A pregnancy test could have changed everything for Maya. She still believed she could save her marriage to the handsome and ruthless billionaire Adrian Westwood, CEO of the powerful WestCorp empire. But her hopes faded when the truth came out: Adrian was cheating on her with the person she trusted the most. An unwanted pregnancy. A brutal betrayal. An inevitable divorce. Maya, overwhelmed but determined, decides to disappear from the media world to protect her child... and her dignity. What Adrian didn't know is that she is not just the scorned former wife of a tycoon. Behind her calm hides a woman ready to rebuild her life with a fortune and a network more powerful than he had ever imagined. But when their paths cross again, and dark secrets from Adrian's past resurface, questions remain: Why does Maya seem more powerful and influential than ever? What dangerous legacy does she hide that could turn Adrian's world upside down? What if the greatest danger isn't a woman's vengeance... but a love that refuses to die?
Maya looked at the pregnancy test on the edge of the sink. The little stick, so seemingly insignificant, carried within it a verdict capable of turning his whole life upside down. Two pink lines. Positive. She felt her breath catch, a wave of heat followed by a cold shiver running through her body. For weeks she had been feeling strange, with morning sickness and inexplicable fatigue, but she had refused to think about it. And now there was no more doubt.
She clutched the test in her trembling hand, thoughts racing through her mind. How was she going to tell Adrian this? Their relationship was already no longer what it had been. In recent months, he had become distant, colder, as if she were just a shadow in his life. Yet she wanted to believe that this baby could change everything. Perhaps with this news, he would remember what they had once shared, that he would find that tenderness he had lost.
A tear rolled down her cheek as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. Her eyes, red from lack of sleep and silent crying, seemed to scream a truth she still refused to admit. Did Adrian still love her? Or was she just part of the illusion he continued to maintain?
"Pull yourself together, Maya," she whispered to herself, wiping her cheeks sharply. She took a deep breath, stuffed the pregnancy test in her bag and left the bathroom.
In the large living room of their house, the atmosphere was strangely calm. The curtains were drawn, letting in the last golden rays of the sun. An opened bottle of wine was lying on the coffee table, a mute witness to the lonely evenings she was spending more and more often. Adrian was rarely home. Always in a meeting, on a business trip, or simply... somewhere else.
That evening, however, he had promised to be there for dinner. A promise she had naively believed. She had even dressed carefully, opting for a dress he once loved, hoping to rekindle a spark. But hours had passed, and Adrian had not returned.
The sound of an engine suddenly caught his attention. She stood up quickly, her heart pounding. Was it him?
She glanced at the wall clock. Past 9 p.m. When she heard the front door open, she stepped into the hall with a hint of hope. But the man who entered was nothing like the loving husband she hoped to find. Adrian seemed different, detached, and the subtle but distinct scent of feminine perfume wafted around him.
"Adrian," she began softly, "you're late." »
He barely shrugged, placing his jacket on the couch without a word.
"I waited...I thought we could have dinner together," she added , her voice betraying a mixture of hope and reproach.
"Sorry, I was busy. » His response was brief, cold, as if he was unaware of the effort she was making to maintain a conversation.
Maya felt anger rising within her, but she held back. This was neither the time nor the place for a confrontation. She remembered the test in her bag. Maybe by telling him the news, she could break through this shell of indifference.
"Adrian... I have something important to tell you. »
But before she could continue, her phone vibrated on the table. He glanced at the screen, and a smile that she hadn't seen in a long time briefly lit up his face.
"I have to take this," he said, walking away without even waiting for her response.
Maya remained frozen, her heart aching. Who could be this person who could make Adrian smile, when she, his wife, seemed invisible to him?
Later that evening, while she was clearing the table from a dinner they had not shared, she heard bursts of laughter coming from Adrian's office. Intrigued, she approached, her steps light on the parquet floor. The door was ajar, and what she saw froze her in place.
Claire, his best friend, was there, sitting on Adrian's desk, laughing at something he had just said. His hands lightly brushed his arm, a gesture that seemed innocent at first glance, but in this context took on a whole new meaning.
Maya felt her stomach drop. She could have ignored this moment, convinced herself that it was nothing, but something in their posture, in the way their eyes met, made her understand that it was much more than a simple friendship.
Gathering all her courage, she pushed the door open.
"What's going on here? she asked, her voice trembling but firm.
Adrian stood up, visibly taken by surprise, while Claire adopted a falsely innocent expression.
"Maya, it's not what you think," Adrian began, but his voice lacked conviction.
"Not what I think? So explain to me, Adrian. Explain to me why my best friend is here, late at night, in such a... intimate position. »
Claire stood up, her cheeks blushing slightly. "Maya, I came to discuss a project. It's nothing like what you imagine. »
Maya burst out laughing, a bitter, almost hysterical laugh. "A project? Really ? And since when do projects require looks like these? »
Adrian walked towards her, trying to take her hand, but she backed away.
