Once upon a time, in a quaint little town nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, there lived two souls destined to find each other amidst the chaos of life. Their names were Emily and Daniel. Emily was a free-spirited artist, her vibrant personality mirrored in the colorful strokes of her paintings. She lived in a cozy cottage on the outskirts of town, surrounded by blooming gardens and the melodies of chirping birds. Daniel, on the other hand, was a reserved writer, his words weaving tales of love and longing. He resided in a charming old house by the river, where the gentle flow of water whispered secrets to his soul. Their paths first crossed on a warm summer day at the town's annual art fair. Emily's paintings caught Daniel's eye, each canvas telling a story of its own. Intrigued, he approached her booth, and their eyes met in a moment that felt like destiny. "Your work is exquisite," Daniel said, unable to tear his gaze away from her captivating blue eyes. "Thank you," Emily replied, a soft blush tinting her cheeks. "I'm Emily." "Daniel," he introduced himself with a smile. And so, their journey began. As the days turned into weeks, Emily and Daniel found themselves drawn to each other, their encounters becoming more frequent. They shared stories under the starlit sky, dreams intertwined with laughter and whispered confessions. Daniel found solace in Emily's presence, her laughter chasing away the shadows of doubt that lingered in his heart. And Emily discovered a kindred spirit in Daniel, his words igniting a passion within her she never knew existed. But like all great love stories, theirs was not without its challenges. Daniel's career often took him away from home for days on end, leaving Emily longing for his touch and his presence by her side. And Emily's artistic temperament sometimes clashed with Daniel's practicality, testing the strength of their bond. Yet, through it all, their love remained unwavering, a beacon of hope guiding them through the darkest of nights. They learned to cherish the moments they shared, knowing that love was not measured in grand gestures but in the simple acts of kindness and understanding. One crisp autumn morning, as the leaves painted the town in hues of gold and crimson, Daniel took Emily by the hand and led her to a secluded spot by the riverbank. There, beneath the canopy of swaying trees, he dropped to one knee and declared his love for her, a glittering ring nestled in his palm. "Emily, will you do me the honor of being my wife?" he asked, his voice trembling with emotion. Tears welled up in Emily's eyes as she gazed into Daniel's soulful eyes, her heart overflowing with love. "Yes, Daniel, a thousand times yes!" And so, they sealed their promise with a tender kiss, their love echoing through the rustling leaves and the babbling brook. As winter blanketed the town in a shimmering coat of snow, Emily and Daniel exchanged vows in a quaint little chapel adorned with flickering candles and fragrant flowers. Their friends and family gathered to witness their union, tears of joy mingling with the soft strains of music. And as they danced beneath the starry sky, surrounded by the warmth of their loved ones, Emily and Daniel knew that their love was a masterpiece in the making, a story written in the stars for all eternity. For in each other's arms, they had found home, a place where their souls could flourish and their hearts could soar. And so, they lived happily ever after, their love story an inspiration to all who crossed their path. For in a world where chaos reigns and uncertainty looms, Emily and Daniel's love remained a beacon of hope, lighting the way for all who dared to believe in the power of true love.
Lucky in love
''Once upon a time, in a quaint little town nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, there lived two souls destined to find each other amidst the chaos of life. Their names were Emily and Daniel.
Emily was a free-spirited artist, her vibrant personality mirrored in the colorful strokes of her paintings. She lived in a cozy cottage on the outskirts of town, surrounded by blooming gardens and the melodies of chirping birds.
Daniel, on the other hand, was a reserved writer, his words weaving tales of love and longing. He resided in a charming old house by the river, where the gentle flow of water whispered secrets to his soul.
Their paths first crossed on a warm summer day at the town's annual art fair. Emily's paintings caught Daniel's eye, each canvas telling a story of its own. Intrigued, he approached her booth, and their eyes met in a moment that felt like destiny.
"Your work is exquisite," Daniel said, unable to tear his gaze away from her captivating blue eyes.
"Thank you," Emily replied, a soft blush tinting her cheeks. "I'm Emily."
"Daniel," he introduced himself with a smile.
And so, their journey began.
As the days turned into weeks, Emily and Daniel found themselves drawn to each other, their encounters becoming more frequent. They shared stories under the starlit sky, dreams intertwined with laughter and whispered confessions.
