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HIS CONTRACTED BRIDE

Romance

5.0

Abigail had always known struggle. Growing up in a small, rundown house with her single mother, she had learned to make do with very little. But despite their poverty, Abigail had always been a bright and hopeful young woman, dreaming of a better life for herself. One fateful night, however, her world came crashing down around her. Walking home from her job at the local diner, she was accosted by a group of men. They dragged her into an alleyway and took turns violating her, leaving her broken and shattered on the cold, hard ground. But the worst was yet to come. One of the men who had attacked her turned out to be none other than Alexander, one of the richest and most powerful men in the country. And when his parents began pressuring him to find a suitable bride, he saw an opportunity in Abigail. He approached her with a proposal - a contract for her to be his wife for a month, just to impress his parents and get them off his back. In return, he promised to provide her with financial security and a comfortable life. Desperate and with nowhere else to turn, Abigail reluctantly agreed. As they began their charade of a marriage, Abigail found herself drawn to Alexander in ways she never expected. Despite his cold and aloof exterior, she saw glimpses of kindness and vulnerability beneath the surface. And as they spent more time together, she began to wonder if there was more to their arrangement than just a business transaction. But Alexander was a man with secrets of his own, and as their month together drew to a close, Abigail found herself torn between her growing feelings for him and the knowledge that their marriage was built on lies and deception. Will Alexander eventually fall for Abigail, or will their differences and the shadows of their pasts tear them apart? Only time will tell in this tale of love, betrayal, and redemption..

The shattered crown of a billionaire

Romance

5.0

A scandal completely flipped Elise Bennett's life around, destroying her reputation in the process. She has escaped to a peaceful seaside village, where she has created a simpler life, away from the competitive business world she used to rule. However, everything shifts when Damian Sterling, a genius yet emotionally aloof billionaire, enters her coffee shop. Their bond is instant, strong, and risky. Damian isn't simply a regular billionaire. He is the CEO of a tech empire founded on secrecy, a man who has no trust in anyone, especially since the betrayal that almost led to the loss of his company. However, Elise's fiery spirit and troubled history captivate him unlike anyone else. As their paths become intertwined, concealed truths start to emerge - revelations that have the potential to disrupt their entire worlds. Their bond will be tested by a corporate conspiracy, a family secret from decades ago, and a surprising betrayal Elise was not expecting. Will they be able to conquer their wounds and the perilous influences surrounding them, or will their histories lead to their downfall?