BLURB: Nicole Stanton, the world's richest young woman, ended her three-year marriage to the powerful CEO, Eric Ferguson, for one reason: her family's billion-dollar fortune. When their divorce hits the headlines, rumors swirl about her dating life. To the public, she's the ultimate catch, but behind closed doors, Nicole still harbors feelings for her ex-husband-a man she left behind to chase her dreams. Eric, now a successful entrepreneur, wants to move on, but he can't shake the love of his life. When fate forces them together again in a high-stakes business merger, the tension between them is impossible to ignore. Both have secrets they've been keeping from each other, and the emotional baggage from their past threatens to tear them apart. Can they rebuild their relationship, or will old wounds keep them from reigniting the flame of the love they once shared?
The chaos at JFK Airport was nothing new to Ella Stone. Cameras flashed like fireworks, reporters shouting over each other in an attempt to get the first bite of gossip. The questions flew fast, sharp, and relentless.
"Ella, is it true you left Max Cole for a billion-dollar deal?"
"Ella, any comment on your rumored new romance?"
"Ella, do you regret the divorce?"
Ella's smile didn't falter as she walked briskly through the terminal, her heels clicking against the polished marble floor. Her navy blazer was perfectly tailored, her hair and makeup flawless, projecting the image of an untouchable businesswoman. She had mastered the art of appearing unbothered.
"I have no comments today," she said smoothly, her voice carrying over the noise.
Her security team created a buffer, guiding her to a waiting car. As soon as the door closed behind her, the din outside faded into muted white noise. Ella leaned back against the cool leather seat, letting out a shaky breath.
"Rough morning already?" her assistant Clara asked from the front passenger seat, scrolling through her tablet.
Ella glanced at Clara, masking her exhaustion with a half-smile. "Just another day in paradise."
Clara smirked but didn't push further. "Your father called. He wants to meet about the merger. He's insisting it's urgent."
Ella sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose. "Of course, he is."
Her phone buzzed, the screen lighting up with another headline: "Ella Stone's Billion-Dollar Divorce: Was Love Ever Part of the Equation?"
Ella locked the screen, refusing to let the words sink in.
As the car sped through the streets of Manhattan, Ella stared out the window, her reflection blurring with the cityscape. The questions from the reporters played on a loop in her mind, one more piercing than the rest: Do you regret the divorce?
She hated that her answer wasn't simple.
Max Cole had been her everything once-a partner, a confidant, her greatest love. Their whirlwind romance had been the talk of high society, the fairy tale that tabloids adored. But behind the glitz and glamour, their marriage had cracked under the weight of ambition, expectations, and choices neither of them were willing to compromise on.
Ella had chosen her family's billion-dollar empire over her husband. At the time, it had felt like the only option. Now, she wasn't so sure.
The car slowed as they reached Stone Tower, its gleaming glass facade towering over the bustling streets. Ella straightened her posture, steeling herself for the day ahead.
Across the city, Max Cole stood in his penthouse, a mug of black coffee cooling in his hand. The morning sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a golden glow over the modern, minimalist space.
The muted sound of the television caught his attention. He turned, his chest tightening at the sight of Ella's face on the screen.
"Ella Stone, the billionaire heiress, was spotted at JFK this morning," the anchor announced. "The media frenzy surrounding her divorce from Max Cole remains unrelenting."
Max's jaw clenched as the camera cut to footage of Ella walking through the airport, her head held high, her smile unwavering.
"You're still watching her?" a voice drawled from the kitchen.
Max glanced over his shoulder at Josh, his business partner and closest friend, who was pouring himself a glass of orange juice.
"It's hard to avoid," Max said evenly, setting his mug on the counter.
Josh smirked. "You mean it's hard to let go."
Max shot him a warning look, but Josh only shrugged. "She's back in the headlines, and from what I hear, you two might be crossing paths again soon."
"What are you talking about?" Max asked, his tone sharp.
Josh leaned against the counter, sipping his juice. "Word on the street is Stone Enterprises is looking for a merger. And guess who's at the top of their list?"
Max didn't respond, but his silence spoke volumes.
Ella's day was relentless. Meetings, phone calls, emails-it all blurred together in a flurry of responsibility. But the weight of her father's looming meeting sat heavily on her shoulders.
When she finally entered the conference room, her father was already seated, his expression stern.
"Ella," he said by way of greeting, gesturing for her to sit.
"What's so urgent?" she asked, taking a seat across from him.
"We're losing ground," he said bluntly. "If we want Stone Enterprises to stay ahead, we need this merger."
Ella frowned. "Merger? With who?"
Her father slid a folder across the table. "Cole Industries."
The name hit her like a punch to the gut. She opened the folder, scanning the details with a growing sense of unease.
"Dad," she said carefully, "you realize who runs Cole Industries, right?"
Her father's gaze was steady. "Max Cole is a businessman, just like you. This merger is about strategy, not emotions."
Ella clenched her fists, her mind racing. After everything, she had to face Max again?
"I don't think-"
"You don't have a choice," her father interrupted. "If we don't act now, Stone Enterprises will fall behind."
Max swallowed her protests, nodding reluctantly. She would do what needed to be done-for the company, for her legacy.
Late that evening, Ella sat in her office, the city lights twinkling outside the window. She tried to focus on the merger documents, but her thoughts kept drifting back to Max.
