When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

She was given his name, but not his heart. In the silence of neglect, she found her voice. And when love came knocking again soft, kind, and patient she had already chosen the one who mattered most: Herself.

Isabelle James, wife of CEO William James, was sick of the high life. The big house, the tons of money and the expensive cars, she didn't want any of it. She was mostly stuck between four walls, no friend to communicate with, no husband to cater to her every need. She lately felt like state property rather than a living, breathing human being. Adrian Ross, one of Switzerland's biggest names in the business world. His devastating good looks and notorious personality made him quite the ladies man, and his numerous scandals could've cost him his career if not for his genius business manoeuvres. What would bring those two very different people together -- a married woman and a playboy? Well, if you want to know, then come join the intense sexual roller coaster to find out.

[Unedited] In six years of marriage, Synder Monde Rimorse, a florist, never once felt loved by her husband. But what else could she expect? She had no one to blame but herself; she chose this path. Drystan Liebe Rimorse had only married her out of obligation, to secure his position in the company and claim his inheritance. For years, Synder blinded herself with love. She never held a grudge against the man who hurt her, clinging to the hope that, one day, he might love her back. But how long can she hold on to a dream? Will Liebe ever learn to love his wife? WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT THAT WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES.

Everyone said Aditi was lucky. She was marrying Aditya Raj Singh-the quiet, respected heir of the Raj Singh family. What no one told her was that his heart had already been buried beside someone else's memories. Every corner of the mansion whispered one name. Meera. The first daughter-in-law. The perfect wife. The woman everyone still loved. Aditi wasn't hated. She was simply... forgotten. Her husband was never cruel. He never raised his voice. He fulfilled every responsibility expected of him. But he never looked at her the way a husband should. No lingering conversations. No shared laughter. No stolen glances across the room. Only silence. Until one forgotten letter, hidden for years, changed everything. A letter written not to Aditya... But to the woman who would one day love him after Meera. As old wounds begin to heal, two strangers find themselves sharing late-night conversations beneath moonlit balconies, quiet cups of chai after exhausting days, gentle hand-holding in moments of uncertainty, comforting embraces when words aren't enough, rain-soaked walks through the palace gardens, and the kind of love that grows slowly-through patience, friendship, and choosing each other every single day. But can a man who never wanted a second marriage learn to love again? And can a woman living in another's shadow find a place where she is loved for who she is-not compared to who came before? Some promises end with goodbye. Some begin... with a second chance.

#Book1 in Mafia Romance Series 𝓓𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷: To all the girls out there who secretly wish for a morally grey man to turn their world upside down. ──────── ୨୧ ──────── Veeranshu Singhaniya: His name alone is enough to send shivers down the spines of his enemies. CEO of the Singhaniya Group and the formidable head of the Phantom Legion Mafia, Veeranshu fears no one-except his mother. A ruthless perfectionist with a commanding presence, he values his family and siblings deeply, though his love is often masked in discipline. In his world, love is a distraction-until it isn't. If he sets his eyes on something... or someone... he will make them his by any means necessary-hook or crook. Akshara: An orphan girl with a heart full of innocence, kindness, and quiet dreams. Akshara is the embodiment of grace and gentleness. Living under the roof of cruel relatives who treat her like a burden, her only solace lies in painting and dancing. She's a college student struggling to find a job and a way out. But what happens when her path crosses with the most dangerous man of the underworld? Will she manage to escape the dark pull of Veeranshu Singhaniya, or will she become his most prized possession-forever trapped in the cage of his obsession?

Copyright © 2025 by Bookish Dae After a year of enduring her husband Silas's constant, subtle comparisons to his impeccably ambitious and model-esque coworker, Dalia Jackson reaches her breaking point when he dismisses her homemaking as laziness and her voluptuous body as a lack of discipline.

Abhiram and Avantika Gandhi were a happily married couple. Yes, it had been an arranged marriage, but they had fallen for each other over the time - deeply, madly, immensely. Six years into their marriage with their cutest little three year old baby boy - Aarush. Doesn't this sound like a fairy tale? Well, it was, but six months ago, a storm entered their beautiful household and managed to shake the foundation of their love. Had they noticed some hints of this storm before? Yes, they had. Had they overlooked upon those? Yes, they had. The eyes which shone with love before, now had been deprived of it and all that stood in between was a massive wall of misunderstanding and longing. And what about trust? Abhiram believed his trust to be broken, but was that in fact the reality? With every page of their book seemingly torn apart, will they ever be able to stitch back the trust, the love, the respect? Or will everything fall apart forever? Join me in this journey of Unkept Promises. PS : Don't worry, I always write happy endings :D Note : Non Indian readers, there will be some phrases, words in Hindi which will be explained then and there. So you too can enjoy this book :)

Cassio and alysium were happy. Until they weren't. 2 years married. Catching her husband cheating can she forgive? Can I get my wife to forgive me. Will she listen or will this lose me the only woman I've ever loved? He wants my forgiveness but I don't care about that. There's only one thing important to me right now and it isn't him.

A perfect pair. A small tear. A betrayal too hurtful to spare.