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-A modern romance of fate, family, and finding love in the most unexpected places- When Serena Shaw walks into City Hall, she's not looking for love-she's buying time. With her brother facing prison and her family's past crumbling beneath her, a marriage of convenience is her only option. Enter Theo Sharpe: reclusive, brilliant, and bound to a wheelchair after a tragic accident. He's offering Serena more than just money-he's offering protection, a home, and an instant family... with one tiny, heartbreakingly adorable catch: his four-year-old son, Liam, who's desperate for a mother. What begins as a cold, transactional arrangement soon heats up as secrets unravel, pasts collide, and chemistry refuses to be ignored. But when Theo stands up-literally and figuratively-will Serena still be willing to walk away? Heartfelt, sizzling, and sharply emotional, Married by Midnight is a slow-burn billionaire romance that proves sometimes the most real love stories begin with the most unreal circumstances.
Serena Shaw opened her eyes as the early rays of sun filtered through the curtains of her modest Manhattan apartment. Anxiety had robbed her of sleep again. From the next room came the faint but unmistakable sound of her mother's quiet sobbing. Serena's heart tightened painfully in her chest.
Quietly slipping from bed, she crossed the small living room and gently pushed open the door to find her mother, Helen, hunched over, her face buried in trembling hands.
"Mom, it's going to be alright. I promise, we'll find a way," Serena whispered, kneeling beside her and offering a comforting embrace.
Her mother's eyes were red-rimmed, exhaustion and worry etched deep into her face. "I'm sorry, Serena," Helen murmured brokenly. "It's all my fault. You deserve so much better than this."
Five years ago, their comfortable Upper East Side life had shattered when Serena's father, Marcus Shaw, abandoned them for another woman, cruelly forcing Helen out with nothing. Since then, Serena had carried the burden of their diminished family, determined to protect her mother and brother.
A sharp knock at the door interrupted their grief. Serena stood warily, opening it to reveal Marcus Shaw standing there, an insincere smile plastered on his face and an expensive fruit basket in hand.
"Helen, Serena," he said smoothly, stepping inside uninvited. "I've come to offer a solution. Mr. Hart, a very influential investor, is willing to drop charges against Jason if Serena agrees to marry him."
Helen recoiled, horror clear in her eyes. "How dare you suggest selling our daughter to that awful man?"
Marcus's mask of civility slipped. "It's this or Jason stays behind bars. Think carefully."
Serena felt a wave of nausea. Mr. Hart was notorious-sixty years old, ruthless, and corrupt. But her brother Jason's future hung by a thread, and she was out of options.
"Get out!" Serena demanded, pushing her father toward the door, her voice shaking with suppressed rage.
Marcus merely smirked, backing away. "You have until tomorrow."
As soon as he left, Serena made a swift, desperate decision. She reached into her purse and dialed the number given to her by a man she'd recently met under strange circumstances.
An hour later, she stood anxiously outside City Hall, watching Theo Sharpe approach in his wheelchair, his expression unreadable. Though confined to the wheelchair by a recent accident, Theo exuded strength and authority. Serena felt an inexplicable comfort in his calm presence.
"Are you absolutely certain about this, Serena?" Theo asked gently as she stepped forward.
"Yes," she said firmly, guiding his wheelchair toward the marriage registration office. Within minutes, they were officially married-two strangers bound by necessity and mutual desperation.
Outside, Theo handed Serena a bank card. "As agreed, our marriage is for three years. During that time, I expect loyalty. Afterward, you're free to go."
"I understand," Serena responded quietly, accepting the card with trembling fingers.
A phone call interrupted the tension between them. Theo frowned slightly at the screen. "My son Liam is ill at school," he informed Serena.
Instinctively, Serena volunteered, "Let me pick him up."
Surprise briefly flashed in Theo's eyes, followed by a hint of gratitude. "Thank you."
When Serena arrived at Liam's elite private school, the small boy with wide, anxious eyes immediately reached for her, whispering uncertainly, "Are you my new mom?"
Something softened deep inside Serena. She knelt, gently stroking Liam's hair. "Yes, Liam. And from now on, I promise I'll always be here for you."
As she took Liam's tiny hand, Serena knew her life had irreversibly changed. Despite the circumstances, she felt a glimmer of hope for the first time in years.
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?
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
The day Raina gave birth should have been the happiest of her life. Instead, it became her worst nightmare. Moments after delivering their twins, Alexander shattered her heart-divorcing her and forcing her to sign away custody of their son, Liam. With nothing but betrayal and heartbreak to her name, Raina disappeared, raising their daughter, Ava, on her own.Years later, fate comes knocking when Liam falls gravely ill. Desperate to save his son, Alexander is forced to seek out the one person he once cast aside. Alexander finds himself face to face with the woman he underestimated, pleading for a second chance-not just for himself, but for their son. But Raina is no longer the same broken woman who once loved him.No longer the woman he left behind. She has carved out a new life-one built on strength, wealth, and a long-buried legacy she expected to uncover.Raina has spent years learning to live without him.The question is... Will she risk reopening old wounds to save the son she never got to love? or has Alexander lost her forever?
I'm a Luna. After three years of marriage to Alpha Nathaniel Blackwood, I'm finally pregnant with his pup. But he's unclaimed me for his first love. I'm leaving the pack with this secret, praying he never finds out. Nathaniel Blackwood is a handsome, powerful Alpha. In a world where humans and werewolves coexist, he has it all: a billion-dollar empire, untold power, a massive pack, and, most importantly, the perfect Luna. But the return of his first love shattered our marriage. When he finds out the secret I've been hiding, will he regret rejecting me? Will I ever be able to forgive him? Dive into this gripping serialized novel to find out more-Enjoy the ride!
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.