/0/69249/coverbig.jpg?v=d120edfc595220e29f599bab7a546f88)
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.
In a world dominated by money, Clara, an ambitious young woman, falls under the spell of Alexander, a seductive alpha who promises her a life of luxury. But once married, she discovers that he is a possessive manipulator, keeping her prisoner in an opulent palace. Isolated and watched, Clara realizes she has lost her freedom and engages in a daring fight to escape this stifling existence. By forming secret alliances with other oppressed women, she discovers an inner strength she never knew existed. In an explosive confrontation with Alexander, Clara must choose between the illusory love of a powerful man and her unwavering quest to regain her independence.
Maximilian "The Titan" Moretti is the respected billionaire at the head of the Moretti empire, a company known for its power and influence in the business world. At a lavish gala evening celebrating the year's achievements, Maximilian meets Sofia Blackwood, a young woman newly inducted into the exclusive business circle, but whose origins remain a mystery. Maximilian, famous for being a fiercely hardened bachelor, hides a secret that no one dares to guess: he has sworn never to get attached to anyone to protect his heart from a devastating betrayal in the past. Intrigued by Sofia and her quiet determination, he proposes an unexpected pact: a purely physical relationship, without emotions or commitments. In exchange, Maximilian promises to watch over her and offer her the security she has never known in the cutthroat world of business. Sofia, hesitant at first, reluctantly agrees, thinking she can keep her feelings at bay. But can anyone really resist the magnetic pull of a Titan? As their affair blossoms in the luxurious suites of five-star hotels and glamorous parties where money and power reign supreme, dark forces begin to manifest. A former rival of Maximilian's, hungry for revenge and intent on destroying his empire, discovers their secret relationship. Armed with compromising information about Sofia, he threatens to reveal everything to ruin Maximilian's reputation. Meanwhile, Sofia discovers she has a hidden talent for negotiation that could upset the balance of power in the business world. As danger draws near and secrets begin to come to light, Maximilian must confront his own demons while protecting Sofia. Their forbidden relationship could be the key to overthrowing his rival or the cause of his downfall. Who will crack first? In this dance between power and passion, is the heart strong enough to triumph over all-consuming ambitions?
Aria, a young human girl with a broken destiny, is forced to marry Kael, a feared and domineering Alpha, to replace her runaway sister. But this is no simple arranged marriage-it is a pact of domination, an oath imposed by the ancestral law of the wolves. Kael, Supreme Alpha of the Shadowclan, tolerates neither weakness nor disobedience. At first revolted by her condition, Aria tries to rebel, but each challenge she throws at Kael only fuels his desire to bend her to his will. Between merciless punishments and power plays, an electric tension builds between them, transforming each confrontation into a dangerous dance between submission and passion. But in the shadows, a much more menacing force lurks. Kael's old enemies resurface, and Aria discovers that she is more than just an offering: she is the key to a forgotten prophecy, one that could either destroy the Alpha or make him invincible. In a spiral of intrigue, betrayal, and unspoken desires, Aria must choose between total submission... or becoming the Alpha herself.
To save her pack from famine and war, Elyara is sold by her father to the most feared Alpha in the territory: Ravenn, the Lord of Ash. Feared and respected, Ravenn does not take a wife out of love, but out of duty. To him, Elyara is just an offering, one more piece in his kingdom of ice and blood. Torn between her father's betrayal and fear of her future, Elyara swears never to submit. But Ravenn is a ruthless Alpha, a king among beasts, and he has never tolerated disobedience. In an isolated castle, surrounded by wolves who do not all want her well, Elyara discovers a world much darker and crueler than she had imagined. Yet, beneath the tyrant's armor, she glimpses flaws... and a burning desire that consumes her as much as it terrifies her. Over the moons, fear turns into fascination, hatred into passion. But can you love a monster without becoming its own? When an old enemy resurfaces, Elyara will have to choose: flee and regain her freedom... or embrace her destiny alongside the Alpha.