Her phone buzzed, pulling her from her reverie. A new message flashed on the screen:
"Your empire isn't as secure as you think."
Ella's heart raced as she stared at the words. Who would send something like this? And what did it mean?
She glanced around the room, suddenly feeling exposed. The shadows seemed darker, the silence heavier.
"Clara," she called out, her voice steady despite the unease creeping in.
Her assistant appeared in the doorway. "Yes, Ms. Stone?"
"Get IT on the phone," Ella said, holding up her phone. "I need this number traced."
As Clara hurried off, Ella's gaze returned to the message. Whoever sent it knew something she didn't, and she wasn't about to ignore it.
Ella's phone buzzed again. Another message appeared: "This is only the beginning."
Aria Williams never imagined that a single night would change her life forever. Trapped in a loveless, contract marriage with billionaire Dick Porch, she endures his cold indifference and public affairs, all to save her sick mother. Though their marriage is nothing more than a business arrangement, Aria ensures protection during their forced encounters-until one fateful night when something goes terribly wrong. She wakes up naked and sore in her husband's bed-but Dick never came home that night. Then who was with her? When Aria discovers she's pregnant, Dick's fury is unstoppable. He demands answers, and when a DNA test reveals the baby isn't his, he throws her out, disgraced and alone. But what no one knows is that she was already pregnant before that night. As secrets unravel and betrayals mount, Aria must fight to protect herself and her child from the web of deception woven around her. But who can she trust-the husband who abandoned her or the man she never meant to betray?
Captured and taken as a slave by the notorious Alpha King, Aria's life seems destined for misery. But as she becomes entangled in a web of intrigue, forbidden desire, and brutal politics, she discovers her connection to the ruthless ruler may be more than just fate. As tensions between humans and Lycans escalate, Aria must choose between loyalty, love, and survival. Will she remain the Alpha King's slave, or will she break free from his dark world to forge her own destiny?
Blurb: Margaret, the ambitious new CEO of her family's failing company was faced with a choice to marry a ruthless billionaire or lose everything . Instead, she forced Emily, her mistreated maid, who looks just like her, to take her place. As Emily pretends to be Margaret, Jonathan marries her, unaware of the switch. Over time, Emily discovers shocking secrets, including that she is Margaret's long-lost twin, switched at birth. As the truth comes closer to being revealed, Emily must face betrayal, manipulation, and danger, all while finding her own path to love and redemption with Jonathan.
Emma Parker, a hard-working cleaner in a Dallas hotel, never imagined her life would change dramatically after one fateful, drunken encounter with ruthless billionaire Alex Cardwell. That single night of passion leads to an unexpected pregnancy, thrusting her into a world of luxury, deception and betrayal. As Alex struggles with a failing marriage with a manipulative Victoria, his life begins to unravel as Emma's pregnancy threatens to expose the cracks in his carefully controlled life. Torn between the simple life she's always known and the dangerous seductive pull of Alex's world, Emma must decide who to trust. With enemies closing in and dark secrets coming to life, the stakes couldn't be higher. Can Emma protect herself and her child from the forces trying to destroy them? Can she navigate these treacherous waters? Will love triumph, or will their buried past tear them apart forever?
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."
"I, Erika Blackwood, stand before you, Alexander Robertson, with a heavy heart. I hereby reject you as my mate. The bond we once shared has grown fragile, and my soul yearns for a different path. May you find solace in the love of another, and may we both find the happiness we seek." Alexander didn't say a word and looked at me. But he refused to accept. *********** Erika Blackwood is the next Alpha in line of the Ironclaw Pack. She hides her identity and gets mated to the Alpha of the Moonforest Pack, Alexander Robertson. Three years passed, but Alexander is still unwilling to let go of his childhood sweetheart. Erika is mistreated and eventually framed by the same childhood sweetheart. Now she leaves with that humiliation, and goes back to her pack, swearing vengeance on those who hurt her. They all waited for her to return and beg, but what happens when they realize that the famous Ironclaw Pack that was going to help in the rogue war, was ruled by a woman named, Erika Blackwood. Now her Ex mates want her back. Other Alphas want this woman.. But will she accept any of them? Or will she stay independent forever?...
"Mr. Evans, please maintain some dignity. Don't forget I'm your brother's wife!" Having caught her husband and best friend together in the bed, Elena wanted nothing more than to exact revenge on the people she once called family. She refused to be a pitiful divorcee and vowed to make everyone who had once looked down on her beg for forgiveness. And to start with her newfound freedom, Elena indulges in a one-night stand with a stranger. However, what was meant to be a fleeting escape turns into a nightmare when she learns that the stranger is none other than her husband's older brother! Would Elena be free from the shackles of her marriage? Or would the mysterious stranger make her life a living hell since he seemed to have a personal vendetta against his family? [The story is 18+ and involves mature content.]
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.
Sawyer, the world's top arms dealer, stunned everyone by falling for Maren—the worthless girl no one respected. People scoffed. Why chase a useless pretty face? But when powerful elites began gathering around her, jaws dropped. "She's not even married to him yet—already cashing in on his power?" they assumed. Curious eyes dug into Maren's past... only to find she was a scientific genius, a world-renowned medical expert, and heiress to a mafia empire. Later, Sawyer posted online. "My wife treats me like the enemy. Any advice?"