"How long has it been, Adrian?" » she asked, with tears in her eyes.
He hesitated, and the silence was more painful than any answer he could have given.
"Months," he finally whispered.
Maya's world collapsed. She felt her legs buckle, but she forced herself to stay standing. "Months..." she repeated, as if saying the words could lessen their impact.
She turned her gaze to Claire, who was avoiding looking at her. "You too... How could you do this to me? »
Claire opened her mouth to respond, but no sound came out.
Maya felt rage boiling inside her, rage fueled by betrayal and humiliation. "You're making fun of me...Both of you." You have trampled everything we had built. »
She stepped back, looking from one to the other. "You deserve it. But know one thing, Adrian. You just lost more than a wife. »
She turned on her heel and walked out, ignoring Adrian's calls behind her. Every step she took away from this house seemed an act of rebellion against everything she had endured.
Back in their room, she collapsed onto the bed, sobs wracking her body. She placed her hand on her stomach, where the life she had not yet revealed was growing.
"We will leave," she whispered, her voice broken but resolute. "We don't need him. »
That night, Maya started packing, gathering everything she could carry. What Adrian and Claire had destroyed, she would rebuild alone. But she knew one thing was certain: she would never be the same woman again.
A 20-year-old woman, Sofia, has always lived in the shadow of a powerful crime family. Since the tragic death of her mother, her father and his accomplices have treated her with contempt, forcing her to hide behind a mask of coldness. She has chosen silence since the age of 15, sharing her thoughts only with her faithful dog, an animal with keen instincts that accompanies her everywhere. One day, after discovering compromising secrets about her father's illegal activities, Sofia decides it's time to escape. She goes on the run and accidentally finds herself in the territory of a feared billionaire mafioso: Marco De Luca. Marco is known for his magnetic charm and his overwhelming authority in the underworld. When he meets Sofia, he is first intrigued by her mysterious beauty and her aloof air. Instead of treating her like an intruder, he sees in her an opportunity-a way to escape his own loneliness. As Sofia begins to navigate this dangerous world alongside Marco, she discovers that behind his tough exterior lies a man wounded by past betrayals. Together, they explore the boundaries between loyalty and freedom, while confronting the enemies that threaten their future.
In a world where an alpha's every decision can seal the fate of the pack, respected and ruthless alpha Gabriel Blackwood is forced to honor an ancient alliance by marrying the daughter of a neighboring chief to ensure peace between their clans. But when he locks eyes with Elena, a fierce and hauntingly beautiful human healer, his wolf growls with a desire he can't suppress. Caught between his duty and the overwhelming force of his budding bond with Elena, Gabriel faces an impossible dilemma. Every choice he makes could have devastating consequences-for him, for his pack, and for the woman he's forbidden to love. As tensions mount and dark forces threaten the fragile balance between humans and wolves, the alpha's choice could decide their survival...or their doom. When duty clashes with passion, will the alpha's heart resist the call of destiny?
Ethan, the leader of a powerful tribe, is my husband. Proud and relentless, he never considered commitment until blackmail forced him into marrying a woman he barely knew. This woman is none other than the daughter of his greatest rival. No matter her looks or personality; he is determined to do everything in his power to call off their engagement and erase the evidence of the blackmail. However, one obstacle stands in his way: now that she is in his life... he cannot bring himself to let her go. She, the leader's ideal daughter, represents an invaluable opportunity for her family to climb the hierarchy of their world. Marrying Ethan, this feared man, means access to opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible to her tribe. Although Ethan is distant and difficult to understand, she agrees to this arranged marriage for the sake of her family. However, the unexpected passion she feels for him was not at all in her plans. As they struggle with their pride and conflicting emotions, external threats emerge, testing their fragile union. Will they be able to balance their responsibilities and desires, or will their budding love be destroyed by the forces that seek to see them fail?
After being betrayed by her half-sister, Elena, a young woman with a broken heart, decided to leave her country to escape the machinations of her family. Three years later, she returns with the firm intention of rebuilding her life, but finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage to ensure the well-being of her sick grandmother and, secretly, with the aim of taking revenge on those who hurt her. To her great surprise, the billionaire she is to marry is not Alex, the businessman who caused her so much pain and with whom her half-sister had ridiculed her. Instead, she meets a mysterious and seductive man, a billionaire she has never met, whose magnetic charm and self-confidence disconcert her. What happened to Alex? Why did this stranger become her fiancé? Elena discovers that her half-sister and stepmother have discovered that Alex is nothing more than a usurper with no legitimacy within their family fortune. They orchestrated this marriage to find the rightful heir, thinking they would use Elena for their own ends. But they do not know that the billionaire they have chosen is much more influential and formidable than Alex, being the true owner of an immense fortune. This enigmatic man, Maximilien, has returned after a long absence to claim his inheritance and establish his authority. In this arranged marriage, Elena finds herself involved in a complex game of power, between family loyalty, forbidden passion and corporate secrets. She must juggle her desire for revenge with the irresistible attraction she feels for this man she should hate. Will Elena be able to unravel the mysteries surrounding her family and decide where her allegiance and feelings really lie?
