the bride's substitute

Lucinda ruled the underworld as its queen, but her heart yearned for life on earth. Lucifer had granted her wish, but with a deadly condition: never to fall in love with a human. The temptation proved too much, and Lucinda found herself enchanted by a mortal man. With the fate of her kingdom in the balance, will she break the oath and risk everything for the chance at love? Follow Lucinda's journey as she faces the ultimate decision in this gripping tale of love, power, and sacrifice.

Jane finds herself caught in a complex and difficult situation. She never expected that she would end up marrying Robert, who also happens to be her sister Ate Alice's boyfriend. Now, she finds herself living under the same roof with Robert and his family. This unexpected turn of events has left her feeling confused, anxious, and unsure of what lies ahead. With tensions running high, Jane feels alienated from her own family. The once-loving and supportive environment has become strained and filled with resentment. The disapproval and disappointment from her loved ones intensify her feelings of isolation and frustration. Jane yearns for a sense of belonging and understanding, but her reality feels far from it. Amidst the turmoil, Jane finds solace in the kindness and compassion shown by Mommy Maine, her mother-in-law. Despite the circumstances, Mommy Maine extends a welcoming hand and attempts to make Jane feel accepted in their family. Her gestures of support provide a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos, although Jane still wonders if it is genuine or merely a facade. On the other hand, Robert's reaction to the situation adds another layer of complexity. He appears angry and resistant to accepting Jane as his wife. The reasons behind his hostility remain unclear to Jane, leaving her with a mix of emotions. She longs for a sense of intimacy, understanding, and connection with Robert, but the barriers between them seem insurmountable. Robert finds herself torn between her desire for love and acceptance and the turmoil that surrounds her. She questions her own worth and wonders if her dreams and aspirations will ever come to fruition. The weight of expectations and societal perceptions further complicate her situation. In the midst of this turmoil, Carissa finds support and understanding from her close friends, Jess and Arnold.

Aidan, a billionaire and CEO of Empire is known for the title 'Top 5 Hottest Bachelor' for two reasons. His extremely good-looks and for not wanting to get married, at least until he reaches forty but his mother keeps on setting him with unwanted dates, leaving him frustrated. Kenna, Aidan's best friend, is a doctor who has never found the right time for love. She has always been busy with work to an extent that she forgets about her own personal life. Both of them has always been close ever since they were kids, after a single incident that happened, instantly making them inseparable. As they grew older, things began to change yet best friends are forever . . . no matter the circumstances. What happens when Aidan sets up a contract and wants Kenna to be a part of it?

In order to execute a centuries old plan, Rowan orders his son Declan to attempt healing the billionaire heiress, Aster Montgomery, who is suffering from a mysterious terminal illness. Torn between saving his girlfriend from a brutal, untimely death at the hand of his father, and his strong convictions, Declan does something that he swore he'd never do - take a vampire bride, a process that will bond them to each other for eternity. After years of suffering, Aster just wants to die, but her father, Edward Montgomery, has other plans for her. He refuses to give up on his only child. Sick and in pain, Aster has little hope that anyone can help her, but to make her father happy, she gives in and allows Declan to attempt healing her. Soon, she finds out that he is more than just a faith healer; he is a vampire that brings with him the promise of immortality, and a chance at a future. But all is not as it appears, and soon after he takes her as his bride, Aster and Declan learns the truth about her destiny, and they are thrown into a life of turmoil, full of twists and turns, lies, deception and dark secrets. The fate of the world rests on Aster's shoulders, and if she can't carry out Rowan's devious plans, life as we know it will come to an end.

Sixteen-years-old Lily — right after graduating from high school — met with the mafia boss, Lucian. Like every other lady, Lily dreamed of having a Prince Charming capable of sweeping her off her feet and showing her the whole world. While Lucian was the heir of his mafia family, Lily came from an average, respected family. Despite being world apart, love just kept pulling them together. There is a saying, “No person loves without exposing the heart.” Would they adhere to this, or would they take laws into their hands and write their own fates?

