the don's auctioned bride

Hilary Windsor has always lived in the shadow of her wealthy, manipulative family. When she uncovers the truth about her marriage and the betrayal of those closest to her, she seeks solace in a bar and ends up in a one-night stand with a handsome stranger. After discovering she's pregnant, Hilary digs deeper and learns the stranger is none other than her sister’s fiancé, Bennett Landon, a successful CEO with his own hidden demons. Determined to seek revenge, she crashes her sister’s wedding, announces her pregnancy, and proposes to Bennett. What begins as a contract marriage soon turns into something much deeper as their shared pain and unexpected connection draw them closer. In a world of deceit and betrayal, can they find redemption, or will their pasts tear them apart?

In a world of royalty and ancient magic, Princess Sofia is forced to flee her arranged marriage and suffocating royal life. But her quest for freedom is short-lived, as she's captured and sold into slavery. Enter Crown Prince Stefan, the powerful alpha werewolf prince, who buys Sofia unaware of her true identity. As he whisks her away to his kingdom, Sofia must conceal her royal heritage and navigate the treacherous world of werewolf politics. Initially, Stefan is cold and dominant, but as he gets to know Sofia, he's drawn to her strength, compassion, and beauty. As their forbidden attraction grows, Sofia must choose between her loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for the prince who owns her. But Stefan has secrets of his own, and their love is threatened by the danger of discovery, the pressure of royal obligations, and the temptation of other suitors. Can Sofia and Stefan overcome the lies, secrets, and family obligations that stand in their way?

“Hmm.” Luca lowered himself, his groin making contact with mine. He brought his nose to my hair and sniffed, letting out an appreciative moan. “Roses. I like it.” “Luca…” his name came out as a moan when he nibbled my ear. “Don't hurt Matt, please.” He looked at me with an indescribable look. “And what are you willing to give me in return for sparing your lover's life?” I gaped at him in surprise. He knew? That Matt was my ex boyfriend? “How did you…” He shook his head with a humorless laugh. “You wound me, honey. I know a lot of things. I just choose not to say it.” “I haven't threatened to kill you in your sleep, have I?” I asked, then let out a defeated sigh when he raised a brow in disbelief at me. “Fine. What do you want in return?” He stared down at me for one… two… five seconds and then said, “I'd like to watch you come undone. With my tongue.” ********** Born into a family of generational tradition, Ariadne has a duty to uphold. She has been engaged to part of the society's son Santiago Russo since birth. Never having met or talked to her fiancè, she's accepted her fate that she could never be married to the one her heart wants. On the day of her debut, she is hit with an avalanche of shock when she discovers after an unforseen circumstance that Santiago won't be the one marrying her, but his Uncle, Luca Russo, the infamous, ruthless, billionaire bachelor in New York will be the one she will be tying the knot with. Caught between accepting her new fate or rebelling, Ariadne learns that there's nowhere to escape the beast and the only way to survive is abiding by his rules.

“Starting from now, You’re my bride. Unless you want to repay all what Bruno, your Father did to me. You’re mine, now and forever” Those words sank deeply into my ears, it felt like a threat, threat to my life starting from now on. —- When Daddy told me he’d be going away for few days I thought I would finally have the freedom I have always dreamt of,,, Each and every single day has never been peaceful with him around, he’s always bringing the loan sharks to destroy the house. Finally, he’s leaving! I’d be free. No. Who would have thought that I’d be in a bigger problem after he left? I thought I’d be free but not until he appeared, captured me and told me to be his Exclusive bride. I heard of him several times since he was a public figure and not only was he a public figure but a feared Mafia boss. Nicola DeSanto. That’s his name. I felt my life broken and regretted being my father’s daughter when I heard Daddy had stolen something from him and also stabbed his fiancé to death. Cassandra, Aren’t you doomed? Now, I have to do everything to become his Favorite.

Scarlett Carter had it all, wealth, status, and a husband she thought she could trust. But in a single moment, everything crumbled. Her husband betrayed her. Her best friend stole her life. Her stepbrother took everything she built. And now, pregnant and penniless, she’s nothing more than a scandalous headline. Just when she thinks she’s lost it all, Adrian Carter appears. The black sheep of the Carter dynasty. The vengeful older brother Daniel erased and despised. A man with power, money, and a vendetta just as deep as hers. Adrian offers her a deal, help him destroy those who made him an outsider, and in return she’ll get protection for her baby and revenge against those who hurt her . But revenge comes at a cost. As Scarlett steps into Adrian’s world, she’s no longer the woman they left behind, she becomes something far more dangerous, stopping at nothing to get her own pound of flesh. And when passion ignites between them, the lines between vengeance and desire blur. She was once the billionaire’s placeholder bride. Now? She’ll be the one to burn his empire to the ground.

