Behind the Curtains

Romance

I was once the heiress to the Solomon empire, but after it crumbled, I became the "charity case" ward of the wealthy Hyde family. For years, I lived in their shadows, clinging to the promise that Anson Hyde would always be my protector. That promise shattered when Anson walked into the ballroom with Claudine Chapman on his arm. Claudine was the girl who had spent years making my life a living hell, and now Anson was announcing their engagement to the world. The humiliation was instant. Guests sneered at my cheap dress, and a waiter intentionally sloshed champagne over me, knowing I was a nobody. Anson didn't even look my way; he was too busy whispering possessively to his new fiancée. I was a ghost in my own home, watching my protector celebrate with my tormentor. The betrayal burned. I realized I wasn't a ward; I was a pawn Anson had kept on a shelf until he found a better trade. I had no money, no allies, and a legal trust fund that Anson controlled with a flick of his wrist. Fleeing to the library, I stumbled into Dallas Koch-a titan of industry and my best friend's father. He was a wall of cold, absolute power that even the Hydes feared. "Marry me," I blurted out, desperate to find a shield Anson couldn't climb. Dallas didn't laugh. He pulled out a marriage agreement and a heavy fountain pen. "Sign," he commanded, his voice a low rumble. "But if you walk out that door with me, you never go back." I signed my name, trading my life for the only man dangerous enough to keep me safe.

Billionaires

She hides behind ugly suits and fake names. He's done trusting women. When they meet in a masked sex club, neither realizes they've been fighting each other across boardroom tables for eighteen months. At Taylor Industries, she's Joy Smith-the frumpy CFO who drowns her curves in shapeless polyester

Romance

A masquerade ball. One night. Behind the mask. Anything can happen. Diana Thorton decided to have one night to herself, away from being Alexander Stone's Assistant. The whole point of a masquerade-themed ball is to conceal one's identity but what happens when the face behind the phantom of the o

Romance

Madhulika and Liam are poles apart; different lifestyle, different personality, but one destination. Madhulika is a sweet and beautiful girl from India, with great dancing and acting skills. She is a hard-working girl determined to fulfil her dreams. She is just a normal and humble girl striving

Romance

Isabella, the only child of her parents was a happy girl. Why wouldn't she be? She had great parents, a caring best friend and a rich, Handsome fiance. This was until she found out that her ever faithful fiance wasn't so faithful after all. With this discovery came many more. It seems everyone aro

Adventure

Maliya just resumes school on the same day her brother gets home for his first annual leave after three years of being away. Carlos her brother decides to surprise his sister the next day in school for he had missed her so much. Just as he got to the school, he was surprised by the site. He even

Romance

In the quiet halls of Maplewood High, a secret blooms where it shouldn't. Miss Evelyn Hart, a young and passionate literature teacher, never imagined her world would shift the day she met Adrian Blake, a brilliant but brooding final-year student with a troubled past and a gaze that sees through her.

Modern

My investigative journalism career was at its zenith, poised to expose a sprawling human trafficking network that reached into the city' s highest offices. I had irrefutable proof, years of hard work culminating in this moment, ready to break a story that would shake the city to its core. But then

Modern

His hands gripped my hips, steadying me as he moved, each slow thrust driving me closer to the edge. I whimpered, my body straining, every nerve on fire. "The way you're trembling under me is driving me insane," his Uncle whispered to my ears. **** When Zara Devereux woke up in another woman's bo

Literature

The Shelf2life History of the American West Collection is a unique project that provides opportunities for researchers and new readers to easily access and explore works which have previously only been available on library shelves. The Collection brings to life pre-1923 titles focusing on a wide ra

Billionaires

"Be my woman and warm my bed," he said, a smirk playing on his lips. "Don't worry; to everyone else, you'll be my wife. It's only for eighteen months, as stated in the contract." He leaned back, his gaze unwavering. "And you have to follow the rules." I glanced at the contract I was clutching.

Romance

Dragged into betrayal, Catherine Chandra sacrificed her career and love for her husband, Keenan Hart, only to find herself trapped in a scandal of infidelity that shattered her. With her intelligence as a Beauty Advisor in the family business Gistara, Catherine orchestrated a thunderous revenge, sha

Romance

She is Shakeera Alcantara, 24 years old and single. Kind and a good child, hard working, nothing can be done just for the family. Time tested her resilience, its a matter of life and death. Her sister, even if she needs to clings into the knife, she will do just to save her. So without hesitation s

Romance

Ten years ago, Amelia Williams witnessed the genocide of her family members and twenty seven of her family's workers. She fled after being sighted, the name of the man who committed the act deeply ingrained in her heart. Now 21, she returns to her hometown determined to bring justice her own way

Billionaires

She stepped into her sister's life... and uncovered a deadly secret. When quiet, kind hearted Emily Harper loses her glamorous older sister Sarah to a mysterious accident, her world shatters. Sarah had it all a rich, handsome husband, a grand estate, and the perfect life Emily always envied. So whe

Modern

Girlish Dreams of Success—Golden Glitter—Overcrowding—Few successful—Weedon Grossmith—Beerbohm Tree—How Mrs. Tree made Thousands for the War Fund—The Stage Door reached—Glamour fades—The Divorce Court and the Theatre—Childish Enthusiasm&mda

Werewolf

Amber's life changes completely after crossing paths with Oblivion-the mysterious and masked Alpha of the Sypher pack. Earlier, her fated mate, Alpha Cedric denies her pregnancy and rejects her on the eve of their anniversary. As if that wasn't enough, she catches him cheating on her with her best f

Billionaires

"I am Isabella Sterling, and I'm telling you right now, Dad, that I'm not going to spend even a day with that monster, let alone marrying him." Isabella walked out of the house. ------------------------------------- After Mr. Charles had lost all his wealth and was at the verge of loosing

Modern

Eyes are the window to the heart. For helping a mysterious old man, Ardhan Aji Pradiptio was rewarded with a mysterious object that changed his life for the better. So far, bad luck has always haunted him, starting from his career faltering and being insulted and belittled by his superiors to the

Literature

Excerpt: ...picked it up and carried it closer to the window. The card was green. Her pulse quickened as she turned it over. On its face were six engraved words:

Literature

Behind the Mirrors by Clinton W. Gilbert