She was rescued by our pack, the Asara. We knew nothing about who she was before that. But with her delicious female scent, my brothers and I soon caught a whiff of her. We were quick to investigate. It didn't take us long to figure out what she was hiding under that oversized cloak. And we each wanted a part of it. She thought she could run from us? The best in enemy combat, the tracker and best sniffer in the pack, and the fastest one of us. Second only to our Alpha. The Mating Moon is on the rise and my brothers and I don't mind sharing. As long as we each get a taste of that sweet scent. And to partake of that delicious body. She might resist but we're strong, and she is one of only seven breedable females...she won't be going anywhere until we've had our fill of her. And under a Mating Moon, us males get insatiable. Go ahead. Run little Vanna Rae, it's more fun that way...

Su Jianan was marrying the love of her life. It all seemed picture-perfect, except for a few catches. One, it was a marriage of convenience. Two, she would be divorced after two years.With her well-being under threat, Su Jianan had only one choice to keep herself safe: marrying, and pretending to be loved by a powerful man capable of protecting her. Conveniently, her soon-to-be husband was Lu Boyan, a man she had been secretly in love with for fourteen years. She went along with the marriage, knowing full well that her love was one-sided.Or was it?Business tycoon Lu Boyan had known Su Jianan ever since she was ten. Back then, the death of his father had plunged his world into darkness, and Su Jianan’s presence had brought a new ray of light into his life. Now, it was his turn to protect her. He would marry her to keep her safe. But two years later, he would divorce her: it would no longer be safe for her to remain by his side.What fate awaited Su Jianan and Lu Boyan? Would their marriage mark the beginning of a happily ever after? Or would it lead to heartbreak and sorrow? Would their marriage outlast the two years? What kind of secret was Lu Boyan keeping?Follow along the twists and turns of this slow-burn, action-packed love story!

This is a story about Lucan, a billionaire CEO and a mixture of a vampire and a werewolf, making him the strongest in his clan, he has lived far too long and never experienced any worries but his fate changes when he begins to age which is a thing of worry Because vampires don't age. A witch tells him to find a young virgin girl and he will be alright when he drinks her blood. But everything changes when he meets Mica, a Nineteen year old college student and they fall in love at first sight. what happens when he finds out Mica is the virgin who was destined to save him? will he hurt her to save himself or save her to hurt himself?. And what happens when his own brother is also in love with the woman he chose? His mate is also on the quest to destroy Mica for stealing her hybrid from her A romance filled novel with different twists and plot. A book that will keep you glued.

Ling Yiran had been sentenced to three years in prison due to the car accident that killed the fiancée of Yi Jinli, the richest man in Shen City. When released from prison, she somehow ended up catching the attention of Yi Jinli. She kneeled on the ground and begged him, "Yi Jinli, can you let me go?" But he only smiled and said, "Sister, I will never let you go." It was said that Yi Jinli was completely indifferent to anyone and everyone, but for some reason, he did everything he could to please a sanitation worker girl who had been in prison for the past three years. However, the truth of the car accident that year had robbed her of all her love for him, and she ran away. Many years later, he begged her while on the ground, "Yiran, as long as you return by my side, I will do anything for you." But she only stared at him coldly and said, "Then, go die."

Lia Carver was a very optimistic person. So optimistic that she considered a contract marriage as a chance to earn money in billions. Aster Brooks, her contact husband is a billionaire CEO, with wealth beyond her imagination. He hires her to be his contract wife for two years. Aster falls for her even before he knew her and he is waiting for her to accept him. He cares for her and they form a very impressive team. But soon, Lia starts to like him despite their differences. She has every aspect of her life intertwined with his. It doesn't take long for her to understand that this contract was the beginning of her love and also the end. Aster is constantly followed by an enemy who wants his family dead. And Lia gets caught in the web of lies, love, and deception of the previous generations. Their budding love is threatened by the deaths of their family members. Will she still continue to be with him or break away? Will their love withstand the challenges fate has stored for them? And the contract stands between them. What will happen when they terminate the contract? Will they be together? Or become strangers.