Adrian and Celeste Sinclair seem to embody the perfect elite couple, affluent and esteemed. Yet, beneath their dazzling exterior lies a network of dishonesty that tests their bond, as Adrian hides a secret endangering his position. Celeste, an intensely driven woman, is just as engaged in the trickery. Both find themselves involved in relationships that challenge societal norms-Adrian with his longtime male partner, Daniel, and Celeste with the captivating and clever Selena. Unbeknownst to them, their covert partners are not merely romantics; they possess their own malevolent intentions. While whispers of treachery circulate among their high society, a greater danger presides. Vincent DeLuca, Celeste's spiteful former husband, has come back with a singular objective-to ruin them both. Motivated by previous wrongs and equipped with incriminating information about their hidden truths, Vincent initiates a psychological battle of extortion, trickery, and retribution. The tension increases severely when a startling scandal risks revealing all (this is not a typical incident). As blackmail evolves into obsession, trust transforms into paranoia, and love hangs by a thread, Adrian and Celeste must traverse a dangerous terrain of concealed truths. When hidden truths are revealed, the risks turn fatal. With foes hiding in the darkness and time slipping away, can they outsmart those determined to bring about their downfall, or will their intricate romance conclude in an irreparable disaster? A gripping story of desire, treachery, and intense scheming, Complicated Love Affair will hold your attention right up to the final page.
Even with her beauty and the warmth she radiated, Celeste Montgomery's heart was a war zone. She smiled, enchanted, and fulfilled her part, yet within her, there was a desire for something greater-a craving for a reality beyond the illusion.
It had been years since she genuinely experienced life, and the man next to her, the one destined to be her husband, seemed like a specter in her existence-a mere representative of her dreams, a companion who could provide riches and prestige but little else.
Adrian had felt the void inside Celeste for some time. He had consistently acknowledged her remote, nearly analytical demeanor. She was determined, strongly self-reliant, and fearless in pursuing anything necessary to achieve success. But it wasn't her drive that concerned him-it was how she had abandoned the affection they once had for something more calculated and less warm. Their union, similar to his own wishes, was established on practicality instead of affection.
Adrian directed his attention to the opposite end of the ballroom, where several recognizable faces attracted his notice. There, on the outskirts of the crowd, stood Daniel Pierce-a name that had plagued Adrian's history and stirred something profound within him.
Daniel stood with confidence, his dark hair and well-defined physique ensuring he garnered attention even amid such a crowd. However, it wasn't solely his appearance that made him memorable-it was the power of his presence, how he could have anyone believe that everything was falling apart, while he stayed composed and untroubled.
Adrian sensed his heart speeding up. He last saw Daniel more than three years back. At that time, they were more than merely business associates. Their connection had been hazardous, fervent, and perilously intense. Daniel had served as his refuge, his hidden pleasure, a flame Adrian could never completely snuff out. However, following Celeste's marriage proposal, Adrian abandoned everything-the affair, the late-night encounters, the secret moments-and buried it all deep inside.
At least that was his belief.
He sensed the attraction now, just as he did years before. Daniel had never really escaped his thoughts, even when he attempted to move forward. The connection they shared was something he could never fully break.
For a fleeting moment, their eyes connected from different corners of the room. It was a fleeting meeting, but in that instant, Adrian felt a wave of yearning and remorse, mirroring the individual he used to be. The person he left behind.
Just as Adrian was preparing to approach, a soft voice interrupted his musings.
"Adrian, sweetheart, you look incredibly beautiful as ever."
It was Celeste, her voice infused with charm, as she gently rested her hand on his arm. Adrian shifted his focus from Daniel and offered a smile to his wife, coaxing warmth back into his demeanor. "Thanks, my darling." "You also look stunning."
Celeste offered him a brief smile with her lips pressed together before her eyes scanned the room again, briefly pausing on a figure at the end of the hallway. Selena Ward-a name that evoked a mix of eagerness and unease in Celeste.
Selena remained a short distance away, her deep eyes surveying the gathering. Celeste experienced a pang of unease. There was an intriguing quality about Selena-something dangerous. Selena always understood how to weave herself into Celeste's heart, and despite Celeste pulling away after their relationship concluded, Selena had a talent for making her feel vibrant in a manner that Adrian never managed.
"You know, I bumped into Selena earlier," Celeste remarked, her tone casual but purposeful. "She remains as enchanting as always."
Adrian's face showed a slight shadow of concern. He remained unaware of the details of Selena's relationship with his wife, but he felt it was something deeper than he could understand. He consistently sensed that their bond held deeper meaning than Celeste had disclosed, but he had never looked into it-until now.
