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. ---
The ballroom radiated wealth and ambition, the glittering chandeliers casting a soft glow over silk gowns and perfectly tailored suits. This was Nathaniel Steele's domain-a realm of power where every glance, handshake, and whispered word carried significance.
Nathaniel stood near the bar, his broad shoulders relaxed but his sharp eyes constantly scanning the room. He hated these galas. They were necessary for maintaining his image and Steele Enterprises' dominance, but the forced conversations and hollow smiles drained him.
For five years, he'd buried himself in work, trying to forget what he'd lost. Samantha. Her name was a scar he didn't dare touch. The memory of her walking out still lingered, and with it, the weight of his own failures.
He lifted his glass of scotch to his lips, the burn barely registering as a flicker of movement caught his eye.
She was there.
A crimson dress clung to her like liquid fire, her dark hair swept back to reveal the curve of her neck. Diamonds glinted at her throat, but it was her presence that turned heads. Samantha-no, Scarlett, he reminded himself-moved with a grace that seemed almost regal.
Nathaniel froze. His heart thudded in his chest, disbelief warring with recognition. She wasn't the same woman who had loved him, who had laughed in his arms. This woman was sharp-edged, untouchable, her eyes scanning the room like a predator assessing her territory.
Their eyes met.
For a moment, the world shrank, the noise of the gala fading into nothing. Her gaze didn't soften, didn't falter. There was no trace of the warmth he had once known.
And then, she looked away.
Beside her stood Julian Blackwood, Nathaniel's rival in every sense. Blackwood's smug expression sent a ripple of anger through him. The sight of Samantha-Scarlett-at Julian's side was a puzzle Nathaniel didn't yet understand, but his instincts screamed it wasn't coincidence.
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Samantha felt Nathaniel's gaze the moment she entered. It was a weight, a heat she had anticipated but wasn't entirely prepared for. She didn't look at him right away. Control was everything.
Julian handed her a flute of champagne, his tone light. "You've made quite the entrance. Steele hasn't taken his eyes off you."
"Good," she said, her voice measured. "He needs to know I'm here."
Julian chuckled. "You've thought this through, haven't you?"
"I don't do anything halfway," she replied, her tone cool.
But as she sipped her champagne, the intensity of Nathaniel's stare tugged at her. Five years had changed him. His dark hair was still perfectly styled, his suit tailored to perfection, but there was something harder about him now. His commanding presence filled the room, a reminder of the man she had once loved-and the one she had vowed to destroy.
When he began crossing the room toward her, Samantha braced herself.
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Nathaniel stopped in front of her, his voice low but unmistakably firm. "Samantha."
Her lips curved into a faint smile, though it didn't reach her eyes. "It's Scarlett now."
"Since when?"
"Since I decided to leave the past behind."
The air between them was thick, charged with unspoken words. Nathaniel's jaw tightened. He ignored Julian entirely, his focus locked on her.
"Why are you here?" he asked, his tone sharper than he intended.
"Why wouldn't I be?" Scarlett replied, lifting her glass in mock toast. "It's a public event, after all."
Nathaniel's patience frayed. "Don't deflect. You vanished without a trace. Now, you're suddenly back, standing next to him." He glanced at Julian, his contempt barely hidden.
Julian smirked. "Scarlett's been busy. New city, new beginnings. It's admirable, really."
Samantha cut in smoothly. "I don't owe you an explanation, Nathaniel."
His voice softened, though the tension in his frame didn't ease. "Maybe not. But I need one."
She studied him for a moment before nodding. "Five minutes. That's all you get."
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They stepped into a quieter corner of the room. Nathaniel waited for her to speak, but Scarlett remained silent, her gaze steady and unyielding.
"Why now?" he asked, breaking the silence.
"I've been here for months," she replied. "You didn't notice. That's not surprising."
"That's not an answer."
"It's all you'll get."
The coldness in her voice stung, but Nathaniel pressed on. "Samantha-"
"Scarlett," she corrected.
His frustration mounted. "Fine. Scarlett. Why did you leave? You didn't even give me a chance to make things right."
Her expression didn't change, but her voice carried a sharp edge. "You think there was anything left to fix? After what your family did? After you stood by and let it happen?"
"I made mistakes. I know that. But I never stopped loving you."
Her laughter was quiet but bitter. "Love? Is that what you call it? Letting your mother humiliate me, ignoring me when I needed you most? That wasn't love, Nathaniel. It was convenience."
The words landed like blows, but Nathaniel refused to back down. "I've spent five years trying to fix what I broke. I've changed."
"So have I," she said simply. "But unlike you, I didn't have the luxury of a billion-dollar empire to shield me."
She turned to leave, but he caught her wrist. "Samantha-"
"Scarlett," she said again, her voice colder. "Samantha is gone. You made sure of that."
She pulled free and walked away, leaving Nathaniel standing in the shadows, her words cutting deeper than he cared to admit.
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Back at Julian's side, Samantha allowed herself a small smile. The first move had been made. Yet beneath her satisfaction, something twisted-a feeling she couldn't quite name.
It was only the beginning. And the game was far from over.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Madison had always believed that she would marry Colten. She spent her youth admiring him from afar, dreaming of their future life together. But Colten was always indifferent to her, and when he abandoned her at a time when she needed him most, she finally realized that he never loved her. With renewed resolve and a thirst for revenge, Madison left. Endless possibilities lay ahead, but Colten was no longer part of her plans. Colten rushed to her place in a panic. "Madison, please come back to me. I’ll give you everything!" It was his powerful uncle who answered the door. "She's my woman now."
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?
She thought she was the love of his life, and he became the love of her life that fateful day she had seen him at the pack's party. Selene Grace was only a replica of Alpha Leo's real mate, and when he spotted her, Leo immediately claimed her as his Luna in order to suppress the rumors of him being mateless. Being unable to conceive turns Selene's marriage into a nightmare, and as if that wasn't enough, Alpha Leo finally reunites with his long time lover and mate, rejecting a pregnant Selene as a result. 5 years later, Selene, a now successful doctor, receives an invitation to the moon shadow pack in order to rid the pack of a deadly disease which has struck it. Will Selene return back to the pack which had caused her so much pain, and what would she do when she realizes that she is mated to the Alpha who had betrayed her in the past?
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."