Daniel found solace in Emily's presence, her laughter chasing away the shadows of doubt that lingered in his heart. And Emily discovered a kindred spirit in Daniel, his words igniting a passion within her she never knew existed.
But like all great love stories, theirs was not without its challenges. Daniel's career often took him away from home for days on end, leaving Emily longing for his touch and his presence by her side. And Emily's artistic temperament sometimes clashed with Daniel's practicality, testing the strength of their bond.
Yet, through it all, their love remained unwavering, a beacon of hope guiding them through the darkest of nights. They learned to cherish the moments they shared, knowing that love was not measured in grand gestures but in the simple acts of kindness and understanding.
One crisp autumn morning, as the leaves painted the town in hues of gold and crimson, Daniel took Emily by the hand and led her to a secluded spot by the riverbank. There, beneath the canopy of swaying trees, he dropped to one knee and declared his love for her, a glittering ring nestled in his palm.
"Emily, will you do me the honor of being my wife?" he asked, his voice trembling with emotion.
Tears welled up in Emily's eyes as she gazed into Daniel's soulful eyes, her heart overflowing with love. "Yes, Daniel, a thousand times yes!"
And so, they sealed their promise with a tender kiss, their love echoing through the rustling leaves and the babbling brook.
As winter blanketed the town in a shimmering coat of snow, Emily and Daniel exchanged vows in a quaint little chapel adorned with flickering candles and fragrant flowers. Their friends and family gathered to witness their union, tears of joy mingling with the soft strains of music.
And as they danced beneath the starry sky, surrounded by the warmth of their loved ones, Emily and Daniel knew that their love was a masterpiece in the making, a story written in the stars for all eternity. For in each other's arms, they had found home, a place where their souls could flourish and their hearts could soar.
And so, they lived happily ever after, their love story an inspiration to all who crossed their path. For in a world where chaos reigns and uncertainty looms, Emily and Daniel's love remained a beacon of hope, lighting the way for all who dared to believe in the power of true love.
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
After two years of marriage, Kristian dropped a bombshell. "She's back. Let's get divorced. Name your price." Freya didn't argue. She just smiled and made her demands. "I want your most expensive supercar." "Okay." "The villa on the outskirts." "Sure." "And half of the billions we made together." Kristian froze. "Come again?" He thought she was ordinary—but Freya was the genius behind their fortune. And now that she'd gone, he'd do anything to win her back.
Trigger warning!!! Intended for mature readers who enjoy morally complex, slow-burn, poseesive, forbidden, dark romance that pushes boundaries. ***EXCERPT*** Blood everywhere. Trembling hands. "No!" My eyes blurred. His lifeless eyes stared back at me, his blood pooling at my feet. The man I loved-dead. Killed by the one person I could never escape - my stepbrother. *** Kasmine's life was never hers to begin with. Kester, her stepbrother, controlled and monitored her every move. At first, it was all sweet and brotherly until it began to turn into an obsession. Kester was the Alpha, and his word was law. No close friends. No boyfriends. No freedom. The only consolation Kasmine had was her twenty-first birthday, which was supposed to change everything. She dreamt of finding her mate, escaping the sickening control of Kester, and finally claiming her own life. But fate had other plans for her. On the night of her birthday, not only was she disappointed that she wasn't mated to the love of her life, but she found out that her mate was none other than him - Her tormentor. Her stepbrother. She'd rather die than be mated to a man whom she had known as her big brother all her life. A man who would do just anything to make sure she was his. But when love turns to obsession, and obsession turns to blood, how far can one girl run before she realizes there is nowhere else to run to?
Elliana, the unfavored "ugly duckling" of her family, was humiliated by her stepsister, Paige, who everyone admired. Paige, engaged to the CEO Cole, was the perfect woman-until Cole married Elliana on the day of the wedding. Shocked, everyone wondered why he chose the "ugly" woman. As they waited for her to be cast aside, Elliana stunned everyone by revealing her true identity: a miracle healer, financial mogul, appraisal prodigy, and AI genius. When her mistreatment became known, Cole revealed Elliana's stunning, makeup-free photo, sending shockwaves through the media. "My wife doesn't need anyone's approval."