Lena, a 23-year-old woman, finds herself married to a much older man, Henri, in circumstances beyond her control. Despite the luxury and privileges she obtains, Henri, cold and distant, seems incapable of offering the love and attention she seeks. Little by little, Lena loses the affection she had for him, feeling more and more alone in this marriage. The situation becomes complicated when Léna falls in love with Maxime, Henri's son, a charming and ambitious young man. Maxime, although married and engaged in another relationship, also lets himself be drawn into this dangerous game of forbidden passion. They find themselves caught in a whirlwind of desires and lies, fighting against their contradictory feelings. Their impossible love story, filled with sacrifices, leads them towards a fatal outcome where love and betrayal mix forever.
Nyx Draven is the daughter of the Alpha of the Blood Twilight Pack, a feared and untamable clan. But Nyx refuses to be a simple obedient heiress. She defies tradition, despises arranged marriages, and prefers clandestine fights to royal balls. However, when she reaches the age of eighteen, the law requires her to choose a mate. She selects one... but three years later, he betrays and abandons her. Now a single mother, Nyx is summoned to the Royal Ball of Destinies, where she will discover the identity of her true destined mate. Dante Vörhees is the newly crowned king of the werewolf kingdom, a ruthless Alpha marked by an ancient curse. He must find his queen before the next blood moon, or see his throne reduced to ashes. When he discovers that his destined mate is Nyx, an untamable rebel with a tumultuous past, he refuses to believe it. She is everything he doesn't want... and everything he needs. But an unforgivable mistake threatens to shatter their bond before it can blossom. Betrayals, pack wars, and conspiracies stand between them. Can the rebel Alpha and the cursed king love each other without destroying the kingdom?
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
"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?"
When Corynn mustered up the courage to tell Elliot about her pregnancy, she unexpectedly found him gallantly helping another woman from his car. Her heart sank as three years of effort to secure his love crumbled before her eyes, compelling her to leave him behind. Three years later, life had taken Corynn down a new path with someone else, while Elliot was left grappling with regret. Seizing a moment of vulnerability, he pleaded, "Corynn, let's get married." Shaking her head with a faint smile, Corynn gently replied, "Sorry, I'm already engaged."
"Never let anyone treat you like shit!" I learned that the hard way. For three years, I lived with my in-laws. They didn't treat me as their son-in-law but as a slave. I put up with everything because of my wife, Yolanda Lambert. She was the light of my life. Unfortunately, my whole world came crashing down the day I caught my wife cheating on me. I have never been so heartbroken. To have my revenge, I revealed my true identity. I was none other than Liam Hoffman—the heir of a family with trillions of dollars in assets! The Lamberts were utterly shocked after the big reveal. They realized what fools they had been for treating me like trash. My wife even knelt down and begged for my forgiveness. What do you think I did? Did I take her back or made her suffer? Find out!
"I've warned you from the beginning. Don't marry him, but you won't listen." She stood close to me and smiled with concern. "You are not a woman worthy of a man as handsome, rich, smart, and virile as Blaze." My whole body trembled at her words. "Have you no shame?" I asked in a quivering voice. "Take a good look at yourself, Heather." She looked at me in the mirror. "You can't even look at your ugly face. Do you think Blaze can endure a lifetime of looking at that face?" Heather Bailey had a surprise from her husband that night: a divorce agreement. After a year of marriage and facing ups and downs, she couldn't believe Blaze intended to divorce her. But she was devastated when she saw him gazing lovingly at another woman because that person was closest to her. Shortly after she put her signature on their divorce papers, shock waves caught her up. Her flower shop was severely burnt, beyond repair. Her father's company collapsed, and her parents blamed her. She struggled to rebuild her life from the ground up and became more successful than ever. Having many customers who came from influential families, she started her action against Blaze. She won the very thing he wanted. But that was just the beginning.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?