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.**

Theodore Sterling had one job when he entered Horizon Media under a fake identity.. find out why the company was failing before he officially became CEO of Sterling Global. Falling for Billie Reed was never part of the plan. To Theodore, Billie was too loud, too colorful, too distracting. She talked too much, smiled too easily and somehow made herself impossible to ignore. But while Theodore was busy hiding his real identity, Billie was slowly becoming the only thing that made his cold world feel alive again. Until one night changed everything. Because some secrets don't just break hearts. They destroy entire lives.

Everyone remembers the man Tristan Scott used to be. No one saw the man he became... until a widow and her twins walked into his life. Dr. Tristan Scott has spent the last ten years believing some mistakes can never be forgiven. As one of the country's most respected cardiothoracic surgeons, he spends his days repairing broken hearts while refusing to believe his own deserves a second chance. Stephanie Miller never imagined she'd fall in love again. Three years after losing her husband, her world is simple: raising her six-year-old twins, honoring the love she lost, and protecting the life they built together. Love isn't part of the plan. Then life keeps placing the same man in their path. At first, he's simply Dr. T-the doctor the twins adore. Then he becomes the man who makes Sunday dinners feel a little warmer, quiet conversations last a little longer, and ordinary days feel extraordinary again. Slowly... Almost without anyone realizing it... A family of three begins making room for a fourth. But just as Tristan finally allows himself to imagine a future he never believed he deserved, life reminds him that tomorrow is never promised. Sometimes the greatest love story isn't about replacing the past. It's about becoming the person brave enough-and worthy enough-to begin again. If Again is a heartfelt slow-burn romance about redemption, healing, grief, found family, and discovering that sometimes the greatest second chance isn't falling in love again... It's earning it.

Baking blogger, Madison Blake, is over the moon that her big sister is getting married. Celebratory drinks are had and some dancing is done to honour such an occasion. While nursing the world's biggest hangover the next morning and craving something overly sweet, Maddy never thought the guy occupying her bed she would ever see again. That is until she arrives at a brunch to meet the rest of the bridal party and finds the guy sitting there with a grin on his face. Aiden Lexington never imagined the first women to throw him out of her bed, butt naked mind you, would end up consuming his thoughts or that he would ever see her again. That is until the same fiery red head walks in behind his mates new fiancée. Setting his sights on this woman, he won't let her walk away twice. When work comes up, leaving the Bride and Groom unable to finalise their wedding plans, it's left up to the maid of honour and best man to fill in. So, when a steamy and irresistible man sets his sights on you, how long can you resist? You might just find you get more than you bargained for. (Told through Maddy and Aiden.) (Mature Content) Highest ranking: #1 in Desire #1 in Mature Audience #1 in Romcom #1 in Funtoread #1 in Laughter #2 in Wedding

[Synopsis Title: The Wife No One Knew] She loses her baby because her husband's daughter pushes her down the stairs-and when she wakes in the hospital, Ethan Sterling's first concern is damage control, not her grief. Claire Hayes has spent years loving a man who keeps her hidden. At the office, she is just another low-level employee. At home, she is the secret wife of the cold, untouchable CEO. She tells herself his distance is temporary, that his silence means less than the vows they signed in private. Then one cruel accident rips away her child-and with it, every excuse she has ever made for him. As gossip swirls about Ethan and his ex-wife Vanessa rebuilding their perfect family, Claire starts to see the truth: her marriage was built on convenience, her kindness was mistaken for weakness, and the little girl who hurt her may be just another victim in a far uglier game. Between workplace humiliation, buried resentment, and a husband who only realizes what he's losing when she stops reaching for him, Claire is forced to choose between staying in a life that keeps breaking her... or walking away for good. But leaving Ethan Sterling is not simple. Not when his daughter clings to her, his ex-wife sharpens her claws, and the man who never fought for her suddenly refuses to let her go. This time, Claire won't beg to be loved. The only question is whether Ethan will understand that before he loses her forever.

A Marriage in trouble story. They were the "couple goals" from the moment they met in high school. The ones everyone believed would make it. Ten years later, their once-solid marriage begins to fracture under the weight of vicious gossip, half-truths, and misplaced trust. As outsiders worm their way into their private world, Paige and Trevor are forced to confront what's real, what's been lost, and where their loyalties truly lie.

Ten years ago, Rosalie walked away from the man she loved after he betrayed her and married her stepsister. Since then, she has built a powerful career from the ashes of what they once were, convincing herself she had long moved on. But when she comes face-to-face with Elliot again-now a powerful and secretive CEO-old wounds begin to open, and the heart she thought had healed starts to bleed all over again. Some ruins never truly stay buried.

