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Nora Harrison thought she killed mafia boss Luca Moretti. But he survives and resurfaces as a billionaire investor, trapping her in his world and forces Nora into a dangerous game: become his woman or lose everything she loves.

Given a second chance at life, orphan sisters Ivy and Poppy return to the day of their adoption. Remembering her tragic past, Poppy maliciously chooses the impoverished Jones family, believing playing the "poor girl" is the secret to winning the wealthy Lockwood heir's heart. Forced into the toxic Lockwood household, Ivy refuses to be a victim again. While Poppy relies on deception and manipulation to steal the life she covets, Ivy focuses on true independence, standing up to her bullies, and forging her own path. Reborn, I Gifted Her My Hell is a gripping tale of resilience, self-reliance, and breaking toxic cycles.

Aria won Luca’s love in an arranged mafia marriage, but when she secretly helps her sister flee the life, she betrays him. With their families at war and a baby on the way, Aria must decide whether love can survive when loyalty is paid for in blood.

Rowan and Emma's relationship reaches a new stage, but new challenges lie ahead. Will they finally get their happy ending? Emma and The Big Four's story is coming to its finale. Stay tuned for the ending you've been waiting for.

Edward, a powerful Alpha, plans to reject his fated mate to make his savior Katherine his Luna. But during the deadly Soul Fire Ritual, he gradually falls in love with his true mate, Scarlett—only to destroy her. After her death, he discovers the truth from her diary: Scarlett was the real one who saved him all along. Katherine lied to him and it was all a set up. Now, with everything lost, will fate give Alpha a second chance to redeem himself and win her back?

Vicious is inspired by the novel by L.J. Shen. After Vicious bullies Emilia out of town, he reappears years later with an offer she can’t refuse: A job that could keep her afloat. But Vicious is haunted by a past of abuse, and trusting him could drag Emilia back into the world that once broke her... Can she let herself fall for him?

Once enemies, now lovers, Rowan and Emma face new challenges as a couple: an heiress fiancée who'll stop at nothing to win Rowan over, an overbearing mother obsessed with the status quo, and Emma's own fears that she'll never fit into Rowan's world. Emma used to believe their hard-won love could triumph over their differences... but what if leaving Rowan is the right choice?

After her Moonshadow Pack was slaughtered by rogues, Arya, the werewolf warrior, hides her immense power to honor her mother's dying wish. She marries Alpha Micah, and hides her strength. But then, Alpha Micah breaks his vows and returns from war with a new mate, Vera, and demands that Arya share her Luna title with her. Faced with Vera, Micah, and his family's cruelty, Arya can no longer bear it. She leaves Micah and unleashes the immense power of the White Wolf, reclaiming what is hers with the help of Lowe, the Lycan King. After separating from Micah, Arya discoveres that Vera not only stole Micah from her, but is also the traitor who slaughtered her parents and the Moonshadow Pack. Arya rushes to the battlefield to face her betrayers, and in the process, finds love in Lowe, the Lycan King.

Adult toy designer Holly is forced to sign a contract marriage with arms dealer Derek after her company’s cash flow collapses. What begins as a simple exchange of interests spirals out of control as they move in together and face escalating crises. Derek is cold, dominant, and in total control, yet he begins to waver in the face of Holly’s resilience and kindness. Holly appears soft on the surface, but she grows stronger with every scheme, betrayal, and wound, learning to fight back. Caught between desire and genuine emotion, they move from using each other to saving each other, confirming their feelings through danger and misunderstanding, and ultimately breaking the contract to choose real love.

Emma Parker is a new transfer to Maple Elite Academy - and she's picked a fight with The Big Four, on her very first day! Four rich heirs who rule the academy, they've decided she's public enemy number one! But maybe there's more than meets the eye. Rowan Calloway acts like a tyrant, but is he really a ruthless bully? And August Langford keeps helping her out. Have they met before? Who's Emma going to choose - her worst enemy, or her childhood friend?

