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Lily Harper never thought that one night would ruin her life. After leaving a high-profile event with Liam Montgomery who is a cold, ruthless billionaire-scandal bursts, branding him as his secret lover. To protect his empire and reputation, Liam forces Lily into a contract engagement that he cannot refuse. Stuck in the world of luxury and lies, Lily fights to clean her name by facing Lyam's snowy walls and sharp words. But when they navigate the web of deception, the spark starts flying. When the burial secrets come to light, whatever they have created, they are in danger, Lily must decide: walk away or fight for a love that she ever expected.

Tittle: His SUBSTITUTE BRIDE Author: Ijay Progress Olga a sweet beautiful Polish girl, has a huge crush on the son of a family friend by name Zane, a ruthless scillian mafia boss. Despite the fact he always ignored her. She has her eyes and heart on him ever since they where kids. Her hearts get shattered when she hears that he is getting married to his girlfriend Julia. But still she decides to attend the wedding to at least see him for the very last time before he gets married. On getting to the wedding it happens to be that the bride doesn't show up, due to some lackadaisical character of her's and Mr and Mrs Kowal seeing how many guests sitted already for their son's wedding. Couldn't help but find an option for him. And guess who was the option??? Did they live happily ever after??? Did he see and love her as his wife???? Did he really feel anything for her despite the fact he always ignored her??? Read and find out.... Characters Protagonist Name:Zane Kowal. Age: Middle aged. Personality: Wise, kind and strong willed. Physical description: Tall, dignified, blue eyes and authoritative. (Apparently every woman's dream) Back ground: A scillian mafia born into wealth. Conflict: Struggles hard within himself to suppress what he feels for Olga and instead goes ahead to get married to someone who he feels totally nothing for out of desperation and pride. Antagonist Name: Olga Harrison Age: 24 Personality: Curious,naive and independent. Physical description: Slim, blonde hair, Tall and beautiful Background: Daughter of a wealthy up and doing clothing business man. Whose father also happens to be close business associate with Mr. Kowal. Conflict: Struggles with her own prejaudices, misunderstanding's and situation fate has put her.

Maze’s life was forever changed when she was rescued from the brink of destruction–by the very proponent of that destruction— after her pack was invaded and her parents murdered in front of her. Now older, she begins to realize that her saviour's kindness came with a steep price. Groomed to love and worship only him,and deceived into believing that he was her fated mate,Maze is trapped in a toxic relationship. Stuck in between her gratitude for a man she owed her life and her yearning for a love that didn't hurt,she must confront the dark secrets of her past. Will she find the strength to break free, or will the weight of her gratitude silence her forever?

He and She met and had a contract marriage. On the other hand, she had two identities, one was the identity of Addison who was betrayed by her fiance and foster sister and the other was his childhood lover whom he had been in search of for ten years. Was this a misconception? Or was it a scheme on her part? When the predestination of two unknown men and women begins to intertwine, who's going to win in the game of love and supremacy?

Two days before her wedding, my elder sister, Sophia, vanished into thin air, leaving behind a cryptic note. She was supposed to marry the most influential man in the country, Mr. Vaughn Slade - a man rumored to be old, ugly, and disfigured. The whispers were that no woman wanted to marry him, and now my parents were demanding that I replace Sophia as his bride. I was horrified. Not only was I already in a loving relationship with my boyfriend, Julian, but I also knew that Vaughn Slade had specifically chosen Sophia. Desperate for help, I turned to Julian, who happened to be Vaughn Slade's nephew. But what I found was shocking - Julian in bed with my cousin, Rachel. My world was shattered.

Vivian Miller spent her whole married life thinking her mate and husband Alpha Ronald Connor loved her but he gave her divorce papers the day her father handed their company to her. With a broken heart, she signed the papers. During their married life, she unknowingly signed away everything she had to Alpha Ronald and after the divorce, Alpha Ronald took away the company from her. This left her and her family devastated. But fate had other plans. She meets Alpha Zander Grayson. The Alpha of the biggest and wealthiest pack. She becomes his substitute bride and a surrogate mother for him. The deal was for Alpha Zander to help her get her company back and exert revenge while She would in return be his substitute bride and carry his child. But would things pan out how they want them to? Or would their union be the beginning of their mystery? What would happen when Alpha Zander finds out a dark secret about Vivian's Dad?

When Dahlia Monroe is promised to the ruthless Mafia Boss Giovanni Orlando to settle her father's debt, she becomes his only obsession. However, just before their wedding, tragedy strikes and Dahlia dies in an accident. Desperate to avoid Giovanni's wrath, her twin sister Daisy is forced to take her place, stepping into a world of danger and deception. What started as a marriage of convenience turns into something more, and soon Giovanni starts to fall for the witty and beautiful woman. But how long before he realises his bride is not who she claims to be? And when he does, will Daisy survive the wrath of the Mafia Boss who doesn't take betrayal lightly?

Elara is trapped in a cold, loveless bond with Alpha Luka, but when she’s kidnapped by a dangerous rogue king, her world shatters. The rogue alpha, is none other than Luka’s exiled twin brother, Alec. As the secrets starts to unravel, Elara is between two brothers, a web of betrayal, and a love she never expected. How far will she go to uncover the truth and claim her own destiny? Read the full story to know..

Nadia ingin berbagi kebahagiaan atas kehamilannya pada kedua orang tua dan Nabila saudaranya. Betapa terkejutnya Nadia saat melihat keluarganya bahagia atas kehamilan Nabila yang ia ketahui belum menikah, dan yang lebih mengejutkan lagi lelaki yang menjadi ayah dari anak yang dikandung Nabila adalah Rama suaminya. Talak akhirnya terucap dari bibir Rama. Nadia pergi dalam kekalutan hingga mengalami kecelakaan yang mengakibatkan dia keguguran. Nadia yang merasakannya sakit raga dan hatinya masih harus berhadapan dengan Gio pemilik mobil mewah yang ia tabrak. Dan sebagai ganti rugi yang tak sedikit Gio meminta Nadia menjadi istrinya. Padahal Gio adalah pemilik perusahaan tempat Rama bekerja. Terbesit balas dendam, tapi ternyata menikah dengan Gio bagaikan memasuki neraka dunia yang lain.

Life is unfair, that's what Helga Novalie thought, living in poverty and torture from her drunk and gambler father. The girl had to sacrifice everything, her job and her future. Even the hope of getting out of that hell felt impossible. However, one night Helga accidentally witnessed a car accident where the female driver tried to save Helga but in vain. Who would have thought that it was the beginning of how Helga got out of the hell created by her father? However, Helga never knew that a new, colder, and more thrilling hell was waiting for her when Zean Wilder made Helga his replacement wife. A famous billionaire like Zean could not possibly be involved in the dark mafia world. Helga, who was trying to get out of that cold and dark hell, learned that the woman she had saved and given the necklace to was Helga's older sister who had long since left with their mother. Feelings of anger and revenge burned in Helga's heart and she swore to find whoever killed her older sister. However, Helga's existence is threatened because of a secret hidden in her necklace. Can Helga find her happiness amidst the hell that always surrounds her, and conquer Zean's cold and empty heart? Who would have thought that something big was waiting for them both?