**PREVIEW ONLY** Dr. Indiana "Indie" Miller never believed in fairy tales. How could she? Everything she ever accomplished was paid for in blood, sweat, and will. Emancipated at sixteen, she put herself through medical school while juggling three jobs, and built a life around one simple truth - that no one was coming to save her. Then her favorite patient introduces Indie to her grandson. And Teddy Williams is everything Indie never dared to dream of. Kind, steadfast, and completely devoted to her. He's the kind of man who notices the little things and looks at her like she's the only woman in the world. There's only one problem. Teddy's overbearing mother hates her. Thankfully, Nana Ellie is there to shield Indie from the worst of it, and despite the tension, Teddy and Indie fall deeper and deeper in love. Two years later, they're on the verge of forever and preparing to move to New Jersey for Indie's dream job at Bluewater Cancer Center. But when Nana Ellie dies, the woman who loved Indie like family is gone. Teddy's mother, Dawn, has spent his entire life making herself the center of it, and she has no intention of letting Indie take her place. Every mispronounced name, every crossed boundary, every cruel little comment is designed to prove one thing - Indie does not belong with him. As the pressure builds and the disrespect becomes impossible to ignore, Teddy finds himself caught between the family he was raised to put first and the woman he loves more than anything. He chooses wrong. And he loses Indie. Without her, Teddy is forced to face the truth of his choices. That his mother's love was never love at all, it was guilt, control, and enmeshment. And if he wants any chance of winning Indie back, he'll have to do more than apologize - he'll have to become the man she deserved all along. Because Indie Miller is done waiting for a fairy tale. This time, she's going to make one for herself.

I put everything away and head outside. "Hey." Tess gives me a smile as I smile back and kiss her gently. Then I kiss Ava on the top of the head and sit down in a chair across from them. "How was it out?" She asks. I rub the back of my neck and nod. "It was alright." I shrug. She gives me a look and sets down her phone. "What's going on?" "It's nothing, I just don't feel too good." I lie as I look down at the ground and Jackson, one of our dogs comes up to me. I scratch him behind his ear as I feel Tessa's gaze still on me. "What aren't you telling me?" She asks. I sigh and look at her. "Tess, I would tell you if something was wrong. I'm fine." I clear my throat and Ava jumps off Tess' lap and comes over to me. I pick Ava up and set her on my lap as she lays her head on my shoulder. "Fine. I'm going to go make dinner." She says and gets up as she heads inside and shuts the patio door. Ava yawns and I rub her back and sigh again as I watch Tessa walk off. I had no idea how to bring this information up to her. ~*~ You've been along for the ride that is the hectic life of Tessa and Nick. Now read along as they deal with marriage, parenting, and deep secrets that even they couldn't have been prepared for. *DISCLAIMER* THIS STORY CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND SOME EXPLICIT SEX SCENES AND OTHER STRONG CONTENT THAT MAY BE BOTHERSOME FOR SOME READERS

In this modern-day PERSUASION, lawyer Emily crashes into the man who stole her heart, Finn, when he returns to the United States for the first time in eight years as a witness in her latest case. Thing is, Finn vanished because he believes Emily ghosted him. What's the real story? And does true love deserve a second chance? This romance is for you if you like 💓 It's Always Been You Romance ⚖️Forced Proximity 🌞Grumpy/Sunshine 🤐 Secrets and Lies 🎭 Drama 🎖️Hero in Need of Healing ⚓ Military (Navy) About the story: The summer before university, affluent Emily Montgomery met and fell in love with local busboy Finn Wainwright. After only a few months, she knew theirs was a love to stand the test of time. When a family emergency forces her to leave town, a note to Finn is her only way to ask him to wait for her. He doesn't, disappearing without so much as a goodbye and no way to contact him. Finn never fit in anywhere until the summer he met Emily. She coloured his black and white world and he believed Emily was the love of his life. She proved him wrong with a "Dear John" note that broke his heart. In self defence, Finn deserts his old life and family, vanishing into the world of the Navy. Eight years later, a twist of fate brings Finn back to the United States, straight into Emily's life. Neither knows time hasn't changed their feelings, but family obligations, old prejudices and unseen forces try to keep these two apart. Can Emily finally get answers to the questions that have kept her heart from moving on? Will Finn see past his pride and try to win Emily back? Or does true love deserve a second chance? This is a modern day adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion