Story cover for The Ties that Bind by _eysteambun
The Ties that Bind
_eysteambun
  • WpView
    Reads 392
  • WpVote
    Votes 3
  • WpPart
    Parts 6
  • WpHistory
    Time 35m
  • WpView
    Reads 392
  • WpVote
    Votes 3
  • WpPart
    Parts 6
  • WpHistory
    Time 35m
_eysteambun
Ongoing, First published Jan 25, 2025
ceoconflictcontemporaryexlovestorymarriagepregananreunionromancesecondchance
Celeste William thought she had left the past behind-until a chance encounter with Damian Sandoval forces her to face a secret she's kept for five years. When their paths cross again, a truth Celeste has fiercely guarded, is suddenly exposed. Damian is determined to make up for lost time, but his return brings more than just unresolved feelings. Between a two-faced ex-fiancée, a controlling mother, and a love tainted by betrayal, Celeste must navigate the dangers of a world she thought she'd escaped. 

With love, secrets, and family at stake, can they overcome the past and find a way to heal? Or will the forces pulling them apart win?
All Rights Reserved
ceoconflictcontemporaryexlovestorymarriagepregananreunionromancesecondchance
Table of contents

6 parts

Sign up to add The Ties that Bind to your library and receive updates
or
Content Guidelines
You may also like
"His" (Book 2 Of The Williams Series) by readmelikeabook19
30 parts Complete Mature
|||| COMPLETED |||| Highest rank on what's hot list: #2- heartbreak #2- betrayal #2- billionaire #2- relationships #6- lovestory #13- love #27- sequel #86- general fiction Luke Williams CEO of Williams Corp. was obsessed with the idea of finding someone to love forever. This idea of his came from when he watched his parents Natalia and Chase Williams find their way to each other after years apart and the obsession of the woman named Amber. His ideals changed when his heart was broken by his childhood crush Amelia. She was everything he wanted but it turns out she was only with him for his wealth and when a much wealthier man came along she was only too happy to go. Luke became cold after that. He was always cordial and polite, never showing too much emotion. That all changes when Camilla Cortes enters his life. She's feisty, sexy, caring and knows how to make him see stars. She melted his heart and taught him how to love again. He was all too happy to be with her until he found out just who her mother was. Will Luke look past Camilla's heritage or will he walk away from her forever. Will that be there only test or are there more challenges in store? This is the sequel to the Ex-wife. It can be read as a standalone.
Where the Stars Fall by AnaSimons
6 parts Complete
How far would you go to protect the ones you love? A successful architect with a promising career in London, Brian's world spins out of control when the man he always saw as a second father betrays him in the most unexpected way. Left without closure, a year has passed and Brian is now more determined than ever to undo the harm done to the ones he loves most, his family. Even if that means riding the thin line between justice, revenge, and obsession... Immersed in his resolve, finding love again was the last thing on his mind. Until fate steps in and a chance encounter changes everything. Meeting Olivia again so unexpectedly, at his best friend's wedding, stirs up memories he had long ago put away. She'd been his first love, his kindred spirit - and the woman who left him without saying so much as a goodbye. Which doesn't make him want her less. He knows it, the moment she locks her deep green eyes on his. Even knowing it might be too late to repair what's been once broken, Brian refuses to lose her again and sets out to find a way back to her heart. But it's been more than ten years since their story was left unfinished. Will they get one last chance to make things right? Or will Brian learn that sometimes justice comes at too high a price? *** NOTE TO READERS: A full-length, standalone contemporary romance, Where the Stars Fall was previously published on Wattpad as Falling Home. This edition has been fully revised with added and edited content.
Unfinished Vows by Kevin___KT
20 parts Ongoing Mature
"I wanted to hate him. I wanted to walk away without a second thought. But how do you forget someone who still lingers in your every breath?" Kate thought she was finally free. Three years of a cold, loveless marriage to Dev-her arrogant, emotionally distant husband-had left her shattered. Now, with divorce on the horizon, she should be relieved. But when circumstances force them to live under the same roof again, she realizes something is different. Dev isn't the same man who once ignored her existence. He watches her now, his eyes filled with something she can't quite name. Regret? Possession? Something deeper? Dev always believed he never wanted this marriage. But as Kate pulls away, he's gripped by an unfamiliar panic. What if letting her go was his biggest mistake? What if, deep down, he never truly wanted her to leave? Dev - "I believed you'd stand by me, even when I couldn't be there for you. I was wrong-you deserve better. I'll grow, I'll change, but I refuse to lose you." Trapped between past wounds and an uncertain future, Kate and Dev are forced to confront the emotions they've buried for years. But is it too late for second chances? Or were their vows never meant to be broken? A gripping tale of love, heartbreak, and the undeniable pull of fate. Will they fight for each other... or walk away forever?
"Twisted Vows" by MrsGordonn
50 parts Complete Mature
In a world of power, secrets, and danger, Hazel never expected her life to take such a drastic turn. Forced into an arranged marriage with her cold and ruthless ex-boyfriend, Damian Russo, Hazel is thrust into a tumultuous relationship where love and trust are buried under layers of pain, pride, and betrayal. Once her greatest love, Damian has become a hardened man who shields his emotions with a wall of indifference. Hazel is determined to navigate this loveless union, but beneath Damian's icy exterior lies a dark truth-he is the head of a dangerous mafia empire. When Hazel accidentally uncovers his world of crime, she must decide if she can stand beside him or risk losing herself in the shadows of his secrets.
A sonnet for a diamond by ScarlettReverser
21 parts Ongoing Mature
In the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, Theresa, a young Ethiopian girl living in Poland, is forced to take on the mantle of responsibility after her father was drafted into war.All she ever wanted was peace-the kind of quiet life where love, family, and simple joys could bloom. But with her father swept into the chaos of battle, the weight of survival falls on her shoulders. In her search for work to care for her family, she encounters a woman as enigmatic as the sea itself, offering Theresa an opportunity she can't refuse: join her sailing crew, and her family will be safe. What seems like a dream quickly becomes a web of secrets, as Theresa soon discovers her role aboard the ship is far more than she bargained for. Tasked with keeping an eye on a certain man whose secrets threaten everything, she must navigate a web of lies, betrayal, and a world on the brink of collapse.. As the waves of war crash around her, Theresa's heart finds solace in the kindness of a young navy officer, Edward, whose quiet strength offers a glimpse of the life she's always dreamed of. Yet with every moment spent in his company, the shadows of her mission grow ever closer, pulling her deeper into a world of espionage and betrayal. In the midst of whispers and secrets, Theresa must decide: can she still protect the family she loves while holding onto the hope for a peaceful life, or will the currents of fate sweep her away forever?
Tunnel vision by yourfavstories4
20 parts Ongoing Mature
Klarity is starting fresh at a new college, pursuing her dream of becoming a dermatologist, but the road to a new life isn't as smooth as she hoped. Determined to leave behind the shadows of her past, she's focused on building a future she can be proud of-one that includes her loyal friends, supportive family, and no room for the drama that once defined her life. But escaping the past is easier said than done, especially when old secrets threaten to resurface anout her family tree, new love finds her, and new challenges emerge. As Klarity juggles her ambitions, relationships, and the weight of her own history, she must learn that sometimes the hardest person to save is herself. Will she finally find clarity, or will the past always catch up with her?
Billionaire's Forbidden Obsession by larcadeHiraeth
43 parts Ongoing
He has everything-money, power, and a name that turns heads. But he wants only one thing. Her. When Evelyn, a fiercely independent woman struggling to make ends meet, crosses paths with Damian, the ruthless and enigmatic CEO, she never expects to become the object of his obsession. Cold, untouchable, and dangerously alluring, he's a man who always gets what he wants. But she is off-limits. Forbidden. A secret he can't afford to keep. As their worlds collide in a whirlwind of passion, danger, and secrets, she is torn between resisting his intoxicating pull and surrendering to the fire he ignites within her. But loving a man like him comes at a price-and the past he's been running from is about to catch up with them both. Will she be the one to tame the billionaire, or will his obsession ruin them both?
Hearts in collision by happyheartwelcome
11 parts Ongoing Mature
Zion has returned from California to his hometown in the United Kingdom to visit his mom's side of the family, who live in Northampton. Alina has spent all 23 years of her life in the UK and is thrilled to learn that her favorite aunt has come home after a decade. She's equally excited to reunite with her childhood best friends, Zoe and Zion. But will Zion still remember Alina, his childhood best friend? Is he still the same person she once knew, or has he changed so much that even Alina, his closest friend, finds herself hating the stranger he has become? What could have happened to transform Zion so completely that Alina barely recognizes him, yet she clings to the memories of their bond and tolerates this unrecognizable version of her best friend? What drives their friendship from love to hate? And could that hatred ignite into steamy romance or burn into pure animosity?
The Chauffeur [Complete] by jj31030
54 parts Complete Mature
Warning: Mature (18+) Content! #1 in Chauffeur 2023 #12 in Slowburn 2023 #3 in Arguing 2023 #8 in Sexualtension 2023 #15 in Sexual 2023 #1 in Spanish 2023 #11 in Kids 2023 #4 in Affair 2023 #69 in Kids 2023 #13 in Mature 2023 #6 in Interracial 2023 #71 in Steamy 2023 #20 in Lovestory 2023 **** 25 year old Celeste Hendersen's marriage is failing. And it has been for a while. The spark is fading, and she's not sure what to do anymore. Her husband is hardly home. And when he is, his mind remains on work. He doesn't take her out on dates like he used to. He doesn't shower her with gifts or offer to massage her feet like he used. They barely even have maritals like they used to. So when she builds a connection with her attractive and mysterious new chauffeur, Celeste finds herself craving a man who she's certain can give her what she lacks in her marriage. **** Will Celeste cross that forbidden line and explore her possibilities? Or, for the sake of her daughter, will she keep her desires bottled up and fight for a marriage she feels has lost its fire? Find out what happens in this steamy drama!
Chasing Celeste by iambleedingheart
83 parts Complete Mature
Celeste Sinclair loved Adrian for years, but he never saw her-not the way she wanted him to. Their marriage was nothing more than a contract to him, a convenience. Tired of being ignored, Celeste finally makes the hardest decision of her life: she wants out. But just when she's ready to walk away, Adrian decides he's not letting her go. Forced to work under him as his secretary, she's thrown into a battle of emotions-his sudden attention, his possessive stares, and the undeniable tension between them. Now that she's slipping through his fingers, Adrian is determined to win her back. But Celeste isn't the same woman who once waited for him to love her. Is he too late? Or will she let him chase her... just so she can break his heart the way he broke hers? ******* Rankings : #1 Heartbreaks (4/8/2025) #1 OfficeRomance (4/8/2025) #1 ForcedProximity (4/8/2025) #1 Second Chances (4/22/2025) #1 Billionaire (5/17/2025) #1 LoveandHate (5/17/2025) #2 Divorce (4/8/2025) #2 Angst (4/22/2025)
You may also like
Slide 1 of 10
"His" (Book 2 Of The Williams Series) cover
Where the Stars Fall cover
Unfinished Vows cover
"Twisted Vows" cover
A sonnet for a diamond cover
Tunnel vision cover
Billionaire's Forbidden Obsession cover
Hearts in collision cover
The Chauffeur [Complete] cover
Chasing Celeste cover

"His" (Book 2 Of The Williams Series)

30 parts Complete Mature

|||| COMPLETED |||| Highest rank on what's hot list: #2- heartbreak #2- betrayal #2- billionaire #2- relationships #6- lovestory #13- love #27- sequel #86- general fiction Luke Williams CEO of Williams Corp. was obsessed with the idea of finding someone to love forever. This idea of his came from when he watched his parents Natalia and Chase Williams find their way to each other after years apart and the obsession of the woman named Amber. His ideals changed when his heart was broken by his childhood crush Amelia. She was everything he wanted but it turns out she was only with him for his wealth and when a much wealthier man came along she was only too happy to go. Luke became cold after that. He was always cordial and polite, never showing too much emotion. That all changes when Camilla Cortes enters his life. She's feisty, sexy, caring and knows how to make him see stars. She melted his heart and taught him how to love again. He was all too happy to be with her until he found out just who her mother was. Will Luke look past Camilla's heritage or will he walk away from her forever. Will that be there only test or are there more challenges in store? This is the sequel to the Ex-wife. It can be read as a standalone.

More details