Callum Hayes, 43, is a top neurosurgeon with a perfect reputation-and a wife, Elena, 43, who sacrificed her life for his. But when Ava Sinclair, 24, a new nurse at his hospital, catches his eye, one glance becomes a touch... then a secret neither of them can walk away from. Now Callum is juggling a loyal wife, a forbidden lover-and a truth darker than either woman realizes.

1900s, North India. The grandeur of a zamindar's haveli hides passions too dark for society to accept. Raghuveer Singh, the forty-year-old zamindar, commands fear and respect. A man of discipline and restraint to the world-yet behind closed doors, he visits courtesans to silence the hunger his body cannot tame. It was he who once refused to marry the young village girl, suggesting she wed his reckless brother instead. But fate is cruel. When tragedy strikes, Gauri enters his household-barely eighteen, newly blossomed, her body carrying the glow of youth, her beauty ripening into womanhood. He tries to look away, but every curve, every shy glance, every innocent touch ignites an ache he cannot control. And she, despite the chain of marriage, desires the very man who denied her once-the man twice her age, the master of the haveli. Now, within walls where scandal can destroy generations, they are drawn together by need, by sin, by hunger. But can a forbidden fire survive in a world ruled by tradition? Can she embrace the man she should never crave? And can he resist the temptation that threatens to consume them both?

BOOK 1 in the Drowning/Bully Standalone Series. WARNING: This book contains intense bullying, explicit scenes, triggering language, violence, and psychological content. I told Caden to cancel his stupid party. He told me, with that infuriating smirk, "Why? Planning to be my snack tonight?" Caden has made my life hell for four years, ever since our parents got married. He's gorgeous, arrogant, and the kind of boy Stanford girls trip over themselves for. Me? I'm the only one who sees right through him. He's a blatant bully, the devil who turned me into a surreptitious one. And now we're stuck sharing the same off-campus apartment for our entire freshman year. Living together means new rules, no boundaries... and a tension I never expected. The closer we get, the harder it becomes to remember why we ever hated each other in the first place- and nothing threatens our pride more than that. *** Step into an adventure of passion, forgiveness, and second chances. This is Caden and Madison's story.

In the midst of legal chaos, Sehar, an independent and courageous dedicated lawyer, finds herself thrust into an unexpected contract marriage with her family's rivals. Refusing the union, she uncovers a secret linking her betrothed to her most crucial case. Meanwhile Haider Ali, Sunshine and caring man ever alive, returning back to his home town with all the success but love-weary due to his past relationships he promised not get involved in this love trap ever again but he is drawn into the same marriage. As they navigate familial animosity and discover unexpected affection, their union is threatened by the shadows of both the couples secrets hiding beneath from one another and the flames of familial hatred. Will they find out what secrets they been hiding from one another? And if they found, Will they ever be able to fall in love or there marriage will end before there contract ends? In a tale of love, hate and rivalry, Sehar and Haider's journey unfolds, their destinies of secrets waiting to be revealed.

Julius Santo was a name that had every human's skin crawling. Most people know of him due to the lethal Mafia he leads, his silver eyes that have watched countless souls fade away, or the sinister scar that crosses his brow. But for Hazel Alexis, Julius Santo was a man of kindness. Someone who was willing to listen to her vent, converse with her, or simply be in her company. Julius was a saviour to Hazel. A hero who guarded, supported, and kept her safe. Hazel Alexis is an innocent, quite oblivious, nineteen-year-old woman. She works as a nurse in a small health clinic, aiming to earn enough money to leave her toxic household, and also spends her weekdays studying at her local college. As her new friendship with Julius evolves, she can't help but fight the overwhelming feelings that develop between them. Obtaining a crush on your best friend could never end well, could it? Every day, the simple things he does drive her deeper into the obsessional crush she has with him. But the hidden truth that remains between the two was the undeniable reality of how their end could possibly be. The mixture of his secret, her obliviousness, and the ultimate reality of it all was bound to cause chaos. What happens when Hazel discovers Julius Santo's true identity? ••• Best Ranks #4 Friendstolovers - March 2022 #1 GrumpyxSunshine - May 2022 #8 Chicklit - May 2022

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲. 𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭. . . . . . . . . . . Living in The Colony was all Josie knew. To the outside world it was a cult of brainwashed victims all under the spell of Kade Rogers, but to her it was home. That was up until a series of events that led up to her escape. If only fate wasn't so cruel as to lead her away from one monster and put her directly into the hands of another. Now, with a new sense of determination, Josie explores the world outside of The Colony and learns the hard way that trust is a dangerous weapon of destruction. Trying to lead a normal life starting college proves to be impossible after meeting Nico Blaine. He was everything she was suppose to stay away from. But when Josie lay's eyes on the tattooed beauty, she can't help it. What starts out as a innocent infatuation turns into a twisted tale of betrayal. .. . . . . . . . . . - Dark romance - Explicit sexual content - Mature themes - Criminal - Villain - Anti-hero #1 goodgirlxbadboy #1 darklove

