Victoria Lancaster was born into privilege - the brilliant, rebellious daughter of one of the most powerful families in the world. But when a devastating betrayal leaves her family's empire in ruins and her father disgraced, Victoria is forced into exile, presumed dead by the very people who destroyed her. Years later, she returns from the ashes, unrecognizable and unstoppable. No longer the naïve heiress, Victoria has transformed into a cunning, strategic force, determined to reclaim her legacy and uncover the truth behind her family's downfall.
Victoria Lancaster's world was one of glittering banquets, tailored dresses, and whispered envy. The only daughter of Richard Lancaster - a billionaire whose empire stretched from luxury hotels to oil pipelines - she had grown up in a life most could only dream of.
Her father, cold and commanding, wasn't just a businessman; he was a king in his own domain. And Victoria was his princess - or rather, his chess piece, meant to marry a future CEO and strengthen the Lancaster legacy.
At sixteen, though, Victoria wasn't thinking about mergers and acquisitions. She was thinking about Daniel Hayes - the gardener's son. Daniel wasn't like the other boys at her prep school. He didn't care about trust funds or designer labels. He loved the way she laughed, not the way her last name sparkled.
Their love was inevitable, reckless, and doomed.
When Victoria found out she was pregnant, she wasn't scared - she was hopeful. She imagined a small, simple life where she wasn't a Lancaster, where she and Daniel could build something real.
Her father's reaction shattered that dream.
"You're no daughter of mine." His voice was ice. The family lawyer was already in the corner, drafting a disownment. "Get out. Don't come back."
Her mother, Evelyn - delicate, silent, and always obedient - looked away, tears pooling but never falling. She didn't speak up. She never did.
Victoria left with nothing but a duffel bag and a promise from Daniel: We'll figure it out.
Henry Jansen is from the streets. He has known nothing but stagnancy, hardship and concrete...that is, until he meets Lolita Hedgewick, the daughter of the owner of Hedgewick Pharmaceuticals, the 17th richest family in America. What follows is a fast-paced tale of romance, betrayal, commitment and rivalry....
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
Iris grew from an orphaned child to the adopted daughter of the Stewart family at age ten, finding warmth in her nominal uncle Vincent's kindness. Seven years later, she became his secret lover. When Vincent's engagement was announced, gossip spread about the notorious playboy CEO finally settling down. But only Iris knew the extent of his cold, two-faced nature. Iris fell for Vincent and, through tears, begged, "Marry me," only to be met with his frosty refusal. Defeated, she accepted a lawyer's proposal, sparking public excitement. Then, on her wedding day, Vincent pleaded desperately, "Don't marry him…"
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
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."
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"