lucian's pack has ever known. If she runs, it may cost them both their lives. Some bonds are fate. Others are a choice. And Selene must decide before time runs out.
Elena Russo, a struggling artist desperate for a break, takes on a mysterious invitation to a high-society masquerade gala. There, she meets the enigmatic and dangerously alluring Luca Romano, a billionaire shrouded in scandal and secrecy. What starts as a fleeting, steamy encounter turns into something far more dangerous when she learns Luca is not just a billionaire but the kingpin of an underground empire. Caught in Luca's seductive web, Elena finds herself spiraling into a world of luxury, lies, and lust. But Luca has secrets, and the deeper she falls for him, the closer she comes to uncovering his darkest truths-ones that could either destroy them both or bind them together forever.
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
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."
The day Raina gave birth should have been the happiest of her life. Instead, it became her worst nightmare. Moments after delivering their twins, Alexander shattered her heart-divorcing her and forcing her to sign away custody of their son, Liam. With nothing but betrayal and heartbreak to her name, Raina disappeared, raising their daughter, Ava, on her own.Years later, fate comes knocking when Liam falls gravely ill. Desperate to save his son, Alexander is forced to seek out the one person he once cast aside. Alexander finds himself face to face with the woman he underestimated, pleading for a second chance-not just for himself, but for their son. But Raina is no longer the same broken woman who once loved him.No longer the woman he left behind. She has carved out a new life-one built on strength, wealth, and a long-buried legacy she expected to uncover.Raina has spent years learning to live without him.The question is... Will she risk reopening old wounds to save the son she never got to love? or has Alexander lost her forever?
Stella Judd worked hard for her entire life, in return, she only got endless deception and oppression and died without dignity. However, she was reborn with time turning back. She vowed to never again let anyone who had bullied her get anything out of her. She got away from a very vicious family and got rich by her own hands. Nevertheless, she felt in love with a cripple. Although he was a cripple, Stella wanted to protect her husband and live in peace, but she didn't expect that her crippled husband suddenly turned into the distinguished Prime Minister! What's more, not only he was not lame anymore, but also he walked with her through life and death.
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."