#1-night assassins series The hunger for revenge makes us go to great lengths. It wins against our morals, makes us cross lines and betray who we love. Damien Erik, the most powerful and feared businessman in the world, the devil of the underworld, has his own success fueled by anger and vengeance. His malicious intentions and hunger for revenge leads him to a beautiful and elegant lady, Zaria Williams. Brave, smart, sweet. She's the dreamer who writes romance and a believer of destiny and love. But little did she know Damien would wreck her dreams apart and turn her life upside down when he became her own Hades. This Persephone would do anything to protect her family, even Marry the most ruthless man she has ever known. She becomes the person who falls in his trap, and falls in love with the last person she was supposed to. But this story doesn't stop here...Destiny has a way of coming to a full circle. History repeats itself. Damien and Zaria's lives are no different. Reincarnations, that we only read about stories... What happens when their pasts meddle with their present life? When marriage is not just a marriage but a tragedy ? Memories come back. Story unfolds. What happened centuries ago is coming to the surface. A king. A queen. A prince. A knight. A backstabber. It is time. Secrets of the past have to come to light. Justice has to be served. People have to be punished. Ending has to be rewritten.

Highest Rank: #1 in Teen Fiction (21/Sept/2016) ♡ Completed (30/Aug/2016) ♡ Catherine is a teenager who has recently lost her parents in a car accident. Her life is mostly about high school, work and taking care of her little brothers. Having her best friend by her side makes her think that maybe life isn't treating her that bad after all. After a fortunate meeting and babysitting of a little girl, Cat's life seems to be changing for the better. She meets new people, makes new friends, loses a couple as drama can't be gone for ever... Add a bit of romance and there you have it! ⚠ WARNING: Some people say it's cliché and kind of fast paced. Don't say I didn't warn you! Copyright © by charliegotcaught ~~~~~~~~~~~~ @Gabymc Literally one of the best books I have ever read on Wattpad. Not even joking! @tmnt_girl_2003_bae I have never been as excited to see someone update like I was with this book. It's amazing from the writing to the plot. @Caelen_Rachel I've read a bunch of books on Wattpad and this is by far one of my favourites! I love it so much! I always got so excited when I would get the notification for a new update. It made me so happy! :) @Ender_Invinica This book is AWESOME! I really love it, from the plot to the personalities. This one is one of the BEST books I've read :) @KatWritesReadings So much action it keeps the readers reading ;) ¦Less important rankings¦ #1 in Frozen (21 Sept 2018) #1 in Babysitting (21 Sept 2018)

"𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 " ─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─── Kyra Rajvanshi, a sweet soul who has a love of writing, is a literature major in the city of Delhi. She lives with her two siblings and the rest of the Rajvanshi family. Her life is carefree, independent, and joy-filled, until the series of her brother's wedding pulls her into a cast of love. But unaware that she will need to play Cupid, watch as Kyra goes through the trouble to unravel not only her own but also her friend's love stories. Who is the man Kyra falls for? Will Kyra end up with the boy she fell so deeply in love with? Will her friends find a way to their soulmates? How will Kyra face the difficulties of the tasks of being Cupid? And most importantly, will everyone have a happy ending? Step into the Whispers of Eternity to find out ( English Translation Available )

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 Enzo Mariano is known for being nothing but ruthless. He is feared by all in the Italian mafia. He kills on site and fears no one. He has reclaimed his throne and is hungry for revenge. Elianna will do anything to protect her baby brother. She just wants Haze to stay happy like she promised. She will never break her promise, even if it breaks her. ... What will happen when Elianna is thrown in an arranged marriage with Enzo? Will there ever be peace between these two who just can't seem to get along? Will she manage to keep her promise or will he eventually break her? ・‥...━━━━━━━☆☆━━━━━━━...‥・ There are some references from 'His Secret' but this book CAN BE READ AS A STAND-ALONE! *SLOWBURN* *MATURE* This book contains sex scenes, some inappropriate language, physical and verbal abuse which may be triggering for some readers. Please read at one's own risk as a trigger warning will not be designated at each chapter. THANK YOU FOR THESE TOP RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in arrangedmarriage #1 in dark #1 in mafia #1 in enemies #1 in marriage #1 in Italian #1 in revenge #1 in slowburn #1 in lovers #1 in hatetolove #1 in pregnancy #1 in darkromance #1 in mafiaromance #1 in italianmafia #1 in enemieswithbenefits #1 in sunshinexgrumpy #1 in fakecouple #1 in forcedmarriage #3 in badboy #3 in billionaire #6 in love