Maryam Nazeef Danbatta is the crown jewel of the Danbatta legacy. Surrounded by five overprotective brothers and a father whose name commands the very soil of Kano, her life is a beautiful, velvet-lined cage. At twenty, her world is defined by lecture halls, family traditions at her grandmother's estate, and the silent understanding that she is "too delicate" for the world outside. She is safe. She is loved. She is invisible to danger. Then there is Khalil. Cold, brilliant, and devastatingly powerful, Khalil is the son of a political dynasty and the only man the Danbatta lions truly respect. He has been a fixture in Maryam's life for years...a silent, arrogant shadow who barely acknowledges her existence. To Maryam, he is the "Ice King," a man too high on his own pedestal to notice a girl like her. But behind Khalil's chilling indifference lies a calculation years in the making. He hasn't been ignoring her; he's been waiting. Waiting for her to grow up. Waiting for the right move. Waiting to dismantle the very walls her brothers built to keep him out. In a world where reputation is everything and family is law, can a quiet obsession turn into a "halal" happily ever after? Or will the secrets Khalil carries burn down the fortress Maryam calls home?

"It was supposed to be a contract.... But contracts don't set hearts on fire." Nora Hadid's life has always been shadowed by one thing-her deep resentment toward her mother. No one knows the full story, and Nora isn't about to tell. All she knows is that the past has left scars she can't shake. Ayman comes from a world completely different from hers-wealth, rules, and traditions that have shaped him into someone who follows duty over desire. But behind the polished surface, he's trapped under the weight of family expectations he never wanted. When an unexpected twist of fate throws them together, a single contract and one signature bind them to each other in ways neither could have imagined. What starts as an arrangement quickly becomes a tangled web of unspoken truths, dangerous secrets, and emotions they can't explain. As they navigate a path filled with hidden motives, family drama, and a growing attraction they can't ignore, one question looms over them-will this forced alliance be the key to breaking free from the lives they never chose, or will it pull them even deeper into a mess they can't escape? In a world where trust is fragile and nothing is as it seems, Nora and Ayman are about to learn that sometimes, the answers we're searching for hide in the most unlikely places... and with the most unexpected people.

They're Off Limits Reading Event 😈 They know they shouldn't. They're going to anyway. Forced proximity, messy boundaries, and stories that don't hold back. 📚 Read from the They're Off Limits Reading List 🏆 30 mins → 30 Coins 🏆 90 mins → 90 Coins 🏆 150 mins → 150 Coins 📅 May 11 - 17 Stay for the tension. Leave with Coins. Forced into a marriage neither of them wanted, a fierce Greek mafia princess and a ruthless Sicilian underboss must navigate a storm of power, passion, and betrayal-only to discover that their greatest battle might be against their own hearts. *** They hated each other from the moment they met, but little did they know, they were destined to be together. Millicent Rhea Darmos: Princess of the Greek Mafia. At 25 years old, she's established herself as a self proclaimed boss bitch, running her own publishing company. But now it's time she fulfils her duty to her family's organisation. It's time she gets married. Costantino Salvatore Accardi: Underboss and Heir to the Sicilian Mafia. At 28 years old, he has no interest in settling down-he already has it all. He believes in family above all, so why bring in an outsider? Yet, after a strange string of events, the two of them find themselves thrust into married life. It's full of chaos, drama and all kinds of tension. The question is, how do they survive their marriage and the storm that follows? *** "I've never kissed anyone." My voice trembled with a tinge of vulnerability - something I hated. But Costa didn't seem to mind that I was nervous or anxious. "Good. You're mine." He spoke so seriously, without a flicker of doubt as he took my hand in his. "So you want it be special, principessa?" "Every girl's first kiss is special." I whispered, watching as he brought my hand up to his lips. "I only care about yours."

"The groom is finally here." Khalid's eyes moved to them slowly. Cold. Sharp. "Get out." They hesitated, unsure they heard him right. "I said get the fuck out of my house!" The anger in his voice left no room for argument. Both girls flinched, fear flashing across their faces. Without another word, they rushed past him, nearly tripping over their steps as they fled the room. The door closed behind them. Silence returned - thick and unbearable. Khalid stood there for a moment, just watching her. Ayesha's shoulders shook. Her hands trembled in her lap. She felt his gaze on her like weight pressing her down. Slowly, she tried to stand, her legs weak beneath her. She couldn't breathe properly. She just wanted to leave. Anywhere. Anywhere but here. She took a step toward the door. "Where do you think you're going?" His voice stopped her cold. She swallowed hard, her throat tight, her voice barely a whisper as she answered, "O-out..." Khalid let out a short, humorless laugh. "Aren't you my bride?" he said. "It's our wedding night. Our first night." His tone turned dark. "We should celebrate." Before she could react, he reached out, pulling away her veil. The world tilted. Panic rushed through her veins as he pushed her back onto the bed. "No," she shook her head desperately, tears spilling faster now. "I don't want this. Please-" Her words fell apart on her tongue. He wasn't listening. Hovering above her, his presence felt overwhelming, crushing. The ceiling blurred through her tears. Her hands clenched the sheets, her body stiff with fear. Then something inside her broke. This was her reality now. This was her life. He was her husband. Slowly, she stopped struggling. Her eyes closed tightly, lashes wet, tears escaping anyway. Her lips trembled as she whispered the only words she could find, her voice small, broken, and defeated. "Please... be gentle." a marriage of force. tortured love. love after marriage.

