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Lily was an orphan and single mother who worked as a bartender by day and a stripper by night to take care of her special needs son. She catches the interest of Mr Williams Carter, a desperate billionaire in search of a partner to bear him an heir. A unique connection is created when they share intimate nights together leading to Lily getting pregnant and William taking the opportunity to offer her marriage contract. She accepts to help her son but her presence in the billionaire family brings only disharmony and disagreements due to her background. Then, to make matters worse, she finds out that William's brother was the man who raped her when she was just 17 years old. A series of problems follow… Scandals, property disagreements, return of a forgotten past, threats, hatred, hired killers, and malice… The billionaire family is divided and likened to a war zone but despite the obstacles and problems, a love story tries to bloom, will it succeed, or was it already doomed before it started?

IIsabella and Terrassa have been running from their father Don Ricardo for years in fear of being killed . Only to figure out that it's been Don Ricardo Cameron doing all of it.

Uri is a descendant of the vampire king. A human family raised him. When he was living happily with his family, an organization called Red Leaf found him and wanted to kill him. After escaping death, Uri learned about a community of people like him; they were hunted by the Red Leaf organization and driven to the brink of destruction. So what is the Red Leaf organization? What does Uri do to find a way to survive?

Celeste Khoza made one thing very clear to everyone around her- marriage was not for her and she definitely did not want children. Her parents have always supported her every decision and would never do anything to hurt her...but what happens when the very same parents find a suitor for her? Someone she would've never went for? Someone who has her overbearing and possessive parents weak at the knees and bending at his will? A Swiss man by the name of Daddy Aebischer.

In a world where humans are classified into three types: Alpha, Omega, and Beta. Alphas can dominate Omegas through pheromones, Omegas can fool Alphas through pheromones and beauty, and betas can't detect pheromones at all. Beatrice Prieur, the omega who has outstanding beauty, but a simple girl who just wants a simple life with a man she loves. Sixinere De Beville, an Alpha who’s known as the dominant one and for his playful attitude. If a serious like Omega met her playful Alpha, can it be called love?

“Get up and strip” The unknown man commanded, his deep voice reverberated through the room bringing me out of my ogling phase. I stared on mortified as sudden realization hit me. I’ve just been bought for a one night stand by this unbelievably handsome man, but that means I’ll loose my virginity tonight!. Feeling his piercing gaze at me, I get up to undress but instinctively move towards the counter for a glass to alleviate the burning feeling creeping through my veins. “God damn it!, why won’t it bulge, I’m positive this zipper is determined to ruin my life”. I said underneath my breath as I dare not spare him a glance. I gulped as I summoned courage to meet his fierce gaze and with an almost inaudible tone I pleaded “It won’t bulge, can you help me?” He closed the gap between us with long strides while I subconsciously retreated till I hit the wall, my breathe hitched as he locked my lips. “Pah!” The sound of a slap resounded through the room, My eyes filled with terror as I raised my hands to cover my mouth. What have I done? I asked mentally still stunned at my action. “How dare you!” He roared and I knew I was done for!. What would happen if a legitimate but outcast daughter of one of the prestigious families decides to sell her body for money and unexpectedly gets into a contract marriage with a cold blooded mafia boss? Will their encounter be just a one night stand? Why would the world’s richest and powerful tyrant choose to enter a marriage of convenience? Find out in <<<Auctioned to a Mafia boss>>> Disclaimer: the book cover isn’t mine, credit goes to google

"I will never marry and pass this curse on to another human being. Do you understand? It's your fault that I'm broken! I will never give you the satisfaction of having a child from me! I will remain a lonely man! I promise you that!" "They say you should; never say, Never." Dexter Lee is about to find out why that statement is so true. Though he meant every word he said, despite being tall, dark, and handsome, it doesn't hurt that he is the only son of one of the 3% wealthiest Billionaire families in the world. He's the kind of man a girl can only wish to obtain because he checks all the boxes perfectly on the outside. Yes, Dexter Lee would have been perfect if he wasn't a broken man with a haunting secret that only a unique martial bond could cure. But he promises Never to Marry. All that will change when he unimaginably meets the most unlikely and intriguing girl. Is Tameka Tran the cure this broken man needs? Or will she only make his lonely existence more miserable? It's a riveting sweet romance novel. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Happy ending? You'll have to read it to find out.

Blurb: Lucas Sterling was stunned when a DNA test revealed that his three-year-old twins weren't his. His wife, Elena, is devastated as he files for divorce and publicly denounces her. But there’s a twist—Elena’s stepsister, Sabrina, had been scheming behind the scenes, with jealousy as her main motive. Now, years later, Lucas discovers the truth: The twins were his, and Elena was innocent all along. But it’s too late—she’s moved on and built a life without him. As Lucas fights to win her back, he must navigate family betrayal and the growing tension between his heart and his empire. Will their twisted vows of betrayal and passion lead to a second chance, or is the damage irreversible?

Though overworked and overwhelmed, Addyson has the perfect life. She is the owner of a successful company. She lives in the city of her dreams and her best friend is her business partner. While on a forced vacation planned by her bestie she finds the one thing she never knew she wanted.

Amira Edwards, the sole offspring of Mr. and Mrs. Williams Edward, remains oblivious to the fact that her father orchestrated a transaction, offering her hand in marriage to a billionaire in order to revive his ailing business. Expecting a life of joy and familial growth, she instead finds herself subjected to torment and unreciprocated affection from her husband. Determined to pursue personal growth and honor her promise to repay the monetary sum, Amira makes the arduous decision to depart from her affluent spouse and his opulent lifestyle. Meanwhile, Morris James, an exceptionally handsome and reserved entrepreneur with a dark past, develops an abhorrence towards his father and anyone associated with him. In his pursuit of retribution, he procures the daughter of his father's closest confidant with the intention of subjecting her to torment. However, as fate would have it, Morris eventually succumbs to love's sway, thereby altering the trajectory of their intertwined destinies