substituent bride

Valleya Crowd adalah gadis cantik yang memiliki tatapan tajam dan jernih. Valleya tidak menyadari bahaya yang mengincar keberadaannya. Setelah kematian sang Ibu, dia mendapat begitu banyak kejanggalan, dimulai dari mimpi bertemu dengan pria tidak dikenal yang selalu mengganggu malam-malamnya hingga menjadi saksi akan kematian beberapa warga kota. Hari demi hari Valleya menemukan banyak perubahan terjadi pada dirinya yang menimbulkan rasa penasaran akan identitas Valleya yang sebenarnya. Dia merasa berbeda dari gadis lainnya, terutama ketika dia bisa berkomunikasi dengan makhluk mitologi. Dan satu hal yang baginya tak masuk akal. Dia memiliki sayap putih kecil di punggung yang menjadikannya makhluk paling diburu oleh para makhluk malam. Apakah sebenarnya dia? Mengapa dia selalu memimpikan pria yang sama setiap malam? Dan mengapa makhluk-makhluk mitologi itu mengejarnya?

Some marriages start with love. Gianna’s started with a contract—and a promise that her husband would never love her... Gianna Ammassari never wanted an arranged marriage, but to end a generations-old mafia war between two powerful mafia families, she had no choice. Now she’s trapped with Nico Baldocchi—cold, ruthless, and still in love with another woman. And no matter how much she tries, he refuses to let her in. Then there’s Maximus Vanucci. Dangerous. Magnetic. Temptation in its deadliest form. With a single glance, he makes her feel something she shouldn’t. Gianna is caught between two powerful men—one is the man she loves, the other is her undoing. But in her world, desire is a weapon, and love is the most dangerous game of all. And one wrong choice could cost her everything...

In a world where possessive and powerful men rule, they can be arrogant, ruthless, and cruel. This world, Camille Riley exist in. What can be worst when she finds out that her partner who she has been married to for years only sees her as a tool to uplift his damaged image? He used her and betrayed her, neglecting all her sacrifices. When his true love returns, he presented Camille Riley with a paper, not just any paper but a divorce paper. Her three years of marriage lost. Will she face the challenge head on or will she admit defeat?

When I was left penniless in a small country in Europe by my scam boyfriend, I drank alone in a local bar, hooked up with a hot stranger, and had the best night ever. Then, I realized the man I slept with was the Crown Prince, the world-known womanizer. And now he offers a reward of $1 million on social media to find me, because I thought this was just a one night thing and left without saying goodbye....

"I will give you the most pleasurable pain you’ve ever had. You like pain, and lucky for you—" his smirk deepened, his gaze dark with promise, "I know how to give pain until you cry for me." ★★★ The villain wasn’t meant to be emperor, nor was he supposed to be handsome. Yet for reasons I can’t understand, he hates me. At the Academy of the Arcane, I became untouchable, unstoppable. My beauty was both a weapon and a curse, a cruel reminder of the life I lost. But none of it mattered to him. Tharros. The Emperor of Shadows. The unchallenged ruler of witches, vampires, werewolves, and fae. His gaze burned with something raw, something personal. "You made me this way." he growls. I stared at him, confused. "I don’t even know you." His laughter was slow, cruel. "Then I’ll make sure you never forget." Days later, I woke up as his bride. Bound to him by marriage, a punishment, a prison. Now, I must untangle the truth of his hatred, uncover the past he swears I buried, and face the dark memories that lie in wait. Because in this game of vengeance, I am both his prisoner and his beautiful prize—one he will break. He craves my pain, but I crave the way he gives it. Warning: Extremely Dark Romance | Rated 18+ This story contains themes of coercion, violence, obsession, and psychological manipulation. For mature audiences only. If you’re ready to explore a love story where darkness and passion collide, proceed.

