lover or stranger

When Nesta finds herself in one of the worst situations possible, pushed by her own family into the arms of a stranger, she decides no one can take away her freedom. She fights the fate others are creating for her and she runs away, only to find herself falling into the arms of a man, far worse than the one who was her betrothed. Yet, with each passing moment, this so called monster shows more humanity than any man has ever offered her. Will she stay? Will she run? Will she accept him as her husband?

From two different worlds, Phoebe, a strong-willed woman of mixed heritage, meets Eric, a loveless billionaire entrenched in darkness. Despite their rough beginning, love slowly overcomes their differences, yet obstacles like hatred, secrets, and societal barriers loom, threatening to separate them. Can they conquer these challenges and discover their happy ending, or will deception and prejudice thwart their love? Follow their journey in this transformative romance tale that defies conventional norms.

Ariadne is a 29-year-old single mother. She used to work as a callgirl before she accidentally became pregnant and gave birth to a lovely daughter. Seeking for safer ways to earn money whilst trying to make peace with her past, she pursued a job as a waitress in the fine dining restaurant owned by the Bonavich family. The youngest son of the Bonavich is very attractive. Though a lot younger than Aria, she got to admit that Harrison is quite the irresistible type. After hearing rumours about Harrison's bad side, such as playboy, hot-headed, stubborn, and spoiled, Aria tries to back away and retreat from drama. However, Aria's way of distancing herself made Harrison quite curious of what kind of girl Aria is. Being the sole heir who is going to inherit all the businesses that the Bonavich family has, Harrison has many ladies chasing after his love. The Bonavich family is also known to be strict about choosing the right partner for their daughters and son. Will Aria be able to be the one and only girl that Harrison loves? Or will their relationship crumble to the ground? Find out the answer by reading the whole book.

Rumors swirled that Emily Rockefeller had been Murray Gibson's cherished "canary" for three years. At nineteen, she became Murray's, groomed to be both obedient and tender. It was said that Murray only saw her as a stand-in, a substitute for his childhood crush, Stacey Zechariah. Rumors persisted that when Stacey returned, Emily's charm faded, and Murray heartlessly kicked her out of his car right on the street. However, rumors are just that. Later on, a gossip magazine captured a rare moment of vulnerability from the usually arrogant Gibson heir. He was found drowning his sorrows in a bar late at night, tearfully asking every passerby, "Why doesn't she want me?"

Samuel Carter was at the point of giving up on love when his path crossed with Gabriella King; a beautiful young woman who ended up making him feel what he hasn't felt in a very long time. But what happens when Samuel was forced to choose between the two most important women in his life. His daughter, Bella, and the woman whom he loves most, Isabelle.

Clara is the maid of billionaire Edward James, who is known as a genius in technology, handsome and rich. He was blind because of an accident in childhood. When they first met, she made a terrible impression on him. From then on, he made it difficult for her with unreasonable requests. But Clara completed all the assigned tasks. Not only that but many times she also made Edward James mad with her clever personality. Along with that, Edward James also felt attracted to Clara because of her resilience and brightness. They had feelings for one another. This is also when Clara realized that the object of the night with her a few months ago was Edward. She is pregnant; he finds out, and it forces them to have a wedding. Married for a few months, Clara miscarried because of Edward’s inattention. From there, their relationship fell apart. The difference between the two’s life views and irreconcilable misunderstandings led them to divorce after a year of marriage. After the divorce, Clara went abroad to study. Five years later, she returned with a child who called her mother and a master’s degree in economics. She and he met again and continued their unfinished predestined relationship.

Four years have passed since Mia and Anisel became the rulers of Satia, and during this time, they have managed to bring about significant progress and development in their country. Their love for each other has grown stronger, and they have started a beautiful family, with Mia now pregnant with their first child. Life couldn't be more wonderful for the couple. However, their happiness is short-lived as Satia is hit by a devastating war that has erupted in the main kingdom due to past conflicts. Anisel and Mia are now faced with the daunting task of saving Satia from the destructive war. They must make difficult decisions that will determine the fate of their people. Despite their best efforts, their choices lead them to defeat, and in order to keep herself and her unborn son safe, Mia is forced to flee the kingdom. She is left with the weight of the responsibility to save her people from the disastrous effects of the war. The situation is dire, and Mia must act fast to come up with a plan to protect her people and restore peace to Satia.

On the day of her grand wedding, a sudden twist shattered Cardy's plans. In an extraordinary act, her ex-lover stormed in, disrupting the ceremony and causing it to come to an abrupt halt. In the aftermath, Cardy found herself at a crossroads, faced with two perplexing choices. Should she consider reuniting with her once-dear, but now malicious, ex-partner? Or should she embark on a contract marriage, a path laden with its own set of unknowns?

Bridget: Remember, my name is Bridget. I am your master. Layla:... Although I currently have a wolf's body, I am also the leader of the Western tribe! What are you to think of owning me??? However, her objections could only be expressed in animal-like sounds. No one understood what she was saying! Bridget: I know you like that! Layla: ... I don't! I don't like it! Don't falsely accuse me! Layla is the leader of the Western wolf tribe. She was betrayed by her mate during the pairing ceremony. They imprisoned her and broke her wolf teeth, removed her proud claws, and cut off her wolf tail. When they dumped her body in the stream, Layla was saved by her true mate. However, due to her severe injuries, she could not transform back into a human. How can she transform back into a human now? How can she avenge the traitors? Above all, what should she do when she meets her true mate, while she is just a small, wounded, and disabled wolf? More importantly, her mate seems to be narcissistic?! Why always ask and answer himself?

Just one step away and Nicole will be living as the wife of the man she loves. But he rejects her at the altar, mistreats her and leaves her with an overwhelming sense of shame. No one had considered her until everyone had considered her dead. Nicole felt so betrayed and she was going to avenge what she experienced. When she returns, will all those who did something like this regret it and will she forgive them?