Aisha Usman Tafada never wanted marriage- especially not to a man she disliked. ***** Qasim Umar Abbas found Falling for his friend's younger sister embarrassing and having an unrequited love that spans six years plainly pathetic. Then again love is suppose to be all that and beyond. especially when Aisha is on the receiving end of it. **** Slow burn... I think

Bound by a curse and controlled by a dangerous shifter, Kaia has no hope of escaping her cruel fate until her pack is raided by a powerful Alpha who she discovers is her fated mate-and he will stop at nothing to keep her safe. Season 1 of Becoming Luna *** Kaia has always been the outcast of the Red River pack, hoping for a life of freedom away from the control of her sinister leader, Alpha Maverick. But she has limited options, especially with the crushing weight of a containment curse bearing down on her shoulders. When her pack is unexpectedly raided by revered Alpha Nero Hunt, Kaia is shocked to discover that the powerful Alpha is her mate. Nero has been yearning for his true mate forever, and now that he's found her, he's desperate to fight for her, no matter the cost. Kaia has her secrets, but so does Nero, and the struggle to keep Kaia free from Maverick's clutches and break her curse threatens to tear them apart. Kaia thought she was done with domineering Alphas, but maybe with this one, she just might keep him. Content warning: This story contains depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Caught off guard by her father's sudden announcement, Rhythm finds herself thrust into a whirlwind of uncertainty. As they journey to Mumbai, she grapples with the echoes of past betrayals, wounds still raw from the unfaithfulness of those she once held dear. Amidst the glittering facade of the party lies a web of deceit, woven with the threads of her father's political ambitions. In the heart of the bustling city, Rhythm's world is turned upside down as she confronts the greatest betrayal of her life. But amidst the chaos and turmoil, a flicker of hope remains-a chance encounter with a stranger who ignites a spark of curiosity within her. As they navigate the maze of their arranged union, Rhythm discovers a strength she never knew she possessed, fueled by the fire of determination to reclaim her destiny. With each step forward, she unravels the layers of her past, confronting demons long buried in the depths of her soul. Will she succumb to the weight of betrayal, or will she rise above the ashes to forge a new path, guided by the beacon of love and redemption? Join Rhythm on a journey of self-discovery and resilience as she navigates the treacherous waters of deceit and desire, where the bonds of family and the power of love collide in unexpected ways. Arranged marriage x Marriage of convenience Strangers x Enemies to lovers Age gap(22x29) Billionaire Romance Grumpy x Grumpy protector Half British-Half Indian MMC x Indian FMC Slow burn ⚠TRIGGER WARNING ⚠ Depression, Anxiety attacks, panic attacks, migraine attacks, Suicidal topics, mental & financial abuse, starving oneself.

Gaslight is now published as a Wattpad Book! As a Wattpad reader, you can access both the Original Edition and Books Edition upon purchase. ***** Studious seventeen-year-old Maddie must learn self-defense while trying not to fall for her womanizing trainer. ***** When straight-A student Maddie is forced to move to LA, she plans to keep her head down, grades up, and make it through senior year as unnoticeable as possible. But when she stumbles upon an underground boxing match starring the intriguing Hayden Walker, she sees a chance to protect those she loves from her crazy, abusive father. She offers Hayden money in exchange for self-defense lessons, a dangerous arrangement that just might end up changing the pair of them forever. *If you aren't reading this book on Wattpad, it has been stolen. Please report the website!*

He became the King of an empire, the face of a nation, and the most powerful man on the planet overnight. But where there's paradise, there's always trouble. Of the demonic kind. She became an honest woman, trained to be a guardian and found a brand new target. When Victoria's old friend steps into her life with a binary code to break a continent, her life is about to get intimately tangled into the royal world of the Immortals again. Only this time, the scandals are bigger, the guys are hotter, and the villain's playing a game beyond this universe. Dragons. Demons. Deathly teddy bears. And a brand new serving of "are you kidding me right now?" Highest ranking - #8 on Fantasy

If your starting this story to get a better understanding of it read the first book which is Spare Me Alpha but I Want Your Beta... Cassandra (Cassie) Greene is a wallflower compared to her twin brother Caleb who is the hot shot popular Alpha to be. He is the opposite of her in every way a total party animal and unfortunately he falls in the player category. Cassie kept to herself she has a passion for photography so when her parents agreed she could go after her accident she had days before her birthday to the photography internship in Paris. Her dad didn't want her anywhere near the person to blame. So when he heard she could study abroad for two years he didn't hesitate to sign her up. Her parents and brother visited as much as they could but it was mostly video chat. Now eighteen she has yet to phase into her wolf no one knows why they say she's a "late bloomer" but she doesn't buy it she blames only one person for that... The one person who she crushed on for sixteen years the one who almost ruined her life. She's returning home for the first time since she left two years ago... Her friends tell her things have changed since she's been gone what will happen when they meet again.