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The Heiress They Replace : A Genius Doctor's Retun par REverhart
REverhart
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On the night she was born, Aurora Thorn was discarded like a mistake. Because she was a girl. While her wealthy family celebrated the arrival of a long-awaited "son," Aurora was abandoned in the wilderness and left to die, her existence erased by a grandmother obsessed with preserving a family legacy. But fate had other plans. Rescued and raised by a brilliant yet reclusive heart surgeon, Aurora grew up far from wealth and privilege. Gifted with an extraordinary mind, she became a medical prodigy whose talent far exceeded her years. Surrounded by love, integrity, and hard work, she built a life of her own without ever knowing the truth about her birth. Until one day, everything changes. As Aurora rises through the world of medicine, hidden secrets begin to surface. A powerful family built on lies. A stolen identity. A fortune that was never meant for the boy who inherited it. And a truth buried for decades that could destroy an empire. But reclaiming what was taken from her is not Aurora's only battle. The world beyond her small mountain town is far darker than she imagined. Betrayal, jealousy, greed, and danger lurk behind smiling faces. As enemies emerge from every direction, Aurora must rely on her intelligence, resilience, and the lessons taught by the man she calls father. She was abandoned. She was forgotten. She was never supposed to survive. Now, the girl they threw away is coming back. And this time, she won't be ignored. --- **A story of revenge, hidden identity, family secrets, medical genius, and a heroine who refuses to break.** **For readers who love strong female leads, emotional family drama, and satisfying revenge with a touch of romance.**
The Unseen Bride par UCLume
UCLume
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"Don't contact me if you're dying." When Keith Ingram utters those cruel words to his new wife, he doesn't know how much he'll come to regret them. For years, Ella Bryce has loved Keith from afar. When a contract marriage gives her one chance at happiness, she vows to make him see her-even though the scars of her past make her efforts fraught with pain. But just as her devotion begins breaking through his guarded heart, devastating lies shatter their fragile bond. Broken and discarded, Ella rebuilds her life from the ashes, determined to live on her own terms. She is no longer the unseen girl he left behind. Years later, Keith storms back into her life-colder, harder, and more ruthless than ever. He thinks he knows the truth about their past. He is wrong. Now, Keith must face the reality of what he destroyed. Fate has given him a second chance to see the woman he was blind to, but the road to redemption is paved with secrets. Will he make the same mistake twice... or can he win back the wife he so carelessly threw away? ----------------------------------------- THE MENDED HEARTS SERIES Book 1: The Unseen Bride (Keith & Ella) ← You are here Book 2: The Debts We Don't See (Marcus & Celeste) Each book is a complete standalone with guaranteed HEA. Read in any order, but connect for the full family saga. Trigger warning: This story contains emotional abuse, gaslighting, and family abuse.
An Echo in the Mafia (Echo Reid, Reid Family Book #1) par losautenticos
losautenticos
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Echo wasn't like her sisters. She knew that when people talked about the famous and fabulous Reid sisters, they weren't referring to her. Quiet, homely, plain and riddled with social anxiety that made it hard for her to leave the house, she could never have known what was about to happen, she never dreamed she'd live such an adventure. Luke Farina was the most dangerous man around- spoiled, selfish, extremely conceited- he didn't take no for an answer and always got what he wanted. He just never expected that the strange and ridiculous little Echo would be the one to say no and somehow become the one he had to have most. -- NOTE: Hi everyone! I really hope you take the time to read this story. It's already complete for the most part, in just taking it slow in publishing it. It's my first story and I'd love to hear your comments and feedback. I hope you decide to give it a chance! This is also part one of a series and I'm already midway through the next book which can't be released unless this one gets some positive feedback. Thank you and enjoy!
The Final Hearing par Shweta545
Shweta545
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Evelyn Hart believed in fairytales - until the day she was left at the altar. Once a bright, hopeful law student, Evelyn's world crumbled when Nathaniel Blackwell - a powerful business heir she was arranged to marry - walked out on their wedding without a word. The scandal destroyed her family's name, shattered her dreams, and left her to bear the brunt of public humiliation. In a society that blamed her for everything, Evelyn did the only thing she could: she rose from the ashes. Years later, she's one of the most feared and respected lawyers in the country - until one case breaks her resolve and she disappears from the courtroom without warning. But fate has a cruel sense of irony. When Nathaniel's own sister is devastated by a similar betrayal and takes her life, he is desperate for justice. No lawyer is willing to fight for a case everyone believes is already lost - except for the one woman he wronged the most. Evelyn. Silent. Unforgiving. Brilliant. As she reluctantly steps back into the courtroom, the past simmers between them. Nathaniel is haunted by guilt and drawn to the woman he abandoned. Evelyn speaks only when required, avoids the past, and focuses on justice - but her silence screams louder than words. What begins as a legal battle turns into an emotional reckoning. Regret. Redemption. And a slow-burn connection that neither of them expected. Because sometimes, the most powerful verdicts aren't spoken in court - they're written in the heart.
