cor·ner·stone /ˈkôrnərˌstōn/ noun an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based. Wendy has loved her husband Atlas since she was twelve years old.. He was her first kiss, her first love, her forever. Together, they built a perfect life - married after high school, raised two beautiful boys together, and were still blissfully in love. Until Atlas pulled away. Wendy did everything she could to keep their marriage from unraveling-juggling the house, the kids, and all the invisible labor no one thanks her for. But when Atlas fails to show up to their final resort therapy session, Wendy makes a different choice - she stops waiting for him. Determined to take her life back, Wendy gets a job, rediscovering her independence and finding unexpected freedom in a world where she no longer carries the weight for both of them. While she flourishes, Atlas unravels. He watches everything that matters slip through his fingers-his wife, his sons, the family he thought he was protecting by keeping his fear to himself. But to heal their fractured marriage, Atlas will have to face the real reason he pulled away... And what does it have to do with his brother's late wife, Carrie? A marriage-in-trouble second chance romance. No cheating, HEA always.

She walked down the aisle expecting forever... but forever ended when she caught her fiancé with her best friend - on her wedding day. Humiliated but unbroken, Clara swore she'd never let anyone see her fall again. Then, in the middle of her shattered vows, a stranger stood up - Alexander Steele, a cold, feared billionaire who claimed her as his own bride in front of everyone. What began as a rescue soon turned into something deeper, darker, and far more dangerous. Behind Alexander's charm lies a world of power, vengeance, and secrets he'll kill to protect. And behind Clara's broken heart lies a strength that could bring that world to its knees. In a tale of betrayal, passion, and redemption, one truth burns clear: Revenge isn't bitter - it's sweet, when served on a silver platter. --- "They broke her heart. Now she owns their world."

One lesson I learned very early in life was to be cheerful, to be agreeable, to do as I was told and ask for nothing, and to never ever complain. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't make trouble and maybe they'll love you. I grew into an adult who took care of others and never expected that those I loved would take care of me in return. I gave and never asked, never expected, never demanded. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't make trouble and you'll find someone that will love you. And then one day, a Dragon walked into my workplace and turned my world upside down with a single wink. Having grown up watching his father treat his men like they were disposable, just meat bags to be fed into the grinder, Dragon was determined to be different when he became president of the Dragon's Inferno MC. He cares about his people. He takes care of them. He was upfront with me, taking care of his MC and those he considered to be his would always be his priority. And I agreed to that, I joined him in that mission, throwing myself into becoming the perfect old lady of the prez. Smile Maddie. Act happy Maddie. Take care of them and maybe they'll love you. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't complain and maybe he'll love you. I told myself I was independent. I was strong. And I didn't need my Dragon to take care of me. And I almost believed it. Almost. But now I'm watching him with her. I'm watching him comfort her. I'm watching him listen to her, support her, reassure her. I'm watching him take time from his day to check in with her. I'm watching him worry about her. I'm watching them become closer right in front of my eyes. I'm seeing every thoughtful gesture he does for her. And me? I'm not happy. I'm not smiling. I'm done being agreeable. Fuck not causing trouble. I'm about to set my Dragon's world on fire. And then I'm walking away. She can have him. For the first time in my life, I'm choosing myself.

[ ᴜɴᴅᴇʀ ʜᴇᴀᴠy ᴇᴅɪᴛɪɴɢ ] Luna, a 27-years-old workaholic who had spent her life buried in deadlines and projects, never imagined her relentless dedication would lead to her untimely death. Even worse-she died a virgin. Exhaustion had claimed her life before she even had the chance to experience a proper romance. But fate had other plans. Because the next thing she knew is that she inexplicably became Lady Kim, the notorious heiress that would rather spend up all her energy for her fiance who doesn't even spare her any glance and ended up with a tragic end because jealousy consumed her. Oh, and did I forgot? She's the glamorous villainess of a romance novel, doomed to be dumped, disgraced, and go bankrupt. Not on her watch. "Forget working myself to death! It's time for love!" Determined not to waste this second chance, her very first mission was simple: go on a blind date. After all, if she was going to live this life, why not start by ticking off the romance she never had time for? ...But why do all these men-who definitely supposed to be around the heroine-keep showing up? Date Started: 10/01/2024 Date Ended: 03/26/2025 photo not mine ctto of the photo:)

This story takes place in a world where there are far more men than women. It is a reverse harem setting and follows a polyandry system where one woman can have several husbands. Read if you enjoy this type of novel.

In her final moments, Jieyu Zhen lies abandoned in the Cold Palace. Her childless womb and ruined reputation mark her as a failure. Poisoned and betrayed by the Empress she once trusted and the Emperor she once loved, she swears revenge. As her vision fades, the heavens grant her one chance-to return to the day she first entered the palace.

They say a woman like me shouldn't love a man like him. I'm too loud. Too volatile. Too willing to burn everything down just to make a point. But Matthias Moretti didn't pick me for my sweetness. He picked me because I'm the only woman in this cursed city who can take his violence, match his obsession, and ride him like owning him is a birthright. He was supposed to be a holiday sin I'd laugh about later, a sweat-soaked distraction I used to bury my past. Then one savage little truth blew the floor out from under me and everything we built. Now he's tearing apart his own empire trying to drag me home, razing anything that stands between us. He shouldn't worry. I'm not hiding. I'm waiting.

Laetitia Burnwick was a villain. Not because she dared to look the devil in the eyes, but because she dared to love him. She chose him. But the laurel wreath had never been on her head. Haedes Wargreaves loved someone else. She tried to destroy their love, only to regret it at the last second and die for it. Now, she is reborn. She knows about her fate and she wants to give up Haedes. Even though she still loves him. Even though it kills her. However, the opposite of fate is not choice. It's oblivion. And Haedes doesn't remember a thing. 𖣔𖣔𖣔𖣔𖣔𖣔𖣔 NEW UPLOADS on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 7 PM, EST

In a world where Gracie has never felt like she belongs, finding a home with Braxton and his family has been like finding an oasis. Until the past walks back through the door, reminding her that people can change their minds and history is impossible to compete with. When Gracie walks away, Braxton's got a choice. Fight for the new love he's found or take a chance on the old one that never had a chance to bloom.

Book 1 of the Saints MC Series When ER nurse Vanessa James shares a flirty moment with a rugged stranger at Tim Hortons, she thinks nothing of it-until he pays for her coffee, hands her his number, and completely derails her quiet life. Brett isn't just another hot guy with kind eyes and a magnetic grin. He's the president of a notorious motorcycle club-and while he might not wear his cut when they meet, he's carrying every burden that comes with it. Their chemistry is undeniable. Long dinners, slow kisses, and inside jokes about yoga soreness turn into something deeper. But Brett is hiding a life steeped in brotherhood, blood, and loyalty-and when violence crashes into Vanessa's world, the truth comes out. Suddenly, she's the one stitching Brett back together. Meeting his brothers. Facing down a rival gang. Now Vanessa must decide if she's strong enough to stand beside a man who lives in the shadows... and if Brett is willing to build a future that doesn't come at the cost of everything he loves. Raw, emotional, and sizzling with tension, Ride Soft, Love Hard is a slow-burn MC romance about finding safety in the most dangerous places-and a love worth risking everything for. 🔥 For fans of protective alpha bikers, tough heroines, and love stories that ride the line between danger and devotion.