The Vow of Crimson Smoke

The Billionaire's Secret Contract By S.L. Gumbi "Marry me for one year. No feelings. No complications. Just a contract." Struggling artist Mila Raines is desperate. Her brother is ill, the bills are piling up, and hope is fading fast. When billionaire CEO Lucien Blackwood offers her a lifeline-marriage in exchange for a fortune-she agrees without hesitation. One year, no strings attached. At least, that's what they both claim. But secrets have a way of surfacing. Lucien needs a wife to secure his inheritance, but his icy heart hides deeper wounds. Mila is the only woman who's ever challenged his control-and the only one who might break it. As their plastic marriage goes way too far, becoming terrifyingly real, their lies from the past threaten to tear apart their fragile relationship. And when Mila uncovers a fact that's capable of tearing down Lucien's world – and her own, she is faced with a choice between either saving her heart or taking a gamble with love. When money can be used to purchase everything, but not trust, can two people who have been broken survive the cost of loving each other?

In a world where the wealthy live among the clouds and the rest survive beneath a dying sky, Calla Voss is a hidden heiress-beautiful, brilliant, and caged in a floating city of secrets. She's never set foot on the earth... until a rogue thief from below crashes into her life and forces her to run. Rhys Arden is a rebel with nothing left to lose. But when he kidnaps the wrong girl and discovers she's the key to toppling the corrupt elite, everything changes. She's a blend of fire and steel, and regardless of their differences, their bond is unmistakable. Fleeing from a regime that obliterates memories to stay in power, Calla and Rhys discover a plot that endangers not only history but reality itself. As their lives intersect, their fervor erupts-and thus a revolution begins. But love in a broken world comes with a price. And if they fail, they'll be erased from existence... forever.

He has everything. She has nothing. But they share a secret neither one knows. After losing her mother, Ayla Cole is left with no family, no money, and only one clue about her father - a faded photograph of a man she's never met. Desperate for answers, she takes a job as a maid in a luxury estate owned by Dominic Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire known for his cold heart and private life. But when Dominic finds out Ayla's real identity, everything changes. Because she isn't just another employee... She's the daughter of the woman he once loved - and the only heir to a fortune she knows nothing about. With enemies circling and the truth buried in lies, Ayla and Dominic must navigate a tangled past, forbidden feelings, and a legacy that could destroy them both.

Shards of the Moon In a world where magic is bound to blood, memory, and the moon, destiny does not forget its chosen. Kaela has always felt like a stranger in her skin-haunted by fragmented dreams, drawn to shadows no one else can see. Raised in the quiet Wind Kingdom, she hides a strange birthmark, a forbidden power, and a past she cannot name. When a moment of mercy exposes her healing gift, she becomes the most hunted soul in the empire. Five kingdoms are on the brink of war, and the Fire Kingdom's cold-hearted prince, Rael, believes her to be the lost "Moon Shard"-the spirit princess whose disappearance shattered the balance of power... and who may have caused his mother's death. But Rael is not the only one watching her. A silent guardian from another life, a ruthless high priestess weaving a deadly plan, and the unraveling truth of Kaela's past begin to awaken a dangerous legacy. As memories return, so does love-and betrayal. What happens when the fate of an empire rests on a girl who's lived a hundred lives and remembers none? A tale of love reborn, power reclaimed, and a destiny no one can outrun.

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!"

On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."

Aria Wilson agrees to her step- sister offers to have a one night stand with an old man interchange for large amounts. It will be use for his brother's operation. What they don't know is the man she had sex with is turned out to be Jake Thomson! The most powerful man in Golden City, a multi-billionaire. Her step- sister Ayah, pretended that she is the one he was with that night so she is the on who gained wealth. Aria got pregnant and walked away but after five years she came back and her children...

They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."

Brenna lived with her adoptive parents for twenty years, enduring their exploitation. When their real daughter appeared, they sent Brenna back to her true parents, thinking they were broke. In reality, her birth parents belonged to a top circle that her adoptive family could never reach. Hoping Brenna would fail, they gasped at her status: a global finance expert, a gifted engineer, the fastest racer... Was there any end to the identities she kept hidden? After her fiancé ended their engagement, Brenna met his twin brother. Unexpectedly, her ex-fiancé showed up, confessing his love...

Charlee was left at the altar and became a laughingstock. She tried to keep her head high, but ultimately lost it when she received a sex tape of her fiance and her half-sister. Devastated, she ended up spending a wild night with a hot stranger. It was supposed to be one-time thing, but he kept popping up, helping her with projects and revenge, all while flirting with her constantly. Charlee soon realized that it was nice having him around, until her ex suddenly appeared at her door, begging for another chance. Her tycoon lover asked, “Who will you choose? Think carefully before you answer.”