The Unwanted Wife (Completed) par elixanima
elixanima
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A love that perseveres, a heart that breaks, and a choice that changes everything. -- Lara married the man she cherished most, believing their vows would bind them forever. But love, as she soon learned, was not always enough. Lucas Gabriel Dela Merced never wanted her. To him, she was nothing more than a wife in name---an unwanted presence in his life. Still, Lara refused to surrender to despair. She clung to hope, determined to prove her love and salvage their broken marriage. She poured her heart, hoping, praying that one day he would see her, choose her, love her. But fate was cruel. Lucas' heart was never hers to begin with. Faced with the agonizing truth, Lara stands at a crossroads. Will she keep fighting for a love that may never be hers, or will she finally find the strength to walk away? Will she finally allow herself to heal from the wounds of unrequited love or will she continue to confine herself within this loveless marriage, forever branded as Lucas Gabriel Dela Merced's Unwanted Wife? ••• DISCLAIMER: This story is written in English.
Dear Mr Montgomery✔️  par ChristianaThomas7
ChristianaThomas7
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NOTICE🚨🚨🚨 DMM has began to undergo Major editings. You can continue to read if you wish to but edited chapters would be uploaded daily if possible. ****** Katherine Lane has always craved simplicity, a life untouched by the demands of wealth and high society. But one reckless night changes everything when she finds herself entangled with Caspian Montgomery-a man who embodies everything she once ran from. Caspian commands power with an iron will, feared as much as he is desired. Ruthless, powerful, and entirely out of reach. As the heir to an empire, he commands fear and respect in equal measure, a man whose world is built on control. He is as feared as he is desired. With wealth, power, intelligence, and the allure of a Greek god, he has it all. He is a man accustomed to control, and when he discovers Katherine is carrying his child, letting go is not an option. What was meant to be a fleeting moment becomes inescapable when Katherine discovers she's carrying his child. she is thrust into the very life she once fled-one of power, privilege, and unforgiving scrutiny. But Caspian doesn't just demand his heir; he demands her. Katherine must navigate the dangerous intricacies of wealth and influence. Here, power is a currency, love is a weakness, and every move is a calculated game. But as much as she resists, Caspian is relentless-possessive in ways she never expected, drawn to her in a way that defies logic. To him, she is not just the mother of his child; she is his-to protect, to control, to claim. Bound by an unexpected marriage, Katherine must navigate a world where love and power are indistinguishable, and where the most dangerous thing of all may be surrendering to the man who now holds her fate in his hands. # 1 in marriage, 11/11/2023 #1 in age gape, 11/11/2023 #1 in billionaire,11/11/2023 #1 in one night stands 11/11/2023 #1 in wealthy11/11/2023 #1 in Humor 23/11/2023
The Wrong Number par FairyMonster101
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"My bad," the reply comes quickly. "I forgot to mention-I'm not Jessica. You've got the wrong number." My blood runs cold. Did I just confess my deepest secrets to a total stranger? When Rose thought her life had sunken so low, she made the mistake of messaging the wrong number and revealing her secret to an unknown person.
Choosing Me par NovelsbyDalia
NovelsbyDalia
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After her boyfriend humiliates her during a speech at his office party, Stassie Adamis walks away, and doesn't look back. Two years later, she's rebuilt her life from the ground up: her own apartment, a thriving writing career, and a solo birthday cruise that leads to an unforgettable encounter with a mysterious stranger. When a dream job offer takes her to New York City, Stassie steps into the kind of life she once thought only existed for other people. A story of strength, reinvention, and a love that grows not in the shadows of who you were, but in the light of who you've become.
The Mistress's Secret Baby ✓ par YourTemptationx
YourTemptationx
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On her wedding day, Evelyn's perfect world crumbled in an instant when a woman walked in, took the microphone, and made a toast. But it wasn't a heartfelt speech about love, no, it was a dark confession. "I'm pregnant with your child," the woman said, looking directly at Evelyn's husband, Caleb Prescott. In that moment, everything Evelyn thought she knew about her marriage shattered. The man she thought would always be hers, was the father of another child?
FRAGRANCE OF YOU par DaniellaOth
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She was a nameless staff in his towering empire. He was a man destined for greatness... and already claimed by another. But fate-cruel and cunning-tied their lives together with a lie wrapped in roses and regret. Juliette never asked for love. She only wanted a quiet life, a dream of her own perfume shop, and maybe... a place to belong. Sebastian Whitmore, cold and calculated, offered her marriage-not out of love, but out of obligation. Hidden from the world, sealed with promises that meant nothing to him. What began as a forced union slowly turned into something unspoken. She cared for him in ways he never noticed. He wore the scents she made, breathed in the comfort she left behind... Yet he never knew it was her. Until she was gone. Until everything fell apart. Until the woman he never chose became the one his heart could never forget. And now-he's chasing ghosts in the wind, searching for the scent that once felt like home. 📌 Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of death and grief, which may be triggering for some readers. Please proceed with care.