“Let me go Sandro I do not want this marriage anymore” Five years ago, Elena Moretti made a mistake, a careless one. A one night stand with a stranger, she thought everything was fine if she could pretend it never happened but when that night left her pregnant, her parents forced her into marriage with the ruthless, cold Alessandro De Luca. Alessandro never wanted a wife. Marriage meant nothing to him but he was forced into a marriage with the girl he had a one night stand with, a girl from a family with a falling empire, convinced she did this to seduce him for her family gain he made their marriage-unbearable, loveless, distant and built on nothing but obligation. For five years Elena endured his cruelty raising their son in silence. Now she’s done, she wants out. But just as she prepares to leave, their daughter is kidnapped by Sandro’s enemies, forcing them into working together. As they navigate a deadly game of power and betrayal, Elena starts to see the man behind the monster—the husband who was never hers, the father willing to burn the world for their child. Is it too late to turn hatred into love? Or is she going to take the risk of opening her heart again to the man who hurt her?

Nathan Williams is dangerous. He can be your worst nightmare if you get on his bad list. He is a vicious, cruel, ruthless, merciless, and heartless killer. He is New York most dangerous mafia lord in the disguise of the most successful CEO.He is known as Scorpio in the underworld because of his obsession with the deadly animal.Sophia James was leading a simple vanilla life when all of sudden her world turns upside down. She is an innocent, sweet and pure soul but that’s what attracts the darkness the most. She is the source of light to brighten up his dark world and he has no intention of letting her go if it means to blackmail her to last extents.....

Heira Levesque never thought that in exchange for her dream to be an architect, she would marry the man her grandfather would choose for her. Sa lalaking hindi niya kilala. Pero ang mas hindi niya inaasahan ay ang trabaho ng lalaking kanyang mapapangasawa. Apart from the fact that they are scheduled to get married... they have another relationship. Because her fiance, Ryland Morrison, is also her professor. A professor and a student. The relationship they have is forbidden. They met at the wrong time and their marriage has to be kept secret or else... one of them has to let go of everything. Note: This is a Tagalog-English story

THE CAPO'S DEADLY BRIDE : SHH... I TAME REAL MEN. Delilah Flynn is an orphan living in Ashwood City with her aunt. She has a gorgeous face and that curvy body that no man could resist. She is true beauty! At day, Delilah works as a coffee shop owner, but at night, she is the sexy pole dancer who steals the spotlight. She does not just ignite the desires in men, she tame them and bend them to her will. Suddenly, she is trapped in a web, where she is forced to get married to a dangerous man in the Cosa Nostra's organisation, Marco Donato. Her in-laws believed that she was the perfect, holy, submissive wife for Marco Donato, but no, she is not. She is the one who drags him by his tie, licks his ear lobe, and whispers, "Shh... I tame real men." [Warning: This book contains graphic violence, dark content, explicit scenes, rape (not between ML and FL), explicit language, and mature themes. It may be triggering for some readers due to scenes of violence, coercion, and emotional distress.] Author: @Royalmary23

Blurb: Nicolas Pov: I’ve built my life on control, power, and ruthless decisions. I never wanted to rely on anyone—especially not her. Isabella is young, full of hope, and entirely too naive for this world. I didn’t expect her to become someone I couldn’t ignore. But here she is, stepping into my life, challenging everything I’ve worked for. She doesn’t belong in my world, yet she makes it harder to push her away. I’ve lived in shadows long enough to know better, but something about her light makes me question everything. Still, the world I live in is too dangerous, and trust is a luxury I can’t afford. Isabella Pov: I never imagined this life. Married to a man who is more scarred than I could have ever known, his world of darkness and danger closing in every day. I didn’t sign up for this, yet here I am, holding my ground. Nicolas might think I’m naive, but I see the man behind the mask. He doesn’t know how to love, but I refuse to let that stop me. I won’t run, even if I’m constantly surrounded by threats and lies. This world doesn’t scare me, but what Nicolas won’t let me see—his pain, his demons—that’s what I’m fighting to understand. I didn’t come into this to save him, but maybe it’s time he lets me in.