Ellie spent years rebuilding her life after public humiliation, loss, and betrayal at the hands of Renzo Bellavere - the golden boy who destroyed her family and never looked back. Now fate has bound them together. In a world where mates are sacred and refusal is taboo, Ellie must navigate a bond she never consented to, a society that demands compliance, and a man who believes destiny absolves everything he's done. This is not a story about instant forgiveness. It's about autonomy. About survival. And about what it takes to reclaim yourself when even fate is against you. FYI: this story explores mating bonds in an everyday world very similar to ours. They are not werewolves or vampires. Just humans with mating bonds!

Sophia Bennet At 19, my world is gilded with privilege, yet beneath the surface, I'm tangled in a web of emotions I never expected to find myself in. My crush on Gabriel-my father's rival-feels both exhilarating and forbidden. He's older, married, and yet, there's an undeniable spark. I see the way he carries himself in meetings, the confidence that radiates from him. But with each stolen glance, I'm reminded of the chasm between us. My father's legacy looms large, and the thought of betraying him feels like a betrayal to my very identity. Yet, when Gabriel looks my way, I can't help but wonder if there's more to him than the rival he's made himself out to be. Gabriel As a businessman, I thrive on competition. But when I see Sophia, the daughter of my fiercest rival, everything shifts. She's young, ambitious, and so full of life, yet I know I should keep my distance. My marriage to Natasha has been a partnership based on mutual respect, but lately, I feel the weight of unfulfilled desires. Sophia's lingering gaze haunts me in meetings. I remind myself that I can't cross that line-not just because of my vows, but because it would mean dragging her into a world of rivalry and chaos. Yet, the thought of her is intoxicating, and every time we're in the same room, I feel the stakes rising. Marshal Bennet I built my empire through sheer determination and a ruthless approach to business. Gabriel's emergence as a competitor has been a thorn in my side, but what unnerves me more is the way he seems to captivate my daughter. Sophia is innocent, yet I can see the glimmers of ambition in her eyes-a reflection of my own drive. I know Gabriel plays dirty, and his charm could easily entangle her in a dangerous game. My instincts scream to protect her, to keep her away from someone who could lead her down a dark path. The thought of losing her to the very man I despise ignites a fire within me. I'll do whatever it takes to ensure she stays in my world, away from his grasp.

"He married her to punish her... not to love her." She was innocent - the daughter of the man who ruined his life. He was everything her father feared: powerful, vengeful, and morally grey. Trapped in a forced marriage, she thought she'd find a way to melt the monster behind his eyes. But he had no heart to give... only cold rage and secrets darker than the night. She wanted love. He wanted revenge. But sometimes, when fire meets innocence - the real war begins behind closed doors. A dark romance of obsession, trauma, and twisted fate. 18+ | Trigger Warnings: Toxic Relationships, Violence, Forced Marriage! Ur writer -- Anvi writes___

My life was a whirlwind of privilege and innocence until everything changed. As the only child of wealthy parents, I'd always had everything I needed, but never really connected with the girly scene. My best friend Travis, the ultimate playboy, was my rock, and we shared a bond that went beyond siblings. But when my dad's business went bankrupt and my parents left me in Travis's care, and my world practically turned upside down. Living with Travis all alone in one house. I struggled to cope with the loss of my old life and the secrets Travis kept from me. Little did I know, our summer of solitude would lead to a truth or dare game that would change everything..." •[ 𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑳𝑳 𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮]•••• For those who are just starting to read this book, I want to promise you that I'll make sure I finish this book this year, no matter what.....

Kayleen thought love would protect her. Instead, it shattered her. After uncovering the ultimate betrayal-the man she loved secretly building a family behind her back-Kayleen is left broken in a hospital bed, torn between the ruins of her past and the terrifying promise of a future without him. Healing isn't simple... not when love, lies, and lingering scars are tangled so tightly around her heart. Just when she believes her world has ended, an unexpected figure from her past steps in-her uncle. A man she hasn't seen in over ten years suddenly becomes her lifeline, pulling her out of the darkness she thought she'd never escape. With his help, Kayleen begins to piece herself back together, slowly rediscovering the woman she once was... and the strength she thought she'd lost. But her uncle's return isn't without a price. One day, he comes to her-not to offer help, but to ask for it. His request? That Kayleen help a man she's never met. A stranger who has just awoken from a coma. A man deeply important to him... and someone who, like her, has been betrayed by the one he loved. Two broken hearts. One unexpected arrangement. And a chance to turn their pain into something new.

In a world where promises are as fragile as glass, Micah Grimaldi never expected hers to break so suddenly. After a betrayal that redefines what it means to trust, she finds herself carrying the weight of a secret-one that ties her to a past she can't ignore and a future she's still learning to face. Back in the comfort of the familiar, surrounded by the quiet presence of those who care, Micah begins to piece herself together again. As old dreams fall away and new realities take shape, she learns that healing isn't loud-it's slow, quiet, and deeply personal. This is a story of resilience, of finding strength in the people who stay, and of realizing that starting over doesn't mean starting from nothing.

(COMPLETED) Audrey Milan has her boyfriend wrapped around her little finger. They've broken up so many times she's lost count, but they always end up getting back together. Audrey likes to play games with Cameron's heart. Despite her constant infidelity, she loves him to death. When she cheats on him once again, that's the last straw for him. Audrey goes back to him and catches him with another girl, but not just any girl, her worst enemy. She is determined to steal him back; they are soul mates after all. When a new, older guy catches her eye, will she get over Cameron and learn to love someone else, or will she yearn after her old flame?

Clenching my eyes shut , I let a few fat teardrops roll down my cheeks. The blazing anger in his eyes , the accusations in them were too strong to bear. It literally hurt to look into his steel grey eyes that were now burning with hatred....hatred towards me. .................. Braelyn Taylor never thought that she would again cross paths with her highschool sweetheart Evan Lewis after that fateful day, let alone work with him. With her betrayal burning strong in his heart till date, what does destiny have in store for these two ? [#15 in love] [#2 in hot]

Lydia Quinn.•* She's always been a people pleaser, trying not to be rude at anyone. She didn't have that much of affection as a person from any person around her expect her best friend, Iris. But when she got to know Greyson's personality she will finally feel the affection and love from the person she never thought she would. And she will finally be okay with opening up about her own feelings. Greyson Vinson*•. He always have been inside his own head and problems. He never talks to anyone about his problems, he's scared. Scared that people will leave him when they get to know him better. When Lydia came into his life he finally found a person that he can open up and feel free to talk to. He doesn't talk much. But he will want more than anything to talk when he will realise what his feelings for Lydia are.