In her previous life, Alayna Griffin suffered the worst betrayal: her mate, the Alpha of the powerful Blackridge clan, marked her before rejecting her for another, leaving her alone and humiliated. Wrongly accused by her manipulative rival and persecuted by the pack, she died in an accident while carrying the clan's heir. But the moon offers her a second chance. Returning to the past, before everything changed, Alayna is determined to never be a victim again. This time, she will take revenge on the lies, regain control of her destiny, and claim her place as the true Alpha. However, an unexpected danger looms: Kael Storm, the most fearsome Alpha on the continent, begins to take an interest in her. His heart of ice hides secrets darker than the night itself. Why does Kael persist in protecting Alayna? What lies behind his piercing eyes and ruthless aura? Will the pack survive the flames of vengeance... or will Alayna burn her wings by defying the laws of pack and destiny?
When she agrees to accompany her half-sister for a weekend in a charming country house, Élodie has no idea that these few days will transform her life. And yet... As soon as the attractive alpha Julien Duval smiles at her, an inexplicable shiver runs through her body: could he be the man of her dreams? This feeling intensifies when he kisses her passionately... Unfortunately, the dream turns into a disaster. A few weeks later, when Élodie discovers that she is expecting a child, Julien reveals an unexpected side of his personality and demands that she become his wife. Destabilized, Élodie finds herself facing a dilemma: can she really build a life with a man who seems to be hiding disturbing truths? What secrets does he hide behind his seductive allure?
"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?"
For three years, I waited to become the perfect Luna for my pack, to give the Alpha an heir. Three years of lies, of being the outsider in someone else's love story. Three years of grieving the loss of my baby and plotting revenge against the man who disfigured my face and ruined my womb. I had two choices: die at the hands of my own pack or escape and survive. I chose to hide and live. The Lycan King, Fenrir Lycros-the most bloodthirsty, ruthless ruler to ever lead the werewolves with an iron fist-made me his personal maid. It was the most dangerous role I could have, where even the slightest mistake could cost me my life. But no one from my past would think to look for me here. "Always be submissive, don't speak unless spoken to, don't listen, don't see anything, don't disturb the Lycan or you will die," were the simple rules I followed. I thought I was doing well-until one day, the King made me an offer I couldn't refuse. "Do you want me to save those people? Then give yourself to me tonight. Be my woman. I desire you, and I know you feel the same. Just once, Raven, only once..." But it wasn't just once. Passion turned into something deeper, something neither of us could deny. That cold, untamable man had somehow conquered my heart as well. However, when the past returned to haunt me and the truth about my birth came to light, I faced another choice: run from the Lycan King or wait for his mercy. "I'm sorry, but this time, I won't lose my pups again-not even for you, Fenrir Lycros."
I pressed my lips against his and stole his sweet, savory taste, not ready to end the sweet moment. I licked my lips seductively and whispered. "Despite your age, I love you." Sarah was obsessed with the man of her dreams, despite knowing that their love was forbidden and would be disapproved by her father and others. She held onto the many beautiful dreams she had of being with him, wishing for them to come true. She found herself in love with her father's best friend, a very handsome man who had been rejected by his wife. Her desire was to show him what true love really meant. When her father received a job transfer,Sarah saw it as a perfect opportunity to be with him. The situation improved even more when she realized they would be living under the same roof.
BOOK 1- BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE BOOK. MATURE THEMES 18+ The book may contain s!xual scenes, sudden instances of possessiveness, mild violence. Sydney Morgan and Gavin Reed, high school sweethearts, had been married for over a decade. Five years of their relationship were filled with unconditional love; however, in the next six years, this changes drastically between them when Sydney takes advice from her best friend, Gavin's first love. When Sydney loses her baby, Gavin is left broken and vulnerable in the hands of his first love. She convinces him to divorce Sydney, and when he does, Sydney loses it and nearly gets hit by a car, but then the talk of the town, Gavin's rival, and CEO's son, hiding behind a facà de, comes to her rescue.
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
Sophia Drake braced herself for the worst when she was forced to move across the country in the middle of her junior year. Desperate to escape her shattered home as soon as she turns eighteen, her plans are disrupted by the enigmatic and captivating Ashford twins. Sophia can't fathom the intense attraction she feels for the twins and tries to avoid them at every turn. As she's thrust into an unfamiliar world, her past demons resurface, making her question her true identity. Will Sophia flee from her past's secrets, or will she embrace her destiny and take control of her future?