"Is that true?" Adrian responded, his tone monotonous. "I have no doubt she's equally... delightful as always."
Celeste finally locked eyes with him, a brief flare of something nearly unreadable passing over her expression. "Adrian, sweetheart, I believe you're experiencing jealousy."
Adrian laughed quietly, the noise soft and laced with resentment. "Envieux de Selena ?" "Let's go, Celeste, I have no justification to be."
However, beneath the surface, he understood it was more than just jealousy-he felt fear. Fearful of the possible disorder if their carefully constructed world started to fall apart. Fearful of the concealed realities they both held.
The Blood Oath of Draevenmoor presents the story of Velmirae, the sole survivor of a tragic massacre, who discovers her identity as the exiled Lycan princess bound by a forbidden Blood Oath. As she is relentlessly pursued by foes and especially Kaelthorn, a formidable Alpha determined to protect her, Velmirae must master the burgeoning beast within her before it devours all that she is, including her very essence. When the true adversary, Orzian, steps into the light, Velmirae confronts an excruciating dilemma: to resist her destined fate or to accept the monstrous identity that awaits her. This narrative weaves a dark, exhilarating tapestry of werewolf fantasy, rife with treachery, illicit power, and a covenant that may either rescue or condemn them all.
For three years, Shane and Yvonne were wed, sharing heated nights, while his devotion clung to his ex. Yvonne strove to be a dutiful wife, yet their marriage felt hollow, built on desire rather than real warmth. All changed when she became pregnant, only for Shane to thrust her onto the operating table, warning, “Either you or the baby survives!” Broken by his cruelty, she vanished in grief and later returned, radiantly accomplished, leaving everyone awestruck. Haunted by remorse, Shane begged for another chance, but Yvonne only smiled and replied, “I’m sorry, men no longer interest me.”
After spending a night with a strange man on the day before her wedding, Arianna left the country to start her life afresh. The 22-year-old Arianna Jason lived her life pleasing those she loved the most, without knowing that she was simply a prey being nurtured for the day of her ruin. Her life has tasted the butter pill of betrayal. She wants to give back to the world what she's got but how can she change her good, innocent personality to fit into a cruel society and world? Can her sweet nature be contaminated, or will she make it through, paddling on the right path?
Warning! Mature Contents! ***Excerpt*** "You belong to me, Sheila. I alone am capable of making you feel this way. Your moans and body belong to me. Your soul and your body are all mine!" *** Alpha Killian Reid, the most dreaded Alpha in all of the North, wealthy, powerful and widely feared in the supernatural world, was the envy of all other packs. He was thought to have it all... power, fame, wealth and favour from the moon goddess, little was it known to his rivals that he has been under a curse, which has been kept a secret for so many years, and only the one with the gift of the moon goddess can lift the curse. Sheila, the daughter of Alpha Lucius who was an arch enemy to Killian, had grown up with so much hatred, detest and maltreatment from her father. She was the fated mate to Alpha Killian. He refused to reject her, yet he loathed her and treated her poorly, because he was in love with another woman, Thea. But one of these two women was the cure to his curse, while the other was an enemy within. How would he find out? Let's find out in this heart racing piece, filled with suspense, steamy romance and betrayal.
Amy didn't expect that her husband whom she had loved and trusted earnestly for many years would be cheating on her by having sex with his secretary. When she confronted him, he and his secretary mocked and ridiculed her, they called her barren to her face, afterall, she had not conceived for the past three years that she had been married to her husband, Callan. Terribly Heartbroken, she filed for divorce and left to the club, she picked a random gigolo, had a hot one night stand with him, paid him and dissapeared to a small city. She came back to the country six years later with three identical cute boys and three identical cute girls of the same age. She settled and got a job but soon find out that her CEO was the gigolo she had sex with six years back at the club. Will she be able to hide her six little cuties from her CEO, who happens to be the most powerful man in NorthHill and beleived to be infertile? Can Amy and the most powerful man in NorthHill get along considering the social gap between them.
Charlee was left at the altar and became a laughingstock. She tried to keep her head high, but ultimately lost it when she received a sex tape of her fiance and her half-sister. Devastated, she ended up spending a wild night with a hot stranger. It was supposed to be one-time thing, but he kept popping up, helping her with projects and revenge, all while flirting with her constantly. Charlee soon realized that it was nice having him around, until her ex suddenly appeared at her door, begging for another chance. Her tycoon lover asked, “Who will you choose? Think carefully before you answer.”
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."