To the world Loretta Romano is a strong and independent woman who took the business world by storm. She is the wealthiest and one of the most desirable woman in the world. But where did she come from? Who is she? What happens when she gets stuck in an Elevator with the mysterious and cold hearted Jacob, the formidable Alpha to the Redbridge Pack?

"You didn't notice me back then. And now? Now that I've learned to stop waiting for you... suddenly you see me." Book 1 Serena Hart spent years being invisible to Lucas Thorne-her brother's best friend and the man she once loved in silence. Now, working under him on a high-stakes trip to London, she's no longer the quiet girl he overlooked. She's grown, guarded, and done waiting. Lucas built an empire on control, but nothing prepares him for the woman Serena's become-or the guilt of realizing everything he failed to see and say. As sparks reignite and old memories surface, their connection grows into something neither can ignore. Sometimes the hardest thing to face is the person you never meant to hurt. And even after love finally finds its way in... some heartbreaks are still waiting to be survived. ‼️PSA- Before reading, please read all tropes! This is an age gap romance and starts as a childhood unrequited crush. If you do not like age gap romance or any of the other tropes don't read it‼️ 🎧Far away -Nickleback🎧

Once, she was his whole world - the one he promised to cherish forever. But when trust wavered and faith shattered, he turned his back on her, leaving her heart in ruins. What followed was unbearable - heartbreak, humiliation for sins she never committed, abandonment by her parents, and the cruel whispers of friends and neighbors. Unable to endure the torment or the betrayal of the man she loved most, she left everything behind - her home, her city, her country - determined to rebuild herself. Eight years later, she returns not as the fragile girl she once was, but as a strong, confident doctor - cold, composed, and unbreakable. Fate intervenes when she is forced to save the very man she once fled from - the man who had destroyed her, now lying on the brink of death. He had spent those eight years in regret, searching endlessly for the love he lost - only to find her when he least expected it. Now, given a second chance, he is determined not to lose her again. As he struggles to win back her heart, she battles with the scars of her past. Can he truly earn her forgiveness after such betrayal? Will she ever trust him again - or will the walls she built around her heart keep him out forever? Come, witness their journey - of pain, redemption, and love reborn against all odds.

One night, one mistake, one dangerous husband... and now she's trapped in a world of guns, passion, and a man who would burn it all for her. --- Claire Morgan never expected her one-night stand to turn into a marriage proposal-especially not from Aleksei, the cold, dangerous man every woman secretly fears and desires. She's just an ordinary woman, betrayed by a cheating boyfriend, until she's swept into Aleksei's world of crime, power, and scorching obsession. He's ruthless with his enemies, cruel with his words, and yet... he only has eyes for her. Even when his ex-beautiful, perfect, and everything Claire isn't-comes back, Aleksei makes it clear: his bride is the only one he wants.

Have you ever loved someone so completely you didn't notice they were killing you slowly? Serenity Amara Claveria-Valente built a king and birthed an empire, but the only thing the underworld remembers is that she could not give him an heir. On the night her husband brings home a soft, naive mistress and parades her through Serenity's marble halls, the queen signs her own divorce like a death certificate. The world thinks she is barren, broken, finished but in private files and poisoned lab results, a different story drips through the cracks: she was never meant to carry a child. Someone made sure of it. And when Serenity finally learns whose hands were on her womb, the ring won't be the only thing left in pieces.

Murdered at 29. Reborn at 18. Revenge is just the beginning. Irene Thompson's empire was worth billions. Her life was worth nothing to the people who claimed to love her. The dagger through her heart should have been the end. Instead, it was a reset button. Back at eighteen with eleven years of future knowledge, Irene isn't just rebuilding her business empire-she's building a case. Every betrayal, every lie, every crime her killers will commit is now evidence waiting to be collected. But revenge is complicated when Marcus Sterling-her former rival-becomes her strongest ally and the man who makes her believe in love again.

An arranged marriage. A buried past. A deadly alliance forged in blood. A love that could burn empires to the ground. To stop a rising war with the Irish mafia, two of the deadliest crime families agree to a union that no one wants - least of all Sasha Volkov and Luca Romano. She's the daughter of the Bratva's coldest kingpin. He's the heir to Italy's most feared Cosa Nostra Empire. Their families have spilled too much blood to ever trust each other, but when old enemies close in and the bodies start piling up, a marriage becomes their only chance at survival. Sasha was raised behind iron gates and whispers of betrayal. Luca was forged in fire, trained to kill loyalty before it kills him. They were never meant to fall for each other. But in a world ruled by power, passion might be the most dangerous weapon of all. Enemies by blood. Bound by vows,. Destined to burn. Content Warning: This story contains mature themes including violence, explicit scenes, emotional trauma, infidelity and loss. Reader discretion is advised. Please be aware that this story will move to Patreon on 2026/02/10 Thank you for all the reads and votes lovelies, your support means everthing. 💕 Patreon link: https://patreon.com/MissTBlaze?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

River is the most typical villainess you'll find in any otome girl. Even though she is the epitome of beauty, the heroine wins all the male leads and the villainess has a tragic end. But since she knows this is a game and how it's going to play out, she decides to use her beauty and seduce that one man who can give her a happy ending and the life of luxury she deserves.

Feared in boardrooms and hated in silence, 26-year-old CEO Evelyn Vireaux built an empire with an iron will and a cruel tongue. But no amount of power or wealth could stop the truth-she was dying. Terminal illness claimed her body, but not her soul. When Evelyn opens her eyes again, it's not in a hospital bed-but in a different world, inside the body of Selene Astera, the frail and neglected daughter of Duke Astera. Mocked by servants, scorned by her siblings, and invisible to society, Selene was as powerless as Evelyn had once been ruthless. Now reborn in a world of nobility and magic, the soul of a cold-blooded CEO simmers beneath Selene's soft smile. They wanted a weak girl to ignore. They'll get a villainess they'll never forget.

#secretdating #friendstolovers #cheating #divorce #marriage #romancestory #workromance #CEO Story Tropes: Office Romance, Friends to Lovers, CEO Romance, Rich, Mature Romance, Marriage and Divorce, Age Gap romance Evelyn Pierce, Director of Strategy, and Sebastian Harper, the CEO, have spent a decade working so closely the whole company calls them a married corporate couple. Evelyn knows better-those are just blurred lines, office gossip, and a partnership that ends at the elevator doors. At least that's what she thought. When she hands in her resignation, Sebastian is blindsided. Evelyn is done with late-night emails, endless all-hands and pretending her feelings are just part of the job. She wants her life back-and some clear lines for a change. Only she doesn't expect her cool, controlled boss to turn stubborn, jealous and suddenly very, very personal about losing her... or that walking away from him will be the hardest project she's ever taken on. Perfect for readers who crave: ✓ Slow-burn workplace tension that IGNITES ✓ CEO Age Gap Romance ✓ Powerful woman refusing to be controlled ✓ A decade of built-up tension finally breaking ✓ Spicy chemistry with genuine partnership ✓ Boss-employee dynamic done RIGHT