Desires beyond the boardroom

Modern

The heavy iron gates of the Wilderness Correction Camp groaned as they released me after three years of state-sponsored hell. I stood on the dirt road, clutching a plastic bag that held my entire life, waiting for the family that claimed they sent me there for "rehab." My brother, Brady, picked me up in a luxury SUV only to throw me out onto a deserted highway in the middle of a brewing storm. He told me I was a "public relations nightmare" and that the rain might finally wash the "stink" of the camp off me. He drove away, leaving me to limp miles through the mud on a snapped ankle. When I finally dragged myself to our family estate, my mother didn't offer a hug; she gasped in horror because my muddy clothes were ruining her Italian marble. They didn't give me my old room back. Instead, they banished me to a moldy gardener’s shack and hired a "babysitter" to make sure I didn't embarrass them further. My sister, Kaleigh, stood there in white cashmere, pretending to cry while clinging to her fiancé, Ambrose—the man who had once been mine. They all treated me like a volatile junkie, refusing to acknowledge that Kaleigh was the one who planted the drugs in my bag three years ago. They wanted to believe I was broken so they wouldn't have to feel guilty about the "wellness retreat" that was actually a torture chamber. I sat in the dark of that shed, feeling the cooling gel on the cigarette burns that covered my arms, and realized they had made a fatal mistake. They thought they had erased me, but I had returned with a roadmap of scars and a hidden satellite phone. At dinner, I didn't beg for their love. I simply rolled up my sleeves and showed them the price of their silence. As the wine spilled and the lies crumbled, I sent a single text to the only person I trusted: "I'm in. Let them simmer." The hunt was finally on.

Romance

Billionaire CEO Julian Styles must merge his company with rival firm, Harrison Enterprises. But when he meets Harrison's brilliant and beautiful CFO, Avery Wellesley, Julian's focus shifts from business to pleasure. As they navigate the cutthroat world of corporate finance, Avery's hidden past threa

Romance

Fresh out of college, Maria lands her dream job at the city's hottest company. Engaged to a man chosen by her parents, she convinces herself she’s content. But everything changes when she meets the enigmatic CEO. As she’s drawn into a whirlwind of forbidden passion, Maria's life is turned upside dow

Romance

Sophia Martins never expected her dream promotion to come with many complications, most notably billionaire CEO Alex Monroe. Sophia has kept her secret love for her boss discreet for two years, knowing his firm stance against office romance. But now, thrown together on a crucial project, Sophia's br

Romance

Sophia and Xander's love is put to the test as they navigate the cutthroat world of high finance. From the heights of success to the depths of betrayal, their relationship is pushed to the limit. Will their love prevail, or will the secrets and lies tear them apart? Dive into a world of power, wealt

Romance

In a world where ambition meets desire, Elena Martinez has poured her heart into Project Genesis, a pioneering venture that could change the landscape of the tech industry. But when whispers of treachery emerge from within the boardroom, she discovers that nothing is as it seems. With pressure mount

Romance

In the ruthless world of corporate power, desire can be the most dangerous game. Katie Taylor has spent years proving herself in the cutthroat legal industry, and now she's landed the role of chief legal officer at Clarke Enterprises-one of New York's most powerful corporations. But her first challe

Romance

Amy was a poor girl who had always wished to marry for genuine love. Jack was a very wealthy billionaire who did not care about love. They have been forced into an arranged marriage for business reasons,not because they loved each other. At first, they were like strangers. But quickly, real roman

Billionaires

What happens when a no-nonsense lawyer fakes an engagement with the man who could ruin her family-or save it? Jade Nguyen has always played by the rules. As an environmental attorney, she's dedicated her life to protecting the planet and upholding justice. But when her family's beloved eco-resort t

Billionaires

"But what Ayla, do you love him?" He said and grabbed my waist tightly, a gasp escaped from my lips. He stared at me intensely while waiting for my answer, I quickly averted my eyes. "Look at me Ayla" he said in a low dangerous tone sending shivers down my spine, oh why does he always say my name th

Romance

Emily is a high school graduate with only one dream on her mind which is dancing her way into the prestigious Greenville dance academy. But when she becomes entangled in a web of flirtatious banters, it seems like her cherished dream will only be a mere mirage. Would she succumb to these web of des

Others

Narrates the tale of a young orphan taken under the wings of an old witch who has convinced her that the throne belonged to her And she stops at nothing until her bloodthirsty desires are met

Xuanhuan

Ning Changjiu, a plain Taoist priest, together with his junior fellow disciple, followed their master into the imperial city of the state of Zhao to subdue demons, where strange memories constantly flooded into his mind. Afterwards, during the exorcism, he was used by his master as the container to

Literature

Beyond The Rocks by Elinor Glyn

Literature

Ghost Beyond the Gate by Mildred A. Wirt

Modern

To-day the vast territory lying between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean is occupied by many millions of people. Fifty years ago, except on the Pacific slope, it had few white inhabitants. Then it was the Far West, beyond the frontier, the Indian country—the unknown. A journey into

Billionaires

I just found out my husband of five years has been cheating on me the whole time. I'm done being the ugly housewife he made me. Now, he wants me back, but all I want is revenge-and I'm ready to get it.

Sci-fi

In a world where memories can be implanted, edited, and even stolen, 28-year-old Kaelyn Rivers discovers her memories are false. Her entire identity is a fabrication. As Kaelyn searches for the truth, she's hunted by the sinister Organization that created her. With the help of enigmatic underground

Sci-fi

It's such an amusing story how my life turns upside down, one time I was a princess then the next time I was dying in hunger while wondering alone in this cruel world and all of it happen because of once stupidity, those terrible things happen because of too much trust... I over come those hardshi

Werewolf

Alicia and Alice were over pampered twins, spoilt to a fault. They got whatever they wanted as long as they requested it from their parents who were the Alpha and Luna of knighthood pack. They were literally living the born with a silver spoon life, they were lazy to work, train and cared little abo