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When struggling artist Eva Harper is hired to paint a mural at the luxurious estate of enigmatic billionaire Lucas Voss, she is drawn into a world of opulence and mystery. Lucas is magnetic, charming, and seemingly perfect, but Eva senses there's more to him than meets the eye. As sparks fly between them, Eva begins to let her guard down, believing she's found her fairy tale. However, Lucas harbours a dark secret: Eva is the daughter of the man who ruined his family years ago. For Lucas, seducing her was part of an elaborate revenge plan to destroy her emotionally and financially. But as he gets closer to Eva, he finds himself captivated by her warmth and sincerity. His cold-hearted plan starts to crumble as genuine feelings emerge. When Eva accidentally discovers the truth about Lucas's vendetta, her world shatters. Heartbroken and betrayed, she leaves him, vowing never to look back. But Eva isn't one to stay down for long. She channels her pain into a new art project that gains international acclaim, catapulting her into her own success. As Eva thrives, Lucas is consumed by regret and guilt. He realizes his revenge has cost him the one person who truly matters. Desperate for redemption, he tries to win her back, but Eva is no longer the naive woman he once knew. She's stronger, wiser, and determined to make Lucas pay for what he did. In a world where love and vengeance collide, will Lucas be able to prove his remorse and win Eva's forgiveness, or will his betrayal leave them both shattered beyond repair?
Chapter One:
The morning sun cast a warm, golden glow through the dusty windows of Eva Harper's tiny studio, illuminating splatters of paint like confetti on the wall. Surrounded by canvases that whispered stories yet to be told, Eva stood with her paintbrush poised over a half-finished masterpiece. But just as inspiration surged, a sharp knock at the door pulled her back to reality.
"Coming!" she called, hastily wiping her paint-streaked hands on her apron.
Outside, Isabella pulsed with energy, her eyes alight with excitement and a thick envelope clutched in her hands. "You've got mail, and it looks fancy!"
With trembling fingers, Eva tore it open, her breath catching as she read the offer to paint a mural for Voss Manor-one of the city's most exclusive estates.
"Is this real?" Eva whispered, her heart racing with disbelief.
"It's real, babe! And you're going to nail it!" Isabella cheered, her enthusiasm infectious.
At Voss Manor, the sheer opulence nearly knocked the breath from Eva's lungs. Marble floors stretched like a luxurious river beneath her feet, and majestic ceilings soared high above, adorned with lavish chandeliers that sparkled like a thousand stars. Each wall showcased priceless art that surpassed her wildest dreams. And then, there he was-Lucas Voss.
"Miss Harper?" His voice was smooth, like velvet against her skin, instantly capturing her attention.
Their eyes met, and an unexpected spark ignited within Eva's chest. Lucas, however, regarded her as a mere pawn astepping stone in his meticulously crafted game of revenge.
(FL)Sofia Cornell is a fiercely independent and devoted lady struggling for financial stability. She's also shouldering the responsibilities of caring for her mother and younger brother in high school. Her dreams of a secure future with her longtime boyfriend, Ryan, crumble when she discovers him having an affair with her neighbor. Sofia, still nursing her wounds from Ryan's betrayal, has sworn off men entirely. She is a college graduate working as a receptionist in a fashion house. Torn between her pain and the allure of Gavin's enigmatic charm, Sofia battles with her feelings while uncovering secrets that might either ignite a new flame or burn her hopes to ashes. Will Sofia dare to trust again, or will Gavin's pursuit only add fuel to the fire of her past heartbreak?
Torn between her pain and the allure of Gavin's enigmatic charm, Sofia battles with her feelings while uncovering secrets that might either ignite a new flame or burn her hopes to ashes. Will Sofia dare to trust again, or will Gavin's pursuit only add fuel to the fire of her past heartbreak?
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
Bailey seems to be never destined to fit in, a little geeky, but under it all, a hidden beauty that so many seem to miss, but still not what her pack Alpha is looking for in a fated mate... so he is determined to reject her and make her life hell. Bailey, knowing her life will likely never be the same focuses on what she can control, her future, and heads off to study; becoming a teacher. Asher is the Beta of Autumn Valley Pack, a neighbouring pack. A broken man having suffered the loss of his mate after a rogue attack, Asher is slowly crumbling. Falling to pieces. A shadow of his former self, and not a man that anyone wants to be around anymore... Until, Autumn Valley Pack require a new teacher, and Bailey finds herself there and pushed together with the Beta. Is there a connection building or is that in their imaginations? And what will happen when Bailey's mate comes back to claim what is his?
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."
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
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