I stretched lazily on the bed, much like a contented kitten, before opening my eyes. Hovering above me was a face that could have been sculpted by the gods—a handsome, well-defined face with sun-kissed golden eyes. My first groggy thought was that Cara had finally brought home a decent, well-groomed man for a change. But…. Why is he in my room? I abruptly shoved him away, ending the spell. "Get off your asshole!" With a scowl on my face, I got up quickly. “Was personal space not mentioned by Clara, huh?” I spoke in an irritated tone. “Clara?” He turned and casually picked up some papers from a nearby table, settling down with an annoying smile. “And who might that be, if I may ask?” He doesn’t even remember her? Asshole “Well, if you must know, Clara—” I started, but my words faltered as something shiny caught my eye. What is..? Then my memories began to flood back. —it’s a damn golden sofa. Shit. Brain Freeze. ~~~ Growing up as the oldest kid on a Chicago farm was no picnic for Mary Johnson. Her folks, good ol' Mr. and Mrs. Becky Johnson, were salt-of-the-earth types, who worked hard on their small farm not far from the gritty backstreets of Chicago. They taught Mary and her siblings the value of hard work, self-value. But as much as Mary loved her family, she dreamed big, but those dreams took a backseat when she needed to step up and help support her family. Then, out of the blue, fate threw her a curveball. A chance in the US came knocking, and Mary didn't hesitate. And then she crossed paths with the Blacks – New York’s high society, dripping with wealth and power, who offered her a deal she couldn’t refuse.

Ang walang-hanggang pagmamahal ni Elizabeth sa kanyang yumaong ina ang nagtulak sa kanya na gumawa ng mga bagay na tanging isang desperado lamang ang nakakaunawa. Upang iligtas ang kumpanya ng kanyang ina, pumayag siyang pakasalan ang isang lalaki na dalawang beses sa kanyang edad. Walang paraan na makakatakas siya sa kahabag-habag na katotohanan, ngunit sa araw ng kasal, napangasawa niya ang maling nobyo na naging pinakamayamang tao sa bansa. Para siyang binigyan ng Langit ng isa pang pagkakataon at hindi niya hahayaang mawala ang pagkakataon. Gayunpaman, kaya ba niya ang tensyon sa tuwing malapit sa kanya ang pekeng asawa? Paano kung mahulog siya sa kanya? Mahuhuli ba siya? O mahuhulog siya sa mas kumplikadong sitwasyon? *** Ang pangarap ng bawat lalaki ay pagmasdan ang kanilang nobya na naglalakad sa pasilyo patungo sa kanila, gayunpaman, ang magandang panaginip ay naging isang bangungot nang makakita si Tyrone ng ibang babae sa ilalim ng belo. Tumakas ang kanyang nobya at napilitan siyang magpakasal sa isang estranghera. Para maging mas kumplikado ang lahat, kaka-appoint lang niya bilang President ng kumpanya at kailangan niyang mapanatili ang magandang reputasyon. Ang pagpapanatili sa kanyang pekeng nobya sa kanyang tabi ang tanging pagpipilian na natitira sa kanya. Gayunpaman, paano niya haharapin ang kanyang pagpipigil sa sarili kung ang babaeng napagkamalan niyang pinakasalan ay isang ganap na diyosa ng tukso?

Sarah Mitchel looked on forlornly, waiting for people to walk in. It was supposed to be the happiest day of her sister's life but everything turned upside down when the groom, Liam Cooper showed up and grabbed Sarah instead. Things unraveled from there on with a sudden change in Liam's behavior that had to do with the disappearance of a girl named Maggie. Both families were thrown into chaos and it seems that the only thing that can resolve it is if Emily confesses to her involvement in Maggie's death. But as the story evolves, there's a question on everyone's minds..... Is Sarah who she claims to be? Because there's a shady secret in her past she's refused to divulge...

Step into the gritty world of Boston’s Irish mob, where Roberto Connolly, the heir to a powerful crime family, finds himself in an arranged marriage with Kylie Morgan, the strong-willed daughter of a rival clan. Will their forced union ignite genuine passion, or will their families' dark secrets tear them apart? As they grapple with their growing attraction, they face threats from all sides. Can their love withstand the dangerous world they've been thrust into, or will betrayal and violence shatter their newfound bond?

Things do not go as planned when Astrid finds herself in the wrong school, the only werewolf in a school of Lycans who are bigger, badder and stronger than she is. It only makes things worse when she is placed under the charge of her childhood enemy, Rune Wilder, who seems more than content to cause her pain. Somewhere along the line, Astrid finds out that the reason why Rune hates her so is because he is secretly in love with her, and he is only pretending because he thinks he will hurt her if they ever get together. He bears a secret that could damn him. Within him resides the soul of the dark King, King Hekate, and he has no control over him.