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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.

Hate has chained their fates together, love is the only key. Mafia Boss Liam swore to destroy the man that killed his father, even keeping his daughter Rose captive. Torn between his thirst for revenge and obsessive fascination with the fallen heiress, Liam finds himself just as much a prisoner to Rose. When the bloody truth behind their past is finally revealed, they realize they were never meant for devastating hatred, but instead love.

Maria’s perfect life crumbles when she discovers her fiancé's affair. Determined to take control, she confronts betrayal, finds herself drawn to Alec, her long-lost ex and now a billionaire. As their paths collide, old feelings awaken, and Maria discovers that love can be unexpected, passionate, and impossible to ignore.

Alpha Declan is tricked by his brother's treacherous widow, Olivia, into locking his pregnant Luna, Evelyn, in a Silver Cage for three days. He thought he was teaching her a lesson, but it was all part of Olivia's schemes to take Evelyn's place as Luna! Declan refuses to believe Evelyn, even as she begs him to save her, convinced it's all an act. He only realizes he's condemned his own Luna and their pup to death when he sees their dead bodies with his very own eyes.

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?

Based on the novel by Sarah Brianne. Elle's life is turned upside down when Nero, the untouchable bad boy, swoops in to save her from her school bully. One smile from him makes every girl swoon, Elle couldn't believe he wants her. Gazing into his eyes, she wonders if this notorious bad boy could be trusted... How was she to know that she was just a part of Nero's mission, as the heir to a Mafia Empire? As for Nero, he has somehow fallen head over heels for this girl who has no idea the danger she was in.

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.

An unloved twin, betrayed by family and her only love. Hunted and abandoned, she flees to the dark ruthless Alpha King. Hidden power, deadly secrets, and a forbidden dark destiny. The outcast she-wolf becomes the queen of the night.

Best friends Ella and Leah married the Harper brothers, firefighter Charles and doctor Noah. On their third anniversary, Charles’s first love locks Ella inside a burning room. When Ella begs Charles for help, he brushes her off to find his ex's cat. Leah rushes in to rescue Ella and calls Noah to save Ella and her baby, but is met with mockery. Heartbroken and betrayed after years of miserable marriages, the best friends decide to file for divorce from the Harper brothers together.

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.

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?

Plus-size figure skater Skylar Carter hates the arrogant hockey team captain, Mason Reed, with good reason. When Skylar’s prank against the team leaves Mason injured, she’s forced to be his assistant or risk losing her own sports future. Forced together, their rivalry turns into undeniable chemistry. But after the school announces only one program will survive to next season, Skylar and Mason may be falling for the one person whose victory could destroy their dreams.

Evelyn, an ordinary high school student, is publicly humiliated after her crush on a popular hockey player is exposed. Devastated, she musters up the courage to send him nudes anonymously in hopes of catching his eye. But she accidentally sends the pics to Colton instead, the captain of the hockey team who always teases her. What will happen between them?

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.

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.

Three years after Kaden broke Donovan’s heart to save his NFL dreams, superstar quarterback Donovan Miller is back — and signed with the agency where Kaden is barely surviving as an intern. Donovan says he came to Boston for revenge… but the tension between them says otherwise. In a world that could destroy Donovan’s career if the truth comes out, falling for each other again might cost them everything.

Inspired by the novel by Tijan. After a devastating senior year of high school, Kennedy made two rules for herself. 1. No one will know she's related to her brother and 2. She will never fall for another one of her brother's rivals. When Shay Coleman barges into her life with his irritating and irresistable charm, she's treatened to break both of them...

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?

Single mom Maria escapes abuse and fights to protect her daughter, Judy. From factory struggles to elite schools, she faces enemies, family betrayal, and unexpected love. When billionaire Levi enters her life, everything changes...