substitute bride

In the dangerous world of the mafia, loyalty is everything. When Freya Linton is forced into an arranged marriage with Damon Sinclair, the son of another powerful mafia family, she knows that her life will never be the same. As they navigate their new relationship and the dangerous world around them, Freya and Damon must learn to trust each other if they hope to survive. But when betrayal threatens to tear them apart, they must fight for their love and their lives in a world where nothing is as it seems. "The mafia's bride(Freya's choice: Love or Duty)" is a thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

My husband brought his pregnant ex into our home, claiming the baby isn’t his, that he’s just helping her out. But that woman? She’s running the show, making it clear she wants to tear us apart. My husband always defends her, even though he swears he loves me. She told me I was just her replacement and and my husband’s actions proved it. Everything seemed perfect... until she uncovered my BIG secret. She pushed my husband to find out the truth: that I only came close to him for my first love...

Isang kasal na hindi niya pinili. Isang lalaking hindi niya inakalang babalik sa buhay niya. At isang lihim na babago sa lahat… *** Si Cassandra Dela Vega ay lumaki sa mundong puno ng kasunduan at obligasyon. Para sa kanya, ang pag-ibig ay hindi isang priyoridad—hanggang sa dumating si Sebastian Alcantara, ang lalaking minahal niya noon, ngunit bigla na lang nawala, iniwan siyang wasak at maraming mga tanong na hindi kailanman nasagot. Tatlong taon matapos ang masakit nilang paghihiwalay, muling nagkrus ang kanilang landas sa pinakamatinding paraan—sa altar. Sa halip na si Daniel Alcantara, ang groom na itinakda para sa kanya, napilitang pumalit si Sebastian, ang lalaking matagal niyang sinubukang kalimutan. Ngunit sa likod ng malamig na kasunduang ito, may mga lihim na pilit itinatago. Paano kung sa kabila ng lahat, ang pusong sinaktan noon ay muling magmakaawang mahalin? Sa isang relasyong puno ng sakit, pagsisisi, at matinding atraksiyon, matutuklasan ni Cassandra na minsan, ang pag-ibig ay hindi lang isang pangako—ito ay isang labanan. Sa labanang ito, sino ang unang bibitaw? O may pag-asa pa ba silang ipaglaban ang isang pag-ibig na minsang nawala?

When struggling waitress Amy gets the chance to attend a high-society gala, she catches the eye of billionaire CEO Viktor, known as the ruthless "King of Wall Street." To her surprise he claims they must marry for the good of his country, turning her life upside down. Defiant yet intensely attracted to the powerful alpha, she must decide if she can move past their two different worlds to trust what they might have together.

Waking up with no memory of herself, Katherine has no choice but to accept the marriage proposal from the Capo of one of the most powerful Mafia in Russia, Kai Rossi.

His eyes remained warm as he gazed at me. "I will do anything for you, don't ever forget that." He moved closer, gently tucking the rose behind my ear. "I promise you a future.." "Since when did my future switch from being a threat to being a promise?" I couldn't help but cut in looking straight into his eyes. He got paused for a moment as remorse flashed in his eyes. --- Elaine had given three months to their fateful marriage. Though it was an arranged more like forced marriage, Elaine had given her all to make it work. Only Cannon didn't reciprocate her efforts, let alone her feelings. He got blinded by anger and only used Elaine as a pawn to get his revenge. But it all changed when returning home, Cannon found the divorce papers with Elaine gone from his life__ --- Sequel of the book "Married to My Sister's Boyfriend" This one can be read as a standalone story but would be better if you check out the first one before this...

Maya, a black-haired, black-eyed wolf, has been ostracized by her pack, mistaken for a witch due to her unusual appearance. She perseveres, longing for freedom and true love. Her supposed true love betrays her with her despised sister. Her parents, indifferent to her plight, force her to participate in the Wolf King's bride selection, a death sentence in her eyes. Disillusioned, Maya escapes to a chaotic bar, where she saves an Alpha under the influence of an aphrodisiac. This Alpha, unbeknownst to her, is her mate. They spend a passionate night together, but Maya, determined to sever ties with the wolf community, flees before he wakes. She builds a life in human society and gives birth to triplet Alpha pups. Just as she settles into a peaceful life, a call from her past shatters her illusion. She must return to the wolf pack with her children and face an uncertain fate. How will the story unfold? How will Maya confront the Wolf King's wrath, especially after secretly bearing his children? Will the pack accept her as their queen despite her witch-like appearance?

“I am the father of the child”, Azar spoke up, “but she will not live, she must die” Ignis looked at him with anger, “You! You are to take after me as the oldest yet you are the one causing me pain. That girl will not die! She is carrying the child of a royal Draego. No one will touch her and she must come here”. “Ignis, you have to understand that, that human will be his weakness and he needs strength”, the empress replied. Edgan and Zayn turned to Azar, they were trying to think of any human girl they saw him with. Ignis turned to his wife to reply to her, “If you read that letter, you’d see that her father is about to sell her off through a marriage alliance to the Slavcan prince, do you want Azar’s child to grow with the Slavcans?” *********************** Kaliyah had caused quite an uproar among the Draegos as she was a human carrying the child of a royal dragon. This child was her saving grace from the hands of the brutal Slavcans and a call to her destiny as the bride of the royal dragon. As the warrior princess that she was, she fought for peace in her time and helped grow her kingdom with the help of the dragons.

Torn between a fight for love and survival, Eleanor must stand her ground as the Alpha she is in love with, has nothing but good sex to offer. A sex she will never be able to refuse. What happens when the Alpha she cherishes, peels open her deepest wound? Will she ever be able to forgive him or herself when nature finally unveils itself? **** Alpha Cruz had gotten her as a pet. Nothing but a stand-in for his real bride. Until he starts to crave her presence and her perfect body. What happens when she becomes his biggest threat? What becomes of them when she looks like she will be his downfall? Especially when his real bride shows up. Find out about Alpha Cruz's and Eleanor's complicated yet beautiful love life, and who knows, they might be your next favorite heroes.

Being young and naïve, she was just that open-minded and what she desired was not something much but to be with that one person she strongly admired. Having a crush on someone she couldn’t easily attain; Selena could only watch as a spectator and pray for her beloved to smile at her even if he didn’t mean it. Dreaming to become strong, happy, and live with the people that she loves, meeting him changed everything. Her naiveness and her love for him made her muddleheaded that she unknowingly fell into a trap that he made for her. Selena found herself living in the dream she never thought she will be, having a contract marriage with the man of her dreams, falling for him deeply every single day, she knew that she was done for. However, despite the circumstances that brought the two of them together, Selena wasn’t going to just give and be comfortable with what she had. What she wanted was his heart, soul, and body and no one was going to stop her from being with the man she sets her heart on. Who cares if she is poor? As long as her heart is rich with love, she was satisfied with that.