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She ran from an arranged marriage into a world of dangerous desires... When twenty-year-old Anna Bellamy refuses to marry the man her father chose for her, she loses everything-her family, her inheritance, and her identity. Fleeing her gilded cage, she reinvents herself as Anna Cole, determined to make her own way in the world. Three months later, desperate to reclaim her stolen inheritance from her manipulative stepmother, Anna infiltrates the most exclusive establishment in the city: The Gentleman's Club, where the elite gather behind masks to indulge their darkest desires and broker deals that shape the world. What she doesn't expect is to encounter Alexander Devereaux-the very man she was supposed to marry. Powerful, enigmatic, and dangerously perceptive, Alexander recognizes her despite her disguise. But instead of exposing her, he offers an alliance that promises to help her reclaim everything she's lost. As Anna navigates the treacherous politics of The Gentleman's Club, she finds herself drawn to the man she once rejected, discovering layers to Alexander that challenge everything she thought she knew about him. Behind their masks, an undeniable attraction ignites between them-one that could either save them both or consume them entirely. In a world where power is the ultimate aphrodisiac and secrets are the most valuable currency, Anna must decide how much she's willing to risk for justice... and whether the man who was chosen for her might actually be her perfect match after all. THE GENTLEMEN'S CLUB is a steamy, high-stakes romance filled with family intrigue, dangerous seduction, and the transformative power of desire.
The champagne flute trembled in Anna's gloved hand as she watched him approach through the crowd of masked faces. Even with half his features hidden behind black silk, she knew those eyes-dark, predatory, calculating. Alexander Devereaux moved through the elite gathering like a shark through still water, and she was bleeding in the deep end.
Three months. Three months since she'd fled his marriage proposal, and now here she was, hired to be his companion for the evening. The irony would have been laughable if her heart wasn't hammering against her ribs.
"You must be Anna," he said, his voice a low rumble that sent unwanted heat spiraling through her. "Cole, isn't it?"
She inclined her head, grateful for the ornate gold mask that concealed her identity. "Mr. Devereaux. I've heard... intriguing things about you."
His smile was sharp enough to cut glass. "All true, I'm sure." His gaze traveled down her body with the slow appreciation of a connoisseur examining a rare vintage. "Though I suspect the most interesting stories are the ones we create ourselves."
When he offered his arm, Anna hesitated for a heartbeat too long. He noticed-of course he noticed. Alexander Devereaux noticed everything.
"Nervous?" he asked, leaning close enough that she could smell his cologne-bergamot and cedar, expensive and intoxicating. "I don't bite. Unless you ask me to."
Anna placed her hand on his arm, feeling the solid muscle beneath the fine wool of his jacket. "I'm not easily intimidated, Mr. Devereaux."
"Good," he murmured, covering her hand with his. "I have no use for women who break easily."
As he led her deeper into the shadowed world of The Gentleman's Club, Anna wondered if she was the hunter or the prey. By morning, she suspected, they would both know the answer.
Tokyo trauma surgeon Dr. Akiko Takahashi had it all-until one night shattered everything. Betrayed by the two people she trusted most-her boyfriend and her own sister Mika. Sabotaged by her brilliant, venomous hospital rival, Dr. Sayo Hinamura. Then killed in a car crash that felt less like fate...and more like a setup. But death was only the beginning. She wakes in another life-as Lady Kiyomi no Tsukihara, a disgraced noblewoman whispered to be a courtesan, in a Japan-like empire where seven women must compete for the hand of a cold, calculating king. The game is ancient. Ruthless. Unforgiving. They call it the Maiden Wars. The prize? A crown... or a coffin. Now trapped in a palace of masks and mirrors, Kiyomi must survive rival maidens with deadly secrets, schemes spun by kings and dowagers, and the chilling indifference of King Kaito Tsukimura-a man as beautiful as he is brutal, who seems to recognize her in ways he shouldn't. As visions of her past life begin bleeding into this world, a haunting truth emerges: Her death wasn't random. Her rebirth wasn't fate. Someone wanted her gone. And someone wants her broken. Was it Sayo, jealous of her skill? Mika, drunk on envy? Or a power beyond both worlds? But Akiko didn't fight to save lives just to lose her own. This time, she'll win. Even if it means turning the Maiden Wars into a war of her own.
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."
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?
"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.]
Julia and Evan were the perfect couple-or so she thought. But everything changed when Evan abruptly ended their relationship, leaving her heartbroken and unable to tell him she was carrying his child. Years later, Julia has built a life for herself and her son, Andy, while Evan has risen to unimaginable wealth and success. Their paths cross again at a chance meeting, but Julia soon discovers Evan has moved on with someone else. Julia is done with the pain. She's fought battles alone, raising a son who deserves the truth about his father, even if Evan doesn't deserve her forgiveness. When Julia told Evan years ago she had something to say, he didn't listen. Now, it's time for him to listen. But is it too late to reclaim what he lost? "We should break up," he'd said, the words cutting through her like glass. The pregnancy test in her pocket stayed hidden, just like the child they would never share. Now, it's Evan's turn to hear the truth-and to face his deepest regret.
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.”