I still didn't understand what he said. I couldn't think of anything I had done to hurt him. Maybe I was really clueless about what was going on in his life. I wiped the tears off my face with my sleeve. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have yelled." He said looking away. I sniffed. " So....was ...was..what we had...was our marriage...fake? " He sighed and remained silent. At that moment, I realized that the man I had loved and spent 10 years of my life with not only betrayed me by taking another wife but tried to take everything from me. He came into my life for revenge; he married me for revenge, and he loved me for revenge. Revenge for something I knew nothing about. On top of all that, we even had children. My Father was on his side, and he made me choose ...Divorce my husband and lose the right to being his only heir and lose custody over my children or get used to the fact that my husband married another woman and lived the rest of my life in luxury and misery. I can only hope that someone or something saves me from this hell hole.

***This is my original work, and if anyone decides to steal it and post it anywhere else without specific permission, I will not hesitate to take legal action against you!!!!*** A girl to take home to one's mother with no fear of sharp disapproval. Sure, she was plain and dull, but she was the sort one could settle down with in a few years after the sowing of the wild oats was completed. . .if one could get past how plain and ordinary she was that is. In truth, Lady Lavinia Antrucha was nothing compared to her sister, Cassandra. She had neither beauty nor social notoriety. . .but at least she didn't leave a trail of broken hearts behind her. She's the one people go to when they're in trouble and don't know what to do, the one who is supposed to be the stronger of the two Antrucha girls, the one her parents expect will stay with them for the rest of their lives, because what man would want to marry plain, little Lavinia? The most sought after bachelor in all of Scotland, the life of any given party, that's what they named Laird Ethan Brodi. He was the toast of high society and the man every mother yearned to see on their doorstep, asking to see their fine daughter. He knew there was something more to life than petty women who couldn't see past his fine physique, and he intended to find it; that is, until his father decided he had spent enough time unmarried and forged an alliance with the rich Antruchas by promising him in marriage to the eldest daughter who would certainly match Ethan in good looks and fine tastes. As far as Ethan was concerned, Lady Cassandra Antrucha could take a long walk off a short pier, but his father's word was law, and so to England he must go to meet his future bride. Can he go through with a marriage when his heart yearns for another? #Wattys2016

John found himself alone in the office with Emily. She was wearing a tight-fitting dress that accentuated her curves, and John couldn't take his eyes off her. They started talking about work, but soon the conversation turned to personal matters. Emily leaned in close to John, and he could feel her warm breath on his neck. He knew he shouldn't be doing this, but he couldn't help himself. "I've been thinking about you a lot lately," Emily said, her voice low and sultry. John's heart was pounding in his chest. He knew this was wrong, but he couldn't stop himself. "I can't stop thinking about you either," he admitted. Emily smiled, her blue eyes sparkling. "Then why don't we do something about it?" she whispered. ............ Betrayal, revenge, and toxic relationships dominate the pages of this gripping novel. Sarah, a once-happily married woman, is thrown into turmoil when she discovers her husband's infidelity with her boss, Emily. As Sarah tries to rebuild her life, Emily's manipulative ways and obsession with John threaten to destroy everything around her. With Emily scheming in the background, Sarah finds solace in a new relationship, but her trust issues from her past continue to haunt her. When tragedy strikes, Emily's true colours are revealed, and the police must unravel a web of deceit to bring her to justice. Will Sarah finally find the closure and happiness she deserves, or will Emily's malevolent influence continue to wreak havoc? This book explores the dark side of human nature and the consequences of actions driven by jealousy, greed, and lust.

Anya was happily mated and was with twins. But hearing her mate on the phone with another woman broke her heart in seemingly irreparable ways as the stress made one of her little girls vanish with a pang of pain as she quietly and calmly went to her brother-in-law's cabin. Her brother-in-law took one look and knew, he handed the keys of his truck over to his own mate and had him take Anya to the hospital because the smell of blood was too concerning. That was years ago, and her mate hasn't been seen since though she wants to shoot him she does miss him, deep deep down in the depths of her heart. This is book one of a series of stand-alone novellas.

Parker has all she ever wanted. A good boyfriend, friends, good grades, and a family. But well, her perfect family is not so perfect. Her mother had her when she was 17, she never met her real dad. And although she has a stepfather, something's missing. Besides, her best friend left her for his girlfriend. Will she be able to fill that empty feeling?

After her life is destroyed by her fathers death she meets a very different young man and falls in love with him before she learns the truth.

Liz is a young woman with a dream job, a great family and a wonderful husband. Life couldn't get any better than that, right? Wrong! After she learns of her husband's infidelity and losing her unborn child, she was completely shattered and vows to never fall in love again. Little did she know that the very same best friend who has always been there for her is the one that will make her learn to love again.

After having a miscarriage and being asked for a divorce by her husband. Elizabeth builds her life from scratch. She disappears to a new country where she builds a new life and flourish in her career. Now three years later she returns to her home town with a bag full of surprises for everyone. But truth be told Elizabeth is not the only one with surprises. When Dilton her ex husband notices she is back all truth is revealed and her life takes unexpected turn. Join Elizabeth on her journey and find out what life holds for her.

Hoping for no distractions during her senior year of college, Ryan finds herself in a whirlwind romance following a one-night stand with the last person she expected: the star wide receiver of the football team. ***** Ryan Collins only has two goals: to get into medical school and avoid football players, thanks to her ex-boyfriend and their nasty breakup. But after a one-night stand, she's torn between a notorious wide receiver and the dream she's starting to question more each day. With the NFL draft quickly approaching, Carsen Blake has a lot more to worry about than just football. Managing an alcoholic mother, a stubborn coach, and his grief after his father's passing, Carsen has to convince the one girl he's liked for years that he's worth more than a one-night stand while also proving to himself that he is more than everyone's expectations. Book One of the UNC Series Content warning: This story contains an instance of mild self-harm, themes of addiction and mentions of emotional partner abuse