Ten years ago, Elara was adopted by the Alpha of the Stormfang Pack and was destined to choose one of his five sons as her mate. However, the five brothers fall for a manipulative omega maid named Jenny, who schemes to humiliate and torment Elara. Heartbroken and exhausted, Elara publicly rejects her mate bond with the five brothers on her eighteenth birthday and announces her engagement to the mysterious and powerful Lycan Prince, Xavier Lockhart. As the brothers finally uncover Jenny's deception and desperately try to win Elara back, they realize it is too late. Elara finds her true mate in Xavier, breaking his deadly curse, and moves on to a new life, leaving her painful past behind.

Eli Baran is a genie in a magic lamp who can grant three wishes. After thousands of years, a billionaire uses his last wish to grant Eli freedom– but on one condition: Eli must marry his granddaughter, Christine Parrish, for five years! To fulfill the wish, Eli transforms into a human, marries Christine, and secretly helps her become a successful CEO. However, Christine ignores and constantly belittles him during their marriage. When the five years are almost up, Eli starts to realize that Christine might never truly love him. Then, when Christine's old flame reenters the picture, Eli's heart is completely shattered. Now, Eli is faced with a tough decision– should he stay by Christine's side once the final wish is granted, or is it time to for him to divorce Christine and finally live his own life?

Based on the novel by Monica Murphy. At an elite prep school ruled by legacy and power, Whit Lancaster is untouchable—dangerous, ruthless, and irresistibly magnetic. Then, a quiet outsider crashes into his path, and is faced with a dark bargain: Let him destroy her in private… or risk being ruined in public. In a game of power, desire, and secrets—who will break first?

Natalie's conniving grandmother and sister marry her off to a rural farmer, Rhett. He's a single father, looking after a mute daughter, Ellie. Natalie's presence isn't taken kindly, as she is shunned by Ellie and the woman next door. Over time, she learns the woman next door is actually abusing Ellie. She develops a bond with Ellie, which deepens when Ellie speaks up for the first time to save her. But as Natalie starts settling in, new troubles arise. Ellie is bullied at school, and Natalie gets tangled in conflicts involving both her old and new families. She vows to protect the hard-won love and family she's built.

For their sixth anniversary, Natalie wants to surprise her husband Ethan, so she goes to the clinic to check on the sperm he stored… only to find out he took it out long ago! Turns out, he donated to his ex and childhood crush so she could have his baby! And now that woman is back—with the child. Worse, Ethan actually brings them into their home, as if they belonged there. After being let down again and again, Natalie finally makes up her mind. She’s done. She wants a divorce. She’s walking away. For good. Will Ethan manage to save their marriage before it's lost forever, or will Natalie disappear before Ethan realizes that he's lost a truly good woman?

Daisy works in a warehouse to pay for her tuition, but her father steals her money. Financially desperate, gets another job at a strip club to make ends meet. There, she has a one-night stand with Marcus, a billionaire. Soon after, Daisy discovers that she is pregnant with triplets.

When a brilliant, dirt-poor teen earns a scholarship to an elite prep school, she becomes the target of a cruel queen bee and her bad-boy pawn who’s tasked with seducing and destroying her before Ivy League admissions are announced — but what no one expects is that the girl from the trailer is playing them all, and she might just take the crown, the scholarship… and his heart.

Brie is the daughter of a servant who works for Teddy’s family. She grew up living in the household with her mother and developed mutual feelings for the young master, Teddy. Once they came of age, Teddy began pursuing Brie passionately, but Brie feels insecure because of her status as a servant’s daughter. Teddy struggles to convince her to be with him. Brie keeps trying to pull away, but through all their back-and-forth, she eventually admits how she truly feels.

To forgive Piper's family debt, she's promised to marry one of the Bellfort brothers. Will she choose the star lacrosse player Drew? Or the handsome loner Noah? How can she decide when she has a connection with both?

Ivy is a high-school sophomore with the voice of an angel. She's also a super wealthy heiress, but she hides her identity in the hopes of making real friends at school. After becoming besties with Vanessa, she thinks she's made the right choice. But, Vanessa actually treats Ivy like a total tool! Vanessa even guilt-trips Ivy into being her voice double. But, things start to fall apart after Ivy catches her boyfriend cheating on her with her bestie! Heartbroken and betrayed, Ivy seeks help from her childhood bestfriend and star quarterback, Blake. Will Ivy